December 4, 2015 — CONVERGE will perform two very special sets at next year’s Roadburn Festival in the Netherlands. To celebrate the upcoming 15 year anniversary of their legendary Jane Doe album, CONVERGE will perform the album in its entirety for the first and last time on April 14, 2016.
March 11, 2014 — Relapse Records has announced the signing of Richmond, VA hardcore thrash supergroup, IRON REAGAN. Consisting of current and former members of MUNICIPAL WASTE, CANNABIS CORPSE, DARKEST HOUR, MAMMOTH GRINDER, SUPPRESION and more, IRON REAGAN formed in 2012 and consists of Tony Foresta - vocals, Phil Hall (AKA Landphil) - guitar, Mark Bronzino - guitar, Rob Skotis - bass, and Ryan Parrish - drums.
January 15, 2014 — VALLENFYRE has officially entered the studio to record their second full-length album and follow-up to 2011’s A Fragile King entitled Splinters. Gregor Mackintosh (vocals and lead guitars) comments: “We have now arrived in a very cold Salem, MA and are currently holed up in Godcity Studio with producer Kurt Ballou tracking drums for our second album, ‘Splinters’.
November 13, 2013 — DOOMRIDERS is back with their third album, Grand Blood, and another collection of diverse, cool songs. We could include the other bands that the members play in but that’s irrelevant as DOOMRIDERS should be judged by what they do alone.
October 17, 2013 — A five year hiatus is all it took for one of hardcore’s best to make a comeback. Simply put, Fever Hunting is a damn good album and one that sees the original line up of MODERN LIFE IS WAR doing what they do best - making music that matters.
September 20, 2013 — A new DOOMRIDERS song, “Dead Friends,” from their upcoming album, Grand Blood, is now online. Check it out below. http://youtu.be/iUtyUA7l3Uc Grand Blood is set for an October 15, 2013 release via Deathwish Inc.
April 18, 2013 — After being totally immersed in music for a decade or two (or three), it’s easy to grow desensitized to the untainted joy and fresh excitement that music can bring.
January 29, 2013 — The production team McFarland and Pecci have created a short form documentary, Rungs in the Ladder, about CONVERGE frontman/Deathwish Inc. co-owner, Jacob Bannon. In the film, Bannon reflects on formative events in his life and his continuing commitment to creation rather than destruction.
January 13, 2013 — Heavy music fans were given a special treat at CONVERGE’s show in Stockholm, Sweden last December. ENTOMBED’s LG Petrov came out to sing the ENTOMBED classic, “Wolverine Blues,” with the band.
September 5, 2012 — Acclaimed Norwegian black/death punkers KVELERTAK have released the first video from their recording session at Godcity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts with CONVERGE’s Kurt Ballou. The band recently commented on what’s in store for the next album with the following: “All I can say is, this album is going to fuck the first album in the ass.
August 22, 2012 — Hardcore heroes CONVERGE will be going out on tour this Fall in support of their upcoming album, All We Love We Leave Behind. Coming along for the ride are TORCHE, KVELERTAK, and NAILS and WHIPS/CHAINS for select dates.
May 2, 2012 — Legendary bands CONVERGE and NAPALM DEATH have come together for a split release on Deathwish Inc. Recorded as part of their new album sessions, CONVERGE offer up the blazing new song “No Light Escapes.
September 1, 2011 — While we all eagerly await for new full length records from hardcore/punk heavyweights, CONVERGE and DROPDEAD, the aforementioned bands have given us a little morsel to satiate our hunger.
February 17, 2011 — From the RISE AND FALL camp: “We’re in the process of writing a new record and contrary to past writing experiences where, unfortunately, the comparison with “some kind of monster” came to mind more than once, this time around the experience is actually an inspiring and really creative one.
July 10, 2010 — CONVERGE will be releasing a self-released, limited edition 7" EP of the song “On My Shield”. The band recorded the song at Godcity studios between their 2010 “Axe to Fall” U.
April 19, 2010 — CONVERGE will be heading out on their headlining in support with Axe to Fall. Support will come from various bands including HARVEY MILK, THURSDAY, LEWD ACTS, COALESCE, and more.
February 6, 2010 — CONVERGE have announced their first slew of dates for their Axe to Fall 2010 U.S. Tour. Joining them on various dates will be COALESCE, HARVEY MILK, GAZA, LEWD ACTS, and BLACK BREATH.
February 4, 2010 — In 2009, Boston’s CONVERGE unleashed, Axe to Fall, an album equalling, if not topping, their acclaimed Jane Doe album, managing to titillate those with even the highest of expectations.
December 28, 2009 — It’s that time where we take a look back on the year as 2009 comes to a close. So we, the APESHIT goons, asked ourselves, what albums moved us, kicked our asses, and reminded us of why we love metal (and music)?
November 10, 2009 — DOOMRIDERS’ impressive debut, Black Thunder, was an exciting, gritty don’t-give-a-fuck metal record with MAIDEN dual-guitar harmonies, a sometimes-DANZIG croon, and death ’n roll edge of late 90’s era ENTOMBED.
