Killswitch Engage - Jesse Leach Vs. Howard Jones
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 เม.ย. 2013
- Jesse Leach, the returning lead singer of Killswitch Engage, talks about the feud between himself and Howard Jones.
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Band was nominated for a Grammy with each singer.
2 gold records with Howard too.
Emmys are garbage.
@@TheDoc7 completely irrelevant but ok
Lost both so what
Mic DROP Son🤘🏻
I like jesse and howard both. Great singers in their own right, not sure why everyone has to make it a contest. Howard left voluntarily, so it wasnt like he got kicked out for Jesse
Finally! Some sanity!
This is why "Take this Oath" is such a good song. Both singers going for gold!
Grimeyhoob thats why im ok with it cause he left voluntarily
The dude had diabetes, that's why he left.
Lando Lanstetter and kind of mental issues
I have no favorite vocalist for K.E. To me, they're both pretty good!
Most mature comment in the entire section. To the top with you good sire.
I agree. They both have different styles and both sound great!
xXLerøy NajatahnXx *I agree point said*
couldn't agree more sir...
They’re both AMAZING *
i realized when howard left KSE i knew i was more of a howard fan than a KSE
Michael Pereira I tried listening to his stuff on devil you know.. but it's not the same without Adam!
Que Pasta agree. Howard & Adam were the killer combo.
@@RHunterK You listen to "light the torch"? Howard kills or killed it in that band. Howard is crazy good.
@@fourwheelerjock they’re the same band lol. They changed the name in like 2017 I think
@@finnancahill2644 light the torch and Killswitch Engaged is 2 different bands lol
Support both singers, they are both awesome
A real KSE fan would've realized by now that Jesse was the original vocalist before Howard (which a lot of people don't seem to realize). However, I think a true fan would appreciate both Howard's and Jesse's vocal styles. I like both, and there's nothing wrong with preferring one over the other. But damn it, the fucking debate over who's better is so fucking absurd. While almost everyone is seamlessly arguing about who's better, a lot are forgetting the bigger picture - the rest of the band. It's not only the vocalist (whether Jesse or Howard) that make KSE, it's Adam, Joel, Mike, Justin, Jesse/Howard that collectively make the band. Also, I think it's really Adam that's the brains behind most of what the band does (though he doesn't act like that on stage), so c'mon guys give the other members some well deserved credit!
The real Killswitch engage fans out there would agree with both Jesse and Howard are great singers. But when it comes down to the live performance, the singing and screaming stuff everyone will pick Howard over Jesse the fact is that people just can't accept the truth and Howard is the best
@@beastmotoz lol I've heard Howard live. He's not doing so great now. Jesse is still killing it live.
I for sure know Jesse was the original singer. I grew up in the same town as Jesse and saw Corrin so many times. My friends Jeff and Colin are also in Death Ray Vision with Mike D.
The songs with Howard are better
@@psychomantis2881 sure bud
I'm personally more of a Howard Jones fan, and I'm glad to have seen both singers live. Kinda lost my interest in KSE after Howard left but I'm happy for the band and Jesse that they're still having fun doing what they love.
RABIN MIGUEL same here dude I loved Howard so much he makes you feel the music
what u said i love light the torch tho
Me too. Saw both pretty good
Howard made KSE who they are today his vocals and there music was complete golden
Howard ran when Jesse let him walk
Just saw both of them share the stage playing with Killswitch and singing together and that was the most fun I've seen musicians have! All smiles the whole time🤘
Best part about that: no bad blood between them! No huge egos, no issues (hopefully). I was also able to recently watch them sing together, and it was surreal. Never thought I was going to be able to see Howard with KSE after he left because I never got to see them live, so it was unreal that I was able to see them together.
Alive or just breathing is still my favorite album. End of heartache was good ,but jesse’s singing on “alive or just breathing” was flawless.
Couldn't agree more. KsE isn't even my favorite band but AOJB is the best album ever. Every song is a 10/10
Agreed
Oh Yeah! The Element Of One is my first listen to KsE and it grabbed me almost instantly
Jesse is good but Howard is the greatest vocalist that metalcore ever has had...people who actually are debating this or saying he sucks, have no idea what that man can actually do on a melodic, technical or brutal level.
Pure class from Jesse regarding his return and Howard. Nothing but respect for both of them. They're both fantistic. I grew up with Jesse's first 2 albums so I am biased to his vocals but Howard was a great replacement
Still so sad that Howard left. He made them who they are today, and even now they aren't half as big as they were in 2006-2010 anymore. But I still wish them nothing but the best.
There's no vs here. Both so amazing live!
