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 Howard Jones, Adam Dutkiewicz, Mike D'antonio, Joel Stroetzel, and Justin Foley. On stage, they are known for their humorous antics while performing.

Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Enagage performing live in 2008
Killswitch Enagage performing live in 2008
Background information
OriginMassachusetts, USA
GenresMetalcore, heavy metal,Alternative metal
Years active1999 - present
LabelsRoadrunner Records, Metal Blade
MembersJessie Leach
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel
Justin Foley
Mike D'Antonio
Past member(s)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".[1]

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)

References
  1. "Grammy Awards 2014: Full Nominations List". Billboard.


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