Converge’s 1998 debut on Equal Vision Records, "Petitioning the Empty Sky," is a landmark of metallic hardcore. It’s a raw, aggressive statement that laid the groundwork for much of the genre’s future.
- The album was recorded at Tangible Sound Studios in Westbrook, Maine. It was produced by Converge and Steady Demco.
- Upon its release, "Petitioning the Empty Sky" was noted for its blistering speed and technical musicianship, drawing comparisons to bands like Integrity and Earth Crisis.
- The album artwork was created by guitarist Kurt Ballou, a frequent visual collaborator with the band.
Converge is a Massachusetts-based metallic hardcore band that has been a foundational act in the genre since the mid-1990s. "Petitioning the Empty Sky" arrived during their early years, solidifying their place in the underground music scene.
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