Jesse Leach Returning To Killswitch Engage

Posted by Joseph Lee on 02.09.2012

Good news for fans...

Jesse Leach has returned as the lead singer for Killswitch Engage, replacing Howard Jones.

Leach originally left the band in 2002 after the release of Alive Or Just Breathing and stood in for Jones in 2010. He is now back with the band for good.

They wrote on their Facebook page: "After much deliberation and careful consideration, we are pleased to announce that Jesse Leach has rejoined Killswitch Engage. Our job was to find the best person to fill Howard's shoes: a decision based on talent and not familiarity. Truth be told, Jesse blew us away in auditions. The room seemed charged with electricity. He commanded both new and old material, and proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that he wanted to do this. The choice became very clear and apparent."

Leach added: "It is a great honour to rejoin my brothers after all of these years. After some discussion and much reflection, it was obvious to me this was the path I was meant to take. I look forward to writing the new record, since the demos sound absolutely amazing, as well as breathing new life and getting comfortable with the soulful songs Howard has written."

The band will play a number of summer festivals and their first shows with Leach will take place in late April.