Killswitch Engage facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Killswitch Engage
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. They started making music in 1999. Metalcore is a type of heavy metal music that mixes powerful singing with screaming vocals and heavy guitar riffs. The band is signed with a record company called Roadrunner Records.

Killswitch Engage has released six studio albums and one live DVD. They are known for their funny and energetic shows. In December 2013, their song "In Due Time" was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for "Best Metal Performance" at the 2014 Grammy Awards.

About Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage formed in 1999 in Massachusetts, USA. The band quickly became popular in the metalcore music scene. They are known for their powerful sound and catchy songs. Their music often combines heavy guitar riffs with both clean singing and screaming vocals.

The band has released many albums over the years. They have also toured all around the world. Fans enjoy their live shows because the band members are very energetic. They also like to joke around on stage.

Who's in the Band?

The current members of Killswitch Engage are:

• Jessie Leach (vocals)
• Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar)
• Joel Stroetzel (guitar)
• Justin Foley (drums)
• Mike D'Antonio (bass)

Jessie Leach returned to the band in 2012. He was the band's first singer. Howard Jones was also a singer for the band for many years.

Their Music and Albums

Killswitch Engage has released several successful albums. Their songs often feature strong messages and powerful music. They have influenced many other bands in the metalcore genre.

Studio Albums

Here are the studio albums Killswitch Engage has released:

• 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

They have also released a video album:

• (Set This) World Ablaze (2005)

Awards and Recognition

Killswitch Engage has received praise for their music. In 2014, they were nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for their song "In Due Time." The nomination was in the "Best Metal Performance" category. This shows their importance in the heavy metal music world.

Images for kids

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  Killswitch Engage performing in Budapest in 2016

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  Mike Patton is a major vocal influence of Killswitch Engage.

See also

In Spanish: Killswitch Engage para niños