Band Reviews: Killswitch Engage

Posted on 20 July 2008 by Angel Lucifer

Killswitch Engage is a hardcore metal band from Massachusetts. Formed in 1998 - 1999, this band started out after the break ups of their previous bands, Overcast and Aftershock. There are two different stories on how they came up with the name Killswitch Engage and one of them was while they were watching the X-Files back in the 90s.

Discography

2000: Killswitch Engage
2002: Alive or Just Breathing
2004: The End of Heartache
2006: As Daylight Dies

Band Members

Joel Stroetzel - guitars (1999 - present)
Adam Dutkiewicz - drums, percussion (1999 - 2001), guitars, backing vocals (2002 - present)
Mike D’Antonio - bass (1999 - present)
Howard Jones - lead vocals (2002 - present)
Justin Foley - drums, percussion (2003 - present)

Style
Truth to be told, I am their biggest fan in the world! So personally, I believe that if you like heavy metal music, you would like KsE. They music sounds like a mixture of Metallica blends in with Slipknot and Soulfly. Some say that they are categorized as death metal from the vocal of Howard Jones and some says that they plays heavy metal. The debate still goes on around the world.
As for the conclusion, KsE is a band that brings a lot of power in their songs and performances. Unique drumwork, powerful vocals and insane guitar riffs. Before I end this, I will leave you guys with one of my favourite song from KsE and it is called My Last Serenade. Enjoy!