KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s JESSE LEACH Is Open To Releasing A New ‘EP Or A Couple Of Songs’ Instead Of Focusing On Making A Full-Length Album
Killswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach says he is open to releasing an EP or a few songs before the band makes another full-length album. He sees shorter releases as a fun, quicker way to share new music, while still valuing the album format.
Leach suggested an EP of about four songs that the band would be likely to play live, arguing that many tracks on a full album are rarely performed. He is keen for the next material to be fast and heavy, but stressed that songwriting is shared among the five members. The band recorded 14 tracks for 2025’s *This Consequence*, with four left off; some may appear on a compilation or as B-sides.
In short
- Jesse Leach is open to an EP or a few standalone songs.
- He favours shorter releases with tracks likely to be played live.
- Killswitch Engage recorded four extra songs during its 2025 album sessions.
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The case for
A shorter release could let the band share new material sooner and concentrate on songs with a strong chance of being played live. It may also give listeners a focused set of tracks while the five members continue developing ideas for a future album.
The case against
A full-length album can offer a broader, more cohesive statement and give the band room to explore songs that may not become regular live staples. Fans who value albums as complete works might prefer the group to gather its new material into that format rather than release a smaller selection first.
Explained simply
Killswitch Engage are an American metal band, with Jesse Leach as their singer. Their music is written by the five band members together, and they perform both new songs and older material at live shows.
The band released their album This Consequence in 2025 after recording 14 tracks, four of which were left off. Albums can include more songs than a band regularly plays on stage, so shorter releases may offer a way to put out selected material sooner while the group continues to value full-length records.