In the beating black heart of Salem Massachusetts sits Godcity Studio, the home of Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou for the past 20 years. He chats with KnotFest about everything that has gone on in the place, including what happens on Halloween in a full uncut interview with the legendary recording engineer, known for his work
Pro-shot at The Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on 21st May 2011, here’s a full hour long set from Converge. The American Metalcore titans were a month out from the release of their split with Dropdead that unleashed “Runaway” with 2009’s “Axe To Fall” produced by Kurt Ballou at his very own GodCity Studio
“These floods of you are unforgiving, Pushing passed me spilling through the banks, And I fall, Faster than light and faster than time, That’s how memory works, At least in the dark where I’m searching for meaning, When I’m just searching for something, I want out, Out of every ackward day, Out of every tongue
Expanding on the concept behind the “Verge In” sessions that took place at the beginning of 2004 and saw Boston Metalcore heroes Converge collaborate with Cave In on some new material 2009’s “Axe To Fall” saw the band bring in members of Himsa, Neurosis and The Red Chord to name but a few and push
