Killswitch Engage dropped their bomb new single ‘Unleashed’ from their upcoming Metal Blade Records debut Atonement, due out this August 16th. The performed the track live for the very first time at Rock The Park in Harris Park, Quebec. Check out the fan-filmed video (Editor’s Note: apologies for so-so audio).Continue reading
Former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones, presently of Light The Torch, joined his former band on stage in Quebec City, dueting with original/founding singer Jesse Leech for their hit ‘The End of Heartache’. The song is the title track to the platinum album via Roadrunner Records from 2005 that Jones made his debut on. Jones’ new band Light The Torch, which released its debut album, “Revival”, after issuing two efforts under its previous name, Devil You Know, is currently on tour. Killswitch Engage has a new album coming next month Atonement, via Metal Blade Records, and features Jones on a track. Continue reading
Sean Townsend’s YouTube page has been around for eight years and consists of his original piano compositions and covers of metalcore classics. His best work seems to be Killswitch Engage covers, so no wonder he now has a playlist full of them now. Enjoy the next relaxing hour of your life with this “Chillswitch Engage” stream. Continue reading
Killswitch Engage has finally shared new music, their new song ‘Unleashed’ is now avaialble to purchase and stream. The song is an absolute beast and one of the heaviest KsE songs ever. Hopefully, we’ll get new details about the album soon! The track is the first new music for the band from their new album Atonement, due out later in 2019 via Metal Blade Records. You can catch the band on tour this summer with Clutch and Cro-Mags JM. Listen to unleashed right now!Continue reading
As we get hype for new Killswitch Engage music, their new single ‘Unleashed’ hit satellite radio on Saturday, June 22nd, two days before it is available to purchase and stream. We heard the track on Sirius XM/Octane, hosted by Jose Mangin, and the track did not disappoint whatsoever! Our hot take is that this track is extremely brutal, with the great choruses you come to expect from the band. We’ll do a full review after the track drops tomorrow, which we will also share. The track will be the first new music for the band from their as yet untitled album for their new label, Metal Blade Records. You can catch the band on tour this summer with Clutch and Cro-Mags JM. Continue reading
Heavy Montréal returns next month! Presented by Black Label, the tenth Heavy MTL on July 27 & 28 at Parc Jean-Drapeau as well as its sister fest on July 26 with Heavy In The City (77)! has announced its daily schedules. The city of Montréal has revamped Île Sainte-Hélène of Parc Jean-Drapeau, one of the most renowned festival sites in North America! More than thirty bands have joined previously announced Slayer, including Ghost, Godsmack, Evanescence, Anthrax, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, In This Moment, Killswitch Engage, Anthrax, Steel Panther, Clutch, Gamma Ray, Testament, Hatebreed, Beartooth, Skillet, Metal Churh, Municipal Waste, Atreyu, All That Remains, Quiet Riot, Cancer Bats, Fever 333, and many more! Passes on sale now!Continue reading
The debut of the Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival capped off the Danny Wimmer Presents 2019 spring festival season with sold-out crowds of 120,000 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH, May 17, 18 & 19. It was a fest for the ages and one of the best lineups in the history of “The Worlds Loudest Month”, the signature of Danny Wimmer Presents music festival experiences. In addition to massive performances from Foo Fighters, System Of A Down, Disturbed, Ghost, Papa Roach and Lamb of God, the weekend offered one-of-a-kind art experiences, including legendary street artist RISK, art installations, live mural painting, live screen-printing and the popular Art Tent. The SiriusXM Comedy & Spoken Word Tent presented sets from Andrew Dice Clay, Henry Rollins, Tom Morello, Craig Gass, Nadya of Pussy Riot, and more. Continue reading
I remember the great commercial Metalcore boom of the mid-aughts like it was yesterday. I was in the twilight years of high school, about 30 pounds lighter and with no useful insight into how to drive a car or pleasure a woman. I had it all figured out. You may not believe it, but I am wearing an As I Lay Dying tee as I type this. Heart of a Coward‘s The Disconnect (Arising Empire) takes me back to many an evening in 2004 hanging with the homies. Continue reading
How can you top an unforgettable end to a three day Welcome to Rockville festival in 2018 when Ozzy gave us one hell of a send-off? You take the anticipation of thousands of Tool fans who are busting at the seams waiting for the new album to release, and you give them more of a tease by making Tool the final headliner in this year’s Welcome to Rockville Festival, that’s how. We all heard the rumors that Tool was going to debut two new songs (‘Descending’ and ‘Invincible’) during Welcome to Rockville, and they delivered with this history-making moment that fans have not stopped sharing and talking about, whether they were present to witness it or not. Continue reading
Two of the preeminent bands in heavy metal, Killswitch Engage and Clutch will team-up for summer co-headline and festival tour. Direct support on the trek will come from Cro-Mags JM and, on select dates, All That Remains. A special Blabbermouth.Net presale will begin on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time and end on Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time. When prompted, type in the presale code “BBM2019” to access tickets before the general public. (Check back here before the start of tomorrow’s presale for ticketing links to individual shows.) Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. local time.Continue reading