Background
Justin Foley was born in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1976.
Justin Foley was born in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1976.
Foley graduated from Simsbury High School in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1994. He earned his undergraduate degree in percussion at the University of Connecticut. He proceeded to attend the prestigious Hartt School of Music and received his master"s degree in percussion.
Foley has been quoted as saying his primary influences include John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Sean Reinert. Before joining Killswitch Engage, Foley participated in a Connecticut thrash/jazz metal band called. began as a thrash metal outfit in 1993 then evolved into a jazz metal band in the late 90"son As the primary lyricist and one of the songwriters for, Foley earned local celebrityhood.
With, Foley released at least 5 demo tapes and two CDs. disbanded in 2002 as there was a general lack of interest in continuing (cited by interview).
Education Killswitch Engage The End of Heartache (May 11, 2004. Roadrunner Records) As Daylight Dies (November 21, 2006.
Roadrunner Records) Killswitch Engage (June 30, 2009. Roadrunner Records) Disarm The Descent (April 1, 2013.
Roadrunner Records) Incarnate (2016) 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, who he is an avid fan of.
He is also a Simpsons fanatic. Foley is known for his shaved head and long red beard. Yamaha Maple / Birch Custom Absolute Drums 20x16" Bass Drum 10x8" Rack Tom 13x11" Floor Tom 15x13" Floor Tom 14" x 6.5" Mike Bordin Signature Snare Yamaha Double Pedal Evans Drum Heads Zildjian Cymbals 19in K Custom Dark China 17in A Custom Projection Crash 18in A Custom Medium Crash 22in A Custom Medium Ride 14in K Custom Session Hihats 10in A Splash 19in A Custom Medium Crash Pro-Mark TX5BW drumsticks.
He is also a former member of the band Blood Has Been Shed along with Killswitch Engage"s former lead singer, Howard Jones.
He is the loving father of 2 cats, Minneaux, Leviathan.