Reunited hardcore legends EARTH CRISIS have entered the studio with producer Chris « Zeuss » Harris to begin recording their sixth full-length album for a summer
release via Century Media Records.
Commented guitarist Scott Crouse, « We are really excited to work with Zeuss on this one, we have no doubt he will do this recording sonic justice! Hmm, maybe
that’s what we’ll call the record? Stay tuned for some videos of the recording process! »
One of the most anticipated and talked about reunions of 2008 was without a doubt the reformation of Syracuse NY-based quintet EARTH
CRISIS. The pioneers of the hardcore, straight edge movement have now officially made the decision to carry on with the band fulltime and are proud to announce a new worldwide deal with Century
Media Records. The band’s most devastating offered “To The Death” in 2009.
EARTH CRISIS’ chugging riffs and barked declarations served as the mouthpiece of America’s militant vegan, straight-edge movement
throughout the ’90s, detailing the ideas of animal and human liberation, drug-free living, and personal empowerment through hardcore song. This movement spawned activists who took the law into
their own hands, burning down fur farms and freeing animals directly. Their vicious debut EP, “Firestorm”, was a landmark release for the hardcore scene that combined staccato, solo-free metal
with barking, political, and militant vocals. The lyrics centered around the dangers of drug abuse and bringing « violence against violence » to drug dealers and those who would abuse animals: “a
firestorm to purify”!
EARTH CRISIS’ message of human, animal and environmental liberation has caused shockwaves that resonated beyond the music industry. They have received national media coverage on CNN (Earth
Matters), TBS, FOX (America’s Most Wanted), CBS (48 Hours), MTV (Music News) and ABC (World News Tonight). Charismatic vocalist Karl Buechner has spoken in front of members of Congress about
teens and substance abuse. EARTH CRISIS epitomizes commitment, fortitude, and resilience and is an established and embraced trademark in the international metal, hardcore and punk
communities.
