# Brutal Truth and Converge: In These Black Days, Volume 2
In 1997, Hydra Head Records released this collaborative seven-inch tribute to Black Sabbath's legendary output, pairing two of extreme music's most innovative acts: Brutal Truth and Converge. This release represents a significant moment in the careers of both bands, as it showcases their willingness to honor one of heavy music's most influential pioneers while maintaining their own experimental approach to the genre.
Brutal Truth, known for their grindcore intensity and technical precision, had established themselves as leaders in the extreme metal underground throughout the 1990s. Converge, meanwhile, was emerging as a boundary-pushing force in math rock and experimental hardcore, already developing the dissonant guitar work and chaotic energy that would define their later landmark albums. Together, they present two standout Black Sabbath reinterpretations that demonstrate how the band's compositions transcended their era.
The A-side features "Cornucopia," where the artists reimagine Sabbath's work through their modern lens of dissonant guitars and complex rhythmic structures. The B-side offers "Snowblind," another classic rendered through contemporary extreme music sensibilities. Both tracks showcase how Brutal Truth and Converge manage to honor the source material while injecting their own frenetic energy and technical prowess.
This seven-inch vinyl remains a sought-after collectible for fans of both bands and Sabbath enthusiasts alike. It captures a pivotal moment in 1990s underground metal, when established acts could reinvent themselves while paying homage to their influences. The collaboration demonstrates the mutual respect between these innovative bands and their reverence for Sabbath's timeless compositions.
