Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – released their new album, This Consequence, on February 21, via Metal Blade. Get it here.
The band have just shared the video for the new track, “Collusion.” Watch below.
“‘Collusion’ is about the struggle between people in power and the common people,” explains Leach. “It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It’s about the ruthlessness of the ruling class who use wealth to raise, manipulate, and destroy empires at their will.”
He finishes, “I wish for people to use discernment and intellect to read between the lines. My hope is to instill a desire for analyzation and critical thinking amidst the current rigged and corrupt forms of governments the world over.”
Regarding the album, Leach said, “This Consequence, to me, is the combination of everything the past five years has thrown at us as a band, as humans, and society as a whole. This album is just as much about everybody and their stories as it is for me about my journey personally. Sonically, I love the combination of everybody’s ideas and contributions on this album. It feels more like a collaboration than the past few records have been. When all is said and done, I wouldn’t change anything about this album.”
He added, “I think it’s the exact record we needed to make. I’m honoured and proud of what we all were able to create and refine through this music and message.”
Tracklisting:
“Abandon Us”
“Discordant Nation”
“Aftermath”
“Forever Aligned”
“I Believe”
“Where It Dies”
“Collusion”
“The Fall Of Us”
“Broken Glass”
“Requiem”
“I Believe” video:
“Forever Aligned” video:
Killswitch Engage are returning to the road this winter and spring. Their upcoming winter headline tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For A King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine.
The band has also announced dates for May, which will feature support from Shadows Fall, Fit For A King, and Boundaries.
“We are very excited to be back out on the road in support of our incoming new album,” states Leach. “What better way to roll it out than to have a few dates with our close friends and local boys Shadows Fall with us! They have come back with a vengeance and we want to have them along for the party on these run of shows. To round it out will be the mighty Fit For a King and the heavy hitters Boundaries! All killer, no filler.”
He continues, “This new album means the world to us so we will be giving it our absolute all on these shows. Be sure to come out; it will be one for the memories!”
Tickets and VIP packages are available here.
Tour dates:
March
5 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
6 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
8 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
9 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
11 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center Arena
13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
14 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
17 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
18 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount
19 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
21 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
22 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
28 – Waukee, IA- Vibrant Music Hall
29 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
30 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
April
1 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live 20 Monroe
3 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
4 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
5 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
6 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
8 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
11 – Laval, QC -Place Bell
12 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
May
8 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
16 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville*
11 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
13 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
14 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
16 – Daytona Beach. FL – Welcome To Rockville*
17 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
18 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
* Festival Date
Source: bravewords.com
