First Time Hearing Killswitch Engage - The End of Heartache (Reaction!!)

[@poloreacts27]

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[@firdauszainudin7118]

The best of Howard Jones in Killswitch Engaged: Break The Silence & Reject Yourself. Yes, it's the underrated songs

[@profoundpronoun4712]

Yes please, react to the studio version! ❤

[@brandonjones1896]

I was at the concert. It was in Mass at the palladium. I think 2009 or 2010. The studio version is great

[@thatnewguy23]

Stumbled into Linkin Park in high school in 2005. Then Metallica and KSE and many many more since. Love them all!🤟

[@andrewpiovane3147]

There’s a wrestler by the name of Roderick Strong who used this song as his entrance and his finishing move is named End of Heartache

[@Nemesis_Prime]

C.M. punk's entrance is this fire

[@azraelcales]

The Howard era of KSE is 🔥

[@soully98]

Absolutely

[@Boozer13]

Their self title with Howard was pretty lame tho…

[@alu.304]

No disrespect to Jesse, but yes🤘🏻

[@jette24]

PRIME

[@jette24]

@@Boozer13 i love that one....save me...i would do anything..there is a ton of bangers on there

[@czrd1]

Killswitch Engage is at the apex of metal core, their blend of blistering riffs, solos, bass and drum thunder along with soul tearing screams woven with beautiful melodies is a true audio experience.. both lead singers Howard and Jesse bring it and are worthy of all the praise they get, buckle up for this ride it is truly unique 💯🔥

[@gunjin4145]

Well said my dude! Killswitch Engage will always have a spot in my heart and soul. Love those guys.

[@dustin6673]

Jesse or Howard?

[@twiztid133]

Their solos are a bit underwhelming

[@czrd1]

@@twiztid133 I suppose it’s all a matter of preference and who you’re comparing against, Adam and Killswitch keep it in the lane of the song melodically so there isn’t the complexity of a Petrucci or Vai solo but I feel the harmony speed and articulation of KE’s guitar work is on point for the music they produce.

[@czrd1]

@@dustin6673 I lean a little toward Howard there is a beautiful depth and richness to his tone that fills the space, and Jesse just slays with his screams and resonates emotion in every word. 1A and 1B for me, what about you man

[@Djcimofficial]

This album is one straight banger after banger. This era of Metal was great.. also Howard is a beast! Got to meet him at a small show in Brooklyn with light the torch

[@jakobjas4212]

One of those classic albums where every song is a hit. 10/10 album.

[@2WONG363]

Dam right

[@jeffjohnson6300]

Fun fact about the guitarist Adam, he went on the Price is Right and won both showcases on the showcase showdown

[@mattjohnson2829]

Thanks for reacting to Killswitch. Love it! Lots of great music from them. If you do a song called The Signal Fire you can see both singers who have fronted the band singing together.

[@charleysage5827]

Yep. It's sooooo good!

[@JustanOlGuy]

Melodic metalcore is tricky to make palatable, but they do it well.Their cover of Holy Diver is great.

[@plantdesigns7889]

And the video for Holy Diver is hilarious. Adam as the princess with his lamb chops 🤣🤣🤣

[@MR2GR]

I was in a band a while back that did a cover of the killswitch Holy diver cover, but our singer sounded way more like Dio. I think a lot of people who heard it didn't realize we were staying very faithful to the killswitch instrumentals but Dio vocals. Music is fun.

[@bobbylinn7729]

Yessssd

[@bobjenks8642]

How is it any less palatable than other forms of metalcore? I think it’s the most accessible honestly. Curious to hear your take on this

[@JohnJillky]

@@bobjenks8642 they might mean that some ppl think it's too melodic (particular ppl more into less accessible music) while others think it can be too inaccessible despite the melodies (as with a lotta metal or hardcore from their perspectives really) Like, I always found some melodic metalcore and a lotta the melodeath that influenced its sound to be pretty hit or miss for me. But I love plenty stuff that's both more and less accessible.

