Killswitch Engage
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1999, Westfield, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Melodic Metalcore |
| Labels | Ferret Music, Roadrunner Records, Metal Blade Records |
| Years active | 1999-present |
Line-up (members)
- Jesse Leach : Lead Vocals (1999-2002, 2012-present)
- Adam Dutkiewicz : Drums (1999-2002), Guitars, Backing Vocals (2002-present)
- Joel Stroetzel : Guitars (1999-present)
- Mike D'Antonio : Bass (1999-present)
- Justin Foley : Drums (2003-present)
Former members
- Pete Cortese : Rhythm Guitars (2000-2001)
- Tom Gomes : Drums (2002-2003)
- Howard Jones : Vocals (2002-2011)
Killswitch Engage Lyrics (102)
Killswitch Engage Discography
| Album title | Lyrics | Type | Released | Rating | Votes | Reviews | |||
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| Killswitch Engage (1999) | Demo | 1999-11-18 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Killswitch Engage (2000) | Lyrics |  |
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Studio | 2000-07-04 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Self Revolution (2002) | Single | 2002 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| My Last Serenade (2002) | Single | 2002 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Alive or Just Breathing (2002) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2002-05-27 | - | 0 | 0 |
| The Element of One (2003) | Single | 2003 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| The End of Heartache (2004) | Single | 2004 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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The End of Heatache (2004) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2004-05-10 | - | 0 | 0 |
| (Set This) World Ablaze (2005) | |
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Video | 2005-11-22 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| (Set This) World Ablaze (2005) | |
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EP | 2005-11-29 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| My Curse (2006) | Single | 2006-11-06 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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As Daylight Dies (2006) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2006-11-21 | - | 0 | 0 |
| The End of Heartache (2007) | |
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EP | 2007-03-06 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| The Arms of Sorrow (2007) | Single | 2007-04-26 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Holy Diver (2007) | Single | 2007-09-04 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Take Me Away (2009) | Single | 2009 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Save Me (2009) | Single | 2009 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Reckoning (2009) | Single | 2009-05-29 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Starting Over (2009) | Single | 2009-06-08 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Killswitch Engage (2009) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2009-06-30 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Copenhell 2012 (2012) | |
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Split | 2012 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| No End in Sight (2013) | Single | 2013 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| In Due Time (2013) | Single | 2013-02-05 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Disarm the Descent (2013) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2013-04-02 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Holy Diver (2013) | |
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Split | 2013-04-20 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| The New Awakening (2013) | Single | 2013-05-13 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Always (2013) | Single | 2013-07-26 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Loyalty (2015) | Single | 2015 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Strength of the Mind (2015) | Single | 2015-12-11 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Hate by Design (2016) | Single | 2016-01-29 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Cut Me Loose (2016) | Single | 2016-02-19 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Embrace the Journey... Upraised (2016) | Single | 2016-03-09 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Incarnate (2016) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2016-03-11 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Define Love (2016) | Lyrics | Single | 2016-04-16 | - | 0 | 0 | |||
| Beyond the Flames: Home Video Part II (2016) | |
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Video | 2016-11-25 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
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Atonement (2019) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2019-08-16 | - | 0 | 0 |
| I Can't Be the Only One (Alternate Edit) (2020) | Single | 2020-04-03 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Atonement II: B-Sides for Charity (2020) | |
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EP | 2020-05-01 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Live at the Palladium (2022) | |
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Live | 2022-06-03 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
| Forever Aligned (2024) | Single | 2024-11-20 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| I Believe (2025) | Single | 2025-01-23 | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
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This Consequence (2025) | Lyrics | |
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Studio | 2025-02-21 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Blood upon the Ashes (2025) | Lyrics | Single | 2025-06-04 | - | 0 | 0 |
Additional notes
The band was formed in the wake of a few bands splitting up. Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel were previously in the metalcore band Aftershock where both played guitar. Mike D'Antonio was in the influential band Overcast with current Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair.
The band played their first show and released their demo tape on November 18, 1999, opening for In Flames, Moonspell, and Shadows Fall.
Jesse Leach left the band soon after their 2002 release, because he wanted to spend more time with family, and he kept losing his voice after every live show. However, he went on to play in the alternative stoner metal band Seemless, being as it's not as extreme an act as Killswitch Engage is. He rejoined Killswitch Engage in February 2012.
Howard Jones debuted as KsE's vocalist at the 2002 Hellfest in Syracuse, New York.
Adam Dutkiewicz originally was the drummer for the band. On the first full-length release, he played drums as well as provided additional guitars. On Alive or Just Breathing, he not only played guitars, but also provided drums as well. On the third album, The End of Heartache, he only stuck to guitar.
Adam Dutkiewicz has produced many metalcore albums for bands such as As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall, Unearth, The Agony Scene, Cannae, The Acacia Strain, All That Remains, Norma Jean, From Autumn to Ashes, Every Time I Die, Underoath, as well as all Killswitch Engage albums.
The band has an exclusive song called "The Fire Burns" (3:05) on the 2006 compilation WWE: Wreckless Intent. This song was later released as a bonus track on As Daylight Dies with the title "This Fire".
Mike D'Antonio has a design studio: Dark_Icon. He has done design for a lot of bands, including logos and artwork for albums, such: Unearth, All That Remains, Caliban, Heaven Shall Burn, and many more. He also designs for Hellfest (USA).
The band played their first show and released their demo tape on November 18, 1999, opening for In Flames, Moonspell, and Shadows Fall.
Jesse Leach left the band soon after their 2002 release, because he wanted to spend more time with family, and he kept losing his voice after every live show. However, he went on to play in the alternative stoner metal band Seemless, being as it's not as extreme an act as Killswitch Engage is. He rejoined Killswitch Engage in February 2012.
Howard Jones debuted as KsE's vocalist at the 2002 Hellfest in Syracuse, New York.
Adam Dutkiewicz originally was the drummer for the band. On the first full-length release, he played drums as well as provided additional guitars. On Alive or Just Breathing, he not only played guitars, but also provided drums as well. On the third album, The End of Heartache, he only stuck to guitar.
Adam Dutkiewicz has produced many metalcore albums for bands such as As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall, Unearth, The Agony Scene, Cannae, The Acacia Strain, All That Remains, Norma Jean, From Autumn to Ashes, Every Time I Die, Underoath, as well as all Killswitch Engage albums.
The band has an exclusive song called "The Fire Burns" (3:05) on the 2006 compilation WWE: Wreckless Intent. This song was later released as a bonus track on As Daylight Dies with the title "This Fire".
Mike D'Antonio has a design studio: Dark_Icon. He has done design for a lot of bands, including logos and artwork for albums, such: Unearth, All That Remains, Caliban, Heaven Shall Burn, and many more. He also designs for Hellfest (USA).