Earth Groans

Earth Groans
OriginSouth Dakota
GenresMetalcore, hardcore punk[1][2]
Years active2015–present
LabelsSolid State
MembersJeremy Schaeffer
Past membersZachariah Mayfield
Kaden Burton
Brady Mueller
Websiteearthgroansmusic.com

Earth Groans is a metalcore band that formed in May 2015. The band is from South Dakota.[1]

History

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

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

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

EPs

Singles

  • 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

  1. ^ a b c d Weaver, Michael (May 12, 2017). "Earth Groans, "Renovate EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Jones, Brandon (February 11, 2017). "Introducing: Earth Groans". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  3. ^ Earth Groans on Facebook
  4. ^ a b "Earth Groans". Solid State Records. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ wookubus (May 4, 2017). "Earth Groans Sign With Solid State Records". Theprp. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "Earth Groans Sign With Solid State Records". Soundfiction. May 4, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  8. ^ "Earth Groans ink deal with Solid State Records". Metal Nerd. May 8, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  9. ^ Wall, Graham (May 4, 2017). "Earth Groans Join the Solid State Roster". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  10. ^ a b Yap, Timothy (May 5, 2017). "Earth Groans Releases "Renovate" EP". Hallels. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  11. ^ xFiruath (May 11, 2017). "Earth Groans Releasing "Renovate"". Metal Underground. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  12. ^ "Convictions To Tour With Earth Groans & Darkness Divided". Theprp. August 23, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  13. ^ "Earth Grand Drops 1st EP of 2020 "Prettiest of Things"". CCM Magazine. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  14. ^ Beard, Mason (March 19, 2020). "Earth Groand Down Two Members". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  15. ^ "Earth Groans Premiere "Overgrown" Music Video From Upcoming New EP "Tongue Tied"". ThePRP. March 3, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  16. ^ Lewandowski, Nao (August 22, 2016). "Earth Groans - Renovate". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  17. ^ Welch, Connor (May 10, 2017). "Review: Earth Groans - Renovate [EP/2017]". New Transcendence. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  18. ^ Major, Chris (May 21, 2017). "'Renovate' By Earth Groans Is Raw, Intense, And Impressive". Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  19. ^ B, Brody (May 24, 2017). "Earth Groans - Renovate". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  20. ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: Earth Groans — "Driving Out"". Noise Barrage. May 18, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  21. ^ "Earth Groans - "The Driving"". New Noise Magazine. May 18, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.