Jesse Leach has rejoined Killswitch Engage, according to a newly posted image on KillswitchEngage.com.
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Killswitch Engage are calling on vocalists to submit material for consideration of their open singer position. Those interested should send an MP3 or song link, a photo, and description to the band's management at strongmanagement@stronghq.com. Former Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones has released a statement on his departure from the band. Jones commented, "I guess I will shed a little light without going too deep. As some of you may know, I’ve had a pretty interesting couple of years to say the least battling with some personal issues. One of the low points being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes that went unchecked for years. The rest of the band stuck with me through it, and to be honest they are the ones that kept me going. The whole experience definitely put a scare in me. Recently we’ve all been in writing mode but somehow I couldn’t get excited about the new album and all the touring that would go with it. The guys saw it before I did. In hindsight I now realize that my heart wasn’t in it. I have had an amazing decade with KSE. I love Justin, MikeD, Joel and Adam for hanging in there and standing by me no matter how bad it was. I have so many good memories, and those are the ones that I will keep. Will I be involved in music again? Sure, I have been in bands for a little over half my life, can’t stop now. Until then, get the new KsE album, it’s going to be good. Thanks everyone for letting me try to entertain you, and I wish myself well in my future endeavors."Killswitch Engage have parted ways with vocalist Howard Jones. "We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of Killswitch Engage," the band commented. "We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we’ve had him in the band. Out of respect for everyone involved we will not be discussing the specific reasons behind this decision. Howard is a part of our family and always will be, and we wish him well. He has left big shoes to fill, so we certainly have our work cut out for us to find the next singer of Killswitch, something we plan on making priority #1 going forward. Most importantly, thanks to all of you for all the support throughout the years and for sticking by us for all this time. We really do appreciate it and we very much look forward to having a new record for all of you in the not too distant future that we can all be proud of." The 14th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival has been confirmed to take place on April 20th through April 22nd in Worcester, Massachusetts. While the lineup is to be announced, a teaser released by the promoter reveals that Killswitch Engage will headline the festival. The complete roster of bands will be announced on Monday, December 12th. Killswitch Engage has announced that it will perform at Nova Rock 2012 at Pannonia Fields II in Burgenland, Austria on June 8th. The band is said to be at work on new material for a future release. Killswitch Engage have confirmed that they will soon begin writing material for a new album.
Shadows Fall frontman Brian Fair, Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D'Antonio, Seemless guitarist Pete Cortese have formed a project called Death Ray Vision. More details to come.
Times of Grace -- a project featuring Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former Killswitch/The Empire Shall Fall vocalist Jesse Leach -- have set November 9 as the release date of their new album, "The Hymn of a Broken Man", via Roadrunner. "The Hymn of a Broken Man" Track Listing: 01. Strength in Numbers  Killswitch Engage have announced a European run in June and July. Dates are as follows: Jun 24 München, GER @ Backstage Halle Jun 25 Collegno, ITA @ Parco della Certosa Reale Jun 27 Dessel, BEL @ Festival Park Stenehei Jun 28 Herford, GER @ CLub X Jun 29 Luzern, CHE @ Schuur Jun 30 Austria, AUT @ Arena Jul 02 Leipzig, GER @ Flugplatz/Roitschjora Jul 03 Holland, DNK @ FORTA ROCK Jul 04 ROSKILDE, DNK @ ROSKILDE FESTIVAL 2010 Jul 05 Hamburg , GER @ Grunspan Jul 08 Norway, Vest-Agder, SWE @ Norway Rock Festival Jul 09 HULTSFRED, SWE @ HULTSFRED FESTIVAL Jul 10 St. Wendel, GER @ Rock Am Bach |