Bands & artists like Killswitch Engage

If you like Killswitch Engage, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Killswitch Engage? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying

Known for their aggressive yet melodic sound, they blend heavy breakdowns with soaring choruses and intricate guitar work.

metalcore
Parkway Drive

Parkway Drive

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Their energetic metalcore combines powerful riffs and anthemic melodies, similar to the dynamic shifts found in Killswitch Engage's music.

heavy metal metalcore
August Burns Red

August Burns Red

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They feature complex guitar arrangements and a mix of harsh vocals with melodic elements, paralleling Killswitch Engage's style.

metalcore
Bullet for My Valentine

Bullet for My Valentine

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Their blend of metalcore with melodic hooks and emotional themes resonates well with the sound of Killswitch Engage.

metalcore punk rock
The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

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With their mix of heavy breakdowns and melodic passages, they share a similar approach to songwriting and instrumentation.

metalcore
Memphis May Fire

Memphis May Fire

Their music features a balance of heavy riffs and catchy melodies, akin to the sonic landscape crafted by Killswitch Engage.

metalcore post-hardcore
Of Mice & Men

Of Mice & Men

They incorporate a mix of clean and unclean vocals over heavy instrumentation, reflecting the duality present in Killswitch Engage's work.

alternative metal metalcore post-hardcore
While She Sleeps

While She Sleeps

Their energetic metalcore sound combines intricate guitar work with passionate vocals, aligning closely with Killswitch Engage's style.

alternative metal hardcore punk metalcore

Common questions

Who sounds like Killswitch Engage?

Artists similar to Killswitch Engage include As I Lay Dying, Parkway Drive, August Burns Red and Bullet for My Valentine. Each shares elements of Killswitch Engage's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Killswitch Engage?

Killswitch Engage is primarily known for melodic metalcore. Their music charges forward with propulsive rhythms and intricate guitar work that seamlessly transition from weighty breakdowns to soaring melodic passages.

Where should I start if I like Killswitch Engage?

If you enjoy Killswitch Engage, start with As I Lay Dying — their album "Beneath the Encasing of Ashes" is a great entry point. Known for their aggressive yet melodic sound, they blend heavy breakdowns with soaring choruses and intricate guitar work.