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Killswitch Engage Announces US Summer Headline Tour

Published 4 March 2026

Killswitch Engage, the Massachusetts-based metalcore band, announced a headline tour across the United States this summer, supporting their latest album, This Consequence. The 18-date run begins on June 3 at The Fillmore in Detroit and concludes on June 27 at The Warfield in San Francisco, featuring support from Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok.

The tour marks the band's return to the road after last year's Summer of Loud dates, bringing their high-energy performances to major cities and festivals along the way. Stops include Minneapolis, Milwaukee for the Metal Fest, South Bend, Raleigh, Brooklyn, Boston, Bethlehem, Washington for the DC Warped Tour, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Albuquerque, Tempe, and Los Angeles. Several shows incorporate festival appearances, adding to the excitement for attendees.

This Consequence, released late last year through Metal Blade Records, serves as the centerpiece of the outing. The album has been praised for its blend of the band's signature intensity and fresh songwriting, drawing from frontman Jesse Leach's experiences. Leach expressed enthusiasm about the tour in a statement: "I'm extremely excited to get back out on...

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