Earth Crisis

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 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.

For other uses, see Earth Crisis (disambiguation).

Earth Crisis
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

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.

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