Killswitch Engage - Live at Wacken Open Air 2023

[@jordanblue7206]

How many guitar squeals can you fit into one song? Killswitch: “yes” 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tapanikangas]

You can actually see the drummer at 01:45 laughing, probably because of those constant squeals :D

[@WayneTwitch]

Pinch harmonics ..

[@johnsmith-fp2mf]

That was hilarious! Havin a pinch harmonics off.. They were full taking turns, or maybe the fulla with the beard went first then Adam. Mad shit 😂

[@AndreiGrozea]

Zakk would be proud

[@OggVorbis]

In front of a billion people. Haha. So awesome.

[@xdarkx_92]

1:48 even the drummer is laughing about the squeals from adam xD

[@crabnormal]

Squealy battle was the best part of the set

[@PetePaulIII]

•inside joke•

[@Fire0fear66]

the squeals are always endless :D

[@MrJackrockerman]

Lol 🤣 Adam

[@nikolayrusanov8714]

11:04 I laughed with voice at this! Adam D is such a showman!

[@judgeshred66]

Joel and Adam having the absolute time of their lives squealing, with Justin cracking up behind them. Always loved how they dick around so much and still sound super tight.

[@Nofe20]

Right? That's the perfect example of pure talent.

[@konradbott350]

@@Nofe20 ... aaaand dedication to their craft :) Adam is a really good musician. Also his backing vocals are on the point!

[@ryanford9705]

How is it that Killswitch Engage is not closing concerts, these guys are the upper echelon of metal core

[@mtb-mania]

Adam IS metalcore. Look at the bands he's produced. It's HIS genre, he's unbelievable.

[@lewisharris6180]

Because metalcore is fading. Even BMFV has changed to more of just a pure heavy band. A7X, AILD, and even Trivium have been kinda silent

[@RockandMetal-u9x]

@@lewisharris6180 Nonsense, Metalcore is still going strong since there is no other genre that could repalce it as of now so Metalcore stays relevant. *Parkway Drive, Bury Tomorrow, Of Mice and Men, Motionless in White, Bad Omens, Falling in Reverse, Bleed from Within, Alpha Wolf, POLARIS, Electric Callboy* are still very popular Metlacore bands that keep the genre alive. BFMV as well, their last album is literally Metalcore with Nu-Metal elements (so basically Nu-Metalcoere) and *AILD* just rleased their last album 5 years ago, that's not so long ago. Besides the Classics never die anyway. ANd then there are also 1000's more underrated Undergreound bands (Void of Vision, Virdian, Slaves To Nothing, InVisions, AVIIRA) and many more

[@yearofthechris]

@@lewisharris6180hahahaha there are more bands that exist… clown

[@jonathanpyngrope7946]

​@@lewisharris6180 Are you comedy me😂😂😂😂

[@internallycombusted1]

when a metal guitarist wears his guitar that high up you know this stuff is gonna be good

[@EvilSkeltos]

LoL, yeah that's the proper posture for playing the instrument... Hanging it low to look cool is lame.

[@skinnyb8230]

He's smart. Low slung guitar will result in arthritis.

[@THORSMEOWMEOW]

There entire section of pinch harmonics around 11:55 and seeing them all laughing was awesome

[@BYTHEWAY9-x9g]

I LAUGH SO MUCHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@TugomaHughJohnson]

Those harmonics were insane tho lmao wow

[@alanbrown9260]

Their*

[@heelgill]

I'm really starting to love Jesse singing “My Curse”. You can really hear that he's improved so much these past few years.

[@genesiskeglar6372]

Seriously man he is so much better now. I’m impressed

[@heelgill]

@@fallingawakeZZ Jesse himself would disagree with you. They don't have similar singing styles, so you can't really compare the two. Also, since when is being a good vocalist "over the top"? You're just not a fan, you ain't hiding it.

[@EvolutionIX219]

​@fallingawake5706 When I think of overpronounciation I think of Tom from Blink 182 not Howard.

[@heelgill]

@@fallingawakeZZ Dude, that's what makes the two different. They're unique in their own way and that theatre style you mention is purely singing. The funny thing with Howard is he wasn't classically trained, the dude is just that talented. So know that makes me appreciate his vocal work even more.

