After tons of speculation, Killswitch Engage have finally announced that original vocalist Jesse Leach will be re-joining the band after leaving in 2002.
He was in the band when landmark album ‘Alive Or Just Breathing‘ was released, getting the ball rolling for the band. The band revealed that Leach auditioned for the job he once held and pretty much blew everyone away and then some.
A statement on the bands Facebook states:
“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.”
The band further said, “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.”
Jesse himself also added:
“It is a great honor 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. We got together and jammed on the ‘Howard-era songs,’ as well as some Alive or Just Breathing-era songs and we all felt the synergy.”
Check out the bands Facebook for the whole statement: http://www.facebook.com/killswitchengage