My words exactly, THANK YOU!!! :D
while I think Howard has a better singing voice, I think the band was heading in a stagnant direction with him. They're really alive and kicking again. They really are both awesome vocalists
perfectly stated!!!
I prefer Howard's clean vocals, but love Jesse's screams. Daylight Dies is my favorite song, but my favorite albums are the Jesse albums.
shevanel92 If they released an album where Howard sung and Jesse screamed, I'd buy that in an instant
Uhhh are you serious? As soon as Howard left this band died. Jesse literally makes this band sound like 5fdp. This band is what it is from Howard. They would not have been on gh3 without Howard.
This comment has not aged well. The same can be said for this bands last 3 or 4 albums
I love them both
I think they are both great.
Howard's voice and Adam's riffs are what defined Killswitch. They'll never quite be the same without Howard.
Jake Stephen this is so very true. I like both vocalists, but in reality, Howard's voice layered on Adams riffs really did define this band. Since his leave, their sound just hasn't been as great as it was. It isn't bad, but it isn't the same emotionally driven sound that moved me like Howard and Adam did with each track. I still support Jesse though, he simply isn't my choice.
Jake Stephen Have you at all heard the Alive or Just Breathing album? Listen to the song Just Barely Breathing. Songs like that and My Last Serenade are what defined Killswitch Engage.
Jake Stephen bullshit! jesses voice was the reason their first album was so good jesse is a much better singer.
+craig maloley Come on, Jesse sure is a good singer, I loved him on Alive or Just Breathing and kinda like Disarm The Descent as well. But still, when it comes to technique, in both clean and screaming vocals, Howard is overall better. To me, Howard is one of the best Metal singers today, it's sad he had to leave KSE
+craig maloley you're a jackass if you think jesse bests howard.
Totally nailed it at the end. Stop the nonsense. Start the respect. Even if you hate Jesse, you should respect the struggle and the effort he has put in to make KsE one of the best bands around. Even if you hate Howard, you should respect the struggle and the effort he has put in to make KsE one of the best bands around.
Both of these guys are amazing in their own ways. I got into KsE from Alive and so I love Jesse. Then Howard came along and took things to a whole different level, and so I love Howard. As far as I am concerned, both of the are/were integral parts of the beauty and passion that is Killswitch Engage.
Bex Gaming Why isn't this the top comment
Alive or Just Breathing is BY FAR their best album. Fucking sick.
I've yet to listen to a metal-core record that touches it.
Howard! His voice was so powerful and captivating and his harsh vocals had so much power, will miss him! Jesse is good too.
I have so much respect for fucking Jesse its not even funny, Howard is the one that turned me into a KSE fan and tbh they both are godamn epic. Both there Albums they have made for KSE was fucking fantastic....but lets be honest Adam is the mastermind behind it all...
Adam :) him and his crazy shenanigans.
I have to agree with you with everything you said. Howard also turned me into a fan also.
focknfree same man :D
focknfree me three
Adam’s songwriting skills are out of this world.
Jesse is the fucking man ! So respectful and can totally tell he loves the band , the fans and also has mega respect for howard ... everyone as jesse says has to learn and accept the fact howard is gone and that is it .. i love both of them man but jesse brought me alot of joy in disarm the descent, big up both of them dudes though
Jesse seems like a chilled dude that you would hang out with and have beer with
It was such a great moment meeting Jesse. He's one of the biggest influences in my life and my heart, along with Howard. Their lyrics are dripping with unfettered passion and words of strength.
Well said Jesse. Class.
This dude is a class act. Everything he's done stands highly in my record collection. Alive or Just Breathing was such a pivotal album growing up and 10+ years later I can still listen to it from beginning to end. The same goes for the original self-titled disc. It's really great to see and hear this guy back with this lineup.
Both are amazing in their own way. Props to them for keeping it civil and showing respect to each other. I love all of KSE's stuff.
Jesse isn't keeping anything civil in remarks, i saw them about 6 months ago, got an autograph from everyone except 2 for jesse because he was too much of an ass to give me one, he acted like he had better things to do than to give a FAN an autograph and went in his tour bus to get high, furthermore i asked about if anyone in the band still kept in contact with Howard Jones and Phil Labonte seeing as they both came from KSE, his first reply to that was and I quote "fuck Howard!" and then thats when i dropped it and he didn't give me an autograph. Everyone else in the band was very nice and fun to be around and all he did was bring negative energy. Just because someone says something when he knows he's on camera doesn't mean it's real; As far as im concerned because of what he has shown me im convinced that it's all an act. Now im not saying that he isn't a good singer, but when i met Howard he was more than happy to give me an autograph and actually act like your friend and answer questions in a civilized manner no matter who it was about.
