Earth Members, Gear & Sound
Japanese pop band
Members
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About
Earth is a pioneering group in the realm of drone metal, hailing from Olympia, Washington. Formed in 1989 by Dylan Carlson (guitarist and leader), the band has seen various line-up changes but consistently pushed the boundaries of genres like space rock, post-rock, and doom metal. Known for their slow, heavy riffs and hypnotic soundscapes, Earth has been influential in shaping the drone and ambient metal subgenres. Over the years, the band has collaborated with various musicians, with Adrienne Davies often contributing on drums. Their music, a blend of detuned riffs and experimental drone-based guitar music, has inspired acts such as Sunn O))) and Boris.
How to Sound Like Earth
Earth's sound is characterized by its slow, monolithic riffing and expansive, meditative atmospheres. Their music often feels like a journey through vast, desolate landscapes, with a focus on repetition and subtle variations. The use of detuned guitars and heavy distortion provides a dense, immersive experience. Carlson's preference for equipment like the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster and Pro Co The Rat distortion pedals contribute to their signature weighty tone. Amps such as the Fender '68 Custom Twin Reverb help deliver the rich, resonant sound that defines their compositions. The music's deliberate pace allows each note to linger, creating a hypnotic, almost spiritual quality that resonates deeply with listeners.
Discography
Earth 2
1993
Phase 3: Thrones And Dominions
1995
Pentastar: In The Style of Demons
1996
Legacy of Dissolution
2005
Hex: Or Printing in the Infernal Method
2005
Hibernaculum
2007
Radio
2008
The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull
2009
A Bureaucratic Desire for Extra Capsular Extraction
2010
Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light 1
2011
Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light 2
2012
Primitive and Deadly
2014
Concrete Desert
2017
Live at Third Man Records
2017
Full Upon Her Burning Lips
2019
Even Hell has its Heroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2023
Live at the Crocodile
2023
Earth 2.23 Special Lower Frequency Mix
2023
WEM Dominator (Live in London NW1, 2016)
2025
Get the Earth Sound
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