Formed: 1999
From:
Boston,
MA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Killswitch Engage News
Below is our complete Killswitch Engage news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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HAVOK Sign With BLKIIBLK (Megadeth, Etc.)
Colorado thrash metal band HAVOK have signed with BLKIIBLK, joining a roster that includes acts such as Megadeth and Biohazard. The first release from the new partnership is the single “Fifth Generation Warfare,” which has arrived alongside a lyric video now streaming online.
Speaking about signing with the label, the band stated: More...
Crystal Lake Premiere New Single "Neversleep"
Japanese metalcore crew Crystal Lake have unveiled another advance single from their forthcoming, guest-packed album The Weight Of Sound. Their newest track, “Neversleep,” features guest vocals from Myke Terry (Volumes/Fire From The Gods, ex-Bury Your Dead) and is available to stream below. The Weight Of Sound is set for release on January 23rd via Century Media.
As previously noted, the album boasts an extensive lineup of collaborators, including members of Killswitch Engage, Misery Signals and Signs Of The Swarm. Taylor Barber (Left To Suffer/Seven Hours After Violet) also appears, contributing to the earlier single “BlüdGod.”
2026 live dates: More...
Crystal Lake Premiere New Single & Music Video
Crystal Lake have unveiled the music video for their latest single, “The Weight Of Sound,” which you can now stream below. Directed by Seijiro Nishimi, the song serves as the title track for the Japanese metalcore band’s forthcoming sixth studio album.
Century Media will release the record on January 23rd, with the album set to feature a range of notable guest vocalists from across the heavy music world. You can find the full lineup of contributors below: More...
Alpha Wolf Premiere “Pretty Boy” Live Video
Australian metalcore outfit Alpha Wolf have dropped a live video for their track “Pretty Boy.” The performance was captured during their set this past Saturday, July 5th, as part of the ongoing Summer Of Loud Festival tour alongside Beartooth and I Prevail. The tour also features heavyweights like Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction, and The Devil Wears Prada.
Additional support acts are joining on select dates of the tour, with the full schedule listed below. More...
Kingdom Of Giants Premiere New Track & Music Video
Kingdom Of Giants have announced their upcoming EP, “Burning Chrome,” which is scheduled for release on August 29th via SharpTone Records. Leading the charge is the EP’s first single, “Collide,” which has arrived alongside a visually engaging music video directed by Dana Willax, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Speaking on the track and the new release, the band offered the following collective statement: More...
I Prevail Premiere New Music Video & Single
I Prevail have unveiled their latest single, “Into Hell,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Serving as the second track in this new chapter for the platinum-certified melodic metalcore band, it follows May’s “Violent Nature”—their first release since the departure of clean vocalist Brian Burkheiser. Guitarist/vocalist Dylan Bowman has since stepped into that role moving forward.
Directed by George Gallardo Kattah, the video for “Into Hell” arrives just ahead of the band’s upcoming ‘Summer Of Loud’ co-headlining tour with Beartooth. Supporting acts on the trek include Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction, The Devil Wears Prada, and Alpha Wolf, with TX2, Kingdom Of Giants, and Dark Divine set to open on select dates. More...
Killswitch Engage Premiere New Music Video
Multi-platinum metalcore heavyweights Killswitch Engage have debuted the official music video for their latest single, “Aftermath.” The clip, directed by David Brodsky (known for his work with Whitechapel and Cattle Decapitation), brings a striking visual interpretation to the track, which appears on the band’s forthcoming ninth studio album, This Consequence.
Frontman Jesse Leach shared his thoughts on both the song and its environmentally-driven message: More...
Dark Divine Premiere New Single & Music Video
Floridian metalcore band Dark Divine have released their latest single, “Make Me Disappear,” accompanied by a music video directed by Joey Durango (known for his work with Aborted, Signs Of The Swarm).
Speaking about the new track, the band shared the following: More...
Parkway Drive Premiere New Single & Music Video
Australian metalcore heavyweights Parkway Drive have returned with a new single titled “Sacred.” Marking their first new material since 2022, the track arrives alongside a striking music video helmed by Third Eye Visuals.
Frontman Winston McCall shared the following thoughts on the song: More...
Shadows Fall Premiere New Single & Music Video
Following their comeback single “In The Grey” this past December—marking their first new material in over a decade—Boston metalcore stalwarts Shadows Fall have now debuted their second new track, “Souls Devoured”. The accompanying music video was helmed by Chris Klumpp.
Now signed to MNRK Records, the band is currently gearing up for the release of their eighth studio album, slated to drop later this year. Longtime collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed) is once again handling production and mixing for the effort.
