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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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ken Susi Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More {{!}} ...|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ken-susi-mn0000081262|access-date=2026-01-10|website=AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> 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.{{Infobox person artist|name=Ken Susi|image=Ken Susi.jpg|caption=Susi performing in 2023|birth_date={{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}|birth_place=|genre=[[metalcore]]|occupation={{hlist|Musician| Producer|}}|instrument=Guitar|current_member_of={{hlist|[[All That Remains (band)| All That Remains]]|Swivel|}}|past_member_of={{hlist|[[Unearth]]|[[As I Lay Dying (band)|As I Lay Dying]]|USA! USA! USA!|Burn Your Wishes|}}|website=|Name=Ken Susi|Occupation=Guitarist, Singer, Producer|Instrument=Guitar|Current_members=All That Remains|Past_members=Unearth, As I Lay Dying|Birth_name=Kenneth Susi|Img=Ken Susi IMG 1635.jpeg}}

== Early life ==
Ken Susi grew up in Massachusetts and attended [[Danvers High School]]. During his high school days he was into early metal bands such as [[Iron Maiden]] and [[Crowbar (American band)|Crowbar]], he also listened to local acts from the time such as [[Dive (band)|Dive]] and [[Overcast (band)|Overcast]]. Other early influences include [[Jimmy Eat World]] and [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=King|first=Ben|date=2011-11-03|title=A Conversation with Unearth Guitarist Ken Susi|url=http://www.theclockonline.com/2011/11/03/a-conversation-with-unearth-guitarist-ken-susi/|access-date=2026-01-10|website=Plymouth State University (theclockonline)|language=en-US}}</ref> Following graduation Susi attended the [[University of Massachusetts Boston]] where he played on the schools soccer team and graduated with a degree in business/finance.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=guitar-hakase|date=2024-02-04|title=Ken Susi インタビュー：音作りとFluenceピックアップ|url=https://guitar-hakase.com/43840/|access-date=2026-08-09|website=エレキギター博士|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ken Susi - 1999 - Men's Soccer|url=https://beaconsathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/ken-susi/7159|access-date=2026-01-10|website=UMass Boston|language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Unearth ===
[[File:Unearth_in_2006.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Susi and the other members of Unearth in 2006]]
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.<ref>{{Citation|title=Point 04 - Mercury Of Reason|date=1997|url=https://www.discogs.com/release/6280523-Point-04-Mercury-Of-Reason|access-date=2026-01-10|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Unearth Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More {{!}} A...|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/unearth-mn0000175379|access-date=2026-01-10|website=AllMusic|language=en}}</ref> They released their first album [[The Stings of Conscience|''The Stings Of Conscience'']] in 2001.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Stings of Conscience - Unearth {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-stings-of-conscience-mw0000000447|access-date=2026-01-10|language=en}}</ref>

Susi and Unearth began to pick up traction with their following releases ''[[The Oncoming Storm]]'' (2004),<ref>{{Citation|title=The Oncoming Storm - Unearth {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-oncoming-storm-mw0000204892|access-date=2026-01-10|language=en}}</ref> ''[[III: In the Eyes of Fire]]'' (2006)<ref>{{Citation|title=III: In the Eyes of Fire - Unearth {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/iii-in-the-eyes-of-fire-mw0000564734|access-date=2026-01-10|language=en}}</ref> and ''[[The March (album)|The March]]'' (2008)<ref>{{Citation|title=The March - Unearth {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-march-mw0000798430|access-date=2026-01-10|language=en}}</ref> this led the group to become a foundational part of the [[New Wave of American Heavy Metal]] and [[melodic metalcore]] genre.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UNDERRATED: Unearth|url=https://lambgoat.com/features/457/underrated-unearth|access-date=2026-01-10|website=lambgoat.com|language=en}}</ref>

The 2010s seen Susi and the band release 3 more albums ''[[Darkness in the Light]]'' (2011),<ref>{{Citation|title=Darkness in the Light - Unearth {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/darkness-in-the-light-mw0002155217|access-date=2026-01-10|language=en}}</ref> ''[[Watchers of Rule]]'' (2014)<ref>{{Citation|title=Watchers of Rule - Unearth {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/watchers-of-rule-mw0002743599|access-date=2026-01-10|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-05|title=UNEARTH Says They're One Of The Only Metalcore Bands To Stick To Their Roots|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/unearth-says-theyre-one-of-the-only-metalcore-bands-to-stick-to-their-roots|access-date=2026-01-10|website=Metal Injection|language=en-US}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2019-11-04|title=KEN SUSI Says UNEARTH Is One Of Only Metalcore Bands Who Have Stuck To Their Roots|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ken-susi-says-unearth-is-one-of-only-metalcore-bands-who-have-stuck-to-their-roots/|access-date=2026-01-10|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|language=en}}</ref> 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 (band)|As I Lay Dying]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alleva|first=Dan|date=2022-10-21|title=KEN SUSI Of UNEARTH Confirms He Is Taking Hiatus From Group|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/ken-susi-of-unearth-confirms-he-is-taking-hiatus-from-group|access-date=2026-08-09|website=Metal Injection|language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2023 Unearth announced that Susi had officially parted ways.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=wookubus|date=2023-03-03|title=Unearth Officially Part Ways With Guitarist Ken Susi, Debut "Mother Betrayal" From Newly Announced Album|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/03/03/news/unearth-officially-part-ways-with-guitarist-ken-susi-debut-mother-betrayal-video-from-newly-announced-album/|access-date=2026-01-10|website=Theprp.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== As I Lay Dying ===
In late 2022 Susi joined As I Lay Dying as a touring member, replacing [[Nick Hipa]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lavin|first=Will|date=2022-05-17|title=Another longtime member of As I Lay Dying exits band|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/another-longtime-member-of-as-i-lay-dying-exits-band-3227628|access-date=2026-01-10|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> On March 3, 2023 it was announced he had joined the band as an official member.<ref name=":2" /> 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".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2024-10-24|title=KEN SUSI Quits AS I LAY DYING: 'My Personal Morals Have Been Tested To A Breaking Point'|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ken-susi-quits-as-i-lay-dying-my-personal-morals-have-been-tested-to-a-breaking-point|access-date=2026-01-10|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|language=en}}</ref>

