End of Heartache by Killswitch Engage / Performed by Kids!

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End of Heartache by Killswitch Engage
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BACKSTORY:
This song was recorded on Saturday, August 28th 2010 at the Saint Claire Recording Company in Lexington, Kentucky.
In order to get multiple camera angles I had the students record the song using a click track. Not only did using the click track help create a better video, but many professional recordings are laid down to a click track.
Many viewers might wonder why the students aren't jumping around and delivering a great visual performance as well. Playing along with the click track requires a great deal of concentration, so that wouldn't possible for many musicians, especially a bunch of kids....in this case students ranging in age from 13 to 16.
The guitars were recorded with a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier and a Marshall head. The speaker cabinets were two 4x12 Shawnee cabinets and were mic'd with a set of Royers.
In order to make the screaming vocals thicker we double tracked them. One track used the Neumann U87 that appears in the video. And the other track was simply an Shure SM58. Many viewers may doubt that a 14 year can sound like this. Granted, doubletracking the vocals made them more intense. But Blake honestly can make his voice sound like this. By using a dynamic microphone, cupping it and getting very close (techniques used by metal singers the world over), he can pull off songs that contain intense screaming vocals. In retrospect, we should have filmed him doing this in the studio instead of using the Neuman U87. I was worried that the singing portions of the song would contain too many plosives and sibilance if we used some of the techniques described above.
We attempted to mix the song just like the original recording. All of the effects, levels, etc... are based on the original version.
The audio has some crackling it in which occurs when I upload it to KZbin. If you listen to the video on decent speakers you'll hear it. Eventually, I'll have the mp3 available on my website for free.
We videotaped the performance using two Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPRO's.
OMF CREW:
Brian Anderson / Assistant Producer
Jeff Morris / Cameraman
Mike Walker / Guitar Tech
Tom Allen / Photographer
Dan Agee / Mixing Engineer
Tim Price / Engineer
Cailon Williams / Assistant Engineer
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[@smparsons111]

As the rhythm guitarist, I had so much fun doing this cover! AARON IS A BEAST GUITAR TEACHER!

[@sea1599]

Awesome job! I adore watching how amazing you all are! It blows my mind! From one adult who is also a music lover, and played an instrument as a child, all through school.. don't ever stop! You are amazing, and your teachers and providers to help along with this making, are just... Breathtaking amazing! I, personally, am so excited an proud of all of you! O'Keefe's is totally the bee's knees! Lol! Seriously, man! ♥️

[@davidhewson1101]

You guys kick ass it makes me proud to see the next generation of metal heads...keep it up man!!!!

[@truckerjames5402]

The guys on vocals, on their harmonies, they hit that so spot on. As a vocal duo, they are unstoppable

[@christophera5561]

So strong !!!

[@bosscast6002]

That GROWL

[@michealscholes5602]

Auto tune

[@smw1986]

who cares, hes at growl level midnight

[@lucky5th2]

@@smw1986 a computer doing something for you, isn't a skill

[@americanmetalhead7318]

boss cast is fake

[@georgweberline2952]

Bad ass kids on of my best keep rocking

[@xenonzx]

Holy hell, just now seeing this and that kid with the growls and screams is fantastic. I am way jealous.

[@wookiee66]

I want to see this group do some Lamb of God and Parkway Drive. That would be fucking awesome

[@stefjames95]

It’s weird realizing these legends are probably like 25 now if they were about 15 in this. Insane cover! 🔥

[@mattaragorn5998]

Probably 28 now 😅😅😅😅

[@tiagobarros5666]

The kid with gutural vocals could sing in a black metal band. Him haves a thunder in his throat. Really impressive.

[@snake316171]

Sounds good, left a like for the kid in the cape. I saw what you did there Adam D. would be happy.

[@happymonkeyfish]

seen it and thought the same thing, obviously a big fan of his stuff

[@RebelGaming4U]

@@happymonkeyfish who isnt a fan of Adam D? Lol when I was 19 or 20 for a Halloween party I dressed up as Adam D cant grow amazing sideburns like him so i went to party city and bought some and I even cut my hair into his hairstyle and wore gym shorts and tank top and wore a cape as well. I freaking love him as an artist. His crazy antics is what makes him and Killswitch Engage special. Killswitch Engage as a whole is one of the best things to come out of the late 90s. I honestly didn't know of Killswitch Engage til about 2006 when I played My Curse on Guitar Hero and instantly fell in love with them. I ended up buying Alive or Just Breathing and As Daylight Dies on CD and been rocking to them since. Ive been to 2 concerts so far of theirs and even have a ticket to see them with Light The Torch and August Burns Red but thanks to covid they postponed the concert 2 days before I was going to go. I can't wait to get back out there and rock out again.

