Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Massachusetts. The band is signed to Roadrunner Records and has released six 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.
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Background information | |
Origin | Massachusetts, USA |
Genres | Metalcore[1] |
Years active | 1999 - present |
Labels | Roadrunner Records, Metal Blade |
Members | Jessie Leach Adam Dutkiewicz Joel Stroetzel Justin Foley Mike D'Antonio |
Past members | Howard Jones Tom Gomes Pete Cortese |
In December 2013 Killswitch Engage were nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards for their song "In Due Time".[2]
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
- Killswitch Engage (2000)
- Alive or Just Breathing (2002)
- The End of Heartache (2004)
- As Daylight Dies (2006)
- Killswitch Engage (2009)
- Disarm the Descent (2013)
- Incarnate (2016)
- Atonement (2019)
- Video albums
- (Set This) World Ablaze (2005)
Killswitch Engage Media
Killswitch Engage at Rock im Park 2016
Mike Patton is a major vocal influence of Killswitch Engage.