Converge is an American metalcore band from Salem, Massachusetts. Formed in 1990, the group i comprised of vocalist Jacob Bannon, guitarist Kurt Ballou, bassist Nate Newton and drummer Ben Koller. Their style blends hardcore punk with heavy metal, and they are often considered pioneers of both metalcore and its subgenre , mathcore. According to AllMusic, Converge are "regarded as one of the most original and innovative bands to emerge from the punk underground".
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| Genres | rock hardcore math rock heavy metal grindcore |
| Top release | Petitioning the Empty Sky |
