Earth Groans is a
metalcore
Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...
band that formed in May 2015. The band is from
South Dakota.
History
The band formed in May 2015, in South Dakota.
The band formed because of vocalist Jeremy Schaeffer, who felt called to ministry. A week after this feeling, he formed the band with guitarist Zachariah Mayfield, bassist Kaden Burton and drummer Brady Mueller.
The band's name came from .
Two years after formation, they signed to
Solid State Records.
The band has been touring relentlessly, many times by themselves.
Soon after signing, the band released ''Renovate'' on May 12.
The band recently embarked on a tour with
Convictions
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, with
Darkness Divided
Darkness Divided was an American Christian metalcore band from San Antonio, Texas, formed in 2010 by brothers Gerard, Christopher, and Joseph Mora. The band had released two studio albums through Victory Records as well as an independent EP.
...
taking the second half, replacing the band. In 2018, ''Rahab'' was released. In 2020, the band released their third EP, ''Prettiest of Things''. On March 19, 2020, both Mayfield and Burton announced their departure from the band.
Style
The band has been stated to sound similar to many of the influential
Christian hardcore and
Christian metalcore
Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band members to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by ...
acts such as
Norma Jean and
The Chariot.
Members
Current
* Jeremy Schaeffer - vocals (2015–present), guitars, bass (2020–present), drums (2021–present)
Live
* Dakota Testa - guitar (2021-present)
* Nick Pocock - bass (2021–present)
* Elijah Shoffner - bass (2022)
(Deathbreaker)
* Blaise Turcato - drums (2021)
(Sorry, No Sympathy)
* Isaiah Perez - drums (2021–present)
(ex- Spoken, Phinehas, Love and Death)
* Derek Ludgate - Drums (2022-present)
Former
* Zachariah Mayfield - guitars (2015–2020)
* Kaden Burton - bass (2015–2020)
* Brady Mueller - drums (2015–2021)
Timeline
Discography
EPs
* ''Renovate'' (2017;
Solid State Records)
* ''Rahab'' (2018;
Solid State Records)
* ''Prettiest of Things'' (2020; Solid State Records)
Music videos
* "Driving Out" (2017)
References
External links
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Musical groups established in 2015
Metalcore musical groups from South Dakota
Solid State Records artists
2015 establishments in South Dakota