Earth Groans
Earth Groans | |
|---|---|
| Origin | South Dakota |
| Genres | Metalcore, hardcore punk[1][2] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Solid State |
| Members | Jeremy Schaeffer |
| Past members | Zachariah Mayfield Kaden Burton Brady Mueller |
| Website | earthgroansmusic |
Earth Groans is a metalcore band that formed in May 2015. The band is from South Dakota.[1]
History
[edit]The band formed in May 2015, in South Dakota.[3] 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.[4] The band's name came from Romans 8:23.[4][5] Two years after formation, they signed to Solid State Records.[6][7][8][5][9] The band has been touring relentlessly, many times by themselves.[10] Soon after signing, the band released Renovate on May 12.[10][11] The band recently embarked on a tour with Convictions, with Darkness Divided taking the second half, replacing the band.[12] In 2018, Rahab was released. In 2020, the band released their third EP, Prettiest of Things.[13] On March 19, 2020, both Mayfield and Burton announced their departure from the band.[14] On March 3, 2023, the band released their fourth EP, Tongue Tied.[15]
Style
[edit]The band has been stated to sound similar to many of the influential Christian hardcore and Christian metalcore acts such as Norma Jean and The Chariot.[1]
Members
[edit]Current
- Jeremy Schaeffer - vocals (2015–present), guitars (2020–present), bass (2020–2021)
Live
- Dakota Testa - guitar (2021-present)
- Nick Pocock - bass (2021–2022)
- Elijah Shoffner - bass (2022-present) (Deathbreaker)
- Blaise Turcato - drums (2021) (Sorry, No Sympathy)
- Isaiah Perez - drums (2021–2022) (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
[edit]EPs
- Renovate (2017; Solid State Records)[1][16][17][18][19]
- Rahab (2018; Solid State Records)
- Prettiest of Things (2020; Solid State Records)
- Waste (2020; Solid State Records)
- The Body (2021; Solid State Records)
- Tongue Tied (2023; Solid State Records)
Singles
[edit]- Avarice (2018)
- Heathen Heart (2018)
- Reign (2018)
- Allure (2018)
- Springs (2020)
- Shatter (2020)
- Ghost (2020)
- My Own Summer (Shove It) (2021)
- Drink (2021)
- Wake The Dead (2022)
- Overgrown (2023)
- Chasm (2024)
- Deadbolt (2024)
Music videos
- "Driving Out" (2017)[20][21]
- "The Estate" (2017)
- "Avarice" (2018)
- "Springs" (2020)
- "Silk" (2020)
- "Drink" (2021)
- "Overgrown" (2023)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Weaver, Michael (May 12, 2017). "Earth Groans, "Renovate EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Jones, Brandon (February 11, 2017). "Introducing: Earth Groans". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Earth Groans on Facebook
- ^ a b "Earth Groans". Solid State Records. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ a b thrashboy (May 4, 2017). "'Solid State Records' Welcomes 'Earth Groans', Debut EP "Renovate" out May 12th". The Metal Resource. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ wookubus (May 4, 2017). "Earth Groans Sign With Solid State Records". Theprp. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "Earth Groans Sign With Solid State Records". Soundfiction. May 4, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "Earth Groans ink deal with Solid State Records". Metal Nerd. May 8, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Wall, Graham (May 4, 2017). "Earth Groans Join the Solid State Roster". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Yap, Timothy (May 5, 2017). "Earth Groans Releases "Renovate" EP". Hallels. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ xFiruath (May 11, 2017). "Earth Groans Releasing "Renovate"". Metal Underground. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "Convictions To Tour With Earth Groans & Darkness Divided". Theprp. August 23, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "Earth Grand Drops 1st EP of 2020 "Prettiest of Things"". CCM Magazine. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Beard, Mason (March 19, 2020). "Earth Groand Down Two Members". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Earth Groans Premiere "Overgrown" Music Video From Upcoming New EP "Tongue Tied"". ThePRP. March 3, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ Lewandowski, Nao (August 22, 2016). "Earth Groans - Renovate". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Welch, Connor (May 10, 2017). "Review: Earth Groans - Renovate [EP/2017]". New Transcendence. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Major, Chris (May 21, 2017). "'Renovate' By Earth Groans Is Raw, Intense, And Impressive". Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ B, Brody (May 24, 2017). "Earth Groans - Renovate". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: Earth Groans — "Driving Out"". Noise Barrage. May 18, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "Earth Groans - "The Driving"". New Noise Magazine. May 18, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
External links
[edit]- "Jeremy Schaeffer (Earth Groans)". Jon's Untitled Podcast. June 6, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- Jones, Gabriel (August 16, 2017). "DCT Podcast #46: Earth Groans + Charlottesville Fallout". Decent Christian Talk. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- Abney, Tess (July 6, 2017). "Earth Groans, Snailmate, Antipathist, Evergloom To Rock The Island". Quad Cities. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- Crider, Shauna (March 29, 2017). "Zachariah Mayfield". The Midwest Dweller. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- Braunschweig, Christopher (March 16, 2017). "Road Recap: Screamin' & rockin', Devour Once Dead wins its preliminary round". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved September 25, 2017.