Justin Foley

Justin Foley is an American musician, best known as the drummer of the metalcore band, Killswitch Engage. He is also a former member of the band Blood Has Been Shed along with Killswitch Engage's former lead singer, Howard Jones.

Justin Foley
Foley in 2016
Foley in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJustin Foley
Also known asJayFo
Genres
Occupation(s)Drummer
Instrument(s)Drums
Labels
Websitekillswitchengage.com

Biography

Early life

Foley is a classically trained percussionist who attended the University of Connecticut for his bachelor's degree and the University of Hartford's Hartt School for his master's degree. [1]

Before joining Killswitch Engage, Foley participated in a Connecticut thrash/jazz metal band called Red Tide. Red Tide began as a thrash metal outfit in 1993 then evolved into a jazz metal band in the late 1990s. As the primary lyricist and one of the songwriters for Red Tide, Foley earned local celebrityhood. With Red Tide, Foley released at least 5 demo tapes and two CDs. Red Tide disbanded in 2002 as there was a general lack of interest in continuing (cited by interview).

Killswitch Engage

Foley joined Killswitch Engage after the departure of the previous drummer, Tom Gomes, in October 2003.[2] Foley has played drums on six albums with Killswitch Engage, to date.

Foley is one of the many advertising artists for Evans Drumheads, Yamaha Drums, and Zildjian Cymbals.

Guest percussion

Foley also plays drums on metalcore band Unearth's 2011 album, Darkness in the Light filling in for departed drummer Derek Kerswill.[3]

Lybica

Foley started Lybica, a four-piece instrumental post-rock/metal band, in 2020. His primary role is guitarist, but he played both guitar and drums on their self-titled album, which was released on September 16, 2022. Lybica is signed with Metalblade Records. [4]

Personal

Foley has been quoted as saying that if he did not play drums, he would like to try out for the New York Yankees, of whom he is an avid fan.[5] He is also a Simpsons fanatic.[6] Foley is known for his love of cats, a major inspiration for the band Lybica,[7] where Foley plays guitar. [8]

Discography

Red Tide
Main article: Red Tide (band)
  • Themes of the Cosmic Consciousness (1997)
  • Type II (2001)

Blood Has Been Shed

Killswitch Engage
Main article: Killswitch Engage discography

Lybica, drums and guitar

As a guest

References
  1. Constantin, Dave. "Justin Foley On Killswitch Engage's "Starting Over"". DRUM!. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  2. Ditzel, Eleanor. "Killswitch Engage". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
  3. "Unearth taps Killswitch Engage drummer for upcoming tours". Blabbermouth.net. 14 June 2011. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
  4. "Lybica Bio". Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  5. https://www.moshville.co.uk/interview/2016/12/interview-justin-foley-of-killswitch-engage/
  6. https://www.rocksins.com/2014/11/interview-killswitch-engages-justin-foley-uk-supported-us-forever-22969/
  7. https://wildfiremusic.net/2022/07/29/cat-loving-drummers-step-in-front-of-the-kit-to-form-lybica/
  8. "Lybica Bio". Retrieved 25 November 2022.
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