=== All That Remains ===
On January 12, 2026 it was announced he would be joining [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]]. Susi was originally supposed to be a fill in for Mike Martin on their tour with [[Born of Osiris]], however after showing the band new material that he had written lead singer [[Philip Labonte|Phil Labonte]] offered him a spot as their new guitarist replacing [[Jason Richardson (musician)|Jason Richardson]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2026-01-18|title=KEN SUSI: How I Ended Up Joining ALL THAT REMAINS|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ken-susi-how-i-ended-up-joining-all-that-remains|access-date=2026-08-09|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|language=en}}</ref>

=== Other projects ===
In 2002, Susi, alongside Robby Roadsteamer, Adam and Tobias Dutkiewicz, formed The Sweatpant Boners. They released one album before breaking up that same year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sweatpant Boners biography|url=https://www.last.fm/music/Sweatpant+Boners/+wiki|access-date=2025-10-07|website=Last.fm|language=en}}</ref>

In 2003 Susi started a side project called Burn Your Wishes once again alongside Adam Dutkiewicz and [[Derek Kerswill]] they released one album and have since got stagnant.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Punknews.org|date=2003-04-16|title=Milk & Cookies signs Burn Your Wishes|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/5822/milk-and-cookies-signs-burn-your-wishes|access-date=2026-01-10|website=www.punknews.org|language=en}}</ref>

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.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2014-01-14|title=UNEARTH Guitarist KEN SUSI's USA! USA! USA!: 'Marissa' Video Released|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/unearth-guitarist-ken-susis-usa-usa-usa-marissa-video-released/|access-date=2026-01-10|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|language=en}}</ref> The group was more popular oriented, they released one EP in 2013 titled ''What’s Your Name?'' with all the songs focusing on girls and having a [[The Beatles|Beatles]] / [[Elvis Presley|Elvis]] influence.<ref name=":1" />

He is also part of a grunge group titled Swivel which released a self titled EP in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Impink|first=Jack|date=2019-11-13|title=Pedals with the Pros: Ken Susi of Unearth|url=https://www.eventideaudio.com/blog/pedals-with-the-pros-ken-susi-of-unearth/|access-date=2026-01-10|website=Eventide Audio}}</ref> Susi also serves as the brand manager for the [[Fishman (company)|Fishman]], Fluence a a leading American maker of guitar pickups, preamps, and amplification systems pickup brand.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Get Your Truest Tone|url=https://fishman.com/artist/ken-susi/|access-date=2026-01-10|website=FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS INC|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Gear ==
Susi uses his own signature 6-string [[ESP Guitars|ESP guitar]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Products - Ken Susi|url=https://www.espguitars.com/products?categories=ken-susi|access-date=2026-01-10|website=The ESP Guitar Company|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bean|first=Perry|title=Rig Rundown: Unearth's Ken Susi - Premier Guitar|url=https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-unearths-ken-susi|access-date=2026-01-10|website=www.premierguitar.com|language=en}}</ref> Susi’s influences include [[Iron Maiden]], [[Metallica]], [[Megadeth]], [[Pantera]], and Massachusetts based metal and hardcore bands.<ref name=":0" />

== Discography ==
[[File:As_I_Lay_Dying_Rockharz_2023_05.jpg|thumb|Susi in 2023]]
'''[[Unearth]]'''

* ''[[The Stings of Conscience]]'' (2001)
* ''[[The Oncoming Storm]]'' (2004)
* ''[[III: In the Eyes of Fire]]'' (2006)
* ''[[The March (album)|The March]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Darkness in the Light]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Watchers of Rule]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Extinction(s)]]'' (2018)

'''[[As I Lay Dying]]'''

*
* ''[[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 ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Artist
!Work
!Role
|-
| rowspan="3" |2004
|[[Beyond the Embrace|Beyond The Embrace]]
|[[Insect Song (album)|''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
|-
| rowspan="4" |2006
|Burn In Silence
|''Angel Maker''
|Producer, recording
|-
|[[Seemless]]
|''What Have We Become''
|Co producer
|-
|[[Ligeia (band)|Ligeia]]
|[[Your Ghost Is a Gift|''Your Ghost Is A Gift'']]
|Producer, mixing, engineer
|-
|Screams Of Erida
|''The Red Testament''
|Producer
|-
| rowspan="2" |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 (album)|Exoplanet]]''
|Producer, recording, mixing
|-
|2023
|Swivel
|''Swivel''
|Producer
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

Ken Susi - Revision history