Earth is an American band formed in the late 1980s by guitarist Dylan Carlson in Olympia, Washington. Widely regarded as pioneers of drone metal, Earth’s minimalist compositions blend elements of doom, experimental rock, and Americana. Known for their influential debut *Earth 2: Special Low Frequency Version*, the group has profoundly shaped genres from sludge to post-rock. Over decades of evolution, Earth’s slow, meditative soundscapes and atmospheric guitar work have earned them critical acclaim and a dedicated global following.