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Converge Announces Free Los Angeles Show Ahead of Second 2026 Album
5/15/2026, 3:13:33 AM
Free Los Angeles Show Announced
Converge announced a complimentary live set for May 14, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. PST in the parking lot of Epitaph Records on Sunset Boulevard, preceded by a DJ set from Sara Taylor of Youth Code.
Recent Releases and Tour Context
Converge’s February 2026 album *Love Is Not Enough* marked their first full studio release since 2017; they will issue a second album, *Hum Of Hurt*, on June 5, 2026. The Los Angeles show concludes a North American leg with Poison The Well, The Armed, and The Barbarians Of California.
Key Participants
- Converge – American metalcore band.
- Sara Taylor – Youth Code DJ.
- Epitaph Records – Venue provider.
- Tour partners – Poison The Well, The Armed, The Barbarians Of California.
Timeline & Numbers
- Feb 2026: *Love Is Not Enough* released.
- May 14, 2026: Free Los Angeles show, 2-hour set.
- May 15-17, 2026: Shows in Anaheim, San Diego, San Francisco.
- Jun 5, 2026: *Hum Of Hurt* release.
- Jun 28-Jul 4, 2026: European festival circuit (9 performances, 5 festivals).
Significance
The free show offers local fans direct access to the band and serves as promotion for *Hum Of Hurt*. Including a Youth Code DJ set broadens appeal to both metalcore and industrial-electronic audiences. The timing aligns with the final North American dates before a summer European tour.
Official Statements & Responses
Converge described the event as a “last-minute free live performance” intended to engage fans ahead of the album launch. Epitaph Records confirmed the use of its Sunset Boulevard parking lot for the show.
Criticism & Opposition
No critical commentary or organized opposition was identified in the sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
One source’s URL references “May 11th,” while the article text specifies May 14. Both texts agree on the May 14 date, indicating a likely URL typo. Details on ticketing or crowd capacity are absent.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Converge have announced a last-minute free live performance in Los Angeles, CA tonight, May 14th.” — Converge announcement
- “That set will be held from 06:00pm to 08:00pm PST in the parking lot of the Epitaph Records building on Sunset Blvd.” — Converge announcement
- “It will be preceded by a special guest DJset from Sara Taylor of Youth Code.” — Converge announcement
- “The aforementioned metalcore mavens are presently scheduled to release their second new album of the year, “Hum Of Hurt“, on June 05th.” — Converge announcement
Upcoming Developments
*Hum Of Hurt* is slated for release on June 5, 2026. After the Los Angeles show, Converge will continue its North American schedule before joining a European festival circuit beginning June 28, 2026.
