Killswitch Engage

Artist: Killswitch Engage

Country of origin: United States

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Status: Active

Formed in: 1999

Years active: 1999-present

Genre: Metalcore

Lyrical themes: Heartbreak, Failed romance, Personal struggles, Society, Positivity

Current label: Roadrunner Records

Members:

Mike D'Antonio: Bass (1999-present)

Adam Dutkiewicz: Drums (1999-2002), Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2002-present)

Joel Stroetzel: Guitars (1999-present)

Jesse Leach: Vocals (1999-2002, 2012-present)

Justin Foley: Drums (2003-present)

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 got their start and mainstream success by being the opening act for In Flames.

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 an extreme 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. Neither Howard nor Justin Foley intend to leave Blood Has Been Shed.

Adam Dutkiewicz originally was the drummer for the band. On the first full-length release, he played drums as well as providing additional guitars. On "Alive or Just Breathing," he not only did guitars, but 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, Johnny Truant, 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". In addition to this track, the band also has another track that was never released via their discography titled "My Obsession." The track is featured on the "God of War: Blood and Metal EP", and was recorded during the "Killswitch Engage II" album sessions.

 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 does the the design for Hellfest (USA).

  

Discography:

  Killswitch Engage (2000)

Album: Killswitch Engage

Type: Full-length

Release date: 2004

Catalog ID: F22

Label: Ferret Music

Format: CD, Reissue, Misprint, Remixed

MP3 | 320Kbps | 44:28 | 102Mb

Tracklist: 

1. Temple from the Within  03:45

2. Vide Infra  03:34

3. Irreversal  04:17

4. Rusted Embrace  04:25

5. Prelude  01:55  instrumental

6. Soilborn  03:27

7. Numb Sickened Eyes  03:35

8. In the Unblind  02:52

9. One Last Sunset  03:57  instrumental

10. Prelude * 02:04

11. Soilborn * 03:19

12. Vide Infra * 03:29

13. Into the Unblind * 03:49

Opening for In Flames got the band their contract with Ferret Records and this CD.
Tracks 10 through 13 taken from the 1999 demo.
On this edition, Track 13 is misprinted as Track 15.

Recorded at Zing Studios. 

  Alive or Just Breathing (2002)

Album: Alive Or Just Breathing

Type: Full-length

Release date: November 1st, 2005

Catalog ID: RR 8097-5

Label: Roadrunner Records

Format: 2CD, Reissue, Deluxe edition, Digipak

MP3 | 320Kbps | 01:12:00 | 169Mb

Tracklist: 

Disc 1 - Remastered

1. Numbered Days  03:35

2. Self Revolution  03:08

3. Fixation on the Darkness  03:37

4. My Last Serenade  04:13

5. Life to Lifeless  03:17

6. Just Barely Breathing  05:42

7. To the Sons of Man  01:58

8. Temple from the Within  04:04

9. The Element of One  04:08

10. Vide Infra  03:28

11. Without a Name  01:45  instrumental

12. Rise Inside  05:56

Disc 2

1. In the Unblind  02:48

2. When the Balance is Broken  04:35

3. Untitled and Unloved  03:20  instrumental

4. Numbered Days (Demo)  03:38

5. Transfiguration (AKA Fixation on the Darkness) (Demo)  03:38

6. Just Barely Breathing (Demo)  05:13

7. Fixation on the Darkness (Howard Version)  03:39

8. AOJB Studio Out Takes  01:18

"Temple from the Within" and "Vide Infra" are re-recorded versions of the songs that appeared on their first album.

"In the Unblind" is a remake of the song from their self-titled debut.

Recorded at Zing Studios, Westfield, MA, U.S.A. from 10/2001 to 2/2002.
Mastered at Backstage Productions, Ripley, Derbyshire, UK 3/2002. 

  The End of Heartache (2004)

Album: The End Of Heartache

Type: Full-length

Release date: March 1st, 2005

Catalog ID: 1686-181772

Label: Roadrunner Records

Format: 2CD, Reissue, Deluxe edition

MP3 | 320Kbps | 01:05:05 | 150Mb

Tracklist: 

Disc 1:

1. A Bid Farewell  03:55

2. Take This Oath  03:46

3. When Darkness Falls  03:52

4. Rose of Sharyn  03:36

5. Inhale  01:15  instrumental

6. Breathe Life  03:18

7. The End of Heartache  04:58

8. Declaration  03:01

9. World Ablaze  05:00

10. And Embers Rise  01:11  instrumental

11. Wasted Sacrifice  04:19

12. Hope Is...  04:22

Disc 2:

1. Irreversal  03:49

2. My Life for Yours  03:34

3. The End of Heartache (Resident Evil version)  04:05

4. Life to Lifeless (Live)  03:24

5. Fixation on the Darkness (Live)  03:40

6. My Last Serenade (Live)  04:00

Specifics:
• New artwork
• Bonus CD with two video-clips

"Irreversal" is a re-recorded version of the songs that appeared on their first álbum.

