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Killswitch Engage Release 'In Due Time' from New Album 'Disarm the Descent'

Tree Riddle — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:01:29 +0000

Killswitch Engage have unleashed the first single from their 2013 album ‘Disarm the Descent,’ which features the return of original lead singer Jesse Leach — listen to it here now! KsE are set to release ‘Disarm the Descent’ their first album since parting ways with singer Howard Jones nearly a year ago, on April 2nd. [...]

Killswitch Engage Release Album Art and Info For New Album [VIDEO]

Tony LaBrie — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:24:28 +0000

The wait is almost over! Finally some news came in today about the release date for the up coming Killswitch Engage album. This highly anticipated release marks the return of orginal vocalist Jesse Leach. Here we've got the full scoop for ya!

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:39:37 +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 15:07:45 +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.

Killswitch Engage Members Discuss New Song, Jesse Leach's Return + More

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:51:18 +0000

Our coverage of the Heavy MTL Festival is far from finished, as we give you an exclusive interview with Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D’Antonio and drummer Justin Foley. During our chat with the Killswitch Engage duo, we discuss the band’s new track ‘No End in Sight,’ their inclusion on the ‘Trespass America’ tour, vocalist Jesse [...]

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

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 02:00:27 +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:

Pro-Shot Footage of Killswitch Engage Performing With Jesse Leach Surfaces

Tree Riddle — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:54:45 +0000

Vocalist Jesse Leach officially reunited with Killswitch Engage after a ten year absence in February. While we still have to wait on new material from the band, we can check out this video from their recent performance at the Rock Am Festival in Germany.

Trespass America Festival Press Conference Featuring Flint's Own Kyle Gunther of Battlecross [VIDEO]

Maggie Meadows — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:57:03 +0000

A press conference was held at the Key Club in L.A. announcing the Trespass America Festival featuring Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, God Forbid, and Battlecross. Battlecross features Flint's own Kyle Gunther.

Five Finger Death Punch + Killswitch Engage Top Bill for Trespass America Tour

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Five Finger Death Punch and Killswitch Engage top the bill for the Trespass America summer U.S. tour. The hard-rocking lineup for the jaunt also includes Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, God Forbid and Battlecross, while the tour itself promises to be a “theme-park-thrill-ride for metalheads.”

Killswitch Engage Rejoined By Former Vocalist Jesse Leach

Tree Riddle — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:55:07 +0000

Killswitch Engage has posted photographic evidence that former vocalist Jesse Leach has rejoined the band, despite his previous misdirection. Last week we reported on the on-going Killswitch Engage/Jesse Leach speculation, which all started after it was announced that (now-former) singer Howard Jones was no longer in the band. Immediately whispers began amongst the KSE fanbase [...]

Jesse Leach Keeping Quiet About Possible Killswitch Engage Reunion

Tree Riddle — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:26:34 +0000

Ever since Killswitch Engage parted ways with vocalist Howard Jones, it has been speculated that Jesse Leach may return to the vacant spot behind the mic. The singer has yet to say whether or not it's a possibility and recently said he's enjoying keeping fans in the dark.

Killswitch Engage Accepting Demos For New Singer

Tree Riddle — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:18:32 +0000

As previously reported, Killswitch Engage are looking to continue work on their next album without vocalist Howard Jones. The band just announced that they will accept audition tapes via their website in hopes that they will find a suitable replacement. KSE have begun the ever-daunting task of replacing a beloved vocalist. The band had started [...]

Howard Jones Explains Departure From Killswitch Engage

Tree Riddle — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:18:57 +0000

Killswitch Engage made headlines last week with the announcement that vocalist Howard Jones was no longer in the band. The ex-singer himself took to the band’s official website to explain the reasoning behind the split. Killswitch Engage has been in this situation before. When singer Jesse Leach left the band in 2002, he announced his [...]

Killswitch Engage Announce Split With Vocalist Howard Jones

Tree Riddle — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:09:01 +0000

Killswitch Engage issued a statement via their their official website announcing their plans to move forward without singer Howard Jones. “To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of Killswitch Engage. We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we’ve had him [...]

Killswitch Engage To Record New Album For 2012 Release

Tree Riddle — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:27:37 +0000

Killswitch Engage were put on hold this year while guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz reunited with the band's former vocalist, Jessie Leach, to pursue the side project Times of Grace. It looks like Killswitch now has the ball rolling on the follow-up to their 2009 self-titled outing.

Times Of Grace Perform 'The Forgotten One' Acoustic At Banana 101.5

Tree Riddle — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:47:37 +0000

Dirt Fest 2011 performers Times of Grace stopped by the Banana studio yesterday on the way to the next gig on their tour. We were lucky enough to get an exclusive unplugged performance from the guys in- studio. Here is Times of Grace performing 'The Forgotten One'.

Times Of Grace Bring The Metal To Dirt Fest

Tree Riddle — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:42:04 +0000

Many are still unfamiliar with the band Times of Grace, but almost everyone knows the band's predecessor; Killswitch Engage. The hard rock/metal outfit features Jessie Leach and Adam D. of Killswitch and they recently added bassist Matt Bachand of Shadows Fall to the roster. Get more on the band and a listen to their music here.