Killswitch Engage - Collusion

Buy here: “’Collusion’ is about the struggle between people in power and the common people,“ explains Leach. “It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It’s about the ruthlessness of the ruling class who use wealth to raise, manipulate, and destroy empires at their will. “I wish for people to use discernment and intellect to read between the lines. My hope is to instill a desire for analization and critical thinking amidst the current rigged and corrupt forms of governments the world over.“ - Jesse Leach “Making this record lit a fire under my ass and made me rethink everything,” admits Jesse. “It had to be next level. It had to be different enough for people to really recognize we’re putting forth an effort—or what’s the point of doing this? There was no repeating ourselves. It was very carefully planned out and passionately written. It sounds like Killswitch, yet there’s also a fresh spirit to it.” This time around, the group emphasized working together face-to-face in a Massachusetts rehearsal spot. The process enabled them to apply the pressure on every element. At the collective urging of his bandmates, Jesse poured over his words like never before. “We pushed him to do more vocal demos and were super tough on him,” recalls Adam. “He was so open to feedback though, and he definitely got the lyrics right. I love it when he and I are face-to-face, and ideas are flying around. We work especially well together when we’re in the heat of the moment. All of the demoing made for a better record, and there was so much communication between all of the band members.” “It felt like everyone put a ton of effort into this,” Mike adds. “It’s the first time since Alive Or Just Breathing that we really hashed everything out together in the same room. It was a combined effort, and there are even some things you’ve never heard from Killswitch.” “I never considered myself to be a part of mainstream society,” he goes on. “I’ve always been in the middle. To me, this record is about the consequences of our actions as humans as we engage in war, hatred, division, and falling in line with control. History repeats itself. We’re going to have to answer for our actions—whether it’s how we treat the earth or each other. There will be an uprising and a backlash from nature. Cause-and-effect is a driving theme. We will face a consequence.” Director: Tom Flynn & Mike Watts Producer: Jay Tavernese Cast: Mike Carberry, Kevin O’Sullivan, Stan McDermott, Natalie Watts, Lynda Malerba, Gay Von Hauber, Olivia Vessel, Frank Mitaritonna, Brayton Charles, Dominic Lagalante, Joseph Lagalante, Liana Lagalante Vfx: Kyle Monroe, Tom Flynn 2nd Cam: Alex Kouvatsos Make up: Shevy Marie, Carolyn Tomecko Grip: Vlad Rudnik, Dom Delfino, Danny Roman Follow Killswitch Engage: LYRICS: Collusion Held down against the pavement disavowed Subordination of the need to expound Coordinated covert invasion The system Appropriation of a subversive sound The revolution can’t be contained by a fascist system enslaved to the belief that resistance will fade Contrive a need of hostility to be deceived by division Wars and greed death and disease it’s a world in collusion Hands bound Determination can be found in the minds of those who refuse to bow down Stop waiting for a symbolic savior you can turn belief to truth by living unbound Contrive a need of hostility to be deceived by division Wars and greed death and disease it’s a world in collusion What can’t be seen is our captivity Covert and crafted to create our dependency Contrive a need of hostility to be deceived by division Wars and greed death and disease it’s a world in collusion