Converge
Formed: 1991
From:
Boston,
MA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Converge News
Below is our complete Converge news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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UPDATED: Mastodon Premiere New Single
GRAMMY-winning sludge metal band Mastodon have released a brand new single titled “Your Ghost Again,” marking the first new music from the group following the departure of longtime guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds. The split between Hinds and the band occurred in early 2025, making the arrival of the new track a significant turning point in the band's history.
“Your Ghost Again” is expected to serve as the lead single from Mastodon’s forthcoming ninth studio album, which the band has reportedly already completed. Production duties on the song were shared between the band, producer Patrik Berger, and Kurt Ballou of Converge.
The track also features writing and performance contributions from Mastodon’s newer members, guitarist Nick Johnston and keyboardist João Nogueira.
UPDATE: Mastodon have followed yesterday's reveal of their new single “Your Ghost Again” with the announcement of dates for their ‘The Poisonous Weapons Tour‘. The North American headlining run is set to kick off in mid-September, with blackgazers Deafheaven appearing as direct support and post-black metal act Alcest opening each night. The band have dubbed the tour ‘The Poisonous Weapons Tour‘.
Tour dates: More...
Converge Premiere New Single & Music Video
Metalcore veterans Converge have released their new single “Doom In Bloom.” The track serves as the second preview of the band’s upcoming 2026 album “Hum Of Hurt,” and may already be familiar to fans who caught it during the band’s live sets in spring 2025. The new single is accompanied by the below video directed by George Gallardo Kattah.
With several years between releases, Converge amassed a significant amount of material before entering the studio—resulting in both this past February’s “Love Is Not Enough” and the forthcoming “Hum Of Hurt,” which is set to arrive on June 5th via Epitaph Records.
Speaking about the latest song, frontman Jacob Bannon said: More...
Converge Premiere New Single & Music Video
After nearly nine years between traditional studio albums, influential metalcore band Converge have begun releasing new material at a rapid pace. Just over a month after dropping their latest record, “Love Is Not Enough”—their tenth studio album, or eleventh including the collaborative “Bloodmoon”—the Salem, Massachusetts group have announced yet another full-length. Titled “Hum Of Hurt,” the album is set for release on June 5th.
The ten tracks on the record were recorded during the “Love Is Not Enough” sessions, with the band entering the studio last year equipped with a large batch of new material. After hinting at the project with a billboard in Boston, the band have now officially unveiled their second album of 2026. The title track is available to stream below.
According to a press release, the album’s title draws inspiration from a mysterious phenomenon, described as follows: More...
The Barbarians Of California Premiere New Single
The Barbarians Of California have released their latest single, “Vanilla Latte,” along with an accompanying music video.
The metallic hardcore outfit — featuring members and alumni of AWOLNATION and Tinfed — once again teamed up with director Justin Warren for the clip, which was filmed during their appearance on this past January’s ShipRocked cruise.
Guitarist Eric Stenman commented: More...
Poison The Well Premiere New Single & Music Video
Poison The Well’s long-awaited reunion album “Peace In Place” has officially been released, marking their first studio effort since 2009. To coincide with its release, the band have also premiered a music video for the track “Weeping Tones,” directed by former Stray From The Path bassist Anthony Altamura.
Frontman Jeffrey Moreira said of the song and its visuals: More...
Poison The Well Premiere New Single & Music Video
Metalcore outfit Poison The Well have unveiled a music video for their new single “Everything Hurts.” The track is the latest offering from the band’s long-awaited comeback album Peace In Place, and arrives accompanied by a video directed by Chris Candy.
Speaking on the song and the band’s first full-length release since 2009, vocalist Jeffrey Moreira shared: More...
Temple Of Void Premiere New Single & Music Video
Detroit, Michigan-based death metal outfit Temple Of Void have announced a new album titled The Crawl, set for release on March 6 via Relapse. A music video for the album’s title track, created with The C.O.I.N. (Incantation, Gruesome), is now streaming below. Describing the album’s thematic core, vocalist/guitarist Mike Erdody referred to it as an “allegory about life, choices, and consequences.”
The record was tracked at GodCity Studio in Salem, MA, with Converge’s Kurt Ballou handling production duties and engineer Zach Weeks (Deafheaven, Fuming Mouth) also involved.
Guitarist Alex Awn shared the following thoughts on the album: More...
Converge Premiere Single "We Were Never The Same"
Converge have just premiered their new song “We Were Never The Same” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The metalcore veterans first teased the track live for fans last spring, and it now stands as the second single from their long-awaited new album Love Is Not Enough, due out on February 13 after nearly a decade since their last full-length.
