He is also a former member of the band Blood Has Been Shed along with Killswitch Engage's former lead singer, Howard Jones.

[2] Before joining Killswitch Engage, Foley participated in a Connecticut band called Red Tide.

Foley joined Killswitch Engage after the departure of the previous drummer, Tom Gomes, in October 2003.

Foley also plays drums on metalcore band Unearth's 2011 album, Darkness in the Light, filling in for departed drummer Derek Kerswill.

His primary role is guitarist, but he played both guitar and drums on their self-titled album, which was released on September 16, 2022.