Killswitch Engage, a band originating from snowy Western Massachusetts in 2000, revolutionized heavy music with their unique blend of European guitar pyrotechnics and East Coast hardcore spirit. Their album, Alive Or Just Breathing, is regarded as a classic and was named one of the ‘Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade.’ With two GRAMMY® Award nominations and gold certifications for The End of Heartache and As Daylight Dies, Killswitch Engage achieved significant recognition in the metal scene. Their albums consistently debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200, with Incarnate reaching their career-high at #6. The band’s music has amassed over half-a-billion streams, solidifying their impact on heavy music history.
In 2019, Killswitch Engage, consisting of Adam Dutkiewicz, Joel Stroetzel, Mike D’Antonio, Justin Foley, and Jesse Leach, further evolved their sound in their eighth full-length album, Atonement. This release marks a new chapter in their career, showcasing their sharpened signature sound. With a history of pushing boundaries and delivering powerful performances, Killswitch Engage continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their dynamic heavy music that fuses technical prowess with raw emotion.