An added metallic beat brings a new dimension to the progression, maintaining a sense of tranquil flow, yet elevated and thrilling. That is until Bannon barks with his trademark Converge vocals. The listener may feel in a trance the underlining guitar rhythm lulling them deeper, each word spoken by Bannon and Wolfe soothing. As the instrumentation picks up in intensity, the rhythm establishes a hypnotic flow. The minor guitar wail and distortion fit her voice perfectly. Wolfe’s singing lingers in further building upon the track’s creepy-esque tone. The opening title track has Converge frontman Jacob Bannon speaking in a whispery tone, solemn key work gently playing underneath and alongside him. Together, these three shaped Bloodmoon: I – a stunning work of heaviness, chilling ambient space, and intriguing genre blends. Stephen Brodsky is another musician you may have heard of, especially given his many technical contributions to incredible acts like Cave In, Mutoid Man, and Converge. While innovation has remained an essential element within the band’s music, their latest collaborative release makes for one of the strongest examples of what they are capable of creating.Ĭhelsea Wolfe grabbed the attention of listeners and critics alike with her 2015 LP Abyss – a fascinating work of metal, noise, and goth rock – making for music that captures the surreal space of dreaming. The band’s most iconic release, Jane Doe (which came out 20 years ago), is a testament to that going beyond the realm of hardcore song structure, Converge laid out an experience that hammers and throttles away with technical madness, fusing ambiance and ferocity into one. Being the metalcore force that they’ve been for more than three decades, Converge has always been interested in experimentation.