Crush 'Em All Vol. 1 is a split EP by hardcore punk

Hardcore punk

Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...

 bands Boysetsfire

Boysetsfire

Boysetsfire is a post-hardcore band from Newark, Delaware and West Chester, Pennsylvania that formed in October 1994. Boysetsfire is composed of guitarists Chad Istvan and Josh Latshaw, drummer Matt Krupanski, and vocalist Nathan Gray. The band is currently auditioning for a new...

 and Shai Hulud

Shai Hulud (band)

Shai Hulud is an American hardcore punk band with progressive metal influences, originally formed in Pompano Beach, Florida, the band later moved up to Poughkeepsie, New York....

, released on March 24, 2000, on Undecided Records, 7" purple (25 press), grey (475 press), clear red (500 press), and Detroit Fest press black (#'d out of 300). The Shai Hulud cover song "Damage, Inc." was included in A Profound Hatred of Man

A Profound Hatred of Man

-Reissue:# "The Bonds of Those Who Have No Understanding of Consequences" – 2:29 # "Love Is the Fall of Every Man" – 2:34...

(reissue). Shai Hulud and Boysetsfire each cover a Metallica

Metallica

Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...

 song. This 7" is the first record of the ongoing series of Metallica tribute records. Steve Kleisath

Steve Kleisath

Steve Kleisath is an American musician. has been a drummer for PULL, Strongarm, Shai Hulud, Further Seems Forever, and En Masse.He is a professional poker player. and also the #5 Ms...

 returned to play drums for Shai Hulud on this recording.

Track listing

1. "Fade To Black" (Boysetsfire)
2. "Damage, Inc." (Shai Hulud)

Shai Hulud line-up

• Jared Allen - bass guitar
• Matt Fletcher
  Matthew Fletcher (musician)
  "Mad" Matt Fletcher is an American musician, and the current bassist for the hardcore band Shai Hulud, since 1999, and his side project with founding Shai Hulud member Matthew Fox, Zombie Apocalypse...
  
   - guitar
• Matt Fox
  Matthew Fox (musician)
  Matt Fox is an American musician, founding member and a current lead guitarist for the hardcore punk band Shai Hulud and his side project Zombie Apocalypse....
  
  - guitar
• Steve Kleisath - drums
• Geert van der Velde - voice