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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Sign Album Contracts With Metal Blade And Columbia / Sony Music
June 4th, 2018

Boston, Massachusetts-based metalcore group Killswitch Engage have signed a North American album contract with Metal Blade Records, signing with Sony Music Entertainment outside of North America. The development was revealed on June 4th, 2018.

Vocalist Jesse Leach commented: “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.”

Guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz added: “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!”

Metal Blade Records CEO and founder Brian Slagel stated: “I have been a huge fan and friend of Killswitch for a long time, so it is truly an honour to be able to work with them. So happy to welcome them to the Metal Blade family.”

Senior A&R Manager Columbia/Sony Music Germany Benjamin Voss said: “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.”

UK distribution will be handled through Sony label Music For Nations, label head Julie Weir sharing the following: “Everyone here at Music for Nations is chomping at the bit to be working with the legendary Killswitch Engage. We are honoured and excited to be a part of this campaign (and hopefully future) and looking forward to creating this heavier than heavy chapter.”

Killswitch Engage’s line-up is as follows;

Jesse Leach (vocals)
Adam Dutkiewicz (guitars)
Joel Stroetzel (guitars)
Mike D’Antonio (bass)
Justin Foley (drums)

At the time of writing, Killswitch Engage are finishing work on an eighth full-length studio album. Adam Dutkiewicz will handle production, once again.

Seventh studio record Incarnate was released in March 2016 via Roadrunner Records.

Promotional photograph by John McMurtrie.

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