In the meantime, Shadows Fall will be hitting the road soon. Their upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Employed To Serve Premiere New Single & Video
Employed To Serve have just unleashed their fifth studio album, “Fallen Star,” alongside the official music video for their new single, “Whose Side Are You On?” The track features a guest appearance from Jesse Leach, vocalist of the multi-platinum metalcore group Killswitch Engage.
Employed To Serve frontwoman Justine Jones offered the following comments: More...
Fit For A King Premiere New Single & Music Video
Texan metalcore heavyweights Fit For A King have officially launched their first single of 2025, “No Tomorrow”, now available to stream alongside a freshly released music video. The clip was co-directed by Josh Hart and Garrett Drake, capturing the song’s urgent themes and energy.
“No Tomorrow” is the latest preview of the band’s forthcoming eighth studio album, which has been in the works since last fall. The 12-track record is expected to arrive later this year, continuing the band’s evolution in both sound and message.
Frontman Ryan Kirby offered the following insight into the track: More...
Heaven Shall Burn Premiere New Track & Music Video
Heaven Shall Burn have officially premiered “My Revocation Of Compliance”, the powerful lead single from their upcoming tenth studio album, “Heimat”. Accompanied by a striking Thomas Liebchen-directed music video, the track is streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The full album is due out June 27th via Century Media Records.
Guitarists Alexander Dietz and Maik Weichert took the reins as producers for this release, with mixing and mastering duties handled by Tue Madsen (The Black Dahlia Murder, Kataklysm).
On the meaning behind the album’s title — “Heimat”, the German word for home or homeland — Weichert offered the following thoughts: More...
Killswitch Engage Premiere New Music Video
Multi-platinum metalcore heavyweights Killswitch Engage have unveiled a music video for their latest track, “Collusion”. The song is featured on the band’s newly released album, “This Consequence”.
Frontman Jesse Leach shared insights into the inspiration behind the track, stating: More...
Killswitch Engage Premiere New Music Video
Multi-platinum metalcore powerhouse Killswitch Engage has released their new single I Believe, which premiered on SiriusXM Octane earlier this week. The track arrives alongside a music video directed by Tom Flynn & Mike Watts.
Speaking about the song, vocalist Jesse Leach shared: More...
Employed To Serve Premiere New Music Video
British metalcore act Employed To Serve have premiered their latest single, “Atonement,” streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. The track features a guest appearance from Will Ramos of symphonic deathcore titans Lorna Shore and will appear on the band’s upcoming album, “Fallen Star,” slated for release on April 25th via Spinefarm Records.
David Brodsky (Cattle Decapitation, The Black Dahlia Murder) directed the accompanying music video for the song, which you can watch below. Ramos isn’t the only notable guest on “Fallen Star”—the album also features Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage and Serena Cherry of Svalbard.
Guitarist Sammy Urwin commented on the track: More...
Killswitch Engage Premiere New Single
Multi-platinum metalcore band Killswitch Engage has announced the release of their ninth studio album, This Consequence, set to arrive on February 21st via Metal Blade Records. The 10-track album is led by the debut single "Forever Aligned," which is now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Killswitch Engage has begun assembling their touring plans in support of This Consequence. The band has already announced a headlining tour featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For A King, and Frozen Soul. The confirmed dates for the run are as follows: More...
Members Of Trivium, Polyphia, AAL Join Forces
Several notable metal musicians have contributed to “Hymns Of The Unholy,” a compilation album featuring reimagined tracks from the 2022 roguelike video game Cult Of The Lamb.
The following heavy artists from the metal world have participated in this project: More...
Terminal Nation Premiere Single Feat. Jesse Leach
Jesse Leach, the vocalist of multi-platinum-certified metalcore outfit Killswitch Engage, makes a guest appearance on Terminal Nation's newly shared track "Merchants Of Bloodshed." The song is streaming via YouTube and Spotify below and will be featured on the death metal outfit's new album "Echoes Of The Devil’s Den."
Besides Leach, the album will also include guest appearances from members of Integrity, Nails, Elysia, and others when it arrives on May 03rd.
Comments Jesse Leach: More...
Terminal Nation Premiere New Single & Music Video
Death metal outfit Terminal Nation will release their new album "Echoes Of The Devil’s Den" on May 3rd through 20 Buck Spin. This highly anticipated album features a plethora of guest appearances, including members of Killswitch Engage, Nails, Integrity, and more. Recording sessions for this monumental album took place at Homewrecker Recording Studio in Tucson, AZ, under the skilled guidance of Ryan Bram.
The first single from the album, "Written By The Victor," featuring Nails mastermind Todd Jones, has just been unleashed alongside a gripping music video, both available now for streaming via YouTube and Spotify below.
Vocalist Stan Liszewski shared his thoughts on the forthcoming release, expressing: More...