This page will contain external links about Killswitch Engage, as they become available.Killswitch EngageKillswitch Engage is a metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. MusicKillswitch Engage's sound infuses hardcore, crushing riffs, double bass drum patterns, and furious screaming-growling vocals with melodic elements. Their music, most frequently described as metalcore, Gothencore or melodic death metal, is strongly influenced by European metal bands such as In Flames, which seek to generate a sense of drama from the contrast between savagery and melody. This contrast between hardcore and melodic sounds is embedded within the band's familiar song structure, which juxtaposes savage, screaming verses and melodic, anthemic choruses. Guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz has described Killswitch Engage as "a metal-core band with a pop element". A key feature of Killswitch Engage's sound is the use complex single-note riffs featuring dual-guitar harmonies, punctuated by pinch harmonic squeals, a guitar style which has its roots in European metal. Band HistoryFollowing the demise of his band Overcast in 1998, bassist Mike D'Antonio trawled the underground Massachusetts hardcore and heavy metal scene in search of a line-up for a new band. In 1999, D'Antonio met Dutkiewitz and Joel Stroetzel, Aftershock's guitarists. Dutkiewitz became the drummer, while Stroetzel remained on guitar. The trio searched for a vocalist and eventually hired Jesse Leach, formerly of Corrin and Nothing Stays Gold. The now four member band took the name of "Killswitch Engage", a name proposed by D'Antonio after watching an episode of the FOX television programme The X-Files. The band was signed to the music label Ferret on the strength of its live performances, and subsequently won an opening slot with In Flames during their U.S. tour. This and their debut self-titled album was sufficient to earn the band a record deal with Roadrunner Records. In 2002 they released Alive or Just Breathing, a successful record which greatly increased the band's exposure and placed them on the Billboard Magazine Heatseeker chart. The CMJ New Music Report described the record as "more addictive than crack cocaine that's been smothered in nicotine AND drenched with chocolate." Leach left the band in 2002 and was replaced by Howard Jones of Blood Has Been Shed on vocals. Jones also recruited that band's drummer Justin Foley, replacing Tom Gomes, who left to live in Los Angeles with his wife. The new lineup played on the Road Rage tour in The Netherlands in 2002 with 36 Crazyfists, and in 2003 played the Ozzfest and MTV2 Headbangers' Ball tours. Their first release was the song "When Darkness Falls" which appeared on the soundtrack to the 2003 horror film Freddy vs. Jason. The band's third album, and the first to feature Jones on vocals, was The End of Heartache which was released on May 11 2004. The album ultimately went on to sell more than a quarter of a million copies in the U.S. It also debuted on the top 40 of the Australian album charts on May 17, 2004 following a successful tour of that country with Anthrax. In the latter half of 2004, the band supported Slayer on their US Jagermusic dates, and headlined shows with From Autumn to Ashes, 18 Visions and 36 Crazyfists. In December 2004 the track 'The End Of Heartache' was nominated in the 'Best Metal Performance' category for the 47th annual Grammy Awards. Band membersAs of 2004, Killswitch Engage consisted of:
Jesse David Leach was the original singer of the band. Discography
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Jesse David Leach was the original singer of the band. The members of LMC are producers Lee Monteverde, Matt Cattman and Chris Nuttall with Rachel McFarlane singing on the track and in live performances. As of 2004, Killswitch Engage consisted of:. It was released in the US on April 6, 2004. In December 2004 the track 'The End Of Heartache' was nominated in the 'Best Metal Performance' category for the 47th annual Grammy Awards. Due to the success it was released in other territories going top five in Ireland and top ten in Australia. In the latter half of 2004, the band supported Slayer on their US Jagermusic dates, and headlined shows with From Autumn to Ashes, 18 Visions and 36 Crazyfists. The track became the most played track on UK radio and debuted at number one in February 2004, selling 200,000 copies. It also debuted on the top 40 of the Australian album charts on May 17, 2004 following a successful tour of that country with Anthrax. The track was released in the UK on January 26 as "Take Me To The Clouds Above" by LMC Vs U2. The album ultimately went on to sell more than a quarter of a million copies in the U.S. I especially like the bassline.". The band's third album, and the first to feature Jones on vocals, was The End of