# Kurt Ballou
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kurt ballou (born February 1, 1974) is an American musician and producer based in Massachusetts, best known as the guitarist for hardcore punk band Converge and for his prolific recording and production work at his own GodCity Studio.
== Early and personal life ==
kurt ballou started playing saxophone in elementary school. He performed in jazz band, concert band and orchestra, dabbling between baritone saxophone, bassoon and bass clarinet.
Converge’s Hum of Hurt, Ben Koller, and the Heavy Music Collective | Vulgar Display of Podcast
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The Heavy Music Collective is stepping up for artists, and at the same time, Converge is pushing forward creatively with yet another powerful release. In this episode, we connect with Jeff Price (The Heavy Music Collective) and Ben Koller of Converge to break down both the business…
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In this episode, we talk with Travis Shettel of Piebald about the band’s unique mix of humor and sincerity, and how their songs have aged into something more universal than anyone expected. Travis reflects on the early days, including working with Kurt Ballou, and how that era shaped both their sou…
EP354 Abrams on “Loon”, Recording at God City & Desert Fest UK | Blues Funeral Artists Interview
Abrams join the show to break down their latest album Loon, their evolution as a band, and what it was like recording at God City Studio.
Taylor and Graham dive into how the band transitioned from pandemic-era remote writing to fully collaborative studio sessions, shaping the sound of albums like B…
236 - CONVERGE | Kurt Ballou: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Making of Jane Doe
Garza sits down in-person with Kurt Ballou. Guitar player from Massachusetts metalcore band CONVERGE. Also known for his recording & production work at GodCity Studios. Their TWO new albums “Love Is Not Enough” & “Hum of Hurt” out now! https://instagram.com/converge
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302: Aaron Turner (Neurosis / ISIS): Valuable Practices
This week Jeremy welcomes Aaron Turner of ISIS and now Neurosis.
On this episode, Jeremy and Aaron talk joining Neurosis, Steve Albini, Iron Maiden, tattooing, the importance of live music, cassette tapes, Ghostbusters, the art of Pushead, Metallica, working with Matt Bayles and Kurt Ballou with I…
302: Aaron Turner (Neurosis / ISIS): Valuable Practices
This week Jeremy welcomes Aaron Turner of ISIS and now Neurosis.
On this episode, Jeremy and Aaron talk joining Neurosis, Steve Albini, Iron Maiden, tattooing, the importance of live music, cassette tapes, Ghostbusters, the art of Pushead, Metallica, working with Matt Bayles and Kurt Ballou with I…
#162 - Trap Them - Seizures In Barren Praise w/ Clint Gee (Smearing)
This week on Riff Worship, we dive headfirst into one of the 21st century's most visceral extreme music masterpieces: Trap Them’s 2008 sophomore album, Seizures in Barren Praise. Joining us to dissect the record's enduring legacy is Clint Gee, vocalist of Seattle grindcore outfit Smearing!
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PODCAST: Episode 1022 - Fuming Mouth's Mark Whelan on "The Ringing Bell," Jay Weinberg, and a Return to Form
Tim Ledin caught up with Mark Whelan of Fuming Mouth to discuss the band's third full-length, The Ringing Bell, released July 17, 2026, through Triple B Records. Mark breaks down the making of the record, what it meant to track with Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studio, and how The Ringing Bell delivers a…
Kurt Ballou from Converge is here
Quit petitioning that empty sky because Kurt Ballou has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Converge GUITAR MONSTER to talk all things punk! From the quest for imperfection, to Sam Black Church being for locals only, to the Converges' Sheer Terror worship era, to the curse of Bosto…
HardLore's Top 10 Most Important Episodes
Hello welcome! Decided to take a minute this week to reflect on the last 4 and a half years of the show and do a little deep dive into what are, in my opinion, our top 10 most important episodes. "Important" meaning episodes that we talked about often that felt like game changers in different ways:…
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