Killswitch Engage is officially back. Set to deliver their first offering of new music since the Atonement cycle of 2019, New England's enduring metallic force have introduced their next full length, This Consequence. The album is set to arrive February 21st, continuing the band's tenure on Metal Blade Records.
The announcement is the latest in what looks to be a very productive 2025 for Killswitch Engage. Recently, the band confirmed a massive North American tour with Kublai Khan TX, Fit For A King and Frozen Soul spanning next spring. Further detailing the roadmap for 2025, the tour will offer fans the first chance to experience new songs from The Consequence in the band's electrifying live set.
Kicking off the next chapter, Killswitch Engage premiered the first single from This Consequence via Sirius XM's Liquid Metal on November 19th. "Forever Aligned" showcases signature KsE, combining massive guitars, a relentless pace and an emphatic vocal performance from one of the best in the game in Jesse Leach.
"'Forever Aligned' is one of those songs that is not just about us as humans, our love, and connection, but that connection to the unknown, the greater power, the universe, or God," explains Leach. "It feels like a really good first song to release not just sonically, but lyrically, as it is all about connection. The device of world we live in could use a lot more connectivity."
Leach would go onto explain the cumulative quality of the new record and how time and shared experience resulted in a project that felt truly collaborative. "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."
Leach went onto punctuate his belief in the record, "I think it's the exact record we needed to make. I'm honored and proud of what we all were able to create and refine through this music and message."
This Consequence from Killswitch Engage arrives February 21st via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order the album - HERE
See the complete list of dates and cities for the Killswitch Engage Spring 2025 North American tour below. Get tickets - HERE
WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL
3/5 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle
3/6 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
3/8 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live
3/9 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
3/11 — El Paso, TX — Don Haskins Center Arena
3/13 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
3/14 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
3/15 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
3/17 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
3/18 — Seattle, WA — The Paramount
3/19 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
3/21 — Penticton, BC — South Okanagan Events Centre
3/22 — Tsuut'ina, AB — Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
3/24 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
3/27 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center
3/28 — Waukee, IA— Vibrant Music Hall
3/29 — La Vista, NE — The Astro
3/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
4/1 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live 20 Monroe
4/3 — Corbin, KY — The Corbin Arena
4/4 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
4/6 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Special Events Center
4/8 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
4/9 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
4/11 — Laval, QC —Place Bell
4/12 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena
