Following on from the news that they’re going to be part of this year’s Download Festival, Killswitch Engage have begun speaking about their forthcoming record.

Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D’Antonio offered the followin update on KSE’s forthcoming fifth album:

“It has been a long time since I used two inch tape to record. As a matter of fact, I believe the last time was in 1996! But this is the way producer, Brendan O’Brien operates… OLD SKOOL!”

“In January we all packed up and headed to Atlanta to record drums,” he continues. “The process went fairly smooth, drums were finished in a week and we were able to hang with our bros in Mastodon. Needless to say, many a drunken night was had and it was my distinct privilege to be thrown up on by my buddy Brent. A memory I will never, ever forget. After much discussions, we decided to move everything back north for guitar and bass duties. At this point Zing Studios in Westfield, MA is like a second home to us. Fun stuff, it felt like old times with Adam D at the helm of the Pro Tools rig.”

“I finished up the last few bass fixes on Super Bowl Sunday at Adam D’s home studio. Beers were flowing HEAVY for sure. Whew, what a relief to be done with my tracks. With the pressure off, it is now time for me to amerce myself in designing the layout for this record. Currently, Howard is in Atlanta working with Brendon and Adam on vocals. It shouldn’t be too much longer now.”

Check out the Metal Hammer update on Killswitch Engage’s as-yet untitled new album.