Earth Crisis

Earth Crisis
Earth Crisis at The Point in Little Five Points, Atlanta (1998)
Earth Crisis at The Point in Little Five Points, Atlanta (1998)
Background information
OriginSyracuse, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active1989, 1991–2001, 2007–present
Labels
SpinoffsPath of Resistance, Freya, Framework, Isolated
Members
  • Karl Buechner
  • Scott Crouse
  • Ian Edwards
  • Dennis Merrick
  • Erick Edwards
Past members
  • Kris Wiechmann
  • Ben Read
  • Michael Riccardi
  • Jesse Buckley
  • John Moseman
  • DJ Rose

Earth Crisis is an American metallic hardcore band from Syracuse, New York, active from 1989 until 2001, reuniting in 2007. Since 1993, the band's longest-tenured members include vocalist Karl Buechner, lead guitarist Scott Crouse, bassist Ian Edwards, and drummer Dennis Merrick. Their third and current rhythm guitarist Erick Edwards joined the band in 1998.[3][4]

The band has released eight full-length studio albums and four studio EPs, among other releases. The band is known for supporting animal rights, promoting a straight edge and vegan lifestyle, and addressing further social and political issues. Earth Crisis is considered a crucial developer and influence for both the metalcore genre and vegan straight edge movement.

  1. ^ Mike R. Meyer (May 14, 2009). "Earth Crisis". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Mudrian, Albert (2000). Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal and Grindcore. Feral House. ISBN 1-932595-04-X. p. 222–223.
  3. ^ "Earth Crisis – Gomorrah's Season Ends – Interview". Lollipopmagazine.com. April 1, 1997. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Earth Crisis | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved September 25, 2020.