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Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying + More Coming to The Intersection June 16!

Ned — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:00:53 +0000

This summer is so far, turning out the be the "Most Metal Summer of All Time." So many great shows are showing up to the Grand Rapids area, my ears will be bleeding from the upcoming metal massacres. Not only are bands like Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, and Behemoth coming to the Intersection...you can add Killswitch Engage to that list.

Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage Talks New Album, Fan Reactions, and More!

Ned — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:40:31 +0000

The Trespass America Festival featured Five Finger Death Punch, Trivium, Pop Evil, Emmure, Battlecross, and a little known band named KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Recently lead vocalist Howard Jones departed from the group with complications of Diabetes. Left without a vocalist, Killswitch Engage welcomed back original singer Jesse Leach to the group. I was able to catch up with him while on tour!

Tresspass America Festival Brings 'The Metal' With Killswitch Engage, Five Finger Death Punch, Trivium, And More!

Ned — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:40:47 +0000

The good thing about metal…it never stops and never dies. the 2012 concert series just keeps getting better and better. Freshly announced…the TRESPASS AMERICA TOUR will feature metal juggernauts Killswitch Engage, Five Finger Death Punch, Trivium, and more! Guess what…It’s hitting BATTLE CREEK, MI! The tour will also feature God Forbid, Emmure, Battlecross, and Grand [...]

Singer Jesse Leach Rejoins Killswitch Engage

Ned — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:21:12 +0000

After tons of rumors flying everywhere about the original lead singer of Killswitch Engage re-joining the group, turns out that the rumors are true. After the departure of singer Howard Jones, Jesse Leach has joined forces again with the Killswitch Crew.

Singer Howard Jones Parts Ways With Killswitch Engage

Ned — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:06 +0000

AHH CRAP! Metal has lost another one! Well, fortunately he did not pass away. Lead vocalist Howard Jones has decided for the best to leave metal group Killswitch Engage. Howard Jones has been with Killswitch Engage for over a decade, and personally, Howard is the singer that I recognize Killswitch Engage with (Yea…Jesse was good [...]