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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Killswitch Engage To Play Xbox Live With Fans
Killswitch Engage will be playing Madden NFL 09 on Xbox Live on 7/29. Their Gamer Tag will be "Killswitch GWF1" and they will be available to play with fans from from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST. Click here for more info on the event.
Oklahoma City Added to Rockstar Mayhem Fest
The Rockstar Mayhem Fest has added a stop in Oklahoma City, OK on August 16th at the Zoo Amphitheatre to their itinerary. Once again, the touring festival this year is co-headlined by Slayer and Marilyn Manson. Also on the bill is Killswitch Engage, All That Remains, Cannibal Corpse, God Forbid, Behemoth, Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine, The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel and Job For A Cowboy.
You can check out the latest tour dates and buy tickets here.
Extra Date Added To Rockstar Mayhem Festival Tour
The Rockstar Mayhem Festival Tour, which includes such acts as Slayer, Behemoth, Marilyn Manson, Killswitch Engage, and Trivium, has announced an extra tour date. The festival will be making a stop in Oklahoma City, OK on August 16th at the Zoo Amphitheatre.
Video Interview With Killswitch Engage Available
Roadrunner Records UK has posted a new video interview online with Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio. The video can be viewed here.
New Killswitch Engage Album Debuts At #7
Killswitch Engage’s fourth album, titled "Killswitch Engage," debuted at #7 on this week’s Billboard Top 200, shifting over 58,000 copies. It is the highest charting album of the band’s career. Killswitch Engage also debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Music chart. The album, which is the band’s fourth effort for Roadrunner, was produced by noted knobsman Brendan O’Brien (AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine) and co-produced by guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz.
The band is also celebrating another huge accomplishment hot on the heels of their new album release - "As Daylight Dies," their third album (released in November 2006), has just achieved Gold certification. That album featured the Massachusetts band’s highest charting radio singles to date, including “My Curse” and the fan favorite, a cover version of Dio’s “Holy Diver.”
"As Daylight Dies" is KsE’s second Gold release, as 2004’s "The End of Heartache" has also achieved Gold-selling status. The band’s DVD "(Set This) World Ablaze" is also certified Gold. With sales totaling nearly 80,000, the DVD is nearing Platinum status.
Killswitch Engage is spending the summer as a main stage attraction on the second annual Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest, alongside the likes of Marilyn Manson and Slayer.
Here are the latest Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest tour dates: More...
Killswitch Engage Announces New Album Contest
Killswitch Engage has issued the following statement about running a new contest in celebration of their latest album:
"To celebrate the release of their new, self-titled album, Killswitch Engage are proud to announce 'The Return;' the most elaborate contest the band has thrown in their entire career.
"Featuring over 25 prizes ranging from backstage tours and on-stage appearances with the band to guitars, basses and drums and autographed discographies, 'The Return' is live now through 11:59PM (EST) on July 13th.
"For full details on prizes, rules and information on how to enter, visit here. But don't delay, entries will only be accepted for a limited time!"
Killswitch Engage Vocalist To Miss Signing Session
Killswitch Engage has issued the following statement about vocalist Howard Jones missing the Hot Topic signing session today in Springfield:
"Due to the passing of a close family member, Howard Jones will unfortunately be unable to attend the Hot Topic In Store Signing on 7/2 @ the Eastfield Mall in Springfield, MA. Please note this signing is NOT cancelled. The rest of Killswitch Engage will be in attendance at 2:30 pm. We thank you for understanding during this difficult time."
Killswitch Engage Cancels Two European Tour Dates
Killswitch Engage has issued the following statement about canceling two upcoming European tour dates:
"Due to the passing of a close family member, we will unfortunately have to cancel our Jun-26 performance at the Idroscalo festival (Milan, Italy) and our Jun-27 performance at the Grasspop festival (Dessel, Belgium). We thank you for understanding during this difficult time and we definitely plan to be back to Italy and Belgium sometime soon to make it up to you"
Killswitch Engage Announces Signing Session
Killswitch Engage has issued the following announcement about a signing session in Sprinfield, MA:
"Killswitch Engage will be signing autographs at the Eastfield Mall Hot Topic located at 1655 Boston Rd., Springfield, MA 01129 on Thursday, July 2nd at 2:30 PM! Here’s your chance to meet them! Beginning Friday, June 19th, purchase the new self-titled Killswitch Engage CD or any Killswitch Engage T-shirt from the Eastfield Mall Hot Topic location ONLY and receive a wristband that guarantees the opportunity to meet the band on July 2nd! Need more info? Call the Eastfield Mall Hot Topic at 413.543.5310. We'll see you there!"
In Flames And Killswitch Engage To Tour Canada
Swedish melodic death metal outfit In Flames will be teaming up with American metalcore act Killswitch Engage for a tour of Canada this September. Also on the bill will be Protest The Hero and Between The Buried And Me.
The tour dates are as follows:
September 8 - Montreal, QC - CEPSUM - University of Montreal
September 9 - Toronto, ON - Arrow Hall
September 11 - Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium
September 12 - Winnipeg, MB - Convention Centre
September 13 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland
September 14 - Calgary, AB - Big 4 Building at Calgary Stampede
September 15 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre
September 17 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
Killswitch Engage Announces Show With Rise Against
Killswitch Engage has issued the following statement about playing a show with Rise Against in Buffalo, NY:
"What up peeps. While trudging along on our current European tour we got some good news that made us all smile. Turns out we planned to play a show in Buffalo, NY this summer on the same day (July 30th) that our good friends in Rise Against already had a show booked. So we did the only thing that made sense...combined the two shows. It’s going to be a great day choc full of splendid bands. Rise Against are bringing their tour mates Rancid and Billy Talent along with them, and we will have our buds All That Remains and White Chapel along with us. Plus all you can eat hot wings somewhere nearby! So make sure to check it out. Also be sure to catch Rise Against on tour with Rancid through the end of July!"
Tonight's Headbangers Ball Playlist Revealed
The playlist for tonight's MTV2 Headbangers Ball, which airs at 2AM EDT and hosted by Bury Your Dead, is as follows:
ARKAEA - LOCUST (HBB PREMIERE)
EMMURE - FALSE LOVE IN REAL LIFE (HBB PREMIERE)
BURY YOUR DEAD - HURTING NOT HELPING (HBB PREMIERE)
DEVILDRIVER - PRAY FOR VILLAINS
BLACK TIDE - WARRIORS OF TIME
BRING ME THE HORIZON - CHELSEA SMILE
MARILYN MANSON - ARMA-GODDAMN-MOTHER*****-GEDDON
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE - STARTING OVER
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE - GHOSTS IN THE MIRROR
Exclusive KSE Listening Party at Hot Topic
Killswitch Engage fans can stop by any Hot Topic location on Friday, June 19th at 7:00 PM to hear the new self-titled Killswitch Engage album before its release. If you pre-order your copy of the CD during the listening party, you'll get a special gift (while supplies last), plus, receive 10% off your entire purchase during the listening party.
(Offer not available online. Discount not valid on clearance, vinyl, DVDs, electronics, prior purchases, gift cards, packaging, tax or S&H. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Item return equals price paid. Hot Topic, Inc. employees/family are ineligible. Void where prohibited.)
Killswitch Engage Streaming Download Live Show
Killswitch Engage has issued the following announcement about streaming online today their live show at the Download festival:
"Watch the entire KSE live set from the legendary Download Festival in Derby, England TODAY! The boys plays from 16:35–17:15 in England, so set your clocks accordingly. For the U.S., that's 11:35ET and 8:35PT. Yes, it's just around the corner! Go HERE to see KSE as well as tons of other rock action from Download all weekend! ENJOY!!!"
Killswitch Engage Album Available For Pre-Order
Killswitch Engage has announced that their new self-titled album will be released on June 30th via Roadrunner Records. The band has issued the following statement about a special offer for pre-orders:
"Starting today, you will can preorder the special edition of the new album Killswitch Engage on iTunes and instantly get a copy of the new single “Starting Over” as well as an exclusive bonus track on June 30th when the album comes out. To sign up for the pre order click HERE!"
