Earth Crisis Signs to Candlelight Records
So much hardcore signing news lately you shitholes! This one comes from Candlelight Records as they welcome Syracuse’s EARTH CRISIS. This is a band that’s difficult to miss if you’re a hardcore or metal fan and I personally find this news interesting because I’ve never even heard of this label.
Currently, the band is featuring vocalist Karl Buechner, guitarists Scott Crouse and Erick Edwards, bassist Ian Edwards, and drummer Dennis Merrick, and they’re writing/demoing material for their ninth studio album. Recording is expected to begin in June.
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.”
This straight-edge band has gone through numerous lineup changes but have managed to release five full length albums, two EPs and two live records before calling it quits in 2001. Over six years later, the band reunited and performed at the Maryland Metal & Hardcore Festival in January of 2007.
Revealing a bit about the new album and its focus, Buechner says:
“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!”
I’m excited to hear what these guys have in store for us! I wish they were touring closer to LA but hey… I’m spoiled rotten with shows so I can’t really complain! Check out their Australian dates below.
EARTH CRISIS Australian Tour:
1/31/2013 The Hi Fi – Brisbane
2/01/2013 Hermanns Bar – Sydney
2/02/2013 The Corner Hotel – Melbourne
2/03/2013 Fowlers Live – Adelaide
Candlelight Records Website
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