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"It's an exciting new chapter for KSE and we can't wait to see what the future holds…"
Killswitch Engage have confirmed a new label partnership for the release of their forthcoming 2019 album.
The metallers will be teaming up with Metal Blade Records in the USA, Sony's Music For Nations in the UK and Sony Music Entertainment elsewhere for the follow-up to 2016's Incarnate.
Vocalist Jesse Leach says of the news: "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."
While guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz adds: "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!"
The band have currently taken a break from working on their new record to support Iron Maiden in Europe – the UK dates of which are as follows:
July
31 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
August
1 Dublin Academy
2 Belfast SSE Arena
4 Aberdeen Exhibition & Conf. Centre
6 Manchester Arena
10-11 London O2 Arena