Killswitch Engage, the hard-hitting metalcore band has just dropped the video for their latest track, Collusion, from their freshly released album This Consequence. This video, alongside the explosive sound of the track, marks a strong return for the band, blending their classic elements with a refreshed sense of urgency and passion.
The song Collusion is an intense commentary on the ongoing battle between the powerful elites and the oppressed masses. Leach explains the song’s inspiration as a reflection on propaganda and divisiveness, designed to control the masses, while the ruling class uses wealth to manipulate the world to their will. The track’s blistering riffs and thunderous rhythm section reinforce the song’s urgency, while Leach’s vocal performance is both impassioned and raw, capturing the essence of frustration and defiance. The lyrics call on listeners to engage in critical thinking, urging them not to blindly follow the divisive forces at play in today’s world.
Fans have immediately embraced the track, with many citing the chorus and riff as an instant hook, recalling the band’s classic sound. “This is one of my favorites off the new album,” one fan wrote, while another echoed the sentiment with, “It brings back the old days. ” The return of that signature Killswitch sound, with heavy riffs, impassioned vocals, and soaring choruses, has been met with excitement from long-time fans and newcomers alike. The video’s simplicity, combined with the song’s explosive energy, has proven to be a perfect match.
Justin Foley’s drumming on this track has not gone unnoticed either. The precision and power with which he drives the song forward have earned high praise. One fan commented, “Whoever engineered the drums on this album is fucking amazing. He’s a badass drummer and they captured it brilliantly.” His work here serves as a foundation for the rest of the band, giving the song its pulse and adding an element of drive that is impossible to ignore.
The lyrical content of Collusion strikes a chord with listeners, resonating with the chaos and divisiveness seen in today’s political landscape. The song calls for introspection, challenging people to think critically and to not be blinded by the noise created by the powerful. Lyrics like, “Contrive a need of hostility to be deceived by division / Wars and greed, death and disease, it’s a world in collusion” speak directly to the current state of the world, with an urgency and call to action that echoes the struggles of everyday people caught in systems of control.
Overall, Collusion is a stellar addition to Killswitch Engage’s catalog. It captures their classic style while pushing the envelope with a fresh sound and a timely message. Fans are already clamoring for more, with comments praising the album’s power and depth. As one fan put it, “Killswitch NEVER relents on the power!” If the rest of This Consequence is anything like Collusion, we can expect an album filled with heavy riffs, intricate lyrics, and thought-provoking themes that will keep listeners coming back for more.
Check out the new album This Consequence, out now via Metal Blade Records. And don’t forget, Killswitch Engage will kick off their headline tour on March 5, 2025, bringing this explosive new material to life on stage. Prepare to be blown away.
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