Here’s an update of all things CONVERGE-related for the new year from the band’s website:

“CONVERGE: We are currently writing our new album to be released on Epitaph in 2006. No title has been set for the release as of yet. More news on this project will be announced in the coming months.

“DOOMRIDERS: DOOMRIDERS (featuring Nate of CONVERGE) will be heading to Europe in February for a tour with the amazing band, Rise and Fall (new album on Deathwish in 2006). Dates will be posted shortly for this great tour.

“CAVE IN: CAVE IN (featuring Ben of CONVERGE) will also be heading to Europe in February. Shortly thereafter, CAVE IN will be heading to Japan to wrap up their touring for their recent Perfect Pitch Black release.

“Kurt Ballou & Godcity: Kurt is currently held up @ Godcity Studios engineering a slew of 2006 releases from a wide variety of artists. He makes things sound pretty.

“J. Bannon/Deathwish/DEAR LOVER: Jake is currently held up working on design/art projects for many great bands for 2006. He is also working on all things Deathwish for 2006. Musically, he is also completing the DEAR LOVER material for a 2006 release. Also in the works is a project with longtime friend, Dwid of INTEGRITY. More info on all of these projects will be posted shortly.”