Killswitch Engage - Join Metal Blade, New Album In 2019
Metal Blade Records has welcomed Killswitch Engage to its roster! Partnering with Sony Music Entertainment outside of North America, the band will be releasing their upcoming album in 2019 worldwide. Co-founders - guitarist/backing vocalist Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist Joel Stroetzel, bassist Mike D'Antonio, and lead vocalist Jesse Leach (who returned six years ago after a decade-long absence) - plus longtime drummer Justin Foley, are currently working on a new album, with Adam Dutkiewicz handling producer duties once again.
Jesse Leach (vocals): "I'm beyond stoked to sign with the legendary Metal Blade Records and Columbia/Sony Music. It's clear they truly understand and believe in what we do as a band, and we're psyched to have them on our side. It's an exciting new chapter for KSE and we can't wait to see what the future holds."
Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar): "I'm very excited to say that Killswitch Engage will be joining forces with Metal Blade Records and Columbia/Sony Music! Super stoked to join the ranks with a long list of many epic metal acts, as well as a team of excellent human beings who truly have a genuine love for metal music. Here's to an awesome future with awesome labels!"
Currently finishing work on their upcoming album, Killswitch Engage have taken a break from recording to embark on a summer European tour with Iron Maiden. The trek will also see the band appear at various premier festivals (Sweden Rock, Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest, etc.), along with a few special headlining shows. Then in the fall, the band will be touring across Australia with Parkway Drive.
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Jesse Leach (vocals): "I'm beyond stoked to sign with the legendary Metal Blade Records and Columbia/Sony Music. It's clear they truly understand and believe in what we do as a band, and we're psyched to have them on our side. It's an exciting new chapter for KSE and we can't wait to see what the future holds."
Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar): "I'm very excited to say that Killswitch Engage will be joining forces with Metal Blade Records and Columbia/Sony Music! Super stoked to join the ranks with a long list of many epic metal acts, as well as a team of excellent human beings who truly have a genuine love for metal music. Here's to an awesome future with awesome labels!"
Currently finishing work on their upcoming album, Killswitch Engage have taken a break from recording to embark on a summer European tour with Iron Maiden. The trek will also see the band appear at various premier festivals (Sweden Rock, Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest, etc.), along with a few special headlining shows. Then in the fall, the band will be touring across Australia with Parkway Drive.
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| musclassia Staff Posts: 7621  |
I didn't think Incarnate was as good as Disarm The Descent (which might well be my most-played album since I bought it based on my itunes, either that or Fortress), but KsE are one of the few metalcore bands that can consistently scratch that metalcore itch I have; a lot of it is either too technical, lacking in hooks, or otherwise falls flat for me. I've managed to find a couple of bands recently that are somewhat satisfying (Polaris, Erra), but I'm more than happy for Killswitch to stick to the same old, same old, provided the new songs have the necessary hooks. It might be interesting for them to try mixing it up a bit, however.
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7561  |
This is a great news. KSE always churns out interesting music and I feel no hesitation in checking out the new record. "Disarm The Descent" was amazing one while they totally blew with "Incarnate". Let's see what they bring on the platter this time.
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