Ready For Action JESSE LEACH From KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Lays Down The Law

HEAVY Music Interviews · Oct 30, 2026 · 18m · transcript

Few bands can claim to have completely rewritten the rulebook of modern heavy metal, but then again, Killswitch Engage aren't your average band. For over two decades, the Massachusetts powerhouses have stood as the undisputed kings of metalcore, blending crushing, groove-laden riffs with soaring, anthemic melodies that have defined a generation of heavy music. They are a band that has survived lineup changes, shifting musical trends, and the brutal grind of the road, only to emerge every single time looking stronger, heavier, and more vital than ever.

Now, the standard-bearers of the scene…