Sure bud ^
what a humble guy! another reason to love this band. at first when jessie joined the band and howard left I was disappointed. but as time went on and listen to jessie more and more and evolve with the band, I love them both equally for their respective styles and passions for singing as well as their attitudes.
rejoined*
(correction to my original comment)
Well....Reza.......that's your opinion man!
I saw them back around thanksgiving time in philly and a few days ago at rock on the range in Columbus, OH and there were fucking incredible both times. Man was I in heaven.
I love both these singers! Both have logged fantastic vocals and songs with KSE!
I love both, they both have a special place in my heart.
I got into KSE back in the day when Jesse was the original singer. I was sad to hear that he was no longer part of the band, but Howard did a GREAT job in keeping the style of KSE alive. I love their songs done both by Jesse and Howard, but I have to say I am glad to see Jesse back. Kudos to both singers, and I wish nothing more than the best in all that they do! KCCO!
I have a suspicion that I'm not the only one who wants to know, how a show with both Howard and Jesse would be like. 😵😵
Howard and jesse
to much for me
+ctarsun dysart They've performed together before.
Which video?
And thanks
ctarsun dysart watch?v=0Cun-meR2wg It was just one song, but it's happened. They also have 2 studio tracks where they both sing. Take This Oath, and the re-recording of Irreversal.
justinsayswtf Thanks
Howard and Jesse are equally phenomenal vocalists.
Great, Thank you Fuse!
YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE JESSE LIVE, HE REALLY SINGS ALL OF THE SONGS WITH HIS HEARTH, EPIC TO SEE HIM LIVE, LOVE BOTH.
Jesse Returning Was the Right thing to Do I Couldn't See Anyone Else Besides Jesse Or Howard Singing For Killswitch...
I didn't know anything about KSE ( i knew they existed, nothing more) until i heard "In due time". Disarm the descent won me over completely. So i went back to listen to the entire discography of the band, and out of 3 albums, I only really liked the first one. And that tells me, that Jesse is just a better fit( for me) for this band.
As Daylight Dies is their best work after Disarm the Descent.
In due time is great, but it would have been amazing if Howard sang it
Thrillionare .Ice Jesse wrote it. It would not have been sang any other way without Jesse's writing. Man, you people hurt my head.
You are correct sir, Jesse Makes KSE who they are, Howard was ok for those few albums, but that tone was beyond annoying after their 3rd album.
Robert E oh I see, never knew that, still don't change the fact that if howard were to sing it now or something like that , let's pretend he comes back to the band and he has to preform this song live or something he'd probably sing it better, even though it was written by this guy.
I love you both and it wouldn’t be Killswitch without the miracle that is Jesse and Howard the way it all went down. Huge respect for Jesse and how you handled that seriously.
Both guys are great in their own right. The Signal Fire is awesome. Jessie and Howard together is the best
With Howard it was way better in my opinion. He puts more feeling in the songs. Jesse sounds colder.
i like Jesse, but honestly its not even close to me. Howard is the man, and KSE isnt the same without him.
True that.
Jason X He's not bad at all, but Howard's vocals kind of made the band what is was for me.
Jesse isn't band but Howards lyrics and voice is what drew all those who had pain and are loyal fans to KSE.
I still support KSE but Howard made this band what it is.
+cloven Ramos bad*
+cloven Ramos not hating but jesse's writing is way better than howard's writing
Love you both as vocalists equally dude! Love you're back!
Adam is one crazy guitar playing freak. I LOVE watching Adam live on stage. Amazing group!
I'm not taking anything away from Jesse, but I personally believe Howard's a better singer. Howard's voice has so much power and hits so many vocal ranges it's insane! Just the way he screams yet remains so melodic, it's like you can hear all the emotion he pours into each song, like this ma is literally sing from the heart. When I heard Darkness Falls from the Freddy vs Jason soundtrack I was instantly hooked. Out of all of KSE songs with Howard "The Reckoning" is my all time favorite, but I have to Jesse is a better writer than Howard. Jesse's lyrics are more deeper and impactful, I kind of felt Howard's were just a bit dry.
Either way I wish Howard the best, the man has to focus on his health and I don't blame him. The band needed to continue and they felt Jesse was the best choice. Jesse's a great vocalist, but he had Howard have to complete different styles, so it's hard to compare the two but opinion wise Howard's voice is by far the best.
I like both, but howard is unmatched in melodic vocals, his timbre is unique!
Jonatan Guilharde i agree, but jesses screams are brutal.
