Congress
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Belgium
- Born: 1993 in Kortrijk, Belgium
- Active: 1993 - present
Biography
Congress (H8000) is a pioneering Belgian metalcore band formed in 1993, key to developing the "edge metal" sound by blending hardcore with technical,, thrashy metal. Associated with the H8000 straight edge scene, they are known for releases like Angry with the Sun and have recently reunited for live performances.
Genres
Congress Discography
- The Other Cheek (1996) - Album - rated 4.15/5
- Euridium (1997) - EP - rated 4.33/5
- Blackened Persistence (1997) - Album - rated 4.25/5
- Angry With The Sun (1998) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Stake Through the Heart (2000) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- Resurrection (2003) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- The Legacy (2011) - Compilation - rated 3.9/5
Members
- Joost Noyelle - lead guitar (1993–Present)
- Pieter Vanrumbeke - vocals (1994–Present)
- Jan Vandekerckhove - bass (1993–Present)
- Michael Pintelon - guitar (1998–Present)
- Ilja De Ceuleneire - drums (1993–2004)