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Killswitch Engage Donating Proceeds From Oklahoma City Show for Tornado Aid

Chad Childers — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:20:59 +0000

Killswitch Engage are kicking off their 'Disarm the Descent' tour tomorrow (May 30) at the Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, Okla., and they intend to do something for those affected by the recent tornados that ravaged the state. The group has announced that they are donating a portion of proceeds from the night's ticket sales to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

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.

Win FREE TICKETS to see Killswitch Enagage Live in OKC!

Critter — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:34:26 +0000

Killswitch Enagage, Miss May I & Affiance are coming to Oklahoma City, OK. to the Diamond Ballroom on (05-30-13) Thursday, May 30th 2013 Z94 the ‘Concert Connection’ and DCF Concerts has your shot at scoring FREE TICKETS!

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.

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 Unleash New Single 'In Due Time'

Chad Childers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:16:40 +0000

Killswitch Engage's reunion with former vocalist Jesse Leach is off to a rocking start thanks to the newly unleashed single, 'In Due Time.' The band officially posted the track online Wednesday (Jan. 30), giving their fans a taste of what the upcoming 'Disarm the Descent' album will sound like.

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 ‘Disarm the Descent’ and will hit stores on April 2. This disc is the band’s sixth album, but first with original lead singer Jesse Leach since 2002′s ‘Alive or Just Breathing.’ The first single ‘In Due Time’ 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.

Trespass America Festival is Coming to Oklahoma City! [VIDEO]

Critter — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:03:28 +0000

The 2012 Summer concert series continues at the Zoo Amp! Coming to Oklahoma City to the Zoo Amphitheatre on Friday, August 24th (08-24-12) Metal Hammer Magazine presents the Trespass America Festival!

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.

Killswitch Engage Part Ways With Singer Howard Jones

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:10:15 +0000
Killswitch Engage, the Grammy-nominated metalcore force of the 2000s has just announced the departure of vocalist Howard Jones. The powerful voice behind songs such as ‘Rose of Sharyn’ and ‘The End of Heartache’ will be off to pursue different goals outside of the band. The news sent a shockwave through Killswitch fans, with the post [...]