Howard Jones To Participate In New BHBS Album
A few weeks back MetalSucks interviewed Howard Jones and Mike D'Antonio about the new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE album. That interview will run soon enough, but for now there's some news we just have to share regarding new music from BLOOD HAS BEEN SHED, the band Jones and drummer Justin Foley were in prior to KILLSWITCH ENGAGE.
Back in January, BLOOD HAS BEEN SHED guitarist Corey Unger confirmed that he was, at long last, writing a new album, but hinted that Jones and Foley might be involved in only limited capacity, if at all. Unger stated that "There is a vast mix of people who will be involved in this project including the original members. The line-up of musicians is very artistically driven based on the album’s style."
Here's what Jones had to say on the matter during the interview with MetalSucks.net:
MetalSucks: There was some news a little while ago that there might be another Blood Has Been Shed album. Are you involved in that still in any capacity?
Howard Jones: Well... yeah [laughs].
MetalSucks: They made it sound like you might not be coming back...
HJ: We're just trying to figure out what exactly it is that we're going to do. Blood Has Been Shed is just one of those things where none of us do it full time, barely part time. We'll get something out.
Mike D'Antonio: It's crazy, too. I've heard some tracks [laughs]. It's pretty nuts, and Blood Has Been Shed was already nuts.
HJ: I don't know how it went to another level, but whew boy. I can actually say I've never heard anything like this.
MD: It might have to do with Corey getting struck by lightning twice.
HJ: Probably. Dude was insane as it is, but now . . . wow [laughs]. Wow. Musically, I've never heard anything like it. It's still heavy and very confusing. I would just go, "How am I supposed to sing over this?"
Killswitch Engage Posts New Song Online
Killswitch Engage has posted a new song online at the official Roadrunner Records website for free download for a limited period of 24 hours. You can download the song, "The Reckoning" at this location. The song will appear on the bands forthcoming self-titled studio album which will be released on June 30th.
Killswitch Engage Reveals New Album Details
The upcoming self-titled album from Killswitch Engage will be released on June 30th via Roadrunner Records. The track listing for the album will be as follows:
1. Never Again
2. Starting Over
3. The Forgotten
4. Reckoning
5. The Returns
6. A Light In a Darkened World
7. Take Me Away
8. I Would Do Anything
9. Save Me
10. Lost
11. This Is Goodbye
The special deluxe edition of the album will also contained the following bonus tracks:
1. In a Dead World
2. My Curse (Live)
3. Rose of Sharyn (Live)
4. Holy Diver (Live)
Killswitch Engage Live Video Posted Online
A fan recorded video of Killswitch Engage performing the new song "Light in a Darkened World" on May 6 in Peoria, Illinois has been posted online. The video can be viewed below. "Light in a Darkened World" comes from their upcoming self-titled album which will be released on June 30th. More...
Seventeen More Bands Added To Download 2009
The organizers of Britain's Download Festival has announced a urther seventeen bands for this years edition of the event. The festival will now see appearances from Hollywood Undead, Steel Panther, Trigger The Bloodshed, Lauren Harris, Hexes, Hunting The Minotaur, Japanese Voyeurs, White Man Kamikaze, Loverman, Black Spiders, General Fiasco, Sacred Mother Tongue, The 69 Eyes, Dear Superstar, Pulled Apart By Horses, Violent Soho and Brides.
The full lineup is now as follows:
Friday Main stage:
Faith No More
Korn
Limp Bizkit
Killswitch Engage
Billy Talent
Staind
The Blackout
Hollywood Undead
Friday Second stage:
Motley Crue
Opeth
Lacuna Coil
Bring Me The Horizon
Dir En Grey
Parkway Drive
A Day To Remember
In This Moment
Steadlur
Friday Tuborg stage:
Meshuggah
Duff McKagen's Loaded
Backyard Babies
Voivod
Middle Class Rut
Lauren Harris
Sylosis
Hunting The Minotaur
Japanese Voyeurs
White Man Kamikaze More...
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