Year/Genre: 2002, Metalcore

Matrix #: 603497819409

Condition: New / Re-sleeved

Description:
Released in 2002 on Roadrunner, Alive or Just Breathing marked Jesse Leach’s last appearance with Killswitch Engage until his return a decade later. The record came as metalcore was still considered underground, before the genre’s mid-2000s surge, and its impact grew through relentless touring with hardcore and metal bands rather than radio exposure. The album bridged Massachusetts’ hardcore roots with European melodic death metal influences, creating a template that spread internationally. For music lovers, it represents a turning point when a regional heavy scene unexpectedly defined a global sound, while also closing the first chapter of the band’s story.

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