[@heelgill]

@@fallingawakeZZ I don't think you can fake a voice like Howard's. He's sang that way for years, even before Killswitch Engage, it's just that in KsE, he got to shine more vocally since the band’s song format (metalcore) was singing and screaming. It's fine your partial to Jesse, I like Jesse as well. Heck, I like the entire band and appreciate their work and “Always” is a great song by the band.

[@DuenneMatte]

since when is he singing so perfect live?crazy

[@Gas-Stn-Sushi]

Since he got serious about taking care of his voice and training with a vocal coach

[@luisrodas297]

Vocal training and work out, and a thing to know, both Jesse and Howard songs are hard to match.

[@Anewlevel0091]

Jesse is a beast! It does seem even more polished than usual though. HOPEFULLY it because he's been in the studio lol Its been too damn long since their last record

[@jaharris3rd]

I was thinking the same thing lol. He's definitely doing the Howard songs justice now. You can tell he's been putting in the work! Mad respect.

[@zurdotirado]

I was thinking the same thing!!! Fireee

[@ChrisRyot]

The first metal band I listened to as a kid. Can't get enough of these lads.

[@REALPLANETXVIDEOZ]

IM A METAL FAN FOR YEARS GOING TO SLAYER/EXODUS WHEN THEY PLAYED IN CLUBS BACK IN LATE 80'S,,,,,,,,,you need to check out:,,,,MOSCOW DEATH BRIGADE !,,,,,,,check out these songs:,,,,,CROCODILE STYLE/WHAT WE DO/BREAK THE MOLD/BAD ACCENT/check out ALL their music,,,,,they play techno punk rock that inspires you to kick a$$ !

[@ReddevilsFanNGainz86]

Surely a classic one first? Iron maiden etc

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

Same here! The first time I saw the music video for The Arms of Sorrows, I was immediately hooked!

[@Tray206]

That’s me to

[@trublu849]

Jessie's cleans have gotten so much better, love to see him 20 years later still slayin

[@seanducharme413]

Well he did blow his vocal chords back in like 05 so I'm sure he learned a new way of singing

[@joshuamatlak2524]

He's trash tbh lol sounded corny

[@jbrunogds]

It is amazing how Jesse can keep his voice good.

[@Gojira_Sama]

Jesse and Howard are both so good as frontmen.

[@DudeGuyBroGuy]

i miss Howard i cant lie. That was the frontman when i discovered them and fell in love with their music.

[@DIYTechnician]

I totally agree

[@redleader3394]

OK I haven't listened to these guys since 2006 or so. So where the hell is Howard? And what happened?

[@TS-ew5sm]

HOWARD all the way🤘🏻

[@Gojira_Sama]

@@redleader3394 he left and the original vocalist Jesse came back.

[@ThisIsJericho]

08:06 lol that's me headbangin 😎🤘🏻 (upper right)

[@quadblaster69420]

The energy is infectious!

[@mupicap7927]

What a Lucky man.!!! I can only wish see them LIVE.

[@shawnsankar24]

Were you part of the calamari crew😂

[@naldyano]

The one who wearing hat? Lol lucky you mate

[@camiloa8288]

Gay

[@rozisanz]

metalcore legend

[@SoMyungJung]

Such a blessing to grow up following KSE through all their Jesse & Howard era. What a band. Can't wait to hear their upcoming album.

[@xworks7]

This band... I can tell you, great to see them in a huge festival but if you have the chance to see them in a small venue and be closer... DO IT! I watched them in front row 5 years ago... OMG, the energy was umparalleled, unforgettable... The performance, the sound... Best concert I'd ever be...

[@JulioHdez-vy9ud]

Yeah, I watched their first DVD which was filmed at a small venue and it was insane. One of the best crowds I've seen.

[@EndorphinFactory]

Yep. Craziest pit I’ve ever been in

[@seanducharme413]

Used to watch them in the basement of a bike shop when we were in high-school the memories

[@luisfelipelino]

The sound engineering is great here. Congrats to the responsible.

[@stupoole666]

A full on, pinch harmonic war between the 2 guitarists for Last Serenade!

[@digital_s2888]

Killswitch is probably one of the few bands that both vocalist are fantastic. Sure you might prefer Howard or Jesse but you can't deny how incredible both are.

