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.

Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Enagage performing live in 2008
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 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".^[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)

References

1. https://www.metalsucks.net/2024/05/11/twenty-years-ago-killswitch-engage-perfected-melodic-metalcore-with-end-of-heartache
2. "Grammy Awards 2014: Full Nominations List". Billboard.