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Killswitch Engage
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Killswitch Enagage performing live in 2008
Background information
Origin Massachusetts, USA
Genres Metalcore, heavy metal,Alternative metal
Years active 1999 - present
Labels Roadrunner Records
Members Jessie Leach
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel
Justin Foley
Mike D'Antonio
Past members Howard Jones
Tom Gomes
Pete Cortese

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.

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

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)
Video albums
  • (Set This) World Ablaze (2005)

Images for kids

  • Killswitch Engage (1)

    Killswitch Engage performing in Budapest in 2016

  • Patton FNM 2009 (cropped)

    Mike Patton is a major vocal influence of Killswitch Engage.

See also

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