[@keagan0000]

Perfect analogy. I cant think of any other band where you “know” the one singer is a “better singer”, but they are BOTH so phenomenal in their own way that you cant discount one below the other! Unreal. Seen em like 7 times they never miss 🤘

[@gearzdesign]

I love when bands can not only have fun on stage like they were with the pinch harmonic war, but still put on a great show.

[@Gdude899]

the guitarist have the best pinch harmonic control over all these other metal guitarists

[@TempleGuitars]

It's not a competition, dude. Plenty of players can pull pinch harmonics off just as well.

[@falloutmirelurk4471]

Nah bro these guys really are the best

[@Mexifarian401]

That’s a fact Adams tone is so fucking good

[@lowtunedg9211]

@@TempleGuitarsfacts, only people who don’t play think this way 😂😂😂

[@TempleGuitars]

@@lowtunedg9211 I've been a professional session guitarist for over 20 years, so maybe reevaluate your bullshit internet hot takes.

[@barbellbryce]

My Curse on Guitar Hero 3 started it all for me

[@dannie2712]

Mine was seeing My Last Serenade video on a metal show called Mulch back in the day circa 2002 🍻

[@LucifersBeard332]

Justin absolutely cracking up at those harmonic pinch moments. Love this band!

[@russpenn27]

Justin?

[@marciopinheironihil]

Truly one of the best bands of all time. Greetings from Brazil. 🇧🇷🤘🏻

[@Mattipedersen]

I firmly believe that "Alive or Just Breathing" is probably their best album (and on my list of GOAT Albums), Jesse's vocals have vastly improved since its release, in 2002. That being said, I would absolutely love to hear a re-release of "Alive or Just Breathing".

[@PrimetimeBJJ]

I'm going to see them at their 25th anniversary show at the new england metal and hardcore festival in September. I've never been to any concert before but I got a weekend pass. I'm so fucking excited! Slaughter to prevail headlining night one killswitch engage headlining night two for a 25th anniversary show at the place they said was their first venue. I'm so excited

[@kupferonkel]

How was it?

[@heelgill]

You guys should upload Killswitch Engage’s full set from 2008. You know..the one that showcases one of the best wall of death's recorded.

[@verybigleen]

I was in that wall of death. It was at the Mayhem Fest in West Palm Beach FL. It was one of the best days of my life!!

[@budvision8877]

damn man... one of the best bands of all time. The talent, the attitude, gratitude, just all around positive energy that surrounds these guys. One of my favorites

[@bobjenks8642]

Guy at 3:36 with the red sox hat and Bruins jersey....thats a true killswitch fan right there, all the way from Boston!!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@Harry-hd6wn]

11:30 - Adam got me squealing 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffduprez3181]

Holy shit they sound better than ever my god. I loved this band at first listen in 2002 ish. What a ride, what a BAND!!!!

[@itsjustbradttv2382]

Man, Jesse is doing some vocal training or something. Dude's cleans and screams are SO MUCH BETTER THAN EVER!

[@ChickenThug55]

He even learned to do a slight vibrato like Howard too. But Howard's is way more distinctive. Go check out Times of Grace, that's where Jesse really learned to train and control his vocals.

[@itsjustbradttv2382]

@@ChickenThug55 Yeah Times Of Grace is nice. Hymn Of A Broken Man is my sad boy song.

[@shugghead8538]

Awesome.

[@courtneybradley7660]

Jesse really brings the goods vocally here. This is the best ive seen him singing end of heartache

[@jakeplatt7367]

still one of the greatest bands. We need a UK tour

[@NHndrsn1234]

Jessie’s screams are brutal!! 🤘🏽😝🤘🏽

[@Francis3acon]

he sucks compared to howard.

[@ThePandaMike]

Dude Jesse's screams are UNREAL from back in the day!

[@streetrussell]

All time favorite band! Wish Times of Grace would tour.

[@Guillaume212121]

I could not agree more Bro ! Times of grace are absolutely amazing

[@savethedaysouporium6294]

The joy on the faces of Adam and Joel every time they hit a pinch harmonic is priceless

[@bizzski]

Whoever was in charge of getting the kick mic in the mix deserves a raise. GOLDDDDD!!! a raise. GOLDDDDD!!!

