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Converge are a long-running American hardcore band known for a heavy, unpredictable sound that draws on metal and punk influences. They've built a loyal following over several decades and are considered influential within the wider heavy music scene, both for their records and for their intense live shows.

The band have been particularly active this year, releasing two full-length albums, 'Love Is Not Enough' in February and 'Hum of Hurt' in June, and playing festival dates including Outbreak Fest in Manchester. This level of output is notable for a band with such a long history, and has kept them firmly in the spotlight among fans of the genre.

The tour itself brings together several other acts from within heavy music, including Sanguisugabogg, Blackbraid and Pupil Slicer, who will support Converge across the UK and European dates. Package tours like this, spanning multiple countries, are a common way for bands to reach international audiences and give fans in different cities the chance to see a run of shows built around new material.