Howard Jones Explains Departure From Killswitch Engage

Howard Jones

  A few days ago it was announced that lead singer Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage was leaving the band, with little explanation.  Today he released his reason for leaving on the Killswitch Engage website.

  "Well, I guess I will shed a little light without going too deep.  As some of you may know, I've had a pretty interesting couple of years to say the least battling with some personal issues.  One of the low points being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes that went unchecked for years.

The rest of the band stuck with me through it, and to be honest they are the ones that kept me going.  The whole experience definitely put a scare in me.

Recently we've been in writing mode but somehow I couldn't get excited about the new album and all the touring that would go with it.  The guys saw it before I did.  In hindsight I now realize that my heart wasn't in it.

I have had an amazing decade with KSE.  I love Justin, MikeD, Joel and Adam for hanging in there and standing by me no matter how bad it was.  I have so many good memories, and those are the ones that I will keep.

Will I be involved in music again? Sure, I have been in bands for a little over half my life, can't stop now. Until then, get the new KsE album, it's going to be good.  Thanks everyone for letting me try to entertain you, and I wish myself well in my endeavors.  Gone fishin' Howard"

  Killswitch Engage are currently writing the new album, with plans to record in February or March.

  Ok.. who do you think should replace Howard Jones in KSE?  Let us know in the comments.