[@Doors122]

I was fortunate to see them on a headlining tour like 2 or 3 years ago with support from Currents. It was a small club I was right up to the stage. At one point, Jesse even came into the crowd and put his arm around me to sing with him. That moment was so huge for me. KSE forever

[@82guitarman]

Love to see bands playing and having a fun time themselves. Adam D’s shenanigans are hilarious!

[@suk4ed]

01:47 ❤ love it

[@THECH33SYGUY]

the Squealing Battle on the guitars was amazing! awesome to see them smile at eachother. love them

[@DevinRyanVitek]

That pinch harmonic at 1:07 is sweeeet

[@UltraViolent21]

I was had just finished six years of private guitar lessons, formed a band, heard this. They influenced a lot of my musical writing. Saw em live at Stubbs in Austin. 🤘

[@homemademusic7]

I love when they’re cracking each other up with the spueals during My Last Serenade 😂. They always enjoy themselves on stage, especailly Adam. He was wearing daisy dukes and a cape when I saw them a decade ago 😂.

[@barryvercueil2346]

That VOICE!!!! INCREDIBLE

[@audijoseph2371]

Naw..

[@marcelsmuts2197]

I've always wanted to watch Squealswitch Engage

[@dominickmagro9253]

Holy shit! Jesse has never sounded better! Can't wait for the new album!🤘

[@mroppa6637]

Indonesia here...

[@Sporacle]

I never knew the lyrics to My Curse, just playing it on Guitar Hero as a teenager. Listening now, 4 months single, it's exactly right now I feel it.

[@patrickolivier1]

Don’t let this bring you down my brother! Be stronger than ever

[@No-sr5fb]

Wow they sound fantastic

[@barbaricbeing333]

5:25 cymbal and vocal carry, absolutely epic. Listen to that A Custom SHINE!!!

[@HevertonPerez]

Kse 🇧🇷🖤

[@terrancecaad915]

It’s so crazy how him and Howard sound so similar but different in their own ways. They were the perfect switch off lol Going from Him, to Howard and back to him the band never had an insane change in sound which is awesome

[@nz540im3]

I discovered KSE during the Howard Era. Had heard some Jesse tracks a bit from the time. Jesse was strong, but holy fuck he has come back as a superhero. Both Howard’s and his now are epic Era’s. Jesse has improved 1 million fold. I’m a newish fan and I fucking love it

[@shredhead4604]

My Last Serenade will forever be my favorite Killswitch song. Such sic riffs. 🤘🎸🤘

[@ILLRICARDO]

i love it when we get adam on backup vocals!!

[@Pschmitty420]

Coming from MA I really can’t express the impact and importance of KSE and Westfield. Adam. Joel. Mike. I can’t ty enough. From the mid 90’s with aftershock Old ATR. OLD Unearth. Western and eastern MA holds a place in metal history. Jesse. Howard. Both unique. Both amazing. Of course Justin. Much love. The new metal kids I mean you might know what there place in history is but I hope the rock gods place them in the hall of fame. Growing up in western ma we had privy to a lot of great bands. Shadows fall. All that remains. Staind. Godsmack. Classics like Aerosmith and Boston. Drop kick Murphies. Even some of the most solid Connecticut bands like Hatebreed. KSE has to be one of the most influential Metalcore bands. Hands down.

[@The_resurrected1887]

Shut up . Nobody wants to hear ur big speech

[@956maligator9]

I grew up to KSE! Love to STILL see them out there having fun! 😊

[@Tipsy92]

i love how much they are having fun with the pinch harmonics

[@marleymarl0]

All these years later and still sounding fucking sick, I saw them live back in 2005 I think it was in Brisbane, Australia.

[@guitarsehole]

Absolutely fucking EPIC band!!! Seeing them tonight!! Woohoo!!

[@armandorangel7393]

Man this came out just when I needed it!! Thanks guys it's a banger!

[@V3ntilator]

I watched them live 1 year ago live. Awesome band.

[@CRISSFRESNO]

*BRUTAL ! I was there, 15 years for see them !* 🤘🏻🔥

[@Agrippa91]

My god what an energy. Also Adam is amazing

[@lildrummerboy0117]

Adam and Joel having fun, Justin's just smiling.. great band!