Converge Premiere New Single "Love Is Not Enough"
Converge have unveiled the title track from their long-anticipated new album, “Love Is Not Enough.” The song has now hit streaming platforms, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. With the band’s last full-length effort, 2017’s The Dusk In Us, now eight years behind them, excitement for this new release has been running high among fans. The album is set to arrive on February 13th via Epitaph Records.
“Love Is Not Enough” track-list: More...
Harm’s Way Premiere Two New Singles
Industrial metalcore band Harm’s Way have dropped a surprise two-track EP featuring “Other World” and “V.B.Y.S.S.” just ahead of their spring tour dates, , both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. “Other World” stands as an unreleased b-side from the Common Suffering recording sessions, while “V.B.Y.S.S.” offers a reimagined, sonically overhauled version of the album track “Wanderer.”
Speaking on this new material, the band shared the following: More...
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Deadguy Announce Their First New Album In 30 Years
Deadguy have announced their first new album since 1995, with Near-Death Travel Services slated for release on June 27th via Relapse Records. The influential metalcore act, best known for their landmark debut Fixation On A Co-Worker, originally disbanded in 1997 but reunited in 2021 and have remained active since.
The album’s lead single, “Kill Fee,” has just been unveiled alongside an official music video directed by William Saunders, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Returning to their roots for this record, the band once again teamed up with producer Steve Evetts (Hatebreed, The Dillinger Escape Plan). According to a press release, the album's intriguing title was explained as follows: More...
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Sexless Marriage (Deafheaven, Etc.) Premiere Songs
Supergroup Sexless Marriage is making a return with an announcement of a new album. The Boston crossover band consists of Mike Morowitz from Weak Flesh, Greg Weeks from The Red Chord and Umbra Vitae, Chris Bevilacqua from Wormwood and Labor Hex, Chris Johnson from Deafheaven, and Mike McKenzie from Stomach Earth and Wear Your Wounds.
You can now give a spin to the first two singles from the album titled "Flirting With Disease" and "Harsh Light," via Spotify below:
Their sophomore record, self-titled, is set to release this Friday, November 3rd, via Momet of Collapse. The album also includes guest vocals by Jacob Bannon of Converge.
Botch Premiere New Live Video "Japam"
Botch are set to reissue their final EP, "An Anthology of Dead Ends." The reissue, released through Sargent House, is scheduled for October 27. You can also watch Botch performing "Japam" during their first reunion show earlier this year at the Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma, WA.
Here are the upcoming reunion shows where you can catch Botch: More...
Dying Fetus Premiere New Single
Dying Fetus have premiered their third new single, "Throw Them In The Van," from their forthcoming ninth studio album, "Make Them Beg For Death." The album is set to be released on September 08th via Relapse Records. The previously released track "Compulsion For Cruelty" will also be featured on the album, and its final version is now available on various digital platforms as well.
As they gear up for the album release, the veteran death metal unit is currently on a European tour. Here are the upcoming tour dates: More...
Meshuggah Premiere New Music Video
Swedish extreme metal veterans Meshuggah premiere their new music video for “I Am That Thirst“, taken from the band’s latest outing “Immutable“, which was released this past April.
Meshuggah are currently out on their U.S. headlining tour. Check out all remaining dates below: More...
Escuela Grind Premiere New Single & Music Video
A new official music video for Escuela Grind‘s latest track “All Is Forgiven” has premiered online. Michael Jari Davidson directed that clip, while the single is off the group’s upcoming studio full-length “Memory Theater“. MNRK Heavy have a September 30th release date scheduled for that Kurt Ballou (Converge) produced album.
The band will be out on the following run with Test (Brazil) in support of the new outing: More...
Russian Circles Premiere New Song "Conduit"
Russian Circles announce that their eighth studio full-length “Gnosis” will be released on August 19th via Sargent House. A first advance track from it “Conduit“, has premiered streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. The new album was recorded and mixed by Converge‘s Kurt Ballou at his God City Studio in Salem, MA.
In other news the group have confirmed their North American and European touring plans: More...
Come To Grief Premiere New Song "Life's Curse"
Come To Grief announce their debut album "When The World Dies" for May 20th 2022. The band premiere their first advance track from it named "Life's Curse", featuring Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon. The album was recorded by Kurt Ballou (Converge, etc.) in July of 2021 at GodCity Recording Studio in Salem, MA, and mastered by Brad Boatright (Author & Punisher, God's Hate, etc.) at Audiosiege.
Tell Come To Grief: More...
Pupil Slicer Premiere Converge Cover
Pupil Slicer premiere an in-studio performance of their cover of Converge‘s 2001 “Jane Doe” song “Concubine”.
Explains bassist Luke Fabian: More...