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As I Lay Dying Drop Off Killswitch Engage Tour; Darkest Hour + The Word Alive Added to Bill

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:22 +0000

Following As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis' recent arrest on murder-for-hire charges, the metalcore act has chosen to vacate their support position on Killswitch Engage's North American summer tour. With As I Lay Dying pulling out of the tour, it has just been announced that AILD's spot has been filled by Darkest Hour along with Arizona metalcore act the Word Alive. Previously announced acts on the bill include Miss May I and Affiance.

Killswitch Engage + Bring Me the Horizon Score High Debuts on Billboard 200 Album Chart

Chad Childers — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:36:04 +0000

Congrats are in order, as Killswitch Engage and Bring Me the Horizon are carrying the metal banner quite capably on this week's Billboard 200 album chart.

Killswitch Engage Announce 2013 North American Tour with As I Lay Dying, Miss May I + Affiance

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:00:32 +0000

Killswitch Engage have just announced their first headlining tour to support the band's newest full-length album, 'Disarm the Descent.' If Killswitch alone doesn't quench your metalcore thirst, As I Lay Dying will join the band for the string of dates along with Miss May I and Affiance.

Killswitch Engage Stream New Album and Release Official Video for 'In Due Time'

Chaz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:18:39 +0000

Killswitch Engage are some busy rock stars. They are streaming their new album online, have released the official video for the song ‘In Due Time’, and they have a mini documentary on the making of the new album ‘Disarm The Descent’. Just ahead of the album dropping (April 2nd), the band is already streaming it [...]

Killswitch Engage Release the Song 'The New Awakening'

Chaz — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:51:01 +0000

Killswitch Engage have released another song called ‘The New Awakening’ off of their upcoming album. You want to hear some amazing, fist pumping, head banging music? Then you have to check out this song. Ever since Killswitch Engage reunited with former singer Jesse Leach, I’ve been so stoked about the release of their new album [...]

Killswitch Engage, Hoobastank, Black Stone Cherry, Powerman 5000, Fuel, Alter Bridge – Vote for Your Favorite Band to be Featured on 'The Sixer at Six'

Chaz — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:44 +0000

As you’re grabbing that sixer to kickstart your weekend, we’re serving up a sixer of our own. The Sixer at 6 features 6 songs in a row from the band of your choice every Friday afternoon at 6pm. Here’s how it works. Each week we’ll give you 6 bands to choose from. Pick your favorite [...]

Former Killswitch Engage Singer Howard Jones Reportedly Involved in New Band

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:56:26 +0000

Although Jesse Leach has been killing it with Killswitch Engage ever since his return to the band last year, it's safe to say that the voice of Howard Jones is sorely missed in the rock world. Jones left Killswitch Engage so he could manage his Type 2 Diabetes more efficiently, among other reasons. He has been jamming with his old math core band Blood Has Been Shed, but now it's been reported that Jones is working on yet another project with members of All Shall Perish and Devolved.

Killswitch Engage Release New Song "In Due Time"

Frank Pain — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:15:11 +0000

Jesse Leach is back with Killswitch Engage and all is right in the world. Well, all is better with the release of a new song, "In Due Time" from the forthcoming album 'Disarm the Descent'. The new single hits retailers February 5th with the new album following on April 2nd.

Killswitch Engage Vocalist Jesse Leach Speaks About How Music Saved His Life

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:39:28 +0000

Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach has joined forces with Chicago non-profit organization 'Hope for the Day' and Alternative Press magazine to release their latest video segment of 'Music Saved My Life.' In the video, Leach goes in-depth about the positive emotional impact that music had on his life, especially during the darkest of times.

Killswitch Engage Set To Unleash New Album 'Disarm the Descent' on April 2

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:05:56 +0000

Killswitch Engage have announced that their new album will be titled â€˜Disarm the Descentâ€™ and will hit stores on April 2. This disc is the bandâ€™s sixth album, but first with original lead singer Jesse Leach since 2002′s â€˜Alive or Just Breathing.â€™ The first single â€˜In Due Timeâ€™ will be available digitally on Feb. 5, [...]

Killswitch Engage Guitarist Says Leaked Song Does Not Represent Whole Album

Chad Childers — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:30:25 +0000

There are a lot of interested ears just ready to latch onto to anything from Killswitch Engage after the return of former singer Jesse Leach, but guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz is quick to point out that the band's one leaked track, 'No End in Sight,' does not truly represent their new album.

Killswitch Engage Frontman Jesse Leach Invites Fans to Rally Against Hatred

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:07:45 +0000

While metal sometimes gets a reputation for being being angry and unforgiving, Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach recently took to his personal Facebook page to write a lengthy entry titled ‘My Fight Against Hatred,’ encouraging fans to share his words with others.

Listen to Killswitch Engage's Leaked New Song 'No End in Sight' [AUDIO]

Chaz — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:00:05 +0000

No disrespect to Howard Jones, but ever since I heard that Killswitch Engage brought back their original singer, Jesse Leach, I've been really pumped up to hear the new stuff with Jesse singing. The band is in the process of putting a new album together, but one song has been leaked onto the web.

Killswitch Engage Singer Jesse 'Salty Rizz' Leach Interviews Bands on Trespass America Tour

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:13:27 +0000

We know that Jesse Leach gives an intense performance when onstage with Killswitch Engage but behind the scenes he is a master interviewer as his alter-ego ‘Salty Rizz,’ who recently asked tough and very funny questions to his tour mates on the Trespass America Festival.

Jesse Leach Talks Killswitch Engage Return, Trespass America Festival + More

Full Metal Jackie — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:16:34 +0000

Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. Leach spoke about the coming back into the fold with the band, working on the next Killswitch album and the Trespass America tour this summer. If you missed Full Metal Jackie’s show, check out her interview with Jesse Leach below:

Jesse Leach on Auditioning for His Killswitch Engage Return + Band's New Material

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:55:40 +0000

Now that the official announcement is out of the way, Jesse Leach can start talking publicly about his reunion with Killswitch Engage — and he hasn’t wasted any time, offering a few hints about what fans can expect from the band’s new material during a recent radio interview.

Killswitch Engage Officially Confirm Jesse Leach as New Singer

Jeff Giles — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:06:37 +0000

Confirming an earlier report, Killswitch Engage have replaced recently departed singer Howard Jones by turning to a familiar face (and voice): original vocalist Jesse Leach. The news, first broken a couple of days ago on the band’s website with a post consisting simply of a new photo of Leach with his old bandmates, was confirmed [...]

Singer Jesse Leach Rejoins Killswitch Engage

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:10:31 +0000

After much speculation and rumor, Killswitch Engage have re-enlisted their original frontman Jesse Leach as their singer following the recent departure of vocalist Howard Jones. The news was simply broken by a photo of the lineup on the band’s official website. As previously reported, Jones parted ways with the group at the beginning of the [...]

Killswitch Engage Accepting Audition Tapes for New Singer

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:45:38 +0000

With all the attention that has built up around Killswitch Engage in the last five days, fans are foaming at the mouth to learn who may become the next vocalist for the metalcore band. Turns out one of those very fans could become the next KsE frontman, as the band is now accepting audition tapes.

Singer Howard Jones Explains His Exit From Killswitch Engage

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:29:40 +0000

Two days ago (Jan, 4), Killswitch Engage announced that they had parted ways with vocalist Howard Jones. The announcement came as a shock to many due to the spotlight Jones’ voice was able to put on the band, but now Jones has released the reasoning for the departure via the official Killswitch Engage website.