EARTH CRISIS Takes Break From Recording To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Firestorm With Live Performances

The members of EARTH CRISIS are readying for their first live dates since early February. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of their landmark Firestorm EP, the band will mark the milestone with performances on both coasts and a quick trip south of the border before resuming work on their anticipated new album. Joining the band will be Shai Hulud, Thy Will Be Done, and White Widows Pact for the east coast dates with Lionheart and Harness completing the billing for the west. Tickets are still available via notable agencies and all venue box offices.

EARTH CRISIS guitarist Scott Crouse recently said, “We can’t believe we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Firestorm. None of us were even 20 years old when we recorded it. Its release forever changed our lives and, we are told, many other people’s. Come out and help us do this right.” When the dates were initially announced mid-May, the band noted to Alternative Press Magazine, "Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Firestorm EP with us! We'll be playing the EP in its entirety, plus some rarely played other songs."

LiveHighFive.com calls Firestorm, “one of the heaviest and most influential recordings in hardcore history.” Released via Victory Records in 1993, Wikipedia calls it “one of the more controversial releases in US hardcore history.” The EP would be followed by the release of the EARTH CRISIS’ full-length debut, Destroy the Machines, in 1995.

Syracuse, New York’s EARTH CRISIS was founded in 1989. The band has over 200,000 catalog sales to date, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Regardless of passing trends, the five-piece has maintained their vision, dedication to their craft (and causes), and most importantly, respected their fans in the 20-plus years of their performing career. Signing with Candlelight Records late 2012, the band enters a brand new chapter in their career. Vocalist Karl Buechner said, “I’m really looking forward to sharing this next chapter of EXC with Candlelight Records. I think they’ve proven to know the genre well, and will help push us in the right direction.” Reacting to the signing, Lambgoat.com editor Alex Arnold noted, “EARTH CRISIS has made a name for itself not only through punishing metal and hardcore, but via staunch support of straight edge, animal rights, and veganism. Few bands command the respect that EARTH CRISISdoes, and they’ve earned it through 20 years of hard work and consistency.”

EARTH CRISIS Firestorm 20th Anniversary Tour:

7/12/2013 Underground Arts - Philadelphia, PA w/ Shai Hulud, Thy Will Be Done, White Widows Pact

7/13/2013 Lost Horizon - Syracuse, NY w/ Shai Hulud, Thy Will Be Done, White Widows Pact

7/14/2013 Santos Party House - New York, NY w/ Shai Hulud, Thy Will Be Done, White Widows Pact

8/15/2013 Pubrock/Chaser - Tempe, AZ w/ Lionheart, Harness

8/16/2013 You Revoucion - Tijuana, Mexico w/ Lionheart, Harness

8/17/2013 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA w/ Lionheart, Harness

8/18/2013 924 Gilman Street - Berkeley, CA w/ Lionheart, Harness

Upon completion of the dates, EARTH CRISIS will resume work on their currently untitled ninth studio album. The album will see the band re-team with noted producer/mixer Zeus (Hatebreed, Throwdown, Municipal Waste).

EARTH CRISIS is vocalist Karl Buechner, guitarists Scott Crouse and Erick Edwards, bassist Ian Edwards, and drummer Dennis Merrick.

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EARTH CRISIS Signs To Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records proudly announces the worldwide signing of EARTH CRISIS. The Syracuse-based band, featuring vocalist Karl Buechner, guitarists Scott Crouse and Erick Edwards, bassist Ian Edwards, and drummer Dennis Merrick, is currently writing and demoing material for their ninth studio album. Recording is expected to begin in June.

No hardcore or metal fan can be unaware of EARTH CRISIS or the contributions the band has made to heavy music since their founding in 1989. Championing the weak and the voiceless, the band has over 200,000 catalogue sales to date, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Regardless of passing trends, the five-piece has maintained their vision, dedication to their craft (and causes), and most importantly respected their fans in the 20-plus years of their performing career. In 2013, the band embarks on a new chapter delivering mission music as only they can.

