Kurt Ballou discusses his work as a producer and progress on new material for Converge in a recent video interview.

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If you're a fan of bands ranging from Botch to Keelhaul to The Jesus Lizard, there's a good chance you'll like KEN mode. The Winnipeg trio's Kurt Ballou-produced album Venerable arrives March 15 via Profound Lore. Pre-order here; check the replies for art and tour dates.

Track listing
1. Book of Muscle
2. Obeying the Iron Will...
3. Batholith
4. The Irate Jumbuck
5. A Wicked...[read more]

Today Is the Day is tracking a new album with Converge's Kurt Ballou. It will be their debut for Black Market Activities (9th studio release overall) and should arrive this summer.

Trap Them will release the Kurt Ballou-produced full-length Darker Handcraft on March 1 (LP) and March 15 (CD/digital) via Prosthetic Records. Stream/download a new song here; choose between several pre-order options here. Art in the replies.

Call It Arson is at God City Studios this week, recording a new 7" with Kurt Ballou. It should see a release in early 2008 on Kill Normal Records. They also have some upcoming tour dates which can be seen below.

Tour Dates

Oct 13 2007 Metropolis Records w/ Triangle Shirt Factory Torrington, Connecticut
Oct 14 2007 Millcreek...[read more]