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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Brutal Truth was an American grindcore band from Rochester, New York, formed by ex-Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, and Stormtroopers of Death bass guitarist Dan Lilker in 1990. The group disbanded in 1999, but reformed in 2006 and continued to release music until 2014.