KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Joel Stroetzel is featured in a new interview with Pop-Break.com. An excerpt is available below:

PB: The documentary for Disarm The Descent was excellent; it captured the vibe of Killswitch reuniting with Jesse and reconnecting as a band. In a way, your band came full circle. You faced a difficult situation 10-years ago when Jesse left the band and Howard joined the fold. Jesse is back after Howard left. Could you elaborate on the experience?

JS: "Going way back, one of the things we liked most about Howard was that he didn’t try to be Jesse out of all the people we tried out. The same thing happened again when Jesse came back after Howard left. We said, ‘How do you sound singing Howard’s songs?’ He did it and it sounds like him. We liked that he didn’t try to be somebody he’s not. Both guys are unique. Yeah, it was great having him come back. It’s just like old friends reuniting after all these years. We kept in touch over the years and we did the Times of Grace project with Adam and Jesse. Everything’s been great and the spirits are high!"

PB: Alive Or Just Breathing recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and The End of Heartache will be celebrating its 10th anniversary next year. Those records inspired an entire influx of bands. Being at the point where you have veteran status, how do you feel hearing your influence established in the music of younger bands?

JS: "It's definitely flattering, man, and it makes us feel old (laughs). I can’t believe how long we been around at this point, almost 15 years! It’s always flattering when people say, ‘You guys were one of my biggest influences.’ We’re like, ‘thanks,’ but we don’t what to say. It’s neat."

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