Killswitch Engage Shares Video for “Aftermath” Single
A few hours ago, Massachusetts metalcore dudes Killswitch Engage shared the music video for their politically-charged release, “Aftermath.” While slightly self-explanatory, “Aftermath” is a song about the perils of war and the lasting effects it has on our planet and society.
Although the video was produced and directed by Good Eye, throughout it Killswitch Engage shows what looks like clips of war, wildlife, and inspirational quotes.
Speaking about the song’s meaning and music video, Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach shares the following:
“‘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. 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.
“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.
“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.”
From next week onwards, Killswitch Engage are hitting the road for the Summer of Loud U.S. tour, alongside joint headliners Beartooth, I Prevail and Parkway Drive. Following that, this September, the group are hitting the UK and Europe for headline shows with special guests Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy and Decapitated. You can find the full list of shows below.
Watch the official “Aftermath” music video below:
See Killswitch Engage Live:
09/29 LISBON, POR @ LAV
10/01 MADRID, SPA @ La Riviera
10/02 BARCELONA, SPA @ Razzmatazz
10/04 MILAN, ITA @ Fabrique
10/05 ZURICH, SWI @ Halle 622
10/06 PARIS, FRA @ Bataclan
10/08 WOLVERHAMPTON, UK @ Civic Hall
10/09 MANCHESTER, UK @ Manchester Academy
10/11 NEWCASTLE, UK @ NX
10/12 CARDIFF, UK @ Depot
10/13 LEEDS, UK @ O2 Academy Leeds
10/15 GLASGOW, SCO @ O2 Academy
10/17 LONDON, UK @ OVO Wembley Arena
10/19 BELFAST, UK @ Telegraph Building
10/20 DUBLIN, IRE @ National Stadium
11/20 COLOGNE, GER @ Palladium
11/21 LUDWIGSBURG, GER @ MHP Arena
11/22 BERLIN, GER @ Columbiahalle
11/24 PRAGUE, CZE @ SasaZu
11/25 LEIPZIG, GER @ Haus Auensee
11/27 HAMBURG, GER @ Sporthalle
11/28 COPENHAGEN, DEN @ Amager Bio
11/29 STOCKHOLM, SWE @ Fallan
12/01 OSLO, NOR @ Sentrum Scene
12/03 HELSINKI, FIN @ House of Culture
