This is Westfield, Massachusetts metalcore band Killswitch Engage.
The group is credited as being one of the pioneers of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal bands that came out in mid 90’s through the 2000’s. Exemplified by finding the middle ground between the punk aggression of hardcore and the technical mastery of more classic metal bands, the sound often features big, chunky core breakdowns broke apart by blazing riffage and screaming guitar solos.
The timing of Killswitch Engage put them right at the forefront of the movement, coming of age with fellow NWOAHM bands like Shadows Fall, Unearth, Lamb of God, and Mastodon.
Longtime Killswitch fans might notice the return of original singer Jesse Leach (center in above pic).
Leach recorded on the first two Killswitch Engage albums, had some personal issues and promptly bailed as the band was reaching the pinnacle of its career. Vocalist Howard Jones (no, not the wuss with the keyboard, a different Howard Jones) joined the band and was featured on the next three albums and propelled the band to new heights.
At the 2005 Roadrunner Records anniversary concert, Leach made amends with his band and even appeared on stage alongside Jones for a version of ‘My Last Serenade”.
Apparently the band clicked and opted for the return of their original singer.
Officially rejoined in 2012, Leach made his return proper on the 2013 Killswitch Engage release, ‘Disarm the Dissent’.
The band is currently gearing up for the release of their seventh full length album, “Incarnate” which comes out March of 2016.
The first single, ‘Just Let Go’ has been released for consumption.
The opening salvo ‘Alone I Stand’ from the new “Incarnate” album…
‘My Curse’
‘The Arms of Sorrow’
‘In Due Time’
Turnstile is a lesson in 'how its done'. Formed in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010,…
"A shining diamond, dipped into a bucket full of diarrhea, vomit, and developer incompetence." That…
Explore the complex educational landscape for Generation Alpha, facing the challenges of digital overload and…
Imagine a world where the sparkle of diamonds isn't confined to jewelry stores or the…
If you're like me, you've spent countless hours delving into the punishing world of Dark…
Steve Jobs, the iconic co-founder of Apple, was known for his visionary ideas and the…