[@scottfaudree7201]

Some of the most beautiful and heavy music ever. Live is always so good too. Saw Times of grace and it was awesome.

[@zebuone]

this is the best version of My last serenade I've ever heard!!!!

[@a13Banger]

Just amazing. They still got it!

[@Owen2108]

Daamn right, tight as fuck indeed! Would be sweet to have a new album from them and see if Jesse has got comfortable again with writing. He certainly seems comfortable with his vocals!

[@PNWGuitar]

They could never make another album and still be one of my favorite bands until the day I die

[@liam198307]

The guitar screams were beautiful 🤩

[@ByzantineTV]

Jesus H Christ Jesse's voice is in PERFECT shape during this performance!!!

[@ReaperD6]

One of their best live performances. Jesse sounds great singing End of Heartache

[@Michael-zs7yy]

Kill switch engage is a gut band.

[@ReddevilsFanNGainz86]

A what

[@trublu849]

@@ReddevilsFanNGainz86 gut = good in German

[@barryvercueil2346]

The Guttest ja!!!

[@punxsutawneyphil3944]

"gut" means "good", but "gute" is grammatically correct here. It's a gute Band. Never forget: German grammar ain't easy. ;)

[@Dergleton]

They can be hard to stomach though

[@williamsalloom7331]

Everyone here loves Howard, no doubt. He is and was amazing. But glad to see how much better Jesse has gotten over the years at these classic songs, its clear he put his time in and he captures the soul of these songs. Also happy to see how much Jesse has worked with Howard because of the endearment fans will always have for him. Can't ask for a better situation for us fans!

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

3/5 of them have the same exact hairstyle bless them

[@Spiritus-Mortem]

Honestly, i've never been a fan of Jesse, this is the first time i've thought of him as an amazing vocalist. GREAT performance, i'll check out some older live videos as well. But this show, NAILED IT!!!!! Screams, Growls and Vocals were amazing!

[@Harry-hd6wn]

Joel & Adam's dual harmony pinch harmonics are outRAGEous 😂 Makes it such a good watch seeing how much of a laugh they're all having. I don't know how the drummer keeps it together sometimes.

[@Olivertfj]

Wooooow. So tight. Love these guys

[@TheSeraphim17]

Unreal sounding here

[@brandonc6916]

Nailed it.

[@RobertJones-ix2hu]

KSE shirt idea- logo/album art on front with “Squeal motherfuker!!” on back (Like God Forbid’s camo shirt back in the day with “METAL AS F*CK” on the back 🤘🏼Glad I got see both of those bands in Nashville,TN during the 2012 Trespass America tour! Awesome day!

[@Hassan-Alnajjar]

ah man this band is amazing

[@juanatmaja9538]

The energy all of them is so powerfull 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@rolandolimon2260]

Those Caparisons are GORGEOUS…

[@rztricky]

This band makes so proud to be a New Englander and a contributor to the scene

[@evilsheep88]

Damn, Jesse is sounding better than ever!

[@thomasbaldiscola4671]

KSE is one of the BEST bands! Been hooked since "Alive Or Just Breathing" I can't wait for The New England 2024 Fest!

[@jaycenthomas4783]

Still fkin' AWESOME 🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥

[@mosesalexandercruz2071]

Love that Jesse is paying it forward to Howard's work. This performance was flawless

[@daveacot]

he is a very good vocalist, damn i could listen to him perform all day,

[@Tray206]

Fr tho they saved me

[@Francis3acon]

nah he sucks compared to howard.

[@daveacot]

@@Francis3acon no you suck for thinking that.,

[@Tsoul119]

Metalcore 🔥💯🤟

[@HevertonPerez]

Plateia morta demais né af e foda show de rock,punk,metal e vê o povo tão morto

[@danielpr653]

One of my favorite bands ❤

[@jackhammer363]

These guys are sounding the best they ever have.

[@Fabiim89]

Show in this band are the 2 guitarists making the guitars scream and having fun and the drummer laughing 😂🤘🏻

[@Herbster41]

Damn - I love this band.

[@ADVwilly]

From 11 minutes onwards, Joel and Adam 3 rounds of pinch harmonic battles back and forth! You can see them all looking at each other laughing! Awesome to watch in real life.