Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Killswitch Engage to its roster! Partnering with Sony Music Entertainment outside of North America, the band will be releasing their upcoming album in 2019 worldwide.
Metal Blade's CEO/founder Brian Slagel comments: "I have been a huge fan and friend of Killswitch for a long time, so it is truly an honor to be able to work with them. So happy to welcome them to the Metal Blade family."
Jesse Leach (vocals): "I'm beyond stoked to sign with the legendary Metal Blade Records and Columbia/Sony Music. It's clear they truly understand and believe in what we do as a band, and we're psyched to have them on our side. It's an exciting new chapter for KSE and we can't wait to see what the future holds."
Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar): "I'm very excited to say that Killswitch Engage will be joining forces with Metal Blade Records and Columbia/Sony Music! Super stoked to join the ranks with a long list of many epic metal acts, as well as a team of excellent human beings who truly have a genuine love for metal music. Here's to an awesome future with awesome labels!"
Benjamin Voss, Senior A&R Manager Columbia/Sony Music Germany: "I am very happy and proud to work with such an amazing band like Killswitch Engage in the future. We are absolutely excited about releasing their new album on Sony Music outside North America."
Currently finishing work on their upcoming album, Killswitch Engage have taken a break from recording to embark on a summer European tour with Iron Maiden. The trek will also see the band appear at various premier festivals (Sweden Rock, Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest, etc.), along with a few special headlining shows. Then in the fall, the band will be touring across Australia with Parkway Drive. See below for all dates!
Killswitch Engage tour dates w/ Iron Maiden
- May 26 - Saku Arena - Tallinn, Estonia
- May 28 - Hartwall Arena - Helsinki, Finland
- May 29 - Hartwall Arena - Helsinki, Finland
- May 31 - Pustervik - Goteborg, Sweden ***
- June 1 - Tele2 Arena - Stockholm, Sweden
- June 2 - Rockefeller Music Hall - Oslo, Norway ***
- June 3 - Trondheim Rocks @ Dahls Arena - Trondheim, Norway **
- June 5 - Royal Arena - Copenhagen, Denmark
- June 7 - Sweden Rock Festival - Solvesborg, Sweden **
- June 9 - Rockavaria - Munich, Germany **
- June 10 - Expo Plaza - Hannover, Germany
- June 11 - Live Music Hall - Cologne, Germany ***
- June 13 - Waldbuhne - Berlin, Germany
- June 14 - Kwadrat - Krakow, Poland ***
- June 16 - Akvarium Klub - Budapest, Hungary ***
- June 17 - Novarock Festival - Nickelsdorf, Austria **
- June 19 - Proxima - Warsaw, Poland ***
- June 20 - Letnany Airport - Prague, Czech Republic
- June 22 - Graspop Metal Meeting - Dessel, Belgium **
- June 24 - Hellfest - Clisson, France **
- June 25 - Den Atelier - Luxembourg, Luxembourg ***
- June 26 - Geneva Arena - Geneva, Switzerland
- June 28 - Rock in Rome @ Ippodromo Capanelle - Rome, Italy *
- June 29 - Rock the Castle @ Villafranca Castle - Verona, Italy **
- June 30 - Messe Freiburg - Freiburg, Germany
- July 1 - GelreDome - Arnhem, Netherlands
- July 31 - Metro Radio Arena - Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Aug. 1 - The Academy Dublin - Dublin, Ireland ***
- Aug. 2 - SSE Arena - Belfast, UK
- Aug. 4 - Aberdeen Exhibition & Conf. Centre - Aberdeen, UK
- Aug. 6 - Manchester Arena - Manchester, UK
- Aug. 7 - Genting Arena - Birmingham, UK
- Aug. 10 - 02 Arena - London, UK
- Aug. 11 - 02 Arena - London, UK
*=w/ Megadeth (no Iron Maiden)
**=festival off-date
***=Killswitch Engage headlining off-date
Killswitch Engage tour dates w/ Parkway Drive
- Oct. 25 - UC Refectory - Canberra, Australia
- Oct. 26 - Hordern Pavilion - Sydney, Australia
- Oct. 27 - Nex - Newcastle, Australia
- Oct. 28 - Riverstage - Brisbane, Australia
- Nov. 02 - Margaret Court Arena - Melbourne, Australia
- Nov. 03 - Entertainment Centre - Adelaide, Australia
- Nov. 06 - HBF Stadium - Perth, Australia
Formed in 1999 out of western Massachusetts, Killswitch Engage is often credited as one of the most influential metal acts in the last 20 years. Spending much of their career on the road, the band has enjoyed premium slots on major USA tours, including Ozzfest, Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest, Music As a Weapon, and Trespass America, as well as countless international festivals around the globe. Having shared the stage with acts ranging from Rise Against to Slayer, the diversity and versatility of their touring is unparalleled. Their songs have been featured on Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, John Madden, the Resident Evil III soundtrack, and as entrance music for WWE wrestling champ CM Punk.