Necks will be snapped and the pit will be packed for the annual 'This Is Hardcore Fest.' This year's four-day extravaganza will be held at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia from July 24-27.
Though rooted in hardcore, these underground juggernauts are two of the most experimental and unrelenting metal bands of this century. Both acts are true originals, and they go head-to-head in this matchup to try and find the best metal album of the 21st century in this March Metal Madness tournament.
Decibel Magazine recently celebrated their 100th issue with an insane concert in Philadelphia, a show we dedicated ourselves not to miss. The show's lineup itself was incredible, presenting Converge, Pig Destroyer, Repulsion, Municipal Waste, Tombs + Evoken live, but the most incredible parts of the evening came from Baroness frontman John Baizley, who offered not only a surprise speech, but share
There is absolutely no reason why you should miss this show. Warm up your car, grab your plane tickets, reschedule your wedding date if you have to! The utter excellence in brutality is overflowing with this bill, which consists of Converge, Pig Destroyer, Municipal Waste, Repulsion, Tombs and Evoken.
With the release of 'All We Love We Leave Behind,' Converge have released their best album since their 2001 landmark record, 'Jane Doe.' Although Converge proudly maintain their status at a hardcore band, 'All We Love We Leave Behind,' is heavier than the majority of metal albums released in 2012...