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Firestorm (Earth Crisis Album)
''Firestorm'' is the second EP by American metalcore band Earth Crisis. It was released in 1993 and marked the band's first release through Victory Records. ''Firestorm'' has been described as a landmark release in hardcore punk for its metal influences and political, militant lyrics, along with helping "pioneer what would become both a signature sound for the band, as well as metalcore as a whole – right alongside the likes of Integrity." The title track is considered Earth Crisis' best-known song. Background and recording After recording Earth Crisis' debut EP, ''All Out War'' (1992), drummer Mike Riccardi was unable to commit himself to touring and was replaced by Dennis Merrick. In 1993, the band recorded a demo of ''Firestorm'' and sent it to several labels, some of which praised it but were afraid of a possible backlash due to its lyrics. After Victory Records head Tony Brummel had dismissed it, there were plans to release it on the newly formed Incision Records but follo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth Crisis
Earth Crisis is an American hardcore punk band from Syracuse, New York, active from 1989 until 2001, reuniting in 2007. Since 1993 the band's longest serving members are 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. The band has released eight studio albums, three compilations, two live albums and six music videos. 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. History Initial career (1989–1995) The band originally formed in 1989, after bassist Karl Buechner proposed the idea to his friend DJ Rose, whom he knew because both skateboarded together. Rose became the vocalist and they were joined by Jesse Buckley on drums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |