In 2007, Keech was asked to fill-in Haste the Day after original vocalist Jimmy Ryan left the band on a European tour with The Juliana Theory.

[3] Initially, Keech declined as he had been dedicated to New Day Awakening's career, before being convinced by his friends and family.

[3] The band approached Dave Krysl (ex-New Day Awakening) to join as touring lead guitarist, with Keech most of the guitars for the record and Randy Vanderbilt (ex-Scarlet) performing the parts.

With the Chaulk brothers departure, Krysl became an official member, with Murphy and Keech hiring guitarist Scotty Whelan (ex-Phinehas) and drummer Giuseppe Capolupo (ex-Demise of Eros, Once Nothing) to round out the lineup.

[9] As Cities Burn reunited in 2017, with Keech performing with the band until their final set at Furnace Fest 2023.