KILLSWITCH ENGAGE release video for 'Aftermath'

25-02-2025
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE released their new album, “This Consequence“, on February 21 via Metal Blade. The band now shares the video for “Aftermath”. For this video, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE collaborated with some of the world’s leading environmental groups to highlight damage being done to Earth and things we can all do to help stop it. The video, was produced and directed by Good Eye: Music Visuals.
Watch “Aftermath” below.
“‘Aftermath’ is a song about the realization of a tragic event or a war, and the strength it takes to rebuild and the hindsight of the loss, betrayal, and madness that transpired while going through it all,” Leach explains. “I think we can all relate to this in one way or another. We see daily the tragedies of humanity as well as the destruction of a place we call home. We have taken so much from our planet and ripped the scales in the incorrect direction.”
The singer continues: “This song is not just a desperate song with a sense of sadness and anger — it is a call to arms. I’m urging my fellow humans to rise above the helplessness and despair. I want people to see we need to put one foot in front of the other and start to rebuild our lives. Be it from an abusive relationship, a financial hardship, a death of a loved one, or mourning yet another disaster unleashed upon the natural world.”
Leach finishes: “We all have power to create change. To me, this works perfectly with the various organizations we partnered with for this video. We all have a responsibility to the amazing place we call home. All of us can make a difference big or small by just contributing to righting the wrongs and repairing the damage we have inflicted on our planet. Our hope is to inspire others to help contribute to keeping our home safe and clean for future generations. It starts right here and right now with us.”
Watch the previously released “Collusion”, “I Believe” and “Forever Aligned” below.
“This Consequence” is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE‘s ninth album overall, and sixth with original vocalist Jesse Leach, who rejoined the band in 2012.
“‘Forever Aligned’ is one of those songs that is not just about us as humans, our love, and connection, but that connection to the unknown, the greater power, the universe, or God,” explains Leach. “It feels like a really good first song to release not just sonically, but lyrically, as it is all about connection. The device of the world we live in could use a lot more connectivity.”
Regarding the album, Leach continues: “‘This Consequence’, to me, is the combination of everything the past five years has thrown at us as a band, as humans, and society as a whole. This album is just as much about everybody and their stories as it is for me about my journey personally. Sonically, I love the combination of everybody’s ideas and contributions on this album. It feels more like a collaboration than the past few records have been. When all is said and done, I wouldn’t change anything about this album.”
He finishes: “I think it’s the exact record we needed to make. I’m honored and proud of what we all were able to create and refine through this music and message.”
“This Consequence” track listing:
01. Abandon Us
02. Discordant Nation
03. Aftermath
04. Forever Aligned
05. I Believe
06. Where It Dies
07. Collusion
08. The Fall Of Us
09. Broken Glass
10. Requiem

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