A few weeks ago it was revealed that Fall Out Boy drummer Andy Hurley will be filling in for Earth Crisis drummer Dennis Merrick on the band’s upcoming April/May tour with First Blood and Thick As Blood.
Merrick will perform on the first four dates or the tour; Hurley will handle drumming duties on the remaining dates.
Hurley comments: “Earth Crisis is one of my favorite bands ever. They are the reason why I am vegan and straight edge. The origins of most of my philosophical/political beliefs come from them introducing me to a whole new way of thinking. When I was asked to fill in on the upcoming tour, I was beyond stoked. It felt like being called up to the major league, and I think that this will be the most fun I will have on a tour. Be sure to come check it out because this is a band whose songs beat in my heart and who have never forgotten how to write brutally awesome songs.”