Killswitch Engage - Strength of the Mind Playthrough

Joel and Adam from Killswitch Engage stopped by the Guitar World studios to play along to their song "Strength of the Mind" from their new album Incarnate. Check it out!

[@bradhargis2261]

Adam looks like he's writing the next Killswitch record in his head while he's playing this.

[@jagerpudenz]

Greatest comment ever lmao

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

He probably was tbf

[@AleandFire]

Or he’s thinking about eating pizza and drinking beer

[@danielnutt9]

​@@AleandFire eating pizza and drinking beer while writing the album

[@olekacf4029]

-"We're gonna play for you one of our new songs called Strength of The Mind" -"Hope you don't mind" Adam saw the chance, and he took it.

[@HMproductions123]

Joel is so so underrated, he's fucking sick!

[@WtZuck]

Dude i agree. I've probably watched about everything live of Joel since I love his style so much. Does anyone know where to see Joel just straight up shred?! I'm afraid we're stuck with Holy Diver covers lol. Love this band.

[@Niowiad]

sandals and shorts and pizza cap and zero fucks given

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

that pizza cap is more metal than KSE 😂😂😂

[@colinmichel5307]

These guys have some of the sickest riffs 🤘🏻

[@slowtalker]

Right? I wish I could play them, but they go hard with the palm mutting rythm, hammer ons and pull offs, it's way beyond my beginner level for now... lol!

[@killdalamb3357]

@@slowtalker Right 😂

[@theAshesofDecember1]

Good lord Adam looks so bored. It's like he doesn't know what to do if he's not running around the stage like a crazy person

[@JunkieMonkey321]

+Liam Cronin nigga loves to dance can u blame him. sitting still is probably awful for him

[@LifeofEbb]

+Liam Cronin He's probably just in withdrawal without his legendary cape :D

[@mylusernameslJustin]

he's not bored...its just that when you're playing to your own song and on camera its kind of difficult to decide how you want to "appear" while you're playing. Do you want to look enthusiastic and dance around to your own song or do you want to look a little serious and not as expressive while you're playing. And also they're trying to play it perfectly for this playthrough so that's probably his "focus face."

[@theAshesofDecember1]

+Justin Hodge I really think you're underestimating just how wacky and ADD Adam typically is. Being this restrained and calm was probably torture for him :)

[@p.slayer6394]

I got they impression that he could play the song effortlessly, saying that they try to writing style is more original than it is difficult.

[@chiefmachine24]

I like how instead of saying " Hope you like it!" Adam says "Hope you don't mind it." haha

[@djentlee9064]

dat pun

[@derekrequiem4359]

I get it, because Adam says "Hope you don't *mind* it" and the name of the song is called "Strength of the *Mind* "! Haha!

[@hops2099x]

Adam D cracks me up, the most non metal looking dude in the biz

[@FairyCRat]

Christopher Hopkins Gives me hope to one day be a well-known metal musician without having to look weird or edgy.

[@AlexMiller-sd5vk]

He should have brought his pizza guitar. At least he has the hat.

[@VapourXY]

Don’t forget the flip flops =)

[@jus10_lee]

Wow, it's about time. GW finally got a great band in their studio again.

[@bartologonzo]

I met them after a show in Chile and for my surprise I found a really nice guys, humbles, warm and friendly with the crowd. Seriously, we need more guys like them. By the way, Adam D was wearing sandals that day too.

[@WeirdSchizo]

I've met them a couple of times too and you are totally right, some of the most humble international musicians I've ever met.

[@magneticmj]

Kanotauro que buena wn. Ojalá pueda verlos en algún concierto

[@bartologonzo]

@@magneticmj Ahora es cuando 10.12.19!

[@daviddenness5392]

killswitch have the best riffs ever.

[@Smngtr]

I've watched this about 10 - 15 times and I'm still amazed by joels technique. he plays so effortless and flawless.

[@Ninjabob568]

They call him the riff machine. Lol

[@Parabellum-X]

Damn. I thought Adam was better, myself. 😏

[@ExoShaman]

I will have to give these guys another chance. I really enjoyed this playthrough.

[@metfan4l]

Great song, great guys, great video!

[@BoeyChar]

wow guitar world finally fixed their sound after a decade?

[@WalrusDoom]

Lol

[@Handplottedblackhole]

+ReXShunji Doesn't hurt having the tone gods playing for them either.

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

great sound this time

[@dcsolina]

Even the older Killswitch playthroughs/lessons don’t sound as bad as everyone else. I’ve always heard that Adam D is a perfectionist so he probably wouldn’t allow the crap sound GW usually has hahahahaha

[@herbhaddox6820]

You can hear the pantera influences with the vocal patterns in the "strength of the mind part"

[@jasonrequa1893]

Theses guys come up with some of coolest riffs!!!

