Most bands re-record parts on live albums/dvds to get it to sound perfect. That's what it sounds like they did here. I've seen Killswitch live many times and they sounded freaking amazing, near flawless, but it wasn't like this haha
Seriously. I’ve never seen Killswitch live, unfortunately, but I’m more disappointed I never got to see them in the End of Heartache era. God dammit to go back in time and be at this show specifically…..
As good as Adam can scream, as much as he tries to be serious, he just can't help making people laugh. In a good way of course, he's just always awesome and hilarious.
Howard Jones vocals are beyond amazing, i absolutely loved Killswitch Engage when he was with them, i replay these songs over and over just to hear that fire in his voice, his gift is unparalleled , i miss those days
I know it's been mentioned before, but I can't get over how hilarious it is to watch Adam mute Justin's cymbals. I know Justin is fully capable of muting his own cymbals, so you know there had to have been a discussion at some point between Adam and Justin like: [Adam]- "You know what would be cool?" [Justin]- "What?" [Adam]- If I muted your cymbals for you at 1:14 and 2:34." [Justin]- "Sure, fuck it." LOL.
Killswitch Engage is the greatest metalcore band to ever exist. Period. They are superstars in a genre flooded with lame to mediocre bands. One of the only in their genre that can hold a candle to the all time greats of both hardcore and heavy metal music.
Absolutely awesome DVD this was and still is! My mother is 72 and came with me to see KSE recently before covid hit in the UK. She loves your vocals Howard and is probably more in tune with the current music scene than I am (her son! Lol) Come to the UK with Light The Torch and I swear we will be there to see you perform!!!! Your a legend in our household!!! Love the fact you have been doing appearances with KSE in early 2022!! Still sounding amazing dude 🤘🤘
Howard, greatest vocalist in KSE. Adam with his antics on stage is a showman and can make people laugh, cry, throw fists up in the air and who can't do push-ups during the song is rare! This jam takes me back when I was 18 and how I would love to be in that crowd. It's crazy and so amazing!
i do love it when u get 2 amazing singers in 1 band, everyone compares, i just enjoy each version, both different both amazing. just sit back and enjoy.
I agree this is one of the most beautiful choruses I have ever heard. The Element Of One is also another very good one in my opinion. Here a link to a good quality performance (same concert as the video we are commenting on) th-cam.com/video/Aas2UgOo5Nc/w-d-xo.html The original (studio version) was of course sung by Jesse Leach tho, I think the studio version with jesse leach is just as good as the performance with Howard on vocals. But in general they have many songs like these because Killswitch Engage is that kind of band, you just have to dig deeper.
No one could feel jessi shoes exempt Howard and no one could come close to Howard but Jessi like them both. Howard has more power and control to his voice.
Very true neither is a downgrade nor upgrade. They are very different sounds but both are great and work in their own way . However in my opinion I have always enjoyed Howard’s sound more but leech is great too that’s just a matter of preference
Still an awesome performance all these years later. Anyone here in 2022 following Howard’s guest appearances with KSE in February and March with Jesse and the rest of the band?? Guy is 51 now and still sounds as amazing as he ever did. I bet a part of Howard Jones regrets leaving but I know he was in a bad place at the time and his health had to come first!!! Come to the UK Howard with Light The Torch please 🙏
The muting and speed of the noise gate is just smashing this spectacular performance to a studio quality even live. Like a honed edge this shit is tight!
[Verse 1] Fixation on the darkness That engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people Change Change Fixation on the darkness That engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people [Chorus] Return to the womb, new life Lay your head to rest, mercy To give you a peace of mind Lay your head to rest [Verse 2] Come together inside This body is only a shell Change, the only way we will survive Light, transfiguration of the soul Of the soul, of the mind Fixation on the darkness That engulfs this world Drain the life force of our people [Chorus] Return to the womb, new life Lay your head to rest, mercy To give you a peace of mind Lay your head to rest [Bridge] Tell them They will not hold us down It's time for change, change It's time for change, change It's time for change They will not hold us down They will not hold us down It's time for change It's time for change
2:34 beautiful chemistry
Always cracks me up to see Adam choke that crash before the chorus
It's hard to believe anyone can sound this good live.
