Converge
The band that turned metalcore into an art form, Jacob Bannon screaming over Kurt Ballou's guitar for three decades.
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About Converge
Converge is a metalcore band from Salem, MA, formed in 1990.
Converge formed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1990, built around vocalist Jacob Bannon and guitarist Kurt Ballou. The lineup has been stable for a long stretch, with bassist Nate Newton and drummer Ben Koller alongside them. The music is fast, dissonant hardcore with abrupt tempo changes and odd time signatures, the template later filed under mathcore. Slower, heavier pieces sit between the bursts of noise.
Their 2001 album Jane Doe is the record most often cited as their landmark, and its cover art became one of the most recognisable images in heavy music. Later albums include You Fail Me, Axe to Fall and The Dusk in Us, plus Bloodmoon: I, a collaboration with Chelsea Wolfe. Bannon designs the band's artwork and co-founded the label Deathwish Inc. Ballou produces records for many other heavy bands at his GodCity studio.
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What festivals is Converge playing in 2027?
Converge is booked at 1 festival we cover: Primavera Sound 2027.
Is Converge on tour?
Yes. Converge has 13 shows listed, from Strasbourg, France on Nov 15, 2026 to Newstead, Australia on Mar 18, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Converge playing Primavera Sound 2027?
Yes, Converge is on the Primavera Sound 2027 lineup, June 2–6, 2027 at Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain. They play Friday, June 4.
Where is Converge from?
Converge is from Salem, MA.
Who is in Converge?
Converge is Kurt Ballou (guitar, background vocals), Jacob Bannon (lead vocals), Nate Newton (bass, background vocals) and Ben Koller (drums). Former members include Jeff Feinburg, Damon Bellorado, Aaron Dalbec and Stephen Brodsky.
When did Converge form?
Converge formed in Salem in 1990.
What was Converge's first album?
Converge's first album was Halo in a Haystack (1994). The latest is Hum of Hurt (2026).
What kind of music does Converge play?
Converge plays metalcore and hardcore.
What festivals has Converge played before?
Converge has played Dia De Los Deftones 2026.