[@nathanq6168]

Adam with the sandals XD lol

[@guitarworld]

+Jeda Diea he moved to San Diego. That'll get anyone wearing sandals!

[@romeomartinezii6067]

+Guitar World Whaattt ?! really ?!

[@rodrigovelasco9427]

o que esperar de um cara q faz shows com o short da irmã HAHAHHAHAHA

[@buttermychicken9070]

I quite like the pizza hat..

[@Kaiquesolano]

+Suicidal 999 hue

[@LONESTAR33]

These guys know how to dial in a good tone

[@tonystath4445]

Those two kill it. So good! Amazing guitar tone. Says a 47 yr old man. Priest and Maiden era

[@DrLangly]

Simple, never over complicated tasty riffs. Time and time again. Great job, boys!

[@bryandowling6235]

Adam had the "okay when do we play the hard stuff" look on his face the entire play through

[@regul8or71]

This is one of my favorite songs of theirs - like it’s not super crazy throughout, but still heavy. The main riff is also one of my faves.

[@allanf_]

2:22 just another day at the park for Adam...

[@ChazOfGod]

ive always marveled at how locked in tight these two are together.

[@Jay-vs4fi]

gives me chills every time.

[@s_j_0]

Yes GW, a good band and great tone, more like these

[@MargaD3100]

Excellent riffing guys!!! I love KE!!!Greetings from Argentina!!!

[@drum911]

This was great, always been a huge fan of Adam's playing. Very underrated guitarist!

[@-TombStone-]

these guys are so real. its cool to see they never lost their humanity in the industry they are in. And they never disappoint instrumentally damn!

[@davide1843]

That arpeggio. Love you guys!

[@KillswitchRobie828]

Awesome video! Joel's Caparison is gorgeous.

[@frankschwarz408]

So glad he got around to making this song that was stuck in his head. It ended up being my favorite song of all time!

[@kbleskate]

Happy birthday Adam D.!

[@ashleyjackson8538]

I love this band . Amazing sounds

[@VictorOwens-gh4pq]

Definitely locked in together. Great music. Love Killswitch

[@jeffnewsome3003]

Man. I gotta go home and learn this one today. Such a badass song with so many badass riffs in it. Adam D. is guitar jesus.

[@MezmurHD]

Killer Song!

[@CatsCoffeeGuitars]

Wow, an amazing sound and well roudned mix from a Guitar World video :D that's a new.

[@corbindallas18]

Love these dudes!!

[@northgoatscrew]

incredibly relaxed power riffing

[@higgsboson9509]

I'm really not used to Adam being stationary for any length of time! Great work lads.

[@based1669]

Love this song

[@pramudananjaya1548]

Adam is always a funny and chill guy. Never serious, but yet very talented.

[@CorwinRussell]

Excellent guitar vid!

[@keeblah1111]

Wow these two just make it look soo easy

[@hippietype4171]

I love the "have fun" at the end .. . I sense the sarcasm, yet unsure how deep it runs :P

[@davidjulian4575]

Meaty calfs! ...Their latest album "Incarnate" is just killer!

[@shfnderrock]

New album is awesome!!!

[@taariichan3239]

So good on time!

[@fuzzmetalhead]

I could remember learning this and tried playing it the way Adam plays it but it was to weird. I went with the Joel approach, felt more natural to me. such a good track. fun to play along with. great stuff.

[@Omninabus]

Awesome!

[@ChirodipBasu25021994]

Its nice, you know, to see Adam sit normally and play guitar the way its meant to be played.

[@Disturbed7100]

Finally a KillSwitch song i can play all the way through!

[@TonberryGames]

such a badass song and pretty easy to play

[@thejrfanclub628]

this is how a playthrough should be imo

[@jaywitherow1160]

These guys are in a very close tie for my favorite guitar duo. Ken and Buzz from Unearth are amazing as well

[@j.e.9017]

so nice.

[@dtoxdeathcore]

God the sheer amount of slides in the song! 🥂😭

[@RyanxDunn]

It's so funny seeing them sit so calmly to a song like this 😂

[@havoc2431]

Do more videos like this GW. It's been a while a good band came along.

[@JokerCat9]

Godlike tone. I need to get myself a maxon overdrive pedal!

[@BaSs4cE11]

joels caparison is beautiful, its like a caparison and a jim root strat reproduced

[@socalsays]

This is dope family

[@renatoarrueharriscooperyou7151]

Awesome band! Metalcore de talla. Buen vídeo lml

[@peminumteh1095]

This song is pure genius!

[@brandon8217]

What a tone

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

Adam D, the chillest dude in Metal.

[@joceliosantos262]

Incrível esses caras são dimais

[@etamika]

awesome

[@terrific-bats]

well done ! thumbs up

[@guitarstalkandtech9085]

Adam is a awesome guitarist with that funny side but also serious time when it comes to getting it right on with guitar playing

[@augustcampbell2375]

Brb boutta go peep that new Killswitch record

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

7 years ago 🤯 I feel old

[@pugsleytattoos3631]

Saw them this July in Arnhem with Maiden.. they kinda made me respect hem more..even the where overwhelmed by Maiden (like any other band)... they had a very good show!

[@BornFromDeception]

pretty sick they sound like they are going back to their roots.

[@adsensedd]

Reminds me of Pantera slightly, RIP Dimebag.

[@KDVComposer]

I love both and I see no parallels, man, where do they?

[@adsensedd]

The syncopation in the chugging, the squeals.

[@AdamYoudell]

+Tattered Humanity Dude that opening riff is HIGHLY influenced by Pantera.

[@Prenner111]

+Pablo Horteg Yes I agree

[@regul8or71]

Wait, you think think that two metal bands have some similarities in the way that they sound? You don’t say......

[@LouieNJ]

"hope you don't mind it" LOL @ Adam's "I made a funny" face.

[@BobRobie1]

that was a hammer on pull of gasm jesus adam

[@Jay-sy5yf]

Not my style of music but I enjoyed this. Thanks Paul

[@peterkiel90]

1:46 that pinch is one of the many things I love about KSE :D

[@jonathanribnick1420]

Fuckin love this song. The verse riffs punch you in the throat 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@luisangelcarbajal3056]

Los amo chicos c:

[@AdamHollandOfficial]

For those trying to learn on guitar (or those that just want the ULTRA-SLOW HEAVY BREAK DOWN version of the song)... settings (gear on the bottom right of the video) > speed > 0.5. You're welcome!

[@peaner083]

Fucking love this song!

[@thegrimreaper1991]

Awesome as usual.....love these guys and this band! Is this drop c?

[@drewlitton3843]

Wile E Coyote yeah Drop C

[@Williamstanway]

love you guys , lush capirisons aswell

[@Williamstanway]

I know this is your single, but I would have loved to see something like "the great deceit" I think it would have entertained Adams pretty head more lol,

[@Parabellum-X]

You guys need to start carrying a roll of toilet paper around with you... Cause YOU ARE THE SHIT!!! I freaking LOVE you guys SO MUCH!!! I have an mp3 player that I carry with me while working (HVACR), and it has a little over 1500 songs on it. My only playlist on it consists of every song from every one of your albums, and that playlist is all that I listen to! I see a lot of covers here on KZbin that a few kats are playing your music to on their guitar. Honestly, some of them are actually pretty damn good! They already know they can't compare to you guys though. Stay awesome, KsE!!! 😏

[@BrandonofRedemption]

An actual play through! I'm thinking about checking out those fishman pickups

[@nomakVII]

Kse are awesome!

[@williamkevern3285]

What kind of guitars are they using? I can't make out the brand

[@5thgendj]

Badass. \m/

[@Joko515]

the fucking pizza hat. adams outfits never disappoint

[@vengance9888]

I love Capri Sun's guitars

[@franpeirone5607]

*caparison

[@guidedbyechoes]

were those fishman fluence pickups?

[@Vaalbara27]

yes

[@trashermaniac2216]

Only a little point but thanks heaps guys for letting everyone know the correct tuning👍

[@JunkieMonkey321]

FINALLY some kse. fuck YES

[@Jartny]

Is this in some type of drop tuning or do they usually play in a certain tuning? Just curious cause I love their sound.

[@STYRACKER357]

Andromeda Galaxy Most of their songs are in Drop C, which is CGCFAD, but some of their songs like In the Unblind and Always are in D Standard, DGCFAd

[@Jartny]

Brodie Thanks! Much appreciated :)

[@cledericks3698]

How manu influence by Symphony x haver this sonho?

[@malekith8215]

Not having listened this for years and now coming back, I realize how good this song really is. The 2 guitars and all the dynamics work so well together. Honestly this Metalcore Genre has some severe artistic limitations, this is why a band like Killswitch could never become as bis as lets say Metallica. But KSE get out everything they can out of what Metalcore brings to the table

[@Guitarist19887]

Least the guitaring is awesome, have you ever tried playing their songs lol.

[@malekith8215]

Yes. That’s what I am doing. And it is great fun. You need to practice hard though. I know some flashy lead players who couldn’t get this down tightly.

[@Guitarist19887]

@@malekith8215 absolutely, their rhythm is another level