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Killswitch Engage Announce 2013 North American Tour with As I Lay Dying, Miss May I + Affiance

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:00:32 +0000

Killswitch Engage have just announced their first headlining tour to support the band's newest full-length album, 'Disarm the Descent.' If Killswitch alone doesn't quench your metalcore thirst, As I Lay Dying will join the band for the string of dates along with Miss May I and Affiance.

Former Killswitch Engage Singer Howard Jones Reportedly Involved in New Band

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:56:26 +0000

Although Jesse Leach has been killing it with Killswitch Engage ever since his return to the band last year, it's safe to say that the voice of Howard Jones is sorely missed in the rock world. Jones left Killswitch Engage so he could manage his Type 2 Diabetes more efficiently, among other reasons. He has been jamming with his old math core band Blood Has Been Shed, but now it's been reported that Jones is working on yet another project with members of All Shall Perish and Devolved.

A Dozen Kick Ass Rock Songs For Valentine's Day [VIDEOS]

Puff — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:37:03 +0000

When most people think of Valentine's Day, they think of flowers and chocolates and cheesy poems and all that sorts of mushy crap that no real man ever wants to be a part of. But being nice to your lady is part of the game. Just because you want to be sweet, does mean you have to give up your man card.

Here are some tunes that will show your lady how you really feel without making you feel like a puss.

Puscifer v Killswitch Engage – 99X CockFight

Puff — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:43:34 +0000

In tonight's 99X CockFight we have one hell of a battle between two heavyweight combatants. Tonight's it's defending champions, Killswitch Engage taking on the mad genius Maynard James Keenan and his ever unique side project, Puscifer (although I guess you can call them a side project anymore...over the past couple years Puscifer has been more active than both TOOL and APC combined).

Otep v Killswitch Engage – 99X CockFight

Puff — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:34:52 +0000

In tonight’s CockFight, we have another hard hitting battle. It’s Killswitch Engage defending their title against Otep! Who wins it is all up to you. Get your votes in after the jump!

Killswitch Engage v Anthrax – 99X CockFight

Puff — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:15:46 +0000

Tonight’s CockFight is enough to give any rock fan a rock and roll erection. Because tonight, we have legendary Thrash band Anthrax defending their title against Metalcore favorite Killswitch Engage!!! Who wins it is all up to you…get your votes in after the jump.

Killswitch Engage Set To Unleash New Album 'Disarm the Descent' on April 2

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:05:56 +0000

Killswitch Engage have announced that their new album will be titled ‘Disarm the Descent’ and will hit stores on April 2. This disc is the band’s sixth album, but first with original lead singer Jesse Leach since 2002′s ‘Alive or Just Breathing.’ The first single ‘In Due Time’ will be available digitally on Feb. 5, [...]

Five Finger Death Punch + Killswitch Engage Top Bill for Trespass America Tour

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:00:09 +0000

Five Finger Death Punch and Killswitch Engage top the bill for the Trespass America summer U.S. tour. The hard-rocking lineup for the jaunt also includes Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, God Forbid and Battlecross, while the tour itself promises to be a “theme-park-thrill-ride for metalheads.”

Killswitch Engage Part Ways With Singer Howard Jones

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:10:15 +0000

Killswitch Engage, the Grammy-nominated metalcore force of the 2000s has just announced the departure of vocalist Howard Jones. The powerful voice behind songs such as ‘Rose of Sharyn’ and ‘The End of Heartache’ will be off to pursue different goals outside of the band. The news sent a shockwave through Killswitch fans, with the post [...]