Category Archives: Converge

Converge To Donate 100% Of The Proceeds From Entombed Cover EP To LG Petrov Following Cancer Diagnosis

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Converge will be donating 100% of the proceeds from their Entombed cover EP, “Pound For Pound: The Wolverine Blues Sessions,” to former Entombed and current Entombed A.D. frontman LG Petrov, who recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with an incurable bile duct cancer. You can purchase the effort via Bandcamp.

Converge commented:

“Converge are donating 100% of the earnings from this release to LG Petrov‘s GoFundMe campaign. LG is currently battling cancer and needs all the support we can give him.

“Pound For Pound: The Wolverine Blues Sessions” Digital EP from Converge features our rendition of “Wolverine Blues” originally written and performed by Entombed, presented as five different tracks.

Each vocalist recorded a full version of the song which we used to compile into the final version included on the Converge and Napalm Death Split 7″EP. This Digital EP is the complete mixes of each guest vocalist who contributed to the final track, presented as five unique versions of the song.

If you like what you hear, please support all of the artists by purchasing our music and apparel.

1. Wolverine Blues w/ Aaron Turner (Isis, Old Man Gloom, etc)
2. Wolverine Blues w/ Jacob Bannon (Converge, Umbra Vitae, Wear Your Wounds)
3. Wolverine Blues w/ Kevin Baker (APMD, The Hope Conspiracy, etc)
4. Wolverine Blues w/ Nate Newton (Converge, Doomriders, Old Man Gloom, etc)
5. Wolverine Blues w / Tompa (Disfear, At The Gates, etc) and Kurt (Converge, etc)”

Converge Release Experimental Version Of “Aimless Arrow”

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Converge have released a new experimental version of their song “Aimless Arrow.” The band commented:

“To keep people entertained in these challenging times, we present ‘Endless Arrow,’ a 30 minute experimental/ambient version of our song ‘Aimless Arrow’ created by Kurt Ballou. This track is offered as a Pay What You Want download now.”

Converge Working On “Blood Moon” Album With Cave In’s Stephen Brodsky & Chelsea Wolfe

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During an appearance on the Lead Singer Syndrome podcast, Stephen Brodsky (Cave In, etc.) revealed that Converge are working on a new album with their “Blood Moon” lineup. That project, which also featured Brodsky, Chelsea Wolfe, and Wolfe’s guitarist Ben Chisholm, previously performed live in 2016.

Brodsky said the following:

“Next year, Converge actually is gonna be doing some stuff with ‘Blood Moon‘—which is really exciting, because ‘Blood Moon‘ is this project that they did a few years ago where they went out and toured with some additional members; myself, Cheslea Wolfe and Ben [Chisholm] from Chelsea‘s band.

And we went out and did all the sort of bastard child songs, like all the deep cuts from Converge records that sound like studio experiments or stuff that they weren’t able to pull off live because they wanted more members onstage to really do the songs justice.

And that experiment went really well and the idea was like ‘well, hey why don’t we write some stuff for this lineup and put out a record?’ So three years later we’re actually getting together and doing it. So that’s supposed to come together next year. That’s pretty exciting to me.

I can tell ya, we’ve already done some writing for it and the material we’ve come up for it is really, really cool. Definitely a next step for Converge and I’m really psyched to be a part of it.”

[via The PRP]

Ben Koller (Converge, Mutoid Man, Etc.) Cleared To Resume Drumming After Breaking His Elbow

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Ben Koller (Converge, Mutoid Man, etc.) has officially been cleared to resume drumming after breaking his elbow in a “freak accident.” He posted the following:

Converge, Terror, SECT, & Candy Announce European/UK Tour

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Converge, Terror, SECT, and Candy have announced a European/UK tour. Here’s the dates:

06/29 Berlin, GER – Columbia Theater (no Terror)
06/30 Koln, GER – Essigfabrik
07/01 London, UK – The Electric Ballroom
07/02 Manchester, UK – The Ritz
07/03 Paris, FRA – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
07/04 Aschaffenburg, GER – Colos Saal (no Terror)

Converge Recruit Drummer Urian Hackney (Rough Francis) For Upcoming Shows

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Converge have recruited drummer Urian Hackney (Rough Francis) for their upcoming shows. He will be filling in for Ben Koller, who is still recovering from a broken elbow. The band’s current tour dates can be found HERE.

Ben Koller (Converge, Mutoid Man, Etc.) Shares Post-Op Photo After Breaking His Elbow

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As previously reported, Ben Koller (Converge, Mutoid Man, etc.) was involved in a “freak accident” that left him with a broken elbow. Now, the drummer has shared a post-op photo, which you can see below. You can also help him out via GoFundMe.

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Had my first post op appointment yesterday and the Robocop arm is looking good. I can’t express in words how moving it is to have so much support from family, friends and fans. What happened is my worst nightmare and I now officially know where my pain threshold is. I plan on crushing physical therapy when I get my staples out next week and the plan is to be able to still go to Japan with @converge in February. It’s hard to imagine that right now but I plan on doing everything in my power to get this thing back to 100% as soon as possible. Once again I’m forever indebted to anyone that has donated to the gofundme, especially @yivvyjukes @stephenbrodsky and @sargenthouse for setting it up. Link is in my bio. Does anyone want to see the staples or is that too gross? It looks insane. Love you guys ❤️🖤❤️🖤

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[via The PRP]

Ben Koller (Converge, Mutoid Man, Etc.) Breaks Elbow, Crowdfunding Campaign Launched

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Ben Koller (Converge, Mutoid Man, etc.) was involved in a “freak accident” that left him with a broken elbow. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help him with “accruing medical bills – as well as the impending loss of steady income through touring, writing and recording.”

[via The PRP]

Converge Announce Australian Dates With War On Women

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Converge have announced some Australian shows with War On Women around the upcoming Download Festival. Here’s the dates:

03/09 Sydney, AUS – Parramatta Park (‘Download Festival‘)
03/11 Melbourne, AUS – Flemington Racecourse (‘Download Festival‘)
03/12 Brisbane, AUS – Crowbar
03/13 Adelaide, AUS – Lion Arts Factory
03/14 Perth, AUS – Rosemount Hotel

Neurosis & Converge Announce February Japanese Dates

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Neurosis and Converge have booked some shows in Japan together. Here’s the dates:

02/14 Osaka, JAP – Trad
02/15 Nagoya, JAP – E.L.L.
02/16 Tokyo, JAP – O-East (with Endon and Self Deconstruction)
02/17 Daikanyama, JAP – Unit (Converge to perform “You Fail Me” in full) (with Palm and Black Ganion)