Burn Eternal, the long-gestating project that reunites current Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz with the latter band’s ex-frontman Howard Jones, have found a label home in Metal Blade Records. Work on that project commenced a number of years ago now, with the pair having now finally settled on a label home as they prepare to unveil music from their already-completed debut album.
Jones stated of the signing:
“We couldn’t be more excited to announce Burn Eternal joining forces with Metal Blade for our debut album. The whole team has been amazing, and we can’t wait to get this music out. From an idea while having lunch in London to a completed album, this has been such a fun way to reconnect with my friend. Burn Eternal lives!”
Dutkiewicz added:
“I am wicked excited to finally be able to share my project with Howard with all of you! It feels great to be hanging with an old friend and making more music with him. We’re just two goofballs just dicking around in the studio again. We are also excited to be putting it out with the Metal Blade family. Mostly because they truly feel like family, not a corporation. Good vibes abound!”
Metal Blade founder and CEO Brian Slagel offered:
“As a huge fan of both Howard and Adam, it is a huge honor to welcome Burn Eternal to the Metal Blade family! I am excited for everyone to hear the record! as a fan, I love it! This is going to be fun working with everyone!”
According to a press release, new music from the band is due out ‘sooner than you’d think.’ Jones fronted Killswitch Engage during their most commercially successful era before departing in 2012. He and the multi-platinum metalcore group have remained friendly since however, leading to him making cameos both live and in the studio.