That whats music should be, just music, no dramas. 👏🏼👏🏼
Loved this band many years now! Hearing a bid fair well under Howard helped me come to terms with anger I had over a headache. Under Jessie I finally got to see these guys live and when always was played I was brought to tears again! Whoever wants to pick between are the unfortunate ones! Killswitch engage are a band I will always cold close to heart
Both vocalists are great in they're own style. I prefer Howard but I like Jessee probably as much. Howard is coming with Devil You Know 2014, so win win situation for everyone! :)
I'm a fan of both but prefer Jesse. Both are great though and I like Jesse's views in this interview.
Alive or Just Breathing changed my life as a teenager.
THANK YOU!
I respect Jesse but Howard will always be the best
Truth till this day
to this day!!!
Till this day!
guys, we need a tour with both howard and jesse... that would be so awesome and will probably shut a lot of fanboys all around xD
Much respect for that last segment and defending Howard to the haters. The hair on my neck stood up when I saw the video of Jesse and Howard performing End Of Heartache together.
Jesse laid it down on the first two albums....straight 🔥
i always prefered Howard, but Jesse is very good singer too, never had any bad thoughts toward him
When I found out Howard was not in fact the original singer,, blew my mind. I prefer Howard.
I have actually always listened to them both.l loved end of a heartache by Howard but I always get pumped to heart old ones by Jesse like Numbered Days so I'm glad he's back.
the songs they did together are amazing.
I like Howard much more than Jesse, but Howard is gone and it is what it is. It's not like Jesse is a bad vocalist.
I just can't believe these comments here, I mean almost 2 years have passed, and still the same sh*t but different day.
Howard wasn't into it anymore, haven't you heard the KSE II? What are you afraid of, Jesse being sh*t? Well guess what, he is not. Disarm the Descent = Fu**ing improvement, you hear the singer in a quality you have never did before. And now, "Loyalty" ... another improvement from the voice range aspect ... I didn't even could deside wether it's Jesse or another singer. You miss Howard? He has another band, singing as powerful as you can expect from him. KSE? It's still there, in the original formation ... everyone is happy in these bands but only YOU! YOU PEOPLE!
Both vocalists are insane amazing to hear. Both have great voices. Cant wait for more releases by this band
I fell in love with Killswitch the first time I heard My Last Serenade. I mostly stuck with listening to Howard until he left and I began hearing their new material with Jesse, and I really liked it. I went back and listened to their old stuff with Jesse and equally enjoyed that. Killswitch Engage is such a legendary band with either vocalist! I still probably listen to Howard's stuff more, but that's just what I grew up on. Cut me Loose is definitely my most listened to Killswitch Engage song right now though.
i do like both singers but i prefer Howard
KSE is awesome, I saw them live last year with Jesse and he kicked asses up there..I enjoy listening to these guys as a whole... it IS fucking nonsense to keep comparing the singers, they're just different and both have added important things to KSE. I'm sure they have a lot of fun playing together, so why to bring up a comparison? enjoy the fucking music!
agreed big time!
Trademarkey Cruz gimme, for its mine!
Gustavo Santos
Comparisons are actually pretty fair, they're pretty similar timbres and tones, not mention obvious style. What is not fair is just disrespect.
Gustavo Santos Personally, I'd love to see an actual Jesse Vs Howard. They're both incredibly different vocalists, but both very talented in their own rights, and I think it'd be fkn ridiculously epic if they did a song or two together
REDWOLF5652 that would be awesome!
"but don't disrespect him in front of me" jesse is one hell of a guy for having that respect for howard
I think both of you guys were totally AWESOME!
I prefer Jesse, but Howard sings fantastically!
When I listen "new" Killswitch Engage I hear only Times Of Grace, because it is what KSE became after Jesse came in. In the fact old true KSE is gone.
+Alexey Kovpaev you do realise he was the original singer for kse yeah? Howard Jones only did from 2003 to 2012 but i must admit i loved Howard jones as a singer for them but i also loved Jesse
skater13 I know he came back and he was in beginning of KSE, but in my mind I've got hard associations between Howard and KSE and when I listen it now I hear only Times Of Grace.
Listen to their first album and get back to this convo. Jesse has so much emotional power. Howard is a studio singer.
Welcome back Jesse i hope all is well and i can not wait to hear the new stuff. much love to Howard for putting in down all these years. Killswitch engaged all the way looking forward to a new chapter in my favorite bands life.
Jesse all the fucking way
totally bro!
I can only echo things people have already said. Howard Jones was easily the backbone of KSE and he put them on the map. No disrespect to the other bandmembers who are kickass as well, but Jones' voice is what made people get into them. Imagine Soundgarden without Chris Cornell.
