Joel Stroetzel

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Joel Stroetzel (Born on July 24th) is best known as one of the guitarists from the Massachusetts metalcore band Killswitch Engage along with Adam Dutkiewicz.

Stroetzel's metal guitar style is influenced by the bands Carcass, Arch Enemy and In Flames.

Stroetzel taught guitar lessons at a local music store (Performance Music) while in high school and played in the Westfield High School Jazz Band. Later, Stroetzel attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston, but did not graduate.

While at college Stroeztel began playing in the band Aftershock with Adam Dutkiewicz, who would later join him in forming Killswitch Engage.

Stroeztel uses Caparison Dellinger and Angelus guitars and Framus amplifiers.

One of Stroetzel's most notable phrases is "Hell yeah!"

Killswitch Engage

Howard Jones | Adam Dutkiewicz | Joel Stroetzel | Mike D'Antonio | Justin Foley

Jesse Leach | Pete Cortese | Tom Gomes

Discography

Albums: Killswitch Engage | Alive or Just Breathing | The End of Heartache | As Daylight Dies

DVDs: (Set This) World Ablaze