Born in the heart of the Massachusetts metalcore scene in the late 1990s, Killswitch Engage quickly established itself as a pillar of the genre, blending the brutality of extreme metal with the melodic intensity of hardcore. Founded by guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and bassist Mike D’Antonio, the band achieved its first major success in 2002 with the album Alive or Just Breathing, now considered a modern metal landmark.

Vocalists Jesse Leach and his successor Howard Jones each left their mark on the band’s history, bringing distinct emotional tones to a powerful and respected discography. With anthems such as My Curse, The End of Heartache, and In Due Time, Killswitch Engage remains a live powerhouse, driven by Adam D.’s contagious energy and razor-sharp sound.

In 2013, Jesse Leach returned to the microphone, bringing renewed emotion to later albums such as Atonement (2019), which blends musical maturity with undiminished intensity.

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