I would recommend "The Hymn of a Broken Man" by Times of Grace to anyone who hasn't listened to it. It's a unique and beautiful-sounding album with great atmosphere and emotional lyrics. Jesse's vocals really shine on that album.
Killswitch means a lot to me growing up. Lyrics and playing their music on my guitar has been a huge vent in my life and I’m so thankful. Side note: I love incarnate especially Upraised.
Been a KSE fan since 2005(ish). These dudes just seem like real nice guys who love playing their music. So happy they're still around doing their thing :-)
I have had dreams where Killswitch Engage have both Jesse and Howard as vocalists at the same time. Then I wake up, and I'm sad lol. Killswitch forever. Happy to hear Jesse's doing so well.
He actually thinks before putting out messages and seems to care about intellectual conversations. Unlike 99 percent of the metal scene who just want to attack one side of politics or the other and have zero interest in reaching across political and sometimes even religious lines. That being said if people attack your views first I see no problem in defending your views on a podcast or wherever
Love Jesse's lyrics. They give me the courage to take on ALL of life, while Howard's vocals mainly just help one get over a breakup or a death of a loved one. Props to both amazing singers, but Jesse will always be my favorite.
Really great interview. Early on Jesse mentioned Atonement didn't get the chance for a tour in 2020, but neither did Songs of Loss and Separation from Times of Grace. 2025 will definitely be a Killswitch focused year with touring and album release cycle, but looking forward, 2026 could be a right time for a Times of Grace tour.
Jesse is such a great person! And an awesome frontman. I was able to see them live here in Brazil last year, and damn, what a show! Can't wait for the new album 🤘
Best interview here for me. Jesse is a fantastic person, following him for years. You all must check out his less known projects, Seemless and The Empire Shall Fall. Both projects are are RIP, but omg this music and lyrics are top level.
Just want a Daylight Dies Sequel... Thats crazy, i think incarnate is the best album of the recent records. I love there signature huge melodic choruses. Thats what makes KSE The Goats.
I would recommend "The Hymn of a Broken Man" by Times of Grace to anyone who hasn't listened to it. It's a unique and beautiful-sounding album with great atmosphere and emotional lyrics. Jesse's vocals really shine on that album.
His Cleans on *Alive or Just Breathing* got such a Soul in it 🖤
Facts. Vocals on that record, especially the cleans, may the best of all time in modern metal?
Arms raised....
Eyes gaze...
TONGUES OF FIRE WHISPER!!!
Gotta agree, but then also say that his vocals on the last two KsE records were even better
Disarm the Descent is one of my favorite heavy records of all time. Takes me right back to 2014
Love this! Thanks for getting Jesse on, Nik!
Killswitch means a lot to me growing up. Lyrics and playing their music on my guitar has been a huge vent in my life and I’m so thankful. Side note: I love incarnate especially Upraised.
Holy shit I can't even describe how hyped I am to see this!
Jesse looks and sounds fantastic. He is man aging like fine wine haha. Love all you do and all that you inspire for all of us Jesse!
Been a KSE fan since 2005(ish). These dudes just seem like real nice guys who love playing their music. So happy they're still around doing their thing :-)
Jesse is such a great guy
I have had dreams where Killswitch Engage have both Jesse and Howard as vocalists at the same time. Then I wake up, and I'm sad lol. Killswitch forever. Happy to hear Jesse's doing so well.
Think some three days grace kids stolen your dreams 😅 joke aside good for them but wish it could happen for killswitch too
Jesse current living situation is wonderful and I want that.
Alive or just breathing was such a class album growing up! 💪
I'm excited for any new KSE interview and cannot wait to hear the new album in full. Also very excited for their Spring North American tour!
Jesse is one of my favorite vocalists ever
As much as i love Howard's voice more, but i always fuckin adore Jesse, he is SUPER nice and humble dude
Tour is gonna be epic 🤘 Killswitch x Shadows Fall
Bro that fact that you got Jesse is freaking awesome !!!! 🐐 GOAT
Impossible not to love Jesse. The dude is everything positive about the scene.