[@rgalves9356]

@@happymonkeyfish everybody is fan of Adam D. dude, that man is an amazing guitarist and as well! 🤟🏻

[@fl8905]

Same thing.

[@patrickcarnahan2751]

That "broken heart" harmony gave me chills!

[@TheElectricBuddha]

I take back every bad thing I've said about kids in this generation not appreciating good music! Well, ok, not every word...but this certainly redeemed them a little bit.

[@133Nomad]

The very first time I heard this song was live when KsE opened for Slipknot. Chills then, chills now.

[@mizzysparrots4874]

WOW thats an amazing, professional sounding growl coming out of a child!

[@MRNAFR33]

think thats a voice box but i could be wrong

[@sgtwilliams123]

Does my heart good to see young people embracing the METAL!!! Love it!

[@burdygurr]

Amazing work everyone!! Super jealous of all the talent and super proud to see kids a part of REAL MUSIC and living out their passion.

[@kbone3493]

Very impressive that scream lol it can haunt you hahaha

[@nikkiwatson9582]

Can I adopt the kiddo singing??? This is my favorite killswitch sing and he kills it!!! I love these videos, this foundation, and what they do for our youth. Keep on keepin on.

[@mufaddal89]

Amazing growls and vocals. WoW I am loving this..

[@fixednstoned861]

Wow! Wow! Wow! This whole piece was amazing across the board, but the vocals definitely stole the show!! I thought they had the original track playing at first! Holy crap!! This is true talent! Where did these kids go!?

[@PandasFknRule]

Hahaha The one kid is channeling some Adam D lol, but that growl...gotdamn!

[@nnamppoh]

wtf, where does this sreaming come from, straight out of hell? unbelievable...

[@warwick02]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adamdouglas7645]

Digitally enhanced

[@jprovencher67]

the screams were effects on the vocals. not to take away from the job these kids did, cuz it was AWESOME. but anyone can scream like that with the right effects. They did a KICK ASS JOB !!!!

[@Art_thr0b]

love to see how they sound today with a remake of this cover

[@papahades2982]

4:20 that part make me cry for no reason but i love it

[@Samsuicide1011]

I love this song and the cover is great 😍

[@brandonharwick2437]

This group together can fuckin play Sound is beyond impressive, just Amazing!

[@AlissonDriftKing]

Fantastic screaming :O

[@michaelhudson2867]

This makes my heart so happy

[@bryantwiltrout5492]

I was waiting for the scream and I got my wish. You guys are amazing and it shows how much effort and passion you all put into this song.

[@Gnarkill721]

These kids are extremely talented!! I love all the covers.

[@SiriusWolf-ux7wo]

ITS TEAR JEARKINGLY AMAZING

[@wizardsmoke4893]

i am glad too hear and see they love the 70s and 80s music the best music ther is and ever was u kids keep shooting for the stars i rather listen you all then listening the crap they have these days no thnk u i thnk i speek on a lot of us

[@TigredelMar77]

Look at little Adam, with the cape and everything, thats awesome!!

[@johnlehrfeld7443]

These kids are absolutely amazing + have unbelievable ability

[@craigime]

damn i love those growls!!!

[@erix84]

Can I like this more than once? That kid can seriously growl.

[@chelseatrevino6923]

Man these kids are awesome! And this was 10 years ago. They gotta be a band by now

[@aaronedwards4916]

Love the entire thing. Vocals are on point, great harsh vocals. I hope they kept at it as they've grown up.

[@Rickzilla]

This foundation should get more support.

[@Brandonmtlhd]

How have I not heard this cover until now? Amazing job everyone on this!

[@jonb6204]

Amazing work.............glad to see the new generation keeping rock and metal going.

[@rjzurc398]

They're all AMAZING!

[@LurkMoar101]

Dudes, these kids have nailed it. Those vocals are insane.

[@seansinner]

Goose bumps.. thank the GODS for kids this talented. Much love and respect boys.

[@nick1985fjb]

The instrumental part of is on point! Killed it!! Great job!

[@angelthresh7161]

id buy an album from these kids, good job

[@mrsimlit]

Amazing, great job, great playing and vocals, loved the harmonies

[@SedatedByLife]

seriously.... I love this cover. It's one of my favorite songs and to see this generation just tearing it up like a boss just makes it even more enjoyable to me!

[@PantherActual]

....that kid's growl....Hot damn, dude! And that's NOT an easy song to sing. Well done!

