Jesse Leach "Still On The Run" To Rejoin Killswitch Engage!

As previously announced, vocalist Howard Jones decided to resign from his duties as the singer of Masschussets Metallers Killswitch Engage. This is what he had to say about this:

"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 Killswitch Engage. I love Justin, Mike D, 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."

At current time, KSE is currently holding auditions in order to find a proper replacement for Jones. According to a source close to the band, KSE's original vocalist Jesse Leach has already auditioned for the band and is still on the run to rejoin the band that he help establish in 1999. Some of the requirements that KSE has are:

- The vocalist must be able to sing and scream in order to keep KSE's signature sound intact.

- KSE is looking for someone who is already part of the music industry, since they need someone who is not going to crack while on tour.

- Whomever ends up becoming KSE's vocalist needs to be able to fully commit to the band.

With that said, we truly believe that Jesse Leach is the prime candidate for this gig. Not only does he have the chops, but he is also sounding better than ever. Plus, he knows exactly how things are ran in the KSE camp.

As we all know, in 2010 Leach replaced Jones for a show in New York City, after Jones left the band in the middle of their tour with All That Remains, The Devil Wears Prada, and Dark Tranquility. Leach joined his homeboys and performed with them: 'My Last Serenade,' 'Numbered Days,' 'Self Revolution,' 'Vide Infra' and 'Temple From The Within.' Before the show was over, Leach returned during the night's encore with the band's original lineup, with Adam Dutkiewicz on drums, Joel Stroetzel on guitar, and Mike D'Antonio on bass for three cuts, 'Prelude,' 'Life To Lifeless,' and 'Fixation On The Darkness.' Needless to say the fans went wild and immediately demanded for Leach to return to Killswitch Engage!

Stay tuned to see if Jesse Leach rejoins Killswitch Engage!



Related links:
Official Site of Killswitch Engage

Howard Jones Explains His Departure From Killswitch Engage - Official Statement Available!

Earlier this week, Massachusetts Metalcoreheads Killswitch Engage announced that they had parted ways with vocalist Howard Jones. Here is Howard Jones' official statement:

"Well, 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 Killswitch Engage. I love Justin, Mike D, 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 Killswitch Engage 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.

"Gone fishin', Howard."

Related links:
Official Site of Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage Part Ways With Howard Jones - Official Band Statement Available!

Massachusetts Metalcoreheads Killswitch Engage have just announced that they have parted ways with vocalist Howard Jones. Here is the bands official statement:

"To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of Killswitch Engage. 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. Sincerely, Adam, Joel, Mike & Justin."

Stay tuned for more information!

Related links:
Official Site of Killswitch Engage