He actually thinks before putting out messages and seems to care about intellectual conversations. Unlike 99 percent of the metal scene who just want to attack one side of politics or the other and have zero interest in reaching across political and sometimes even religious lines. That being said if people attack your views first I see no problem in defending your views on a podcast or wherever
High Vis mention from Jesse!!!!!!!!!! Their album Blending is one of the best I’ve ever listened to. Such an amazing band.
Can't wait for the new record with Killswitch and the new project with Howard Jones
Jesse RULES!! AMAZING SINGER!! SOOO MANY HIT SONGS!! HIS VOICE IS INCREDIBLE!!!😎❤️🔥☝️🤟🤟🤟
This is great, now we need Jake from August Burns Red on this interview
Jesse is such a good human. We need more vocalists like him!
Love Jesse's lyrics. They give me the courage to take on ALL of life, while Howard's vocals mainly just help one get over a breakup or a death of a loved one. Props to both amazing singers, but Jesse will always be my favorite.
Nice seeing them in March for the first time. Can't wait!
Really great interview. Early on Jesse mentioned Atonement didn't get the chance for a tour in 2020, but neither did Songs of Loss and Separation from Times of Grace.
2025 will definitely be a Killswitch focused year with touring and album release cycle, but looking forward, 2026 could be a right time for a Times of Grace tour.
Really awesome interview and conversation. Good synergy between Jesse and Nik ❤
Thank you for making this happen ❤
Great interview! Jesse is that dude!
It's THE GOAT!
Jesse is such a great person! And an awesome frontman. I was able to see them live here in Brazil last year, and damn, what a show! Can't wait for the new album 🤘
Jesse bringing up High Vis?! Man is spot on... Trauma Bonds is a goat song too.. love this man. Alive or Just Breathing 10/10. 🤘
THIS IS! MIKE'S HARD! LEMONAAAAAAADE!
First headliner ive ever seen. new england metal and hardcore fest 2024 first show ive ever attended at the legendary Worcester Palladium
Best interview here for me. Jesse is a fantastic person, following him for years.
You all must check out his less known projects, Seemless and The Empire Shall Fall. Both projects are are RIP, but omg this music and lyrics are top level.
What a great conversation, man! All that was said about music, art, the honesty and everything, I loved it! ❤
Alive or just breathing and the end of heartache are the best metalcore albums ever fight me.
KSE is my favorite band and it will remain like this even if I will not dig the new music. They are great humans!
Neurosis and Candiria mentioned on Nik podcast, never thought would ever happen
Alive or Just Breathing is my all time favorite metalcore record. There is nothing quite like it.
My favourite musician of ALL time. All Love to JL
Holy shit! Big pull getting Jesse, so amped!
Jesse is 46?!?!?!?! He's a vampire!!! Nik you're living the dream my man!!! You got to interview my favorite vocalist of all time.
killswitch should make a slam album
'My Last Seranade' best song.
Awesome interview 👏
Both are great singers in their own right.
I'm so excited to see them in April
Jesse mentioning ‘High Vis’ is very cool. If you don't know them, try it!!
Peak Nik CONTENT
so amped i just bought 2 tickets! lets GO
Much love to Jesse. The man only promotes PMA.
Bro Nik you 100% need to listen to the new Whitechapel single 🤘
Put some respect on Jesse’s name. He’s my GOAT
Interview "it dies today" 💪🤘
Now you need Howard and Adam D
Nature rules!
Just want a
Daylight Dies Sequel...
Thats crazy,
i think incarnate is the best album of the recent records.
I love there signature huge melodic choruses.
Thats what makes KSE
The Goats.
I agree, incarnate is great
40:57 Dude, well said.
i seen them with in flames at toronto
🔥💪
cool beanage dude
Release vince interview
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Oh man this nocturnal guy is a fucking posser, and he is so proud 😂