Leigh Hicks He's a fucking god; I promise
ikr
Most bands re-record parts on live albums/dvds to get it to sound perfect. That's what it sounds like they did here. I've seen Killswitch live many times and they sounded freaking amazing, near flawless, but it wasn't like this haha
Seen em live. They do.
@@pulp735 yeah, vocals are definitely edited and cleaned up a bit
Lets face it we all came here because we miss Howard.
Well-- To be honest i came for Adams "EY-OOH" xD
well, i came here because of adam's 1:14 cymbal stop :-D. howard was an awesome singer, no doubt. but the band has not gotten worse with jesse.
Clawf1ng3r Adam is Killswitch pretty much. Howard was the icing on the cake i'll admit, but as long as Adam's around they will sound damn good.
I will buy you a six pack for that comment sir.
I listened to Howard for nine F*cking years!
Only Adam D would do push ups during a breakdown lmao
It’s always a magical thing to watch a band at their absolute peak. This was KSE at theirs.
Right? I always come back to this DVD.
We fucking miss you Howard, your vocals are second to none
0:46 AAAOOOO
eooo was it??
Wow! this sounds better than the studio version.
If he didn't cup his microphone here I would be able to agree with you. Unfortunately he sounds muffled in some sections.
Badasssss
Not many people in this life that I envy, but I envy everyone who was at this live show, you witnessed something magical!
FUCK. For real, I hate myself for never seeing them live.
Seriously. I’ve never seen Killswitch live, unfortunately, but I’m more disappointed I never got to see them in the End of Heartache era. God dammit to go back in time and be at this show specifically…..
They played at the palladium again last year that performance was also incredible
@@bohemianqueen_it’s not too late!
The best of Killswitch Engage was the Howard Era
This is the truth that many killswitch fans does not exept it...the man is the perfect voice for the band.. period.
@@user-sg4ym8ui1v I haven't listened to any albums Jesse has made since his return, light this torch is better long live Howard!!
Love Jessie and his words are powerful but darn this is rather good
Agreed, nothing against those who followed him.
My only issue with Jesse is he can’t sing. His voiced is doctored big time on recordings. They still rip tho
Howard rulesssss.... He's the main reason I listen to this band
I agree, Howard is Awesome!!!!!!!!
Howard’s voice just gets me. It’s haunting. He sounds so incredible live as well. Fucking legend!
True wish he never left 😔
He’s still rippin with his new band light the torch. Which i dig tf out of!
As good as Adam can scream, as much as he tries to be serious, he just can't help making people laugh. In a good way of course, he's just always awesome and hilarious.
2:35 LOL That grab
Howard Jones' voice can cure cancer I swear.
I got goosebumps listening to this bad ass song!! Extraordinary talent!!
Howard Jones is a beast on the mic!
Barbie fox me too they are such great musicians
Same! You’ve got badass taste.
5 horsemen
1. Daylight Dies
2. This is Absolution
3. The Arms of Sorrow
4. Break The Silence
5. Reject Yourself
6. Fixation of Darkness
Howard Jones vocals are beyond amazing, i absolutely loved Killswitch Engage when he was with them, i replay these songs over and over just to hear that fire in his voice, his gift is unparalleled , i miss those days
I always watch live videos of KSE cause of Howard's voice. That shit is angelical.
I know it's been mentioned before, but I can't get over how hilarious it is to watch Adam mute Justin's cymbals. I know Justin is fully capable of muting his own cymbals, so you know there had to have been a discussion at some point between Adam and Justin like: [Adam]- "You know what would be cool?" [Justin]- "What?" [Adam]- If I muted your cymbals for you at 1:14 and 2:34." [Justin]- "Sure, fuck it." LOL.
***** I did.
lol literally just thought the same thing as I was watching this 😂
I bet Adam offered it because it'd give him something else to do.The dude cannot stand still
Guarantee there was no such convo lol.
@@snapascrew Prove it.
HOWARD. Voice is like the core of Metal and He Can Sing.
Howard was that got my black as into metal miss this guy
William Duvall of Alice In Chains is black, too. 😁🤟
3:13 You gotta get that workout in...
God, that main riff is so fucking groovy and catchy!
SYNDICAIDRAMON at times they are the Modern Pantera in terms of groove
That pinch harmonics from KSE is always on another level 🔥🔥
Killswitch Engage is the greatest metalcore band to ever exist. Period. They are superstars in a genre flooded with lame to mediocre bands. One of the only in their genre that can hold a candle to the all time greats of both hardcore and heavy metal music.
Rino Zisa Well Parkway Drive is obviously on the level too
Don't leave out ABR
first 2 parkway drive albums were produced by adam d. that dude alone is the talent behind both bands.@@333arceus9
Anyone here in 2023 for this masterpiece?????
Possibility the greatest metal song of all time.
I don't know, dude. All of their Howard Jones era songs were amazing. 😩 🤟
Thank you for all the support!
Your vocals are legendary my dude, thanks for giving me so many bangers to mosh to :)
Absolutely awesome DVD this was and still is! My mother is 72 and came with me to see KSE recently before covid hit in the UK.
She loves your vocals Howard and is probably more in tune with the current music scene than I am (her son! Lol)
Come to the UK with Light The Torch and I swear we will be there to see you perform!!!!
Your a legend in our household!!! Love the fact you have been doing appearances with KSE in early 2022!! Still sounding amazing dude 🤘🤘
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND HIMSELF!!!
Anyone notice at 2:34 that awesome assist on the hard symbol stop? That’s a truly awesome band
Yes sir, he also did it at 1:15
Adam did write and record the drums on the album so he knows exactly when the cymbal chokes happen
Goosebumps when the crowd sings. F-ing LOVE THIS BAND!!!!
2024 and still a masterpiece!!!
Still a banger! Miss you Howard
I miss Howard.
I think we all do man
Dam, I love Howards voice.
this has to be my favorite performance of this song, hands down.
1:15 loved the way he helped his drummer fellow mate..
Howard, greatest vocalist in KSE. Adam with his antics on stage is a showman and can make people laugh, cry, throw fists up in the air and who can't do push-ups during the song is rare! This jam takes me back when I was 18 and how I would love to be in that crowd. It's crazy and so amazing!
When music gives you goosebumps it’s a sign saying you are special
i do love it when u get 2 amazing singers in 1 band, everyone compares, i just enjoy each version, both different both amazing. just sit back and enjoy.
Damn straight man. I enjoy both, I just chill and love the music.
Best chorus I’ve heard. Any other song like this one ? 🥺
I agree this is one of the most beautiful choruses I have ever heard. The Element Of One is also another very good one in my opinion. Here a link to a good quality performance (same concert as the video we are commenting on) th-cam.com/video/Aas2UgOo5Nc/w-d-xo.html The original (studio version) was of course sung by Jesse Leach tho, I think the studio version with jesse leach is just as good as the performance with Howard on vocals. But in general they have many songs like these because Killswitch Engage is that kind of band, you just have to dig deeper.
This is absolution
@@davidt323 yes
I'd give everything to be there. You can almost feel the energy just by watching this. The audience singing the chorus gives me chills.
Man I fucking playing this 6 times straight. I feel so pumped up. Howard Jones with killswitch engage brings positive message to all of us.
DAMN HOWARD THAT VOCALS ARE ANOTHER LEVEL FOR REAL
Still the most tight performance i've ever seen.
My personal #1 favorite KILLSWITCH ENGAGE song
Cracks me up when Adam walks over to Howard towards the end around 3:35 and makes him laugh and break character/ singing 😂😂😂
This was when Killswitch was on top of the world!
The chorus just unbelievable..love it..
I’ve been watching this video for ten years and :48 still makes me laugh out loud
There was some crazy energy at their concerts.
This was my jam back in 04' 05' #Memories
One of the best live performance .. never gets old ..
Howard murders on this song! I miss him :(
The chorus of this song is amazing...
It's still their greatest gig they ever did
Man...i miss howard...his vocals are awsome!!
No one could feel jessi shoes exempt Howard and no one could come close to Howard but Jessi like them both. Howard has more power and control to his voice.
Jd I finally some truth in the comments section of K.S.E videos. VERY well put in my opinion, word for word.
Very true neither is a downgrade nor upgrade. They are very different sounds but both are great and work in their own way . However in my opinion I have always enjoyed Howard’s sound more but leech is great too that’s just a matter of preference
I agree
Still an awesome performance all these years later. Anyone here in 2022 following Howard’s guest appearances with KSE in February and March with Jesse and the rest of the band?? Guy is 51 now and still sounds as amazing as he ever did. I bet a part of Howard Jones regrets leaving but I know he was in a bad place at the time and his health had to come first!!! Come to the UK Howard with Light The Torch please 🙏
I would love it if Howard Jones did a song or concert with Corey Taylor and Travis Barker
Adam's scream is so amaziiiinngg!!!
The Chorus is beautiful 😍
This lead singer is better than the one now
The muting and speed of the noise gate is just smashing this spectacular performance to a studio quality even live. Like a honed edge this shit is tight!
Gives me chills liste in to the crowd that loud!
He even sang it better than Jesse. Bash me but it is the truth.
jesse is super overrated im afraid, cant sing for shit
Joe Welsh You are delusional
Joe Welsh Jesse can sing & has an awesome voice too but his unclean vocals isn't that impressive like Howard.
They just have different way of singing and screaming but they have similarity which is both can scream and sing.
Jesse is awesome no doubt, but this is Howard's song!
[Verse 1]
Fixation on the darkness
That engulfs this world
Drain the life force of our people
Change
Change
Fixation on the darkness
That engulfs this world
Drain the life force of our people
[Chorus]
Return to the womb, new life
Lay your head to rest, mercy
To give you a peace of mind
Lay your head to rest
[Verse 2]
Come together inside
This body is only a shell
Change, the only way we will survive
Light, transfiguration of the soul
Of the soul, of the mind
Fixation on the darkness
That engulfs this world
Drain the life force of our people
[Chorus]
Return to the womb, new life
Lay your head to rest, mercy
To give you a peace of mind
Lay your head to rest
[Bridge]
Tell them
They will not hold us down
It's time for change, change
It's time for change, change
It's time for change
They will not hold us down
They will not hold us down
It's time for change
It's time for change
3:17 Pure goosebumps...
Kick ass music with 1 of my favorite singers! CUZ i give u all my respect Howard!!
PEAK! 3 am blasting full volume.
there's so much power in this song
How many times i see killswitch in youtube and any flat form of social media still the best live ive ever seen....yeahhhh🤘🤘🤘
Probably one of the best live sets. So good. Welcome back Howard!
Thanks so much for this high quality!!
My favourite ever killswitch engage song, this is probably the best performance of any song I’ve ever seen. It honestly brings me to tears
HOWARD. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is just beautiful 🔥🔥
Howard, come back!
Awesome live performance
chorus
Return to the womb ( NEEEWWW LIIFEE )
Lay your head to rest (MEEERCYY)
To give you, a peace of mind
Lay your head to rest
I LOVELY
I know right lol
One of the Greatest Live ever recorded
Crowd is f'n amazing
Howard your Amazing as Always!!! ❤😘
Piel de gallina con Howard y ese estribillo!
I saw them long time ago warp tour in va they sound just like this live all day best band ever
Isso sim e a verdadeira formação da Killswitch Engage !!
Killswitch never disappoints Live !!
Can we just take a second to notice how buff Howard is?
Amazing
Hell of a show 👏
Howard bringing the fury god damn love it
Got on stage back in 2004 with him one of the coolest moments of my life
Great song
Howard put it down sick.
Siiiick!!!
Howard’s Poison The Well shirt adds a little cherry on top 😅
I love Jessie and he sounds great! Howard is just another Monster though lol.
Props to all sound techs who made this possible, dear lord its perfect. They must of had the best sound techs industry. Obviously one being adam lmao
Lets face it, Adam is fucking HILARIOUS.
LOL LOL omg Adam at 47 seconds! What the heck!! That shit is funny as hell! He does it in another video with even more noises lol
He is the best :D
He's like "ooowwwwww!"
Love his randomness. These guys know how to have fun. What it's all about.
top metal voices ever... Howard, hands down
legendary!!! awesome!!! insane!!!
That pinch harmonics 😎❤ i love the guitar pinch harmonics riffs