Converge Paints a Black Rose

Converge--longtime leaders of the underground hardcore punk, metalized scene with 15 years under their belt--still holds reign with their ever-progressing stature and sound. Mastering the ideals of social and political change, everlasting discovery, and always a surprising melodical approach, they have managed to meld their own personal experiences and musical influences into a beautiful arrangement of noise that trickles like specks onto a canvas revealing a lovely distinguished portrait.

No Heroes, the follow up to Converge’s sophomore Epitaph Records release, You Fail Me, paints a brand new picture with slight familiarities to past albums such as Jane Doe, though it’s still fresh enough to lure the listener in. This spiraling, mood-shifting album is less brooding reminiscence and more screaming-at-the-top-of-your-lungs to free yourself from the binding turmoil of existence. The album's raw emotion and brutal intention swallows the soul and brings tears to the eyes as your heart races with hunger to hear more. Fortunately, the song “Grim Heart/ Black Rose” gives you 10 minutes to wallow in your angst ridden dream state and encourage you to sit in the dark and dye your hair black.

Be sure to check out No Heroes, take a peek at their website, listen to sound samples of No Heroes, support their label, Deathwish, and gaze upon the rich luxurious painting skills of Jake Bannon. One of them is bound to mesmerize you.

Converge will soon be touring with Some Girls and others in a city near you.

Tip: Check their website listing of albums they're in the market for--they may trade for some Converge merch, pretty freakin’ cool!

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