October 19, 2009 — CONVERGE’s highly anticipated Axe to Fall album immediately storms out of the gate, pummeling the listener with an unmatched aural onslaught. The first four tracks, “Dark Horse,” “Reap What You Sow,” “Axe to Fall,” and “Effigy,” waste no time flooring the listener with balls-out extremity.
October 17, 2009 — Boston’s DOOMRIDERS, featuring Nate Newton of CONVERGE, have announced a few east coast dates supporting the mighty CLUTCH in December.DOOMRIDERSjust released their sophomore album, Darkness Comes Alive, on Deathwish Inc.
October 13, 2009 — CONVERGE’s new album, Axe to Fall, has been made available for streaming in it’s entirety on their MySpace page. Get blasted here: http://www.myspace.com/converge Axe to Fall officially drops October 20th worldwide via Epitaph (and on vinyl via Deathwish Inc.
October 8, 2009 — CONVERGE have premiered the video for the title track from their forthcoming new album, Axe to Fall, on FEARnet. Check it… FEARnet also conducted an interview with frontman Jacob Bannon.
September 17, 2009 — Spin Magazine has posted a free downlod of CONVERGE’s “Axe to Fall,” the title track off their forthcoming new album. Download the ripper here: http://www.
August 18, 2009 — On the heels of yesterday’s new album announcement, CONVERGE have posted the opening track, “Dark Horse,” for listening. Check it out on their official MySpace page: http://www.
August 17, 2009 — Lambgoat has revealed that CONVERGE’s new album will carry the title Axe to Fall, and is scheduled for release on October 20th through Epitaph Records (with vinyl to come via Deathwish Inc.
August 10, 2009 — Boston’s DOOMRIDERS have been forced to drop off the upcoming KYLESA tour due to guitarist Nate Newton’s commitment with CONVERGE. The band posted the following message apologizing for the cancellation:
August 3, 2009 — MASTODON will be co-headlining a North American tour with animated metal band, DETHKLOK from the Adult Swim series, Metalocalypse. Support will come from CONVERGE and HIGH ON FIRE.
March 23, 2009 — CONVERGE have posted video footage of them in the studio rehearsing material from their new album. The new stuff sounds as hard-hitting and arresting as ever!
January 30, 2009 — CONVERGE have scheduled a handful of east coast tour dates, beginning with the Scion Rock Festival in Atlanta: 02/28: Atlanta, GA @ Scion Rock Festival w/ MASTODON, NEUROSIS, HIGH ON FIRE, BORIS, and more [info] 03/23: Allston, MA @ ICC Church w/ CEREMONY, COLISEUM, RISE AND FALL, PULLING TEETH 03/24: Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place w/ CEREMONY, COLISEUM, RISE AND FALL, PULLING TEETH 03/25: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ CEREMONY, COLISEUM, RISE AND FALL, PULLING TEETH 03/26: Lemoyne, PA @ Championship w/ CEREMONY, COLISEUM, RISE AND FALL, PULLING TEETH 03/27: Brooklyn, NY @ Europa w/ CEREMONY, COLISEUM, RISE AND FALL, PULLING TEETH 03/28: Richmond, VA @ United Blood Fest w/ CEREMONY, COLISEUM, RISE AND FALL, PULLING TEETH, etc.
February 27, 2008 — Church of the 8th Day, the organizers behind the Los Angeles Murderfest, are proud to announce the next round of bands for the festival, set to take place April 18th, 19th, 20th at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California as well as announce that tickets for the fest are on sale now!
January 18, 2008 — The first confirmed tour dates for the Lambs For Lions Tour 2K8 featuring CONVERGE, THE RED CHORD, and GENGHIS TRON have been announced. Select shows will also feature BARONESS and COLISEUM.
August 28, 2007 — CONVERGE, 108, and INTERNAL AFFAIRS will head out to California for four dates starting on October 18th. Tour dates: 10/18 Oakland, CA @ The Oakland Metro 10/19 Ventura, CA @ The Alpine 10/20 Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre 10/21 San Diego, CA @ SOMA Sidestage
November 28, 2006 — In an underground where blast-beats, throat-shredding, and distorted soundwaves are the essence of the tune, true extremity has become a difficult seed to sow. CONVERGE, however, weave a tight-knit musical quilt–one that always shines with creative valor, fault-less execution, and a true knack for keeping it real…real extreme.
October 28, 2006 — CONVERGE’s new album, No Heroes, which came out this week can be streamed online at their Myspace page here.
September 26, 2006 — CONVERGE, who are nearing the end of their current tour with MASTODON, have announced the dates for their upcoming No Heroes US tour with MODERN LIFE IS WAR and SOME GIRLS.
September 12, 2006 — CONVERGE have added two headlining shows on off-dates of their current tour in support of MASTODON: 9/17 - St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl 9/27 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction (w/ LIFE LONG TRAGEDY, THE MISTAKE)
August 25, 2006 — CONVERGE’s new full-length album, No Heroes (cover art), is set to drop on October 24 via Epitaph Records. The follow-up to 2004’s You Fail Me is said to combine the “textural sonics of You Fail Me with the brutal assault of Jane Doe".