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Killswitch Engage
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TAKE A LOOK BACK ATTHE 20 YEAR HISTORY OF KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Mike D'Antonio (bass) & Adam Dutkiewicz (drums) start collaborating on new music after their prior bands Overcast & Aftershock weren’t working out. Soon after they recruit Aftershock guitarist Joel Stroetzel and the three of them record a demo to find a singer. During the process the band name originates from The X Files episode, "Kill Switch” and the first band logo is created. A few months later Jesse leach (vocals) is recruited to the project after his prior bands Corrin & Nothing Stays Gold disbanded (Summer & Fall-1999) First Killswitch Engage live show takes place Upstairs at The Palladium in Worcester, MA opening for In Flames, Moonspell and Shadows Fall (Nov 18, 1999). The band’s first recorded demo is released at the show and features four tracks including “Soilborn”, the first song the band ever wrote. All four songs would eventually end up on their debut album.Browse all performers