Justin Foley is best known as the drummer of the Massachusetts metalcore band, Killswitch Engage. Foley is also an active member of the band Blood Has Been Shed along with Killswitch Engage's lead singer, Howard Jones. Foley has been quoted as saying his primary influences include John Bonham, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Sean Reinert, and Charlie Benante. Early life Foley was born in Simsbury, CT in 1976. Before joining Blood Has Been Shed and 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 90's. 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 due to personal disagreements and the inability to work as a team. Education Foley g

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