Download The New DEATHWISH INC Spring Sampler!

11 Monday Mar 2013

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Deathwish Inc have released a free 26 track Spring sampler that features bands from Deathwish’s own roster as well as those of their distributed labels (Black Market Activities, React!, etc). The sampler features the likes of Gaza, Code Orange Kids, Narrows, Heiress, Single Mothers and others. It also features unreleased material from Cold Cave, Loma Prieta, AC4 and more. Take advantage of this offer and download it RIGHT NOW!

-Lane Oliver

Gloom Reborn: Reissues Of OLD MAN GLOOM’s First Four Records Available

08 Friday Mar 2013

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According to Aaron Turner’s (Isis, Hydra Head) blog, the fellows over at Daymare Recordings have remastered Old Man Gloom’s first four albums! These reissues (CD only at the moment) have been given a nice makeover with revamped artwork and was remastered by James Plotkin and stuffed with bonus live material. These albums include Meditations in B, Seminar II: The Holy Rites of Primitivism Regressionism, Seminar III: Zozobra, and Christmas. You can purchase these fine reissues over at this location. Check that out now!

-Lane Oliver

Review: BURNT BOOKS-”Self Titled”

02 Saturday Feb 2013

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By Lane Oliver

At a Loss Recordings always seems to have a knack for the unusual when it comes to the music they release. When I use the term “unusual” here, I intend for it to be a good thing. They have put out music from the uniquely odd types like The Body, Assembly of Light, Stinking Lizaveta, and so on. The newest addition to At a Loss’s roster is South Carolina experimental punk outfit, Burnt Books. Their self titled debut encompasses elements of hardcore punk, noise rock and others into a well executed onslaught of schizoid insanity.

American Aftermath Exclusive: TRAP THEM Vs. ALL PIGS MUST DIE

25 Friday Jan 2013

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Back during SXSW 2011, Thrasher Magazine and Converse shoes put on their yearly Death Match showcase; this year the headlining act was Trap Them. Due to an incident the prior day where All Pigs Must Die set was cut, Trap Them was nice enough to give up half of their set to APMD, but instead of cutting the set short, Trap Them just let APMD set up their gear on stage with TT’s and perform in between Trap Them songs! It was a pretty sweet event and lucky for you guys, I was there to capture it on an SD card.

Posted above is Trap Them’s intro featuring Ben Koller (Converge, All Pigs Must Die) as the second drummer. Posted after the jump is the rest of the show Continue reading »

Rungs In A Ladder: Check Out This Mini-Documentary on CONVERGE’s Jacob Bannon

22 Tuesday Jan 2013

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Last year I swooned over a documentary called One Man Metal which I loved and I watch over and over again. Today McFarland and Pecci released a documentary on a band that I absolutely love: Converge. To be specific, this twelve-minute documentary delves into the life of Converge‘s frontman Jacob Bannon. Bannon talks about his teenage years, music and his angst. It’s really cool and very well put together. Check it out below. Continue reading »

American Aftermath Exclusive: Remember That One Time We Filmed A CONVERGE Set?

18 Friday Jan 2013

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It’s Friday again and since Rebecca Black is no longer providing the world with original content, I figure we here at AA should fill the void. As most of you should know by now, everyone at American Aftermath has an erection of massive proportions when it comes to all things Converge. Well on their recent tour outing with Torche and Kvelertak, I snuck a video camera into their stop at Club Dada in Dallas, Texas and here is what ensued - Continue reading »

CONVERGE To Put Out Multiple Releases In 2013

01 Tuesday Jan 2013

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According to a recent Facebook update, Converge will be lining up several releases this year. The band intends to release a Live on BBC Radio EP, a new DVD/Film project, a vinyl reissue of Caring & Killing through Hydra Head and much more. That’s all the information we have for now but stay tuned because it looks like Converge plans to make 2013 their bitch.

-Lane Oliver

Hydra Health: Help Keep Hydra Head Records Alive!

