Earthburner Release “Slaves To The Screen,” Sign to M-Theory Audio for Debut Album Permanent Dawn
More than 20 years after the band’s inception, Earthburner will be blazing forth with their debut album, Permanent Dawn, set to release later this year via M-Theory Audio. For now though, the band’s opted to give a little taste of what’s to come with the release of the new track “Slaves To The Screen” and its accompanying music video.
Comprised of founding member and guitarist Jeremy Wagner (Broken Hope), vocalist Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg), drummer Mike Miczek (Broken Hope), bassist Tyler Affinito, and honorary backup vocalist Mitch Harris (guitarist for Napalm Death), this latest iteration of the band just fucking crushes.
Speaking about the new track, Swank said it deals with the constant bullshit everyone’s pushed to buy that they don’t really need.
“This song was written about how our world seems to be fixated with what new products are out, what clothing you should wear, what food to stuff your fat face with, and what bullshit is flooding the mainstream and how people completely immerse themselves in it. It’s a perfect welcoming for Earthburner, as we’re just four guys who stick their middle fingers in the face of the norm and play classick death metal/grindcore! I’m so excited for this to get to the ears of people who are fans of death/grind and all things heavy, and with the help of M-Theory Audio, it can get into the hands of such people too.”
Earthburner was originally created back in 2002 when Broken Hope went on hiatus. It was seen at the time as a creative outlet for Wagner. And while they only released a three-song EP in 2011, it’s looking like they’re trying to make up for lost time.
Wagner said the new track was among his favorites on the new album, stating that it really gives listeners an idea of what Earthburner’s bringing to the table.
“I’m super-pumped about our first single, ‘Slaves To The Screen,’ being released for the world to hear. This song is one of my favorite tracks on the album … and as a pre-album release track, I feel it properly represents what Earthburner is all about—and what people can expect from our Permanent Dawn album. The song is so ferocious and pummeling that it just makes me want to DESTROY SHIT! Haha! Moreover, the 3D animated video that accompanies the single is so freaking cool. Video designer Andrea Mantelli absolutely killed it!
“Speaking of the Permanent Dawn album, it’s been a longtime coming for me. I’ve wanted to do a full-length Earthburner album forever. I’m far beyond happy that the stars aligned … I got my dream lineup and I got the opportunity to make this debut album.
“Relevant to the ‘stars aligning,’ I think that things happen for a reason because my dream lineup happened at the perfect time, AND, we signed a great record deal with Marco Barbieri and M-Theory Audio—This is a huge, full-circle thing for me because Marco is the guy who originally signed Broken Hope to Metal Blade Records and set my musical journey into motion in a huge way. So, this album is extra special to me on numerous levels. Marco has always believed in me and my music and THAT means the world to me.
“I’ve said before that Earthburner is a separate monster from Broken Hope in terms of style, genre, tuning, vocals, and pure blasting ferocity. And my insane love for Terrorizer’s ‘World Downfall’ album and old Napalm Death and others inspired me and really drove me to do something faithful to this über-extreme genre.
“Thanks to my stepson Tyler, and Devin Swank from Sanguisugabogg; they lit a fire under my ass to bring Earthburner back in a big way, full-time.
“Huge thanks to all of the fans of the original Earthburner EP, everyone who’s been waiting for Earthburner to come along with an album. The album is on the way for release in 2024—for now, enjoy ‘Slaves To The Screen’! We can’t wait for you hear the Permanent Dawn album—and I hope you all get to see Earthburner on stage!”
So what are you waiting for? Hit play on the video below and try not to smash something in your immediate vicinity.
