KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announce The Month When Their NEW Album Will Be Released; Album Currently Being Mixed!

Last night, New England Metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE took over the Music Hall Of Williamburg in Brooklyn, New York, and celebrated the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking album 'Alive Or Just Breathing'.

During the bands ferocious set, Jesse Leach talked about their NEW album. Up until now it was speculated that it would potentially be released in Spring of 2013. Last night, Leach announced during the bands set that the bands next sonic assault will be released in April of 2013. And according to bassist Mike D'Antonio, the bands sixth studio album is currently being mixed by Andy Sneap. The effort was produced by the bands guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz.

In an interview with the "Brock And The Fatguy" radio show, Jesse stated, "People are gonna be really surprised; [we're] setting the bar up high once again. It's really fast and it's really heavy. It's not what people are going to anticipate, I'm sure. I literally am getting chills right now talking about it. It's gonna blow the doors off people, man. It's gonna be great."

There are only 5 shows on this NOT to be missed tour, which also features SHADOWS FALL and ACARO!

- December 18: So. Burlington, VT at Higher Ground
- December 19: Northampton, MA at Pearl Street
- December 20: Portland, ME at State Theatre
- December 27: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live
- December 29: Clifton Park, NY at Upstate Concert Hall

Photo by: Marlo Savino

Related links:
Killswitch Engage

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Jesse Leach Is D O N E Tracking Vocals!

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE fans! By now you know that Jesse Leach has rejoined the band and that they are working on their sixth studio album (due in early 2013 via Roadrunner Records). Speaking of the bands NEW album, they have announced that Leach has finished tracking vocals!

In an interview with the "Brock And The Fatguy" radio show, Jesse stated, "People are gonna be really surprised; [we're] setting the bar up high once again. It's really fast and it's really heavy. It's not what people are going to anticipate, I'm sure. I literally am getting chills right now talking about it. It's gonna blow the doors off people, man. It's gonna be great."

Don't forget that KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have announced a U.S. tour with SHADOWS FALL and ACARO in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking album 'Alive Or Just Breathing', which the band will be performing in its entirety.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on Tour With SHADOWS FALL and ACARO:

- 11/24: San Bernardino, CA at NOS Event Center (California Metalfest VI)
- 11/25: San Francisco, CA at Slims
- 11/27: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 11/28: Portland, OR at Hawthorne
- 11/30: Boulder, CO at Fox Theater
- 12/01: Kansas City, KS at Beaumont Club
- 12/02: Dallas, TX at Trees
- 12/04: Tampa, FL at State Theater
- 12/05: Pensacola, FL at Vinyl
- 12/07: Asheville, NC at Orange Peel
- 12/08: Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
- 12/10: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
- 12/11: Columbus, OH at Alrosa Villa
- 12/12: Toronto, ON at Opera House
- 12/14: Buffalo, NY at Town Ballroom
- 12/16: Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club
- 12/17: Brooklyn, NY at Willamsburg Music Hall
- 12/18: Burlington, VT at Higher Ground
- 12/19: Northampton, MA at Pearl Street
- 12/20: Portland, ME at State Theater

Related links:
Killswitch Engage
Shadows Fall
Acaro

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Unleash Tour Poster + Discount Ticket Info For 'Alive Or Just Breathing' 10th Anniversary Tour!

Yesterday, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE announced a U.S. tour with SHADOWS FALL and ACARO in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking album 'Alive Or Just Breathing', which the band will be performing in its entirety. Here is a collective statement from the band:

"Very excited to share this with all of you. These shows will sell out very quickly so do not wait... all tickets are going to be $20.02 in advance to celebrate the 10 year anniversary ($25 if you wait till the day of the show if any tickets are still available then).

"Also - if you are a Veteran. www.vettix.org has a very limited supply in each market for you under lock and key for a discounted rate of $5.21 since the album came out 5/21/02, these tickets are avail as of October 2nd. But you will need to prove you are a Veteran, and get the password from them.

"Regular tickets are on sale starting October 5th depending on the venue.

"Joining us on this exciting tour will be our brothers in Shadows Fall and Acaro! Show em some love!

"Big thanks to Ibanez Guitars as well"




KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on Tour With SHADOWS FALL and ACARO:

- 11/24: San Bernardino, CA at NOS Event Center (California Metalfest VI)
- 11/25: San Francisco, CA at Slims
- 11/27: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 11/28: Portland, OR at Hawthorne
- 11/30: Boulder, CO at Fox Theater
- 12/01: Kansas City, KS at Beaumont Club
- 12/02: Dallas, TX at Trees
- 12/04: Tampa, FL at State Theater
- 12/05: Pensacola, FL at Vinyl
- 12/07: Asheville, NC at Orange Peel
- 12/08: Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
- 12/10: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
- 12/11: Columbus, OH at Alrosa Villa
- 12/12: Toronto, ON at Opera House
- 12/14: Buffalo, NY at Town Ballroom
- 12/16: Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club
- 12/17: Brooklyn, NY at Willamsburg Music Hall
- 12/18: Burlington, VT at Higher Ground
- 12/19: Northampton, MA at Pearl Street
- 12/20: Portland, ME at State Theater

Related links:
Killswitch Engage
Shadows Fall
Acaro

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Reveal Details For 'Alive Or Just Breathing' 10th Anniversary Tour!

'Alive or Just Breathing' was released on May 21, 2002 via Roadrunner Records, and it is the second studio album by New England Metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE! 'Alive or Just Breathing' was the bands debut album on Roadrunner and was recorded from October 2001 to February 2002. Produced by the bands guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (who is also a drummer), the record was among the first of the Metalcore genre, which combined elements of Heavy Metal and Hardcore. 'Alive or Just Breathing' is viewed as a defining moment for the genre and was well praised upon its release by fans and critics. The lyrics, which were all written by vocalist Jesse Leach, were aimed to bring a positive message through the music.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have just announced a U.S. tour with SHADOWS FALL and ACARO. And yes, the band will be performing 'Alive Or Just Breathing' in its entirety as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking album. Add this to the face that vocalist Jesse Leach is back in full force, and this promises to be one of the best tours of the year! Here are the tour dates that have been confirmed thus far:

- 11/24: San Bernardino, CA at NOS Event Center (California Metalfest VI)
- 11/25: San Francisco, CA at Slims
- 11/27: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 11/28: Portland, OR at Hawthorne
- 11/30: Boulder, CO at Fox Theater
- 12/01: Kansas City, KS at Beaumont Club
- 12/02: Dallas, TX at Trees
- 12/04: Tampa, FL at State Theater
- 12/05: Pensacola, FL at Vinyl
- 12/07: Asheville, NC at Orange Peel
- 12/08: Atlanta, GA at Masquerade
- 12/10: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
- 12/11: Columbus, OH at Alrosa Villa
- 12/12: Toronto, ON at Opera House
- 12/14: Buffalo, NY at Town Ballroom
- 12/16: Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club
- 12/17: Brooklyn, NY at Willamsburg Music Hall
- 12/18: Burlington, VT at Higher Ground
- 12/19: Northampton, MA at Pearl Street
- 12/20: Portland, ME at State Theater



Related links:
Killswitch Engage
Shadows Fall
Acaro