Killswitch Engage part ways with Howard Jones

In the past few moments Killswitch Engage have posted a notice on their Facebook stating that they have parted ways with vocalist Howard Jones. The band wish Howard all the best and state that who ever replaces him has big shoes to fill! However they have stated that they will not be discussing the reason for him leaving the band. This comes after news that the band were in the studio writing material for a new album! Killswitch say they are looking forward to returning with a new album "in the not too distant future". Their statement is as follows.

To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones as the singer of Killswitch Engage. We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we've had him in the band. Out of respect for everyone involved we will not be discussing the specific reasons behind this decision. Howard is a part of our family and always will be, and we wish him well. He has left big shoes to fill, so we certainly have our work cut out for us to find the next singer of Killswitch, something we plan on making priority #1 going forward. Most importantly, thanks to all of you for all the support throughout the years and for sticking by us for all this time. We really do appreciate it and we very much look forward to having a new record for all of you in the not too distant future that we can all be proud of. Sincerely, Adam, Joel, Mike & Justin.