Metalcore titans Killswitch Engage have announced their long awaited, headlining return to the UK and mainland Europe. The Grammy nominated and platinum selling band are bringing a truly monstrous set of support acts, with Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy and Decapitated for the UK and Irish dates, whilst Employed to Serve will replace Hatebreed on the European leg. The tour will kick off in Lisbon, Portugal on the 29th of September.
Killswitch frontman Jesse Leach enthuses, “I am very eager to get to share the stage with top tier bands like Decapitated, Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy, and Employed To Serve! This is a monster of a line up and an opportunity to play some of these new songs as well as a solid mix from our catalogue! He also went on to say, “Headlining over in Europe and the UK is well overdue as it’s been about 6 years since we last were able to do this! I am certain this will be a tour that will absolutely turn heads and make for some great memories!”
Considered one of the most influential bands in modern metal, the trek will see Killswitch Engage take to the stage, performing fan favourites and deep cuts from across their extensive 25-year discography, as well as new songs from their widely praised, recently released album This Consequence. Tickets and VIP packages go on general sale this Friday, the 9th of May, and here is a full list of the tour dates below:
Leg 1:
Mon 29th Sep – POR – LISBON LAV
Wed 1st Oct – SPA – MADRID La Riviera
Thu 2nd Oct – SPA – BARCELONA Razzmatazz
Sat 4th Oct – ITA – MILAN Fabrique
Sun 5th Oct – SWI – ZURICH Halle 622
Mon 6th Oct – FRA – PARIS Bataclan
Wed 8th Oct – UK – WOLVERHAMPTON Civic Hall
Thu 9th Oct – UK – MANCHESTER Manchester Academy
Sat 11th Oct – UK – NEWCASTLE NX
Sun 12th Oct – UK – CARDIFF Depot
Mon 13th Oct – UK – LEEDS O2 Academy Leeds
Wed 15th Oct – SCO – GLASGOW O2 Academy
Fri 17th Oct – UK – LONDON OVO Wembley Arena
Sun 19th Oct – UK – BELFAST Telegraph Building
Mon 20th Oct – IRE – DUBLIN National Stadium
Leg 2:
Thu 20th Nov – GER – COLOGNE Palladium
Fri 21st Nov – GER – LUDWIGSBURG MHP Arena
Sat 22nd Nov – GER – BERLIN Columbiahalle
Mon 24th Nov – CZE – PRAGUE SasaZu
Tue 25th Nov – GER – LEIPZIG Haus Auensee
Thu 27th Nov – GER – HAMBURG Sporthalle
Fri 28th Nov – DEN – COPENHAGEN Amager Bio
Sat 29th Nov – SWE – STOCKHOLM Fallan
Mon 1st Dec – NOR – OSLO Sentrum Scene
Wed 3rd Dec – FIN – HELSINKI House of Culture
As Killswitch Engage marks 25 years at the forefront of heavy music, their legacy remains as powerful as ever. From redefining the metalcore genre in the early 2000s to topping charts across the globe and racking up nearly 3 billion streams, the band continues to prove their enduring influence. Their relentless touring and unforgettable festival performances, most recently headlining Bloodstock 2024, have cemented their status as metal icons.
Tickets and VIP packages go on general sale on Friday 9th May at 10am BST
Look out for artist, O2, Live Nation, and local partner pre-sales beginning from Tuesday 6th May at 10am BST. Head over to Killswitch Engages offical website or give them a follow on social media for more info.
