Light the Torch has shared the visualizer for its new song "More Than Dreaming," from its upcoming second album, "You Will Be the Death of Me" (June 25, 2021, Nuclear Blast Records; pre-order here). Pre-save the album and listen to "More Than Dreaming" here; watch the visualizer below. "I love starting the album with 'More... Continue Reading →
Crobot has released a music video for its new song "Kiss It Goodbye," featuring Howard Jones (Light the Torch, ex-Killswitch Engage). The track is from the band's upcoming EP "Rat Child" (June 18, 2021, Mascot Records). Singer Brandon Yeagley said: “‘Kiss It Goodbye’ is a complete full-circle moment for us. We’ve idolized Howard Jones’ ability to... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch—vocalist Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) and bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through)—will release its second album, "You Will Be the Death of Me," on June 25, 2021, via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order it here. The band also has dropped the video for the first track, "Wilting in the Light," which was directed by Ramon Boutviseth in Los Angeles. Watch the... Continue Reading →
Crobot will release an EP titled "Rat Child" on June 18, 2021, via Mascot Records. The complete track listing features “Mountain” (featuring Frank Bello of Anthrax), “Kiss It Goodbye” (featuring Howard Jones of Light the Torch, formerly Killswitch Engage), “Everyone Dies,” (featuring Stix Zadina of Steel Panther) and “Rat Child.” A video for "Mountain" can be... Continue Reading →
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“All I Had to Lose” featuring Mark Morales, the first single from Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton’s second solo offering, titled "Ether," is available via iTunes here. “’All I Had to Lose’ is one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written,” Morton said says. “Mark Morales’ incredible vocal performance really brought it to life, and I couldn’t be happier with how it... Continue Reading →
Killswitch Engage has announced that Light the Torch will serve as the opening act on its upcoming spring 2020 headline tour. As fans are well aware, Light the Torch features frontman Howard Jones, who served as KsE's singer from 2002 through 2012. "We are excited to bring out Light the Torch, first of all, because they are a killer... Continue Reading →
Killswitch Engage has released a video for the song "The Signal Fire" from its new album "Atonement" (read Live Metal's review), out now via Metal Blade Records. Current and former KsE singers Jesse Leach and Howard Jones trade vocals in this performance clip. Watch the video, directed by the band's longtime collaborator Ian McFarland (The... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki-----The story of Killswitch Engage is remarkable and unique: Record subgenre-defining album (2002’s “Alive or Just Breathing”); replace vocalist after his sudden departure; achieve even greater success, flying the flag of metalcore while peers quietly fade away; replace second vocalist with first vocalist; continue busting out heavy, catchy, impassioned tunes; do it... Continue Reading →
Light the Torch and Mark Morton will embark on a co-headline tour this spring. Moon Tooth also will appear. Get tickets and VIP packages here. Morton, the guitarist of Lamb of God, will release his debut solo album, "Anesthetic "(WPP/Spinefarm) ,on March 1, while Light the Torch continue to support its latest release "Revival," out now via Nuclear Blast. "We are beyond excited to hit the... Continue Reading →
