Fresh onto the Hardcore/Metalcore scene in 2021 were Feed The Beast, with their debut single with “Flowtick.” Since then, the band have been grinding hard releasing a slew of singles, EPs, and an album already. Now, with their second full-length album in tow, Mercy (Futureless Records). The band are once again here to show what they’ve got to offer the world of metal and hardcore. Continue reading
The Iodine Recordings label is set to release a charity compilation, featuring alternative and metalcore a-listers, to raise funds for a no-kill animal shelter in rural alabama. Due to arrive on August 8th, The Dogs Of Hope features contributions from Walter Schreifels, Orange 9MM, Killswitch Engage, Alex Skolnick, Deadguy, and others. “Pigs on the Wing (Part 1)” by Schreifels is already available to stream. Keep reading below for more.
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Three-time Grammy-nominated metalcore titans and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – have announced a long-awaited, headlining return to the UK & mainland Europe with what’s sure to be one of the premiere metal line-ups this year. For the UK & IRISH dates, the line-up will be: Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy, and Decapitated. For the EU dates, the line-up will be: Killswitch Engage, Fit For An Autopsy, Decapitated, and Employed To Serve. The tour comprises 25 dates over 2 legs from September – December 2025, kicking off in Lisbon and wrapping up in Helsinki, and includes a stop at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Tickets are avaialble at the links below.
Metal titans Shadows Fall continue with their thunderous return with the release of their brand new single, “Souls Devoured.” The track arrives just ahead of their highly anticipated tour dates with fellow Massachusetts metal heavyweights Killswitch Engage and marks a fierce new chapter in the band’s legacy. With galloping solos, soaring three-part vocals, punishing grooves, and introspective lyricism, “Souls Devoured” is a searing metallic anthem that captures the raw energy and precision fans have come to expect. Accompanying the release is an electrifying new music video, now available to watch.Continue reading
The Biggest Rock Fest in Columbus History, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival officially kicks off in less than two weeks, May 8-11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio. Producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the music performance set times, two special after parties, and the launch of the 2025 mobile app so fans can start building their dream itineraries for the four-day event. Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will feature more than 100 bands on 4 stages, including Metallica in their festival debut, offering a “No Repeat Weekend” with two nights, two unique sets on Friday and Sunday. On Thursday, Korn will headline after sets from Bad Omens and Three Days Grace. On Friday, Metallica will be supported by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, and on Saturday Linkin Park will be supported by Incubus and I Prevail. Metallica will close out the weekend on Sunday night with Alice In Chains and Chevelle. In addition to the previously announced acts, Sonic Temple now features Three 6 Mafia, Insane Clown Posse, Shadows Fall, Bleeding Through and Terror.Continue reading
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In this episode – Keefy chats with our old friend Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage! Their new album This Consequence is out soon via Metal Blade Records! In our second interview with Joel and the fifth with the band in the history of Ghost Cult, Joel discussed the new album, how the band creates music together, his continuing approach to growing as a guitarist, the entire history of the band, and other trips down memory lane!Continue reading
In this episode Keefy chats with our old friend Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage! Their new album “This Consequence” is out soon via Metal Blade Records! In our second interview with Joel and the fifth with the band in the history of Ghost Cult, Joel discussed the new album, how the band creates music together, his continuing approach to growing as a guitarist, the entire history of the band, and other trips down memory lane!Continue reading
Since originally forming decades ago, the name of Killswitch Engage has become synonymous with the metal-core genre as a whole. It is impossible to have a discussion of what makes the best albums and artists in the subgenre, without the veteran band being mentioned at least once. Throughout their careers, the band have strived on to create some of the most iconic melodies and songs that could have only come from this band, amongst the thousands that make up metalcore. Now on their ninth studio album, This Consequence (Metal Blade Records), the band are taking it again up another level, according to their frontman Jesse Leach. Can the band fulfill these lofty highs now so far into their career?