Guitarist Scott Crouse says, “We are excited to be working on a new album, and equally as excited to be working on it with Candlelight. Their roster speaks for itself. It's an honor to be alongside bands like Fear Factory, Corrosion of Conformity, and our old friends in Vision of Disorder.” Vocalist Karl Buechner comments, “I'm really looking forward to sharing this next chapter of EC with Candlelight Records. I think they've proven to know the genre well, and will help push us in the right direction.” Candlelight co-owner Steve Beatty notes, “I am very proud to have EARTH CRISIS on Candlelight. I hope our partnership sees the band retain their rightful place in extreme music.”

Founded by Buechner, EARTH CRISIS has enjoyed two chapters in their musical journey. From 1991 to 2001, the straight-edge, vegan band would cultivate a global fanbase. Enduring numerous line-up changes, van accidents, and the natural up-and-down of music industry fads, the band released five full-length albums, two EPs, and two live albums before saying goodbye before a sold out audience at the 6th Annual Hellfest in 2001. Six years later, the band would reunite and perform at the Maryland Metal & Hardcore Festival January 2007. It would open the door to additional performances in the US and Europe, later leading to the band’s headline appearance at 2008’s Firestorm Fest. A rejuvenated EARTH CRISIS would later record two albums, To the Death (2008) and Neutralize the Threat (2011). Each followed by extensive international touring. Revealing a bit about the new album and its focus, Buechner conveys, “Lyrically this new record is going to focus strictly on an animal rights/anti-vivisection theme. Of course this is what the band is known for, but we've actually never solely dedicated an entire album to the topic.”

“EARTH CRISIS has made a name for itself not only through punishing metal and hardcore, but via staunch support of straight edge, animal rights, and veganism,” says Lambgoat editor Alex Arnold. “Few bands command the respect that EARTH CRISIS does, and they've earned it through 20 years of hard work and consistency. Contain, control, to dominate! Contain, control, exterminate!”

EARTH CRISIS will break from songwriting at month’s end to perform four shows for their Australian fans. Confirmed dates are noted below. Tickets are on sale now.

EARTH CRISIS Australian Tour:

1/31/2013 The Hi Fi - Brisbane [info]

2/01/2013 Hermanns Bar - Sydney [info]

2/02/2013 The Corner Hotel - Melbourne [info]

2/03/2013 Fowlers Live - Adelaide [info]

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EARTH CRISIS - COMPLETE WORK ON NEW ALBUM; 'NEUTRALIZE THE THREAT' SCHEDULED FOR JULY 12TH RELEASE

EARTH CRISIS is the most controversial band in hardcore. Their music has become the soundtrack to a movement of kids searching for an alternative lifestyle and has landed the band on the covers of magazines and even on national news networks to talk about their music and motives. Without a doubt, EARTH CRISIS is one of the most influential bands in the scene and they have now completed work on their latest effort - their 7th overall - which will be titled 'Neutralize the Threat' and is scheduled for release on July 12th via Century Media Records.

EARTH CRISIS had the following to say: "We are very happy with how 'Neutralize The Threat' came out. Musically, it resembles the song structures on 'To The Death', but with a 'Gomorah's Season Ends' vibe thrown in. Every song is lyrically inspired by real-life vigilante actions that have taken place around the globe. The topics range from The Black Panther Party to Bernard Goetz and we think it's an original lyrical concept for the band, while also retaining some subject matter we are known for dealing with in the past. Zeuss is the man and definitely delivered the best sounding record we have ever had! We can't wait for you guys to hear it!"

The track listing for 'Neutralize the Threat' is as follows:

1. Raise

2. Neutralize The Threat

3. Total War

4. 100-Kiloton Blast

5. Counterstrike

6. By Conscience Compelled

7. Black Talons Tear

8. Askari

9. The Eradicators

10. Raze

Plans are in the works for EARTH CRISIS to hit the road in support of 'Neutralize the Threat' so stay tuned for more info.