Heartache which was released on May 11 2004. Bassist Adam Clayton said "It's a good beat and you can dance to it. Jason. All of the members of U2 had to clear the track. Their first release was the song "When Darkness Falls" which appeared on the soundtrack to the 2003 horror film Freddy vs. This song was bootlegged by Paul van Dyk for his track "For An Angel" which became a chart hit. The new lineup played on the Road Rage tour in The Netherlands in 2002 with 36 Crazyfists, and in 2003 played the Ozzfest and MTV2 Headbangers' Ball tours. In the late 1990's, McFarlane had a solo record deal and her song "Lover" was a UK hit in 1998. Jones also recruited that band's drummer Justin Foley, replacing Tom Gomes, who left to live in Los Angeles with his wife. The track is sung by Rachel McFarlane who had previously been a vocalist for UK outfits Loveland and N-Trance. Leach left the band in 2002 and was replaced by Howard Jones of Blood Has Been Shed on vocals. The song "Take Me To The Clouds Above" featured lyrics from "How Will I Know" from the Whitney Houston (album) by Whitney Houston set to a sample from "With Or Without You" off U2's The Joshua Tree album. The CMJ New Music Report described the record as "more addictive than crack cocaine that's been smothered in nicotine AND drenched with chocolate.". A promo-only track "Everything U Need" reached the top ten of the UK club charts in the UK in 2003. In 2002 they released Alive or Just Breathing, a successful record which greatly increased the band's exposure and placed them on the Billboard Magazine Heatseeker chart. LMC is best known for the track "Take Me To The Clouds Above" which features a sample from "With Or Without You" by U2 which topped the UK singles charts in early 2004, as well as going top 5 in Ireland and top 10 in Australia. This and their debut self-titled album was sufficient to earn the band a record deal with Roadrunner Records. They have performed remixes for Scooter, Lasgo, Flip & Fill and Robert Palmer. tour. LMC is an English dance artist consisting of producers Lee Monteverde, Matt Cattman and Chris Nuttall. The band was signed to the music label Ferret on the strength of its live performances, and subsequently won an opening slot with In Flames during their U.S. All Around the World LMC article (http://www.aatw.com/lmc.htm/). The now four member band took the name of "Killswitch Engage", a name proposed by D'Antonio after watching an episode of the FOX television programme The X-Files. "Take Me To The Clouds Above (single as LMC vs U2). The trio searched for a vocalist and eventually hired Jesse Leach, formerly of Corrin and Nothing Stays Gold. "Everything U Need" (promo 2003). Dutkiewitz became the drummer, while Stroetzel remained on guitar. In 1999, D'Antonio met Dutkiewitz and Joel Stroetzel, Aftershock's guitarists. Following the demise of his band Overcast in 1998, bassist Mike D'Antonio trawled the underground Massachusetts hardcore and heavy metal scene in search of a line-up for a new band. A key feature of Killswitch Engage's sound is the use complex single-note riffs featuring dual-guitar harmonies, punctuated by pinch harmonic squeals, a guitar style which has its roots in European metal. This contrast between hardcore and melodic sounds is embedded within the band's familiar song structure, which juxtaposes savage, screaming verses and melodic, anthemic choruses. Guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz has described Killswitch Engage as "a metal-core band with a pop element". Their music, most frequently described as metalcore, Gothencore or melodic death metal, is strongly influenced by European metal bands such as In Flames, which seek to generate a sense of drama from the contrast between savagery and melody. Killswitch Engage's sound infuses hardcore, crushing riffs, double bass drum patterns, and furious screaming-growling vocals with melodic elements. Killswitch Engage is a metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. Wise Men Promotions interview with Joel Stroetzel, June 27, 2004 (http://www.wisemenpromotions.com/interviews/kse.htm) Retrieved January 27, 2005. Noize Pollution interview with Adam Dutkiewicz, 6/4/02 (http://noizepollution.com/killswitch_engage/killswitch_engage_interview.asp) Retrieved January 27, 2005. All Music Guide Killswitch Engage article (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDMISS70311071654390588&sql=B5mkcu3ikanxk/). Killswitch Engage web site page on band history (http://www.killswitchengage.com/band.aspx/). The End of Heartache (2004). Alive or Just Breathing (2002). Killswitch Engage (2000). Justin Foley - drums. Howard Jones - vocals. Mike D'Antonio - bass, artist for all album covers and t-shirts. Joel Stroetzel - guitar. Adam Dutkiewicz - guitar, producer, played drums on their self-titled album, and Alive or Just Breathing. |