Killswitch Engage Part Ways With Singer Howard Jones
Thursday, 05 January 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Grammy-nominated Killswitch Engage have announced they have parted ways with singer Howard Jones.
Howard Jones has been lead singer for Killswitch Engage for nearly ten years, having replace original singer Jesse Leach. Jones appeared on the band's three most recent albums, including 2009's self-titled album, however, he will not be joining the band when the head back into the studio to record their sixth studio album. The band released a statement via their official website yesterday evening:
"To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of Killswitch Engage. We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we've had him in the band. Out of respect for everyone involved we will not be discussing the specific reasons behind this decision. Howard is a part of our family and always will be, and we wish him well. He has left big shoes to fill, so we certainly have our work cut out for us to find the next singer of Killswitch, something we plan on making priority #1 going forward. Most importantly, thanks to all of you for all the support throughout the years and for sticking by us for all this time. We really do appreciate it and we very much look forward to having a new record for all of you in the not too distant future that we can all be proud of. Sincerely, Adam, Joel, Mike & Justin."
Despite the news breaking only yesterday evening, rumours have already sprung-up as to who Jones' replacement will be. Original Killswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach recently kicked-off a side-project under the name of Times Of Grace with former bandmate, Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. Could we see a return from Leach? Check back to Stereoboard for the latest developments.
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