27 Tuesday Nov 2012

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As you know by now, back in September Hydra Head Records would be closing its doors. I was deeply saddened that my favorite label was going under because of the state the music industry is in. But according to a recent post on Hydra Head’s official blog, the label that brought you Isis, Pelican, Daughters and more may still be able to keep breathing. Introducing Hydra Health; a Hydra Head rehabilitation project. According to the post the label will still not be able to release new records BUT they will still be able to preserve their catalog with your help! The label is offering a slew of special purchasable items (with more on the way) in order to raise money for their upcoming represses. Here is the official statement:

November Staff Picks: Gnarly’s Three Albums To Spotify Like A Madman

12 Monday Nov 2012

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Yo, what’s good, kiddos? You know, this time of year is a big time to catch up on releases to prepare for year-end lists and something that I have come to fucking adore is the music app Spotify. I love this thing. Not only does it stream full albums, but it’s fucking free. So yeah, I’ve been Spotifying like crazy all week and it has really helped me out with working on my list. Here are a few albums that I have been listening to that may or may not end up on my list. If you’re into ‘em, check ‘em out. Also, don’t forget to tell us your favorite release of 2012. Enjoy.

Coheed And Cambria – The Afterman: Ascension
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CONVERGE And OLD MAN GLOOM To Invade Australia And New Zealand In February

08 Thursday Nov 2012

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Prior to their short run of dates in Japan, Converge and Old Man Gloom are planning to devastate Australia and New Zealand in February. I would kill to be at one of these shows so I will have to live vicariously through you Australian and Japanese readers…if you even exist! Check out the scheduled dates as well as a song from each band below.

CODE ORANGE KIDS Streaming New Album

03 Saturday Nov 2012

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Code Orange Kids are currently streaming their Deathwish Inc. debut, Love is Love//Return to Dust, over at Brooklyn Vegan. The record doesn’t come out until the 20th but you can go ahead and get your fix of Converge inspired, blistering hardcore! It’s a pretty solid release in my opinion. Check it out and MOSH.

Also, be sure to check out Code Orange Kids on tour with Gaza and Full of Hell.

-Lane Oliver

CONVERGE Book Japan Dates With OLD MAN GLOOM

31 Wednesday Oct 2012

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Converge and Old Man Gloom are slated to play together in Japan in February. The two bands will play three shows total which include:

02/19 Shibuya, JAP – Club Quattro
02/20 Imaike, JAP – Bottom Line
02/21 Umeda, JAP – Akaso

Oh if only this tour was in the US instead. Sad face. Converge’s All We Love We Leave Behind and Old Man Gloom’s NO are available now.

[via The PRP]

-Lane Oliver

Ice In The Way: CONVERGE Involved In Van Accident

24 Wednesday Oct 2012

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Hot on the heels of Baroness’ harrowing bus accident, hardcore outfit Converge were involved in a van accident while on tour in Oregon. Thankfully, the boys in Converge came out unscathed. Vocalist Jacob Bannon had this to say on the accident:

After driving all day/evening, we hit a patch of black ice in the mountains of Oregon. We were forced to turn into a highway divider at 40mph in order to avoid sliding under a slew of 18 wheelers. The van spun 180 degrees after impact, and we were left facing the wrong direction on the highway. We spent a few hours prying our bumper off our front wheels. Thankfully, we are rolling again. Bands, be safe put there. Never take anything for granted.

Yikes. Hey touring artist, BE FUCKING CAREFUL. You might die or hit a nun or something.

-Lane Oliver

CONVERGE/CAVE IN Collaboration To Begin Mixing New Material

14 Sunday Oct 2012

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Back in June, Converge drummer Ben Koller announced on Facebook his involvement in a new project with Cave In guitarist/vocalist Stephen Brodsky. In a recent interview with Stephen via The Alt Review, it was announced that the new project was entering the mixing stages. The currently untitled project has seven tracks in its repertoire to be unleashed upon the world. This is what Stephen had to say:

Ben and I have Andrew Schneider onboard this month to mix 7 songs that we recorded ourselves last summer. We’re stoked to put this twisted mutant noise into the world soon… however, we still need a good name! Any suggestions?

I know you all are as anxious as I am to hear what this project will sound like. Looks like we will have to wait a bit longer…

-Lane Oliver

Review: CONVERGE-”All We Love We Leave Behind”

08 Monday Oct 2012

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By Lane Oliver

Converge’s Axe to Fall took the heavy music world by storm in 2009 when it was released on the world. It received high praise upon its release and was compared by some to the band’s venerated Jane Doe. Axe to Fall marked a change in Converge’s overall sound that showcased the band’s desire for experimentation while still staying true to their core sound that they have developed over the years. The follow up to the highly successful Axe to Fall is All We Love We Leave Behind; an overall continuation and expansion on the ideas forged on Axe to Fall.