[@brappo4622]

holy shit so good

[@Pirzadazzz]

Super good...!!!

[@dannymeeks903]

Dang!!! Those kids rocked!! I'm glad you get kids are getting into this kind of music. It's the only kind worth listening to anymore

[@chadwright7614]

Amazing simply amazing he growled and I almost dropped my mtn dew yalls rock ..to the growler I look forward to more pls pls pretty pls

[@Team996]

2024? The acoustic part is phenomenal!

[@Rivika84]

Wow! Very impressive! \m/

[@DamieDilly]

Guitarist even wearing a cape like adam haha lovenit

[@fhammer07]

HOLY SHIT DAT GROWL. Spilled my damn coffee!

[@shawnimhoff8062]

Good job all of you 👏👌👍🇨🇦

[@seanjames4783]

These kids are insanely talented

[@stevegundaker]

I’m speechless... this is mind blowing

[@islay023]

Sickass voices! Wow!

[@gilleonb]

I'd really like to see what Howard and the guys in KSE thought of these kids... I am knocked on my ass...Thumbs up... Hope there is more to come.

[@AshtonG2022]

The actual music sounds like the recording and that scream is absolutely insane incredible job

[@elidames6889]

I love and respect the effort. Glad to see kids are still having fun, and have good taste.

[@jackierineer7521]

I think this may be one of favorite videos so far! So much talent!!!!

[@timharrington1160]

That growl is on par with the best like Randy Blyth, Jesse Leach and Tatiana Shmailyuk

[@SEND_IT9547]

Good job you guys you keep killing it this song is awesome

[@jamesbeattie4463]

Brilliant! Well done

[@greggdorst3025]

You guys rock! I love that song and hearing you guys play it gave me goosebumps... no joke. Well played guys

[@herrvonundzug.4817]

Dieter Bo.....ICH sage, Mal richtig fett abgeliefert! Richtig gut!

[@svensvenson8896]

The 2 young kids on the vocals sound identical if not the same what talent

[@jasonmcmillan6598]

Ok..... A bunch of kids, drummer wearing a Pantera shirt, lead wearing a cape, bass sporting a strap bearing the British metal invasion flag, strong vocals with a growler on deck, giving homage to an iconic song!!! the future is bright!!

[@luisonpicaruzo8302]

Great growls and voices, Sounds great

[@jameshughes6640]

Holy hell. That was amazing

[@jayhouse3149]

It's gotta be truly breathtaking to be around such talented musicians! Are all your young artists musical prodigies?

[@poundpunch]

Incredible

[@mosj9876]

Wow. I know they ain't kids anymore but this still kicks ass. Great work my guys

[@mollywoody8382]

Daaaaaannnnng. I have listened to this like 6 times

[@lordmohg]

Aaron Okeefe love this arrangement. The 2 singers are perfectly matched. I have 1 question. Is the one kids voice enhanced at all? Or is his scream voice 100% his?

[@lounar482]

Amazing...you are kids no more!!

[@CanisLupus777]

wow, really sharp musicianship for such young musicians. VERY impressive on all ends guys, the vox are impressive as well. Loved the harmony at 2:11.

[@froderod]

Excellent job guys. Very impressive.

[@induxheadbanger]

This kids have soooo much time

[@EnterAnders]

The quality of this video just blows me away.

[@sumeetmi2]

Respect !

[@stivan_music]

These kids are better than some other bands here on youtube.. So 6 people are envious of these briliant musicians... Thumbs up!!!! cheers my inner wealth

[@fl8905]

Nice cape. Good touch.

[@camstatik]

This is the best cover I have ever seen in my life. Holy shit these kids are talented.

[@DeMoNicslipknot]

nice adam d cape!

[@fearfulclan2007]

You guys should also do In Due Time by Killswitch Engage and Always by Killswitch Engage!

[@dannywalters7856]

Singers fucking kill it wonder where they are now, all around great job buddies

[@slayer04031974]

Awesome!!

[@iamDonric]

that was wicked!!awesome!!

[@michaellafoon3393]

Killing it again

[@MarcieGirl91]

Yup... I give up screaming.

[@xxmgkxx4498]

briliant cover well done

[@justinnelson1311]

This is my fave song had to donate!

[@merejiah8215]

Shout out to the drummer with the PANTERA shirt. And shout out to all these heavy hitters keeping it loud and proud.

[@YOUGOTLINKS]

These guys murdered it!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!!

[@jonmoon7089]

Wow freakiing wicked you guys ROCK!!!!!!!!

[@brandonharwick2437]

Wow!