A few things of note:
We are currently writing for our new album, due out in 2009 on Epitaph (vinyl on Deathwish).
We are also currently editing the upcoming "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" DVD for Deathwish.
Shows? Some great plans ahead, news on those soon...
Lastly, check out our Tour Apparel available now in the DW Estore...
Nate:
Doomriders & Disfear Split 7"EP is out now on Deathwish/Disfear Records.
Doomriders will record their new album for Deathwish this winter @ Godcity.
Ben:
United Nations CD/LP is out now on Eyeball.
United Nations 7"EP on Deathwish coming soon.
Acid Tiger recorded their debut album @ Godcity, it rules.
Kurt:
Recording, recording, recording...
This year he has recorded albums for Trap Them, Misery Index, Have Heart, Young Widows, The Hope Conspiracy, and a ton more. Late last year he recorded Torche and Blacklisted, we had to mention those.
Jake:
Irons are recording material for a split 12"LP w/ Pulling Teeth.
J. Bannon "Wear Your Wounds" album is coming soon, for real.
Supermachiner "Rust" CD collection coming soon on Deathwish.
That's all for now.
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Converge Left Over Tour Apparel now in the DW Estore The DW Estore is currently offering left over Tour Apparel from Converge. These designs are direct from the band and are super limited. Be sure to visit the DW Estore to see what is currently available. Left Over Tour Merch in the DW Estore |
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United Nations album out now, 7"EP out soon on Deathwish United Nations, the amazing new band featuring members of Glassjaw, Converge, and Thursday, have released their amazing new album on the Eyeball label, be sure to pick it up. United Nations will release a new 7"EP titled "Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures", on Deathwish sometime soon. More news on this release will be posted when it becomes available. Photo: James Petrozzello United Nations Myspace |
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J. Bannon interviewed by punkbands.com Punkbands.com's Jamie Arthurs sat down with J. Bannon in Pittsburgh for a lengthy interview... "...Originally, this interview was supposed to take place in Baltimore, MD when Converge played the Otto Bar on May 1. Upon arrival at the Otto Bar, I was told that Jake was working on trying to find a place for their show in Philadelphia on Saturday that had been canceled. So I said, let's do the interview after the set. Then during the set, Jake was accidentally kicked in the face by a more than loving fan. So the set ended a bit early and Jake was not in the mood to talk about much of anything. So, 220 miles and twenty-four hours later, in Pittsburgh, we finally got to sit down and talk..." Click here to read the interview |
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"The Blood Of Thine Enemies" by J. Bannon 7"EP out now "The Blood Of Thine Enemies" is the long awaited debut solo recording from J. Bannon (Converge, Supermachiner, etc). "The Blood..." is a minimalist six minute emotional dirge unlike any of his previous musical/artistic efforts. Haunting in it's simplicity, this release foreshadows his anticipated "Wear Your Wounds" album, due out on Deathwish later in 2008. Meant to be a stand alone piece, "The Blood..." is exclusively available as a one sided 7"EP (w/ a beautifully etched B-side) and will not be included on any other J. Bannon release. Please note that there is no retail release for this 7"EP, the only place you can purchase it is in the DW Estore. Lastly, a comprehensive J. Bannon site has been launched @ jacobbannon.com. The site is still under construction, but it's alive. Check it out. |
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Kurt Ballou interviewed @ Ultimateguitar.com Ultimateguitar.com writer Carlos Ramirez conducted a great interview with Kurt Ballou regarding all things guitar oriented with Converge. It's a great read, be sure to check it out. Click here to read the interview |
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Converge guitartist Kurt Ballou interviewed by Airbornemag.com Airbornemag.com recently put together a great interview/feature with Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou. It's a great read, be sure to check it out. http://www.airbornmag.com/article_details.asp?ID=41 |
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Deathwish welcomes "Irons" to the affiliated family J. Bannon, Dwid Hellion, and Stephen Kasner are "Irons". "Irons" are a collaborative effort of these three artistic visionaries. A collective effort to create apocalyptic, non-linear music from a primal fine art based mindset. Idiom(s): Nautical. Lying head to the wind and unable to turn either way. Idiom(s): Irons in the fire. An undertaking or project in progress: has many irons in the fire this year. The blade of a carpenter's plane. Slang; a pistol. A harpoon. "Irons" are currently writing/recording/collaborating for a future 2008 release on Deathwish. Members are also currently working on their own material: J. Bannon: Currently recording his "Wear Your Wounds" album and other releases. Dwid Hellion: Currently working on future Roses Never Fade and Integrity releases. to be released in 2K8. Stephen Kasner: Currently mixing his Blood Fountains debut solo release, and working on fine art projects. |
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Converge "Jane Doe" album inducted into the Decibel Hall Of Fame The Converge "Jane Doe" album has been inducted into Decibel Magazine's "Hall Of Fame". In the newest issue of Decibel (Jan 08 issue), Converge members, past and present, discuss the history of the album's creation in great detail, giving some unique insight into the album. Be sure to pick up this issue of Decibel, on newsstands soon. PS: Trap Them "Sleepwell Deconstructor" made their top albums of 2K7. Congrats to the band for this great accomplishment as well. Lastly, Trap Them's "Pulse Mavens" is featured on the Decibel CD sampler that comes free with this issue, be sure to check it out. |
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J. Bannon Art feature in the new Alternative Press Magazine There is a decent 1 1/2 page feature on J. Bannon and his visual projects in the new Alternative Press Magazine. In the issue he goes into some minor detail on Converge, Rise And Fall, As I Lay Dying prrojects, and more. Be sure to check it out, it's on newsstands now. |
Live in Paris on German TV? Something like that. You don't even need to know German to check this out.
We are proud to announce that Converge "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" is now in the planning stages. Their previous DVD, "The Long Road Home" (Deathwish 2003), was one of the first quality punk/hardcore DVD's ever released.
This new project will again raise the bar of what should be expected from music DVD releases. As the title suggests, "Thousands Of Miles Between Us" will document the bands travels across the world, showcasing the best live moments from their touring around the globe. Shows from Europe, Japan, and the U.S. will be featured, some sets even in their entirety. All this along with interviews with band members, crew, and friends who have been part of the bands ongoing touring legacy.
More news on this release will be available as the project progresses.
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Godcity Recording Facility now open Godcity is a 24 track analog and digital recording studio based in Salem, MA and is home to bands such as Converge, Cave In, Supermachiner, Gospel, Curl Up and Die, American Nightmare, Old Man Gloom, Limpwrist, In Pieces, Suicide Note, Orchid, Drop Dead, Garrison, Modern Life Is War, Scars Of Tomorrow, and The Hope Conspiracy. Email godcity@aol.com for more information and booking inquiries. |