Killswitch Engage's Jesse Leach, Agnostic Front's Roger Miret Talk NYHC, Touring, Fighting

"I wouldn't be who I am today without hardcore, and Agnostic Front had a major part in that," Killswitch Engage singer Jesse Leach says at the beginning of Episode 2 of "Flex Your Head" - his interview-series with Revolver - introducing guest Roger Miret. Over the course of the next 35-plus minutes, the two frontmen dive deep into NYHC history, share war stories from the road and discuss the ties that bind the hardcore "tribe" and how tough times can inspire great art.

[@stephenm8725]

This is a truly outstanding interview. Jesse is a great interviewer and Roger seems really, pardon the pun, engaged. This wasn't some fly by night piece with two people bored of each other; this was REAL. Well done.

[@nc9726]

So good. My first hardcore show was AF, Carnivore and Crumbsuckers at CBs in ‘85. Totally life changing.

[@fullmetalmedia4877]

THE BEST. Absolutely love this interview and the two parties involved, much respect Roger and Jesse!

[@djabthrash]

Great interview ! Jesse is doing a great job, and reminds me of Graham from Loudwire.

[@superunknown2812]

I miss the days of trading cassette tapes mix tapes of bands with friends that's how I got into hardcore,punk,industrial,metal,death metal,etc goin to record stores ordering Cds tapes of metaldisc man those were the times where I really appreciated music and dwelved deep into not that I still dont now but it was just different and more intresting then for some reason

[@anthonyramos1874]

Ordering the book right now!

[@thomasrivera1749]

Respect

[@andretavares6827]

Awesome awesome thank you very much for this great man right here keep it real

[@user-user-user-user.]

Oh the irony, Roger Miret talking to the guy from Killswitch Engage ; a band that epitomizes the total commercialization, de-tribalization, and blandness of current “hardcore.”

[@centralscrutinizer66]

I agree, I don’t know anyone who is really in the know about NYHC who listens to that. I definitely don’t, I couldn’t even name a song. It’s so generic and glossy, why bother? But it is a good opportunity for Raja to recant and get more exposure which is good. These guys had a solid white power fallowing in the mid eighties, I saw that shit first hand. Raja doesn’t talk about that, but he did squash that connection. At the end of the day He’s a good guy.

[@TheFlameBladeWielder]

@@centralscrutinizer66 Uh hey there, I'm a dude who had jams out to NYC Mayhem, Gorilla Biscuits and Rest in Pieces who also likes Killswitch, nice to meet you. Also, their new stuff is pretty polished yeah, but the first two albums are pretty raw, along the lines of stuff like 7 Angels 7 Plagues and Prayer for Cleansing

[@Julian.Perasso]

First of all Killswitch is not a Hardcore band , they play Metalcore. Also, that whole " tribe from the street " pose is crap and absolutely unnesessary to be a NYHC fan

[@user-user-user-user.]

@@Julian.Perasso Actually, the lead singer has described the band as “hardcore” on several occasions. To be fair, he has also said that the band’s sound “defies labels and genres.” Er, whatever. Let’s all take a deep breath and be happy that the era of the formula-driven Killswitch-type bands is coming to a close.

[@user-user-user-user.]

@@TheFlameBladeWielder 🤮

[@mfchicago8097]

I'm 47. I was like 16 living in Chicago already heavy into Metallica, Slayer, DRI, Suicidal Tendencies, Sabbath, Maiden etc. And just like Jesse I seen AFs "Anthem" on Headbagers Ball in 89 and it changed my life to this day. I love Roger and Vinnie. The greatest HC band ever. The Godfathers of NYHC!!!!!

[@robertgutierrez8464]

theze interviews are really kool , got to keep thiz stuff going ...

[@nwebster2012]

Jesse is a cool dude. He's only a couple years younger than me and he hits the same notes I feel. A love of music. Hardcore music. I just love the sense of community in the heavy scene

[@demonikexorcist]

The godfathers, vinnie stiogma had a band b4 AF, i think it was called ZOO CREW, not sure though. Iron cross did the original "crucified" but AF do it better. I always enjoyed the real hardcore side of AF, rather so much than the punk side, i remember albums like somethings gotta give, and riot riot upstart, those 2 albums are not in my collection. One voice produced by legendary Don Fury is amongst the greatest hardcore records ever, cant ferger cause for alarm, and victim in pain, liberty and justice had more of a one voice style, unjited blood set it all off, that ep is going for about 400 plus dollars on ebay. Killswitch's self titled is their greatest in my view, most of those songs ended up on alive or just breathing..

[@juann7954]

I'm loving these, keep them coming!

[@sbrandonb]

Roger Miret is an absolute fucking legend! Thank you both Jesse and revolver for this

[@CLuvTravels]

This may sound weird but, I would like to see a movie about KE were Christian Bale plays Jesse

[@Giga_Ninja]

I can see it.

