Killswitch Engage Signs to Metal Blade Records + Tour Dates with Iron Maiden
Killswitch Engage has joined the Metal Blade Records roster and will be releasing a new album next year to celebrate. Metal Blade CEO/founder, Brian Slagel commented:
“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.”
The band is finishing up work on their upcoming album and will be taking a break from recording to hit the road on a European tour this summer with Iron Maiden. Check out the dates below.
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
*With Megadeth (no Iron Maiden)
**Festival off—date
***Killswitch Engage headlining off—date
WITH 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
Killswitch Engage is:
Jesse Leach — Vocals
Adam Dutkiewicz — Guitar
Joel Stroetzel — Guitar
Justin Foley — Drums
Mike D’Antonio — Bass
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