All Out War [EP]

Earth Crisis

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 1995)
• Original Release Date: March 30, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B000000IEB
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #169,743 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
New York's ALL OUT WAR is a punishing display of the aggression of hardcore, crossed with the brutality of metal, while avoiding the shortcomings of both genres. To get a taste of All Out War's musical style, envision Slayer's "Reign In Blood" colliding head on with "Age of Quarrel" era Cro-Mags. The two styles are as different as they come, but ALL OUT WAR combines them to form a Crossover attack unmatched by today's standards. While so many bands are creating a diluted mixture of Metal and Hardcore, All Out War brings you their brand of Crossover in the tradition of bands like NUCLEAR ASSAULT, AGNOSTIC FRONT, S.O.D. and KREATOR. "Condemned To Suffer" will solidify ALL OUT WAR¹s position as one of the most brutal bands - period. With their trademark social commentary on such diverse subjects as the Holocaust, ecocide and the degradation of the hard music scene, one will be hard pressed not to feel the effects of this record. "Condemned To Suffer" is destined to be a Crossover classic ­ it could be the album that brings the genre back to life.

Formed almost a decade ago, by vocalist Mike Score, All Out War established themselves as one of the most devastating units in the New York underground. All Out War has become a world-wide phenomenon, amazing crowds from the smallest clubs to major festivals, and playing with such diverse bands as Deicide, Agnostic Front, Napalm Death, Earth Crisis, Sick Of It All, Malevolent Creation, Most Precious Blood, S.O.D., Biohazard, Type O Negative, Cro-Mags, Madball and Hatebreed.

All Out War is comfortable in many circles. This five piece has not only crossed over and spit in the faces of the closed-minded, but has been accepted unconditionally both by the metal and hardcore crowds alike. This feat has been attempted countless times, but has rarely has anyone achieved the success of All Out War.

With two full-length records and numerous 7" and appearances on various compilations under their belts, All Out War has finally released their follow up to 1998's " For Those Who Where Crucified,² exactly five years later. Capturing the true flavor of the trademark All Out War sound, while somehow bringing forth the intensity felt at an All Out War live show, "Condemned To Suffer" will not disappoint. With positive press flooding the fanzine world, as well as features in well-known publications such as Terrorizer and Metal Maniacs and a Fall/Winter US tour, All Out War is ready to shed their cult hero status and finally get the recognition that they deserve.

Product Description
The first Earth Crisis recordings. Buy this now.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yikes!!!, September 2, 1999

By	Kelly Magovern ([e-mail]) (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

Although this early recording by this Vegan-core band out of Syracuse is laden with slightly militant overtones, I see Earth Crisis as basically attempting to do some good in this world. They helping people become more socially conscious and just make you think more. If you can see past the anger in Karl's voice and the pounding guitar riffs, then you will be impressed by the sincerity of the message. Powerful, indeed! --Kelly Magovern

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not THAT good, April 22, 2000

By	"derecho" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

I like Earth Crisis. They got me into the whole Straight-Edge scene. But this CD is lacking something. It is raw and powerful, but at the same time it seems almost too raw, to the point of unmotivated. Their message is powerful and aspirative, and it's very apparent in this release. But the music just leaves something to be desired. Good if you like the message, average if you like the music.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earth Crisis Debut, February 29, 2004

By	boogabagga - See all my reviews

This is a must have for any Earth Crisis fan. It is their debut recording, and in the tradition of first release/demos, it has a very simple production and lots of minor mishaps in the recording. More importantly, this delivers, head on and in your face, the Earth Crisis message of fighting for innocent life.