Also, I think another crucial thing, other than his amazing voice, is the show Howard put on. Watching them on TH-cam makes me wish I had gotten into them before he left. In terms of live performance, KSE without Howard Jones is Rammstein without Till Lindemann.
Sid P this comment deserves an award for being put so well. R.I.P Chris Cornell
I like both. The duet on the signal fire was sick!
i love both vocalists, wish they did more collaborations together
I love Howard to death and his material was what introduced me to this band, but I honestly like Jesse Leach more. hearing him sing Howard's songs and almost doing them better made me a believer.
Hunter Palmer I have to strongly disagree on that heard and seen his performance with Howard’s songs and it I thought it was just ok but definitely not as good as Howard’s work
Yeah, I've seen them 3 times since Jesse's return and he cannot do Howard's songs for shit.
Love KSE but Jesse doesn't bring the same sound that HJ does. I love that guys sound.
They are both amazing - I was happy to see that it was Jesse taking over for Howard because I never disliked Jesse. Getting a second chance was definitely a blessing because the dude is killing it and Howard's new band is great.
They're both just so awesome
Howard FTW!!!! You are missed brotha!!
If your favorite Killswitch album isn't Alive or Just Breathing, then you probably haven't even listened to it. It amazes me that people are mad about Howard being gone after that terrible self titled album. The new album kicks ass.
The new album sucks horribly...
nAcolz I agree.
I agree man, the new album is amazing and Alive or Just Breathing is by far the best album, and you are 100% correct that self titled album with Howard was pure shit, I can't even listen to it, it's horrible.
As daylight dies
Nah As Daylight Dies is their best album.
they both are amazing ,for me they both do great at each others songs..love this band no matter what
You both did an outstanding job at what you did!!! All is good guys and keep on kicking ass!!!
Goodbye Howard's Killswitch, you will be missed.
I prefer Jesse and the albums he made with KSE were better in my opinion. Howard was a brilliant vocalist but I think he lacked the emotion that Jesse brought.
To me it was the other way around. The songs in end of heartache album complimented with one another and each song was very heart felt. I never heard of killswitch engage until howard was the singer so you may just be right.
Nick Raponi End of heartache was a good album and probably the best album they released with howard but Alive or just breathing was on another level imo. It was the "Master of puppets/Ride the lighting" of killswitch engage.
Lockdunn Unit WR I agree
Yeah, I disagree too. Jesse is awesome, but he doesn't bring raw emotion to the songs like Howard did. My Curse, The End of Heartache, Rose of Sharyn, The Arms of Sorrow, Reject Yourself, Save Me, Starting Over are just examples of why that statement is wrong. Not to mention, hearing Howard perform songs like "My Last Serenade" really changed shit up and gave those songs a new meaning.
You know I discovered them with Jesse so him being back is like a home coming so nothing but love and respect for em both but so happy Jesse is back
I love both Jesse and Howard for what they do for KSE! Howard got me into the band but I learned about how good Jesse is and was so it makes me feel better knowing that they remained consistent overall.
I don't like the KSE without Howard. Sorry but I think Jesse's voice is nothing compared to Howard's. He had such a huge impact on their songs.
Just mind blowing vocal skills.
I'm really waiting for Devil You Know's 1st album.
cant listen to them now only the old stuff
I know that you definitely can recognize a truly good band, the folks are incredible!
*watch?v=HhTZuy8KWuw*
Absolutely love it!
TH-cam the link and have fun!
I will not say who's the best buot howard and Jesse you are both different and awesome! Hope to see you guys back with your bands.
grtz from Belgium.
You have to love both singers for their individual styles. I've been following this band since before Alive or Just Breathing, and loved every second of it. I'm glad Howard parted ways gracefully, and I'm glad Jesse is back! I hope Howard comes back on the metal scene soon too!
Howard was always my favorite. I can't really explain why, I guess it were his vocal harmonies but Jesse isn't bad either
+Buzz Music Howard is able to do just about any voice... Jesse has like 2 pitches. a weak scream, a continuous grunting kinda singing, and his harmony singing is meh.
Howard nails everything, and not only that has just about the illest scream out there.
Jesse is good but Howard was awesome!
So much respect for this dude!
Apples to oranges... Both amazing singers. Credit goes to the band for being able to adapt to their different styles
Howard Jones is like the Dio in modern metal scene. He is better.
I like both. I just prefer Howard.
How good is The Signal Fire! Both of their voices are incredible. I have love for both 🖤
Absolutely no way to pick. Jesse snd Howard are both amazing. And incomparable!