Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage has been replaced by the band's manager following a family emergency.
Killswitch Engage guitarist Joel Stroetzel has left the band's European tour due to a family emergency. Manager Josh Mihlek is filling in for Joel on some songs at the last two scheduled shows. One took place in Vienna on February 17th, and the other will be in Prague on the 18th.
Fan footage shows the band performing with only four members at yesterday's Vienna show.
Killswitch Engage is finishing a new album that should be released later this year.
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