Baby Huey sits down with Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach backstage at Aftershock to discuss the band’s future, the possibility of writing new music and why Jesse wants to push things in a faster, heavier and harder direction.

Jesse also opens up about the creative challenges behind “This Consequence,” becoming a better singer and lyricist, and why vulnerability is a strength when talking about mental health. Plus, he discusses his love for Bay Area metal and punk, touring with Machine Head and Iron Reagan, and his reaction to CM Punk once again using Killswitch Engage’s “This Fire Burns.”