aaamusic | On 27, May 2011

Since their formation in Syracuse, NY in the early 90’s, these hardcore pioneers have created furious straight-edge anthems, spreading their message of animal and human
liberation worldwide. Their music isn’t just unbridled aggression and sing-along choruses, it is a wake-up call to personal empowerment and responsibility that has
become the soundtrack to a movement of individuals searching for a straight path amidst a world of chaos. Their politically-charged message has landed the band in
magazines and on TV, sharing their views with the world at large. Yet EARTH CRISIS is more than just a message.

Whether you agree with their views or not, one thing that is undeniable is the power of their music. It is with that rich history that EARTH CRISIS return with “Neutralize The Threat”, (produced by Chris “Zeuss” Harris) an album that delivers on their heralded legacy and loudly screams that these innovators are nowhere close to done.

Separating it from its predecessors, “Neutralize The Threat” is concept album of sorts. the10 songs that comprise “Neutralize The Threat” are all linked by a common theme
of true-life vigilantism. Guitarist Scott Crouse explains, “Every song is lyrically inspired by real-life vigilante actions that have taken place around the globe. The
topics range from The Black Panther Party to Bernhard Goetz and we think it’s an original lyrical concept for the band, while also retaining some subject matter we
are known for dealing with in the past.”

It has been almost two decades since EARTH CRISIS first burst onto the hardcore scene. Numerous trends have come and gone since minds were first opened to the
intensity of their music. While many other bands’ fires have diminished or burned out all together, the flame that fuels EARTH CRISIS still incinerates everything in
its path, with a focus and determination that many bands 15 years their junior can only hope to touch. “Neutralize The Threat” is another bold statement from a band that isn’t afraid to make one