Converge

Converge is an old hardcore/metal band from massachusetts, started in 1990. I don't want to give you their whole backstory, but there's a pretty good description on their wikipedia page. Coonverge is one of those bands that has always kind of been around, but that I didn't start really listen to until about two years ago. I had listened to a few songs quite a lot, and when they released their album 'Axe to Fall' I decided to go buy it and listen to it, since it got great reviews and everyone spoke really highly about it. I thought the album was amazing, especially some of the songs (such as 'Dark Horse' and 'wretched world', the latter featuring Steve von Trill from Neurosis). After that I started listening more to their other albums and just really connected with their music. I haven't listened enough to them to be able to say what albums are great and which albums are less great, and everything I've listened to so far has been amazing.

Also, I went and saw them play about a month ago (with Gaza opening up, a FUCKING AWESOME grindcore-ish band, incredibly cool live). The Converge show was one of the best I've been to. The venue was kind of small, and the vibe was totally boston-hardcore.. Stagedives and shit all the time. After the show Jake just stayed on stage, shaking everybodys hands, so I decided to go up and shake his hand and thank him for the show. When I finally managed to grab his hand he just looked me into the eyes and gave the most sincere thank you to me for being at the show, and it was a fucking awesome experience... Just the fact that a singer of such an influential band can stay so down to earth, and be such a nice guy... A true role-model, for anyone.

Anyways I'm late for university, check them out, they're fucking great, and if they come by your town make sure to check them out!

I'm not gonna post any links, just find them on spotify!

Peace!

/woody