Country of origin: United States Location: Westfield, Massachusetts Status: Active Formed in: 1999 Genre: Metalcore Themes: Heartbreak, Romance, Suffering, Personal struggles, Positivity Current label: Metal Blade Records Years active: 1999-present The band was formed in the wake of a few bands splitting up. Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel were previously in the metalcore band Aftershock where both played guitar. Mike D'Antonio was in the influential band Overcast with current Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair. 终极杀戮乐团（Killswitch Engage，简称 KsE 或 Killswitch）是一支来自美国马萨诸塞州的金属核乐团。目前乐团成员为主唱Jesse Leach，贝斯手 Mike D'Antonio，吉他手 Joel Stroetzel 与 Adam Dutkiewicz，鼓手 Justin Foley。他们目前已经发行了六张录音室专辑及一张 DVD。