Converge, Wolfe, and Brodsky have crafted a work that is brimming with constant surprises. It isn’t even the range in sound and style that make up the record that’s impressive, but also the range in each song. “Flower Moon” is a grunge cut with an added punch, whereas “Lord of Liars” is both noise and math rock. The genre blending becomes more apparent the further one gets into Bloodmoon: I. The ethereal tone is perfect for Wolfe’s voice, but overall lends itself wonderfully to all the vocal contributions. While there are moments of sonic pouncing, there is a restraint in heavy metal presentation. Where we see more drastic shifts, in terms of Converge, are in cuts like “Coil”. Like a chilling goth metal act, the banging drums and booming bass exude this great theatrical presence, the guitars fueling the almost horror-like vibe. But where a track like this also detours from such material is in how much the instrumental presentation expands on atmospheric direction. There and then listeners will come across some conventional approaches – like “Viscera of Men,” which plays in a way like a typical Converge track. This sort of fluidness to instrumentation and vocals allows for Bloodmoon: I to be a consistent surprise throughout. 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. “DiE4u” comes ahead of a sold-out arena tour in the UK and their appearance at Slipknot’s Knotfest at LA’s Banc of California on November 5, 2021.īeing the metalcore force that they’ve been for more than three decades, Converge has always been interested in experimentation. It also connects to a deeper theme about us as a society, and how we need to look at the way we treat ourselves, each other as well as the world.” The song is a triumphant and emotional one for me because it was a time of realization to kick the things that were no good, and to take the choice in bettering myself. “I think a lot of people went through very similar struggles while in lockdown, coming face to face with yourself and seeing who you really are and what’s important. “‘DiE4u’ is a song about toxic obsessions, vices and things you can’t kick,” explains Sykes. The video was shot in Kiev and directed by frontman Oli Sykes.
Recorded remotely during the pandemic with Oli stuck in Brazil and Jordan in the UK, “DiE4u” is part of the second phase of the Post Human EP campaign. Watch as vampires take over a show that ends with blood sprinkling down all over the band.
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Bring Me the Horizon continues their ongoing EP series with the launch of a new single entitled “DiE4u” that has an accompanying music video that’s clearly inspired by Marvel’s Blade starring Wesley Snipes.
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