Engine Down was an American rock band from Richmond, Virginia, active from 1996 to 2005.

They were a part of the Washington, D.C. area post-hardcore movement, along with bands like The Dismemberment Plan, Q and Not U, and Faraquet.

In early recordings, Wood and founding member Jeremy Taylor served as primary lead vocalists, but later in their career the duties of lead singer switched primarily to Davis.

Compton began drumming for various bands including Biology, a side project with From Autumn to Ashes members Francis Mark and Josh Newton.

Compton then joined Cursive to record their 2009 album Mama, I'm Swollen.