Ken Susi
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| Genres | metalcore |
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| Instruments | Guitar |
Ken Susi is an American guitarist for All That Remains. He is known for his work as a guitarist and founder in the metalcore band Unearth.[1] Additionally he has served as a member of As I Lay Dying, Burn Your Wishes, Swivel and USA! USA! USA!. He has also worked as a record producer in the past.
Early life
Ken Susi grew up in Massachusetts and attended Danvers High School.[2] During his high school days he was into early metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Crowbar, he also listened to local acts from the time such as Dive and Overcast. Other early influences include Jimmy Eat World and Nirvana.[3] Following graduation Susi attended the University of Massachusetts Boston where he played on the schools soccer team.[2][4]
Career
Unearth
Unearth was formed by Susi, Buz McGrath, Mike Rudberg, Chris Rybicki in Boston, Massachusetts in 1998. The band began as Point 04, releasing two albums under that name.[5] The name "Unearth" was coined by drummer Mike Rudberg as he wanted the band to "Unearth" a new sound in the metal and hardcore world.[6] They released their first album The Stings Of Conscience in 2001.[7]
Susi and Unearth began to pick up traction with their following releases The Oncoming Storm (2004),[8] III: In the Eyes of Fire (2006)[9] and The March (2008)[10] this led the group to become a foundational part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal and melodic metalcore genre.[11]
The 2010s seen Susi and the band release 3 more albums Darkness in the Light (2011),[12] Watchers of Rule (2014)[13] and Extinction(s) (2018) which would end up being his final recording appearance with the band. In 2019 Susi claimed that Unearth this one of the few metalcore bands that stuck to their roots.[14] Stating "We've stuck to our roots. We're one of the only bands that have, and there's other bands who have been copying our sound for years who may be bigger. It's okay; it goes with the territory."[15] As in October of 2022 he announced he would be taking an extended break from the band as he had started touring with As I Lay Dying. In March 2023 Unearth announced that Susi had officially parted ways.[16]
As I Lay Dying
In late 2022 Susi joined As I Lay Dying as a touring member, replacing Nick Hipa.[17] On March 3, 2023 it was announced he had joined the band as an official member.[16] He recorded one album with the band Through Storms Ahead which was released on November 15, 2024. However a month before the album was released Susi along with every other member of the band besides lead singer Tim Lambesis announced their departure from the band, Susi stated his reason was that his "personal morals have been tested to a breaking point" and he need to preserve "personal health and integrity".[18]
All That Remains
On January 12, 2026 it was announced he would be joining All That Remains replacing previous guitarist Jason Richardson.[19]
Other projects
In 2003 Susi started a side project called Burn Your Wishes alongside Adam Dutkiewicz and Derek Kerswill they released one album and have since got stagnant.[20]
In 2013 Susi started another side project titled USA! USA! USA!, which he claimed he started after thinking about what got him into music in the first place girls. As the first song he had ever written was for a girl in his class when he was 12 years old.[21] They released one EP in 2013 titled What’s Your Name? with all the songs focusing on girls and having a Beatles / Elvis influence.[21]
He is also part of a grunge group titled Swivel which released a self titled EP in 2023.[22] Susi also served as the brand manager for the Fishman, Fluence pickup brand.[23]
Gear
Susi uses his own signature 6-string ESP guitar.[24][25]
Discography
- The Stings of Conscience (2001)
- The Oncoming Storm (2004)
- III: In the Eyes of Fire (2006)
- The March (2008)
- Darkness in the Light (2011)
- Watchers of Rule (2014)
- Extinction(s) (2018)
- Through Storms Ahead (2024)
Burn Your Wishes
- Burn Your Wishes & The Awards Split Ep (2003)
Swivel
- Swivel Ep( 2023)
USA! USA! USA!
- What’s Your Name? Ep (2013)
Production discography
| Year | Artist | Work | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Beyond The Embrace | Insect Song | Producer |
| Invocation Of Nehek | Invocation Of Nehek | Producer, mixing, engineering | |
| Ready Set Fail | The Rest Is Silence | Producer, mixing | |
| 2005 | Tantrum | All Hope is Lost | Producer |
| 2006 | Burn In Silence | Angel Maker | Producer, recording |
| Seemless | What Have We Become | Co producer | |
| Ligeia | Your Ghost Is A Gift | Producer, mixing, engineer | |
| Screams Of Erida | The Red Testament | Producer | |
| 2007 | Waiting For A Miracle | Waiting For A Miracle | Producer, mixing, engineer |
| Arise And Ruin | The Final Dawn | Producer, mixing, engineer | |
| 2009 | The Destro | Harmony of Discord | Producer |
| 2010 | The Contortionist | Exoplanet | Producer, recording, mixing |
| 2023 | Swivel | Swivel | Producer |
References
- ↑ "Ken Susi Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ken Susi Facebook profile".
- ↑ King, Ben (2011-11-03). "A Conversation with Unearth Guitarist Ken Susi". Plymouth State University (theclockonline). Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ "Ken Susi - 1999 - Men's Soccer". UMass Boston. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Point 04 - Mercury Of Reason, 1997, retrieved 2026-01-10
- ↑ "Unearth Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | A..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ The Stings of Conscience - Unearth | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-01-10
- ↑ The Oncoming Storm - Unearth | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-01-10
- ↑ III: In the Eyes of Fire - Unearth | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-01-10
- ↑ The March - Unearth | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-01-10
- ↑ "UNDERRATED: Unearth". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Darkness in the Light - Unearth | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-01-10
- ↑ Watchers of Rule - Unearth | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-01-10
- ↑ "UNEARTH Says They're One Of The Only Metalcore Bands To Stick To Their Roots". Metal Injection. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Blabbermouth (2019-11-04). "KEN SUSI Says UNEARTH Is One Of Only Metalcore Bands Who Have Stuck To Their Roots". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 wookubus (2023-03-03). "Unearth Officially Part Ways With Guitarist Ken Susi, Debut "Mother Betrayal" From Newly Announced Album". Theprp.com. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Lavin, Will (2022-05-17). "Another longtime member of As I Lay Dying exits band". NME. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Blabbermouth (2024-10-24). "KEN SUSI Quits AS I LAY DYING: 'My Personal Morals Have Been Tested To A Breaking Point'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ "Ken Susi (ex-Unearth, As I Lay Dying) joins ALL THAT REMAINS". lambgoat.com. 2026-01-12. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ Punknews.org (2003-04-16). "Milk & Cookies signs Burn Your Wishes". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Blabbermouth (2014-01-14). "UNEARTH Guitarist KEN SUSI's USA! USA! USA!: 'Marissa' Video Released". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Impink, Jack (2019-11-13). "Pedals with the Pros: Ken Susi of Unearth". Eventide Audio. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ "Get Your Truest Tone". FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS INC. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ "Products - Ken Susi". The ESP Guitar Company. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Bean, Perry. "Rig Rundown: Unearth's Ken Susi - Premier Guitar". www.premierguitar.com. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
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