Recorded during December 15th, 2003-January 29th, 2004 at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA.
Mixed and mastered during January-February 2004 at Backstage Productions in Ripley Derbyshire, UK. 

  As Daylight Dies (2006)

Album: As Daylight Dies

Type: Full-length

Release date: August 28th, 2007

Catalog ID: RR 8058-5

Label: Roadrunner Records

Format: CD, Digipak, Reissue, Special Edition

MP3 | 320Kbps | 59:31 | 136Mb

Tracklist: 

1. Daylight Dies  04:06

2. This Is Absolution  03:35

3. The Arms of Sorrow  03:50

4. Unbroken  03:10

5. My Curse  04:05

6. For You  04:11

7. Still Beats Your Name  03:20

8. Eye of the Storm  03:56

9. Break the Silence  04:33

10. Desperate Times  04:41

11. Reject Yourself  04:44

12. Be One  * 03:31

13. Let the Bridges Burn  * 04:29

14. This Fire  * 03:10

15. Holy Diver (Dio cover)  * 04:10

This version includes new artwork, four bonus songs and DVD with three video-clips. 

  Killswitch Engage (2009)

Album: Killswitch Engage

Type: Full-length

Release date: June 30th, 2009

Catalog ID: RR7889-2

Label: Roadrunner Records

Format: CD, Digipak, Limited edition

MP3 | 320Kbps | 55:46 | 129Mb

Tracklist: 

1. Never Again  03:09

2. Starting Over  03:52

3. The Forgotten  03:17

4. Reckoning  02:39

5. The Return  04:28

6. A Light in a Darkened World  02:51

7. Take Me Away  02:47

8. I Would Do Anything  03:22

9. Save Me  03:44

10. Lost  03:46

11. This Is Goodbye  04:16

12. In a Dead World * 04:14

13. Rose of Sharyn (live) * 03:48

14. My Curse (live) * 04:26

15. Holy Diver (Dio cover) (live) * 05:07

Includes a DVD consisting of making-of footage and interviews.

A special edition and vinyl record of the album were released the same day. The special edition features alternate artwork.

Recorded at:
Southern Tracks, Atlanta, GA (Assisted by Tom Tapley)
Zing Studios, Westfield, MA (Assisted by Jim Fogarty)
Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA (Assisted by Martin Cooke)
Wicked Good Studios, Southampton, MA (Assisted by Adam Dutkiewicz)
Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA (Assisted by Kory Aaron) 

  Disarm the Descent (2013)

Album: Disarm The Descent

Type: Full-length

Release date: April 2nd, 2013

Catalog ID: 188661 7650 5

Label: Roadrunner Records

Format: CD, Limited edition, Digipak

MP3 | 320Kbps | 54:45 | 127Mb

Tracklist: 

1. The Hell in Me  02:57

2. Beyond the Flames  02:53

3. New Awakening  03:33

4. In Due Time  03:18

5. A Tribute to the Fallen  04:02

6. The Turning Point  03:12

7. All We Have  03:20

8. You Don't Bleed for Me  03:20

9. The Call  02:50

10. No End in Sight  03:29

11. Always  04:33

12. Time Will Not Remain  03:13

13. Blood Stains * 03:22

14. Slave to the Machine * 03:06

15. Numbered Days (Live 2012) * 03:41

16. My Curse (Live 2012) * 03:56

  Incarnate (2016)

Album: Incarnate

Type: Full-length

Release date: March 11th, 2016

Catalog ID: 1686-174915

Label: Roadrunner Records

Format: CD, Special edition, Digipak

MP3 | 320Kbps | 53:14 | 123Mb

Tracklist: 

1. Alone I Stand  04:30

2. Hate by Design  03:46

3. Cut Me Loose  03:01

4. Strength of the Mind  03:48

5. Just Let Go  03:03

6. Embrace the Journey… Upraised  05:25

7. Quiet Distress  03:46

8. Until the Day  02:56

9. It Falls on Me  03:45

10. The Great Deceit  03:08

11. We Carry on  03:23

12. Ascension  03:13

13. Reignite * 02:59

14. Triumph Through Tragedy * 02:40

15. Loyalty * 03:51

Specifics: • 6-sided gatefold digipak.
• 3 bonus tracks.
• Full colored page booklet.

Official music videos:
— "Hate by Design"
— "Cut Me Loose"
— "Strength of the Mind"

• Recorded and engineered at various studios:
　－Wicked Good Studios in Southampton, Massachusett, United States.
　－Signature Sound in San Diego, California, United States.
• Mixed at various studios:
　－Wicked Good Studios in Southampton, Massachusett, United States.
　－Zing Recording Studios in Westfield, Massachusett, United States.
• Mastered at Sterling Sound in New York, New York, United States.

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