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Chicago kicks off the weekend with a double dose of legendary metalcore

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Chicago really got a real treat as they kicked off the weekend this past Friday night with a double dose of legendary metalcore. Poison The Well and Converged stormed the city alongside Spy and Balmora packing Concord Music Hall to the very back of the venue.

Kicking off the evening was hot act Balmora. With their debut LP dropping next month and a slight lineup change the band was firing on all cylinders with their brand of hardcore infused metalcore. On the heavier side of both genres they kicked off pits letting the energy get going.

The odd band of the night was up next with Spy. Fast songs and all punk they whipped through a set fighting some mic issues along the way. It was a session in just sheer unrelenting aggression as the band showed why they’ve been making a name for themselves in the scene.

It was time though for the band that needs no introduction. Looked at as one of the pioneers of the scene and a band who has continued on for 36 years now never losing a step, Converge gave a masterclass in metalcore.

With no downtime really between their set, no talking, introductions, or anything of the sort the band blew through their set mixed with songs from both of their new albums this year as well as genre classics. Age has shown no sign of slowing Converge down but seemingly only improving them.

Closing out the night through was recently reformed Poison The Well. Going from broken up, to random years of reunion shows, to now fully back as a full time band the metalcore icons have seen their fan base reform massively. This tour even sees the band supporting ‘Peace In Place’, the bands first full length record in 17 years.

Kicking off with Botchla the crowd was every bit energetic singing the words to these classics. Blasting through a roughly one hour 15 song set that played heavily from their two classic albums mixed with some newer songs and more the band has shown their full return is here to stay. The band was visibly happy on stage getting the energy back from fans old and new that are happy to see Poison The Well in 2026.

Balmora :

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Spy :

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A male singer with long hair passionately performing on stage, wearing a denim jacket and a graphic t-shirt, with vibrant stage lights in the background.

Converge :

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Poison The Well :

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