Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage are pleased to announce their new studio album “This Consequence”. It arrives on February 21st, 2025, via Metal Blade. It’s been a long wait for fans, the record follows 2019’s acclaimed album “Atonement”.
The band – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – have also shared the video for first single “Forever Aligned”. Watch the video below.
“‘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”.
Regarding the album, Leach continues: “‘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 finishes: “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”.
“This Consequence” will be available in the following formats:
• CD: 8-panel digipack with spot gloss and emboss + 20-page booklet*
• LP: Single LP — gatefold jacket with spot gloss and emboss + 8-page 8.5″x11″ booklet*
• Digital/Streaming*
US Vinyl Variants*:
• Ancient Stone
• Blood Sunset (Indie Retail Exclusive)
• Engulfing Moss (Revolver Exclusive)
• Cold Dead Eyes (Indiemerch Exclusive)
• Charred Rust (Band Store Exclusive)
EU Vinyl Variants*:
• Defused Pink Pollution
• Corrupt Blood Infusion
• Expired Ancient Slate (UK Exclusive — 500 copies)
• Cosmos Adrift (EMP Exclusive 200 copies)
• Decayed Crushed Leaves (Amazon Exclusive — 200 copies)
• Explosive Birch Rot (Impericon Exclusive — 200 copies)
Pre-order & pre-save “This Consequence” here.
Tracklist:
1. Abandon Us
2. Discordant Nation
3. Aftermath
4. Forever Aligned
5. I Believe
6. Where It Dies
7. Collusion
8. The Fall of Us
9. Broken Glass
10. Requiem
KSE will also embark on a North American headline tour in March 2925. It’s their first tour of North America since late 2022, as the band has been touring overseas and steadily working on the new material that has become “This Consequence”. The 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. All dates are below, and includes appearances at key spring festivals. Tickets and VIP packages will be available here.
European touring plans will be revealed in coming weeks.
North American Tour Dates 2025:
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
5/8 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/16 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
* (Festival Appearances)
Weblinks:
www.killswitchengage.com
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