Minors – Abject Bodies


When Atrophy came out a year and a little bit ago, Ontario Hardcore outfit Minors made a lasting impression in their twenty-minute onslaught of Converge melancholy and frenetic All Pigs Must Die-like energy. It was another home run for Holy Roar Records, but due to its December release it sadly got overlooked by a large portion of the Metal media. Well, it’s a new year and with that comes new material from the Canadians in the form of Abject Bodies; a traumatic continuation of their uncompromising sludgy, Hardcore oppression.Continue reading


Neurosis And Converge Book Co-Headline Tour Of Japan


Legendary bands Neurosis and Converge are teaming up for a co-headlining tour of Japan early next year! Daymare Recordings shared the news since the opening bands are on that label. The band will play four shows across the nation each performing full sets. Neurosis has been playing 30th anniversary sets the last year. Converge in addition to their typical shows will also perform special sets of classic album You Fail Me on the final date of the tour. Direct support on select dates to come from Endon, Self Deconstruction, Palm and Black Ganion.Continue reading


FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Roadburn Festival 2018


The day is finally here! The best underground heavy music festival in the world begins today as Roadburn takes flight for its 2018 edition in Tilburg, NL. The lineup is so good, naturally, you would want to see every band, but it’s of course, impossible. Follow our sensible day by day guide to the can’t miss bands each day below. Continue reading


Kjeld Added To Roadburn, Festival Begins Next Week


Long-revered European music festival Roadburn kicks off four days of heavy, avant-garde and challenging music and art experiences in Tilburg, NL. Dutch black metal entity Kjeld has been added to the bill due to Cocatenatus dropping off due to a family situation. In a post, Roadburn founder and creative force Walter Hoeijmakers updated attendees on the last minute changes to the bill.Continue reading


Roadburn Announces Cul De Sac Lineup And Pre-Party


Roadburn 2018 is shaping up to be another incredible festival. In addition to the main lineup of bands, and special programs, Roadburn has announced its Cul de Sac lineup of special bands in Roadburn’s most intimate venue as well as the site of its Pre-Party. The festival takes place, as always, Tilburg, NL between April 19-22 and tickets are expected to sell out as usual. Continue reading


Roadburn 2018 First Bands Announced, Jacob Bannon Of Converge To Curate Festival


Converge, photo by Susanne A. Maathuis

The pinnacle of underground music festivals, Roadburn has released its first wave of bands. Owning up to their vaunted reputation the fest has named acclaimed acts such as headliners Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Converge, Einar Selvik & Ivar Bjørnson
performing Hugsjá for the first time outside of Norway, Bell Witch, Panopticon and more. Converge frontman Jacob Bannon has been named Festival Curator, and Converge will play two sets, one being You Fail Me (Deathwish Inc.) in full!
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