[@heelgill]

I see it a bit but he’s not that young looking anymore. But Killswitch Engage does deserve one considering them being one of the earliest pioneers of Metalcore. They deserve it.

[@Strawman333]

Love these interviews with Jesse. Very cool. Thanks Revolver. 👊🏼

[@shadowwalker2828]

great words as your work to be a good dad even prison and touring and failed marriage that worked..important stuff to listen to ...and his daughter suffering...great young lady...talented unreal.. you should be proud of you have become as a young lady...btw it takes a lot to be a confessing dad...and good for your ears...kids

[@hellbillyaustin6883]

Great vid, i have great respect for people like roger, i like a/f, but i would'nt call myself a big fan, i love hearing stories from real bands, who have struggled and kept going all these years, they are more greatfull for the lives they live than those who have everything and pack stadiums.

[@2000ricktalife]

Druggy moron suckersThey drug then rape there female fansRoger miret is a cocaine dealerHe went to prison for itThis guy is a scumbag

[@skriptico]

Io non ci litigherei con Roger, neanche al giorno d'oggi tho. :)) Great guy, great storytelling, and whats best is that he's a great vocalist.

[@jeffreypeters5578]

jesse's vocals arent the only thing he is killing.Great job bro on the interviews,fucking naturall dude

[@slapshot445]

N.Y.H.C.

[@alanr4263]

Doc Martin's. Write to a band on paper & pen & get a letter back from the dude in the band & send u they're demo it was the best getting a letter back from the guy in the band it was the best meeting face to face at shows great feeling to have.

[@ToxicShock]

So cool to hear all those great stories. Good interview Jesse!

[@GeorgeGeo]

great video and series

[@demonikexorcist]

the roots mean evferything..ever since 1982,81 have been a powerhouse,and still put out great albums..Thats fucking 30 plus years of being a top band, not even metalicca,slayer, sepultura can claim that,..

[@lynnpehrson8826]

I never really listen to killswitch, but i love hardcore and most stuff that's influenced liked so i'll give them a really try. Dude's also good interviewer / conversationalist

[@LeeHC33]

Excellent interview.

[@whytegroovin]

always a smart ass !!!

[@jasinmullen9276]

Great interview & 2 awesome guy's. It was cool that Jesse mentioned Providence RI repping the 401. I love RI& We always had the best show's & best band's roll thru.

[@robduck4812]

❤️ old new York!

[@clinteastwood5299]

Killer interview

[@Deviant69]

Jesse’s such a good guy. Love him.

[@chrisdelgado3530]

Respects to the blessed hardcore old school world. Now living in this sad, fake, miserable new school life.

[@EyelessFiend21]

Please keep this going. Such a great series.

[@demonikexorcist]

check out Jesse's first bands...CORRIN,SEEMLESS

[@rickbiggles2159]

O

[@demonikexorcist]

You know...the Massasschuettes metalcore scene was amazing as well, bands like OVERCAST/CANNAE/FORTYDAYSRAIN/OOKLA THE MOK/CORRIN those bands always stand out to me, even AFterShock..

[@JeremiahRC5464]

That bum story. Lol

[@blakvova]

2 words BAD BRAINS

[@demonikexorcist]

jesse great job, lettin Rog tell the story..most interviewers who are in bands or were, wanna act ther hotshot know it all..

[@stevooo1790]

I love how he talked about how hc changed his life. It definitely changed mine too. Hc is a life saver

[@michelrene7459]

One of my all time favourite interview ! Thx

[@davidcousans5898]

But seriously Suicidal tendancies.._.

[@jobsonmetal1189]

old school cara muito foda !!!!!

[@bosseyedmungrel8511]

Sex pistols would make an impact ..Johnny has it going still. John's sharpness and fiery flair made that punk spirit happen

[@zakur0hako]

I don't believe that russian story about Cause For Alarm. it wasn't like that even if he went to jail in 80s

[@jeremywilson6148]

You ever watch the footage from the donington festival in 91? Cops were beating the fuck out of people for moshing.

[@shadowwalker2828]

if you knew me you would know about my fire back as street Rabbi in NYC ...and krav maga is my style cause I am a Jew and Rabbi and we lived forever in a bad world of hating us and murdering us..70 years ago 6 million half of us murdered by Nazi's and few young people know the first thing about it today. Yeah I live now in LA and walk around 2 to 3 miles a day.too and my 3 kids live near me literally ! Moved me here out of NYC. Few years ago.Moniker via gutter punks...Love both your legends.. Still fighting cause i was born that way. Yep a real Rabbi and i assume I will get a lot of hate here at me. Ignorance is not bliss

[@drheim1]

pretty cool

[@centralscrutinizer66]

Raja!

[@WrathUponEden]

Phenomenal interview!

[@davidcousans5898]

Pretty vacant

[@joseperez4460]

Legend 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@leeoslayer3190]

Enjoyed that...

[@TheDmanMA]

WMHC!

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome

[@aidanamphlett]

I swear I could listen to him talk for hours