Metalcore trailblazers Killswitch Engage are celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the ’00s and continues its incredible legacy by unleashing “This Consequence,” a masterfully executed record that captures the band’s signature sound all the while leveling up on teeth-baring tracks like “Forever Aligned,” “I Believe,” and “Collusion”.
Today, they have shared the video for the new single “I Believe.” Watch it below.
“‘I Believe’ is about undying hope,” shares Leach. “During difficult times perspective is everything. Knowing deep down that ‘this too shall pass’ has been a beacon of light for me. I do believe there is meaning behind suffering. If we are able to push through difficult times and come out the other side, there is a renewed sense of purpose.”
He continues, “I know there are much more commonalities between all of us as humans than there are differences. The good far outweighs the bad. This is my message to anyone who’s listening, things will get better! However, you have to believe that they will!. There is power in faith, there is power in manifestation and prayer! Keep your faith and push forward with the confidence that you will have better days ahead. Do not let this world pull you down into despair. Tomorrow is a new day and a new possibility for change!“
Pre-order “This Consequence” HERE.
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 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 honored and proud of what we all were able to create and refine through this music and message.”

Killswitch Engage will return to the road this winter and spring. Their upcoming winter headline 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. The band has now announced dates for May, which will feature support from Shadows Fall, Fit For A King, and Boundaries. This leg goes on sale on Friday, January 10 at 10 a.m. local time, while various pre-sales are happening now.
“We are very excited to be back out on the road in support of our incoming new album,” states Killswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach. “What better way to roll it out than to have a few dates with our close friends and local boys Shadows Fall with us! They have come back with a vengeance and we want to have them along for the party on these run of shows. To round it out will be the mighty Fit For A King and the heavy hitters Boundaries! All killer, no filler.”
He continues, “Killswitch Engage‘s upcoming album “This Consequence” means the world to us so we will be giving it our absolute all on these shows. Be sure to come out; it will be one for the memories!”
Killswitch Engage Tour Dates with Shadows Fall, Fit For A King, and Boundaries:
05/08 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
05/10 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
05/11 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
05/13 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
05/14 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
05/16 – Daytona Beach. FL – Welcome To Rockville*
05/17 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
05/18 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
* Festival date

Killswitch Engage Tour Dates with Kublai Khan TX, Fit For A King, and Frozen Soul (Previously announced):
03/05 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
03/06 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
03/08 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
03/09 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
03/11 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center Arena
03/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
03/14 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
03/15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
03/17 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
03/18 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount
03/19 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
03/21 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
03/22 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
03/24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
03/27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
03/28 – Waukee, IA- Vibrant Music Hall
03/29 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
03/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
04/01 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live 20 Monroe
04/03 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
04/04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
04/05 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
04/06 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
04/08 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
04/09 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
04/11 – Laval, QC -Place Bell
04/12 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena