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Killswitch Engage
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Killswitch Enagage performing live in 2008
Background information
OriginMassachusetts, USA
GenresMetalcore, melodic metalcore
Years active1999 - present
LabelsRoadrunner Records, Metal Blade
MembersJessie Leach
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel
Justin Foley
Mike D'Antonio
Past membersHoward Jones
Tom Gomes
Pete Cortese

Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Massachusetts. The band is signed to Roadrunner Records and has released eight studio albums and one live DVD. Currently, the band is in the studio with producer Brendan O'Brein working on their 5th studio album, Killswitch Engage. Their current line-up consists of Jessie Leach, Adam Dutkiewicz, Mike D'antonio, Joel Stroetzel, and Justin Foley. On stage, they are known for their humorous antics while performing.

In December 2013 Killswitch Engage were nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards for their song "In Due Time".[1]

Musical Style

Killswitch engage have been described as metalcore,[2][3][4] and melodic metalcore.[5]

Band members

Current lineup
  • Jesse Leach – lead vocals (1999–2002, 2012–present)
  • Joel Stroetzel – rhythm guitar (1999–2000, 2001–present); lead guitar (1999–2002)
  • Mike D'Antonio – bass (1999–present)
  • Adam Dutkiewicz – lead guitar, backing vocals (2002–present); drums (1999–2002)
  • Justin Foley – drums (2003–present)
Former
  • Pete Cortese – rhythm guitar (2000–2001)
  • Tom Gomes – drums (2002–2003)
  • Howard Jones – lead vocals (2002–2011)

Timeline

Albums

Studio albums
Video albums

Killswitch Engage Media

  • The logo of the American metalcore band Killswitch Engage

  • Killswitch Engage performing in 2007

  • Guitarists Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel, 2009

  • Killswitch Engage at Rock im Park 2016

  • Killswitch Engage at Wacken Open Air 2023

  • Mike Patton is a major vocal influence of Killswitch Engage.

References

  1. ↑ Grammy Awards 2014: Full Nominations List. Billboard.
  2. ↑ Killswitch Engage – The new album from the Metalcore-Heroen • metal.de – Mondor Festival (in en-US) (2024-11-22). Retrieved 2024-12-03.[dead link]
  3. ↑ Hillpublished, Stephen. Alive Or Just Breathing: how Killswitch Engage saved metal from itself (in en). louder (2020-05-25). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  4. ↑ Killswitch Engage To Perform at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Friday, March 14 (in en). www.grandsierraresort.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  5. ↑ Lawson, Dom (2016-03-10). "Killswitch Engage: Incarnate review – melodic metalcore veterans still fiery" (in en-GB). The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/mar/10/killswitch-engage-incarnate-review-melodic-metalcore-veterans-still-fiery. Retrieved 2024-12-03. 


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