Released: 02/05/25
Killswitch Engage – Alive or Just Breathing (2002) is a cornerstone of modern metalcore, pairing Adam Dutkiewicz’s razor-sharp production with Jesse Leach’s impassioned mix of screams and clean melodies. Tracks such as “My Last Serenade” and “Fixation on the Darkness” blend thrash-worthy riffs, hardcore breakdowns, and reflective lyrics, cementing the album as a defining, genre-shaping breakthrough.