NEW NOISE
CONQUER DIVIDE
The metalcore mob using pop alchemy to fuel their second coming
WORDS: PHIL WELLER • PICTURES: JIM LOUVAU
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Conquer Divide are on their second life and determined to make this one count. The band were formed in 2013 by Michigan-based guitarist Kristen Sturgis, who carefully handpicked her bandmates from the US, UK, and Canada to execute her ambitions for an all-female metalcore band. The fact 2015’s self-titled album has amassed more than 30 million streams proves Kristen’s vision was worth pursuing. However, with its follow-up readied, the pandemic and personal issues condemned the band to the gallows.