Lollipop Magazine

Meshuggah Kick Off US Tour with Torche and Converge/In Flames – News

September 5, 2022

Meshuggah kick off their long-awaited US headlining tour. Supported by Torche for the duration, and Converge (9/16-9/30) and In Flames (10/2-10/16).

Killer Be Killed Return with Reluctant Hero – News

October 13, 2020

The first single from the 11-song album, “Deconstructing Self-Destruction,” highlights the vocals with Cavalera, Puciato, and Sanders all lending their voices.

Converge to remix and remaster You Fail Me – News

July 14, 2016

Converge release Fail Me Redux; a remixed and remastered version of their classic follow-up to their landmark Jane Doe.

Converge to headline Decibel show – News

December 13, 2012

After much fevered online speculation, the headliner of Decibel’s highly-anticipated 100th Issue Celebration Show has been announced!

Coliseum Announce North American Tour Dates! – News

March 25, 2011

Coliseum returns to headline a month-long trek along the eastern half of North America soon after their supporting stint in Europe with Rise Against.

Metal=Life Volume II – Review

March 2, 2007

Exclusively from Hot Topic, Metal = Life 2 features some of the best and worst metal and hardcore acts of today. The two CDs pack a bulky 38 tracks.

Converge – No Heroes – Review

December 15, 2006

Built on a mound of rubble, a synergy of brawn and brut, all with the sting of a large vodka and soda, the precious metal(s) that they are, and totally rawk.

Converge – Unloved and Weeded Out – Review

November 22, 2003

Ten years strong, the Converge machine carries on, and here we have an album full of songs – some sounding better than the originals -for us to digest.

Converge – The Long Road Home – Review

October 15, 2003

The Long Road Home is in-your-face, brutal, and an equally stunning collection of live show and fan footage all sewn together.

Cinema Beer Buddy – Review

October 15, 2003

Videos by Jimmy Eat World, Midtown, A.F.I., Strung Out and The Ataris. The highlight is the video for Taking Back Sunday’s song “Cute Without the ‘E.'”

Black On Black – A Tribute To Black Flag – Review

July 2, 2003

Initial has assembled one of the most punishing tribute albums, pulling together a strong, diverse group of today’s hot acts to give their take on Black Flag.

Initial’s Catalog Sampler – Disc Number Three – Review

August 2, 2002

Focusing more on the labels they distribute than their own roster, this is a cross-section of all that is ripping mad in the hardcore/emo scene.

Converge – Jane Doe – Review

March 15, 2002

One of the most intense albums of the genre, finding a link between grindcore, emo, and hardcore with scary time-signatures and crazed chord progressions.

Equal Vision Records Label Sampler – Review

June 4, 2001

It’s eerie how the best songs on here are from bands long since broken up.

Converge/ Agoraphobic Nosebleed – The Poacher Diaries – Review

April 1, 2000

I’ve never been a fan of either band, and I’m reminded why with The Poacher Diaries. Madness for madness sake, spazzing out like a little kid.

Punk Uprisings Vol. 2 – Review

November 1, 1998

39 tracks of East Coast hardcore, Oi, punk, and A.C., all lovingly arranged in alphabetical order.

Converge – Unloved and Weeded Out – Review

July 1, 1995

Jake’s screamcore style is like no other. A sampled intro and some Slayer and Venom riffs tossed in make this three-song 7″ a driving and creative record.