Crown Of Thornz has been played on NTS shows including Goblin Milk, with Love Sick first played on 28 November 2024.

In 1994 Ezec formed the critically acclaimed NYHC act Crown of Thornz along with former Breakdown guitarist Mike Dijan and Shelter bassist Franklin Rhi and drummer Dimi,Belting out emotionally charged lyrics of introspection, pain and anger. Crown Of Thornz released their debut EP “Train Yard Blues” in 1995 on Equal Vision Records, a dedication to Ezec's younger brother David whose life ended tragically the year prior. In 1995,Crown of Thornz took part in the N.Y.H.C. documentary. Their live performances were captured (including a fight breaking out during the opening song of their set) as well as an insightful interview where he speaks about the tragic suicide of his younger brother as well as the time he was stabbed by a crackhead. The following year Crown Of Thornz struck back with their 1996 underground classic “Mentally Vexed” on Another Planet Records, a juggernaut of riffs and melodies that had hardcore fans as far as Europe and Japan in a frenzy. In 1998 Crown of Thornz Offically Disbanded and went on to form other projects such as Skarhead(who just released there new cd titled Drugs,Music,and Sex. on I Scream Records) and Danny Diablo. Most Recently Crown Of Thornz Played The 2009 SuperBowl of Hardcore. Myspace.com/trainyardblues