Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage burst onto the heavy‑music scene in 2000 from the snowy, industrial backdrop of Western Massachusetts, forging a signature blend ofEuro‑thrash guitar pyrotechnics, East‑Coast hardcore aggression and melodically‑charged lyricism that helped define modern metalcore. The quintet—founding guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, rhythm guitarist Joel Stroetzel, bassist Mike D’Antonio, drummer Justin Foley and vocalist Jesse Leach (who re‑joined the band in 2012 after a hiatus)—quickly attracted ...Read more