[@crazydrummer181]

The guitarist who sings back up vocals was on an episode of The Price is Right and it was hilarious and awesome seeing this tall ass, burly, metal head guy happier than a kid in a candy store to participate in the show. He didn’t do too bad, either. He won the whole thing including a little yellow car that he could probably barely fit inside of. It was never mentioned that he was in a band or anything, he was just a random guest like everyone else lol

[@RebelGaming4U]

I remember that. I actually had it saved on record so i could re watch it. Adam Dutkiewicz is hilarious and damn well talented. I've seen them 3 times now. My most favorite band ever.

[@2daWallballz13]

Would anyone happen to know what episode of what season he was on the price is right? I love this band and the price is right 😆

[@crazydrummer181]

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[@2daWallballz13]

@@crazydrummer181 Oh wow! Bro you an awesome person! Thank you

[@crazydrummer181]

@@2daWallballz13 no problem dude

[@christophermarang.3569]

It’s funny because this literally Rodrick Strongs AEW theme right now 😂

[@gabe_lamas_art]

5:09 - CM Punk's first WWE theme was "This Fire Burns", which was sung by Howard Jones, who was the lead vocalist for KSE at the time.

[@beachamj]

Was looking for the CM Punk KSE comment, thank you sir

[@daveydohrman2241]

I actually get choked up when someone not really interested in this type of music actually gives it a chance & actually LOVES IT !!!... as I do!!!... if more people would open their ears & hearts they will “feel” it too.... it’s a feeling more than a sound when this type of music is concerned... Thank you 🙏🏼

[@HeatherTerry84]

Love this song and love Killswitch! Howard Jones is a seriously underrated vocalist!

[@neotheone6796]

Literally the first time I requested this song and they actually took their time to do it🔥🔥thank you Rose of sharyn is another great song

[@_imhotep_]

Rose of Sharyn is 🔥🔥🔥

[@bobthebear1246]

DEFINITELY do the video / studio version. It's what made me fall in love with the song and the band to begin with in the first place!!!!

[@taykvsdawrld1553]

5:15 Roderick Strong just debuted in All Elite Wrestling with this as his theme song

[@chrisbarnett6389]

Nice one polo! My last serenade next !Oh yeh let's go !

[@MattHarris85]

They were nominated for a grammy for this song. There's a radio friendly version with some of the heavy bits edited out - avoid it at all costs

[@kjsharp]

I've seen these guys 4-5 times over the last 20ish years from ballrooms to arenas and they blew it out of the water every time. Always high energy, funny between songs, always a blast!

[@davebcf1231]

Yep! I've seen them 4 times. Once with Howard and three with Jesse, and they killed it every time. Always one of the bands I highly recommend checking out live when people newer to the genre ask who they should go see.

[@jeremyklekot2279]

Same saw them 4 times and never disappointed!!

[@russelltheluvmuscle9362]

I was at this show. It was epic, one of the best shows I've been too still to this date.

[@chasingmoonlight7342]

Howard Jones voice was and still is utter perfection. Also, the energy in that place during this was just phenomenal. I'd have given near anything to have been there in person. I get chills every time I watch this vid. 😍

[@sgtsqueaky]

On your note about walkout music. The wrestler CM Punk used to walkout to the song "This Fire Burns" by Killswitch Engaged.

[@brismithejedi]

I love this band and I'm glad you really liked this one! Do the studio version if you want, but also do "My Curse" and "The Signal Fire", as the others are saying down here as well.

[@2WONG363]

KSE my favorite band totally underrated

[@sebastiangarlikowski7727]

Best feeling ever for musicians when crowd sing with them

[@cjmahone3211]

Fun fact motionless in white sings reah ripleys wwe theme song. It’s called demons in your dreams. Mostly all the older wrestlers from the early 2000s days have Rock theme songs . The new wrestlers don’t.

[@raiderfn49]

I got to see them live a few times always a great show. My favorite memory was Adam introducing a song by saying "this is a song about when Howard went ice skating... darkness falls" this band is amazing should definitely check out the song rose of Sharon by kse. Keep up the content

[@SabresGuy87]

The greatest opening to a song, I could barely listen to the song cause I couldn't stop laughing 😂

[@geokat5403]

Searched your videos to get your views back up..we did that for another channel after they suffered way low views all of a sudden. He asked us to type his name in to search and watch share and like a few videos and we did and his views went way back up. I love your stuff and genuinely. 😊

[@MaRodney07]

Adam D, the weirdo guitarist with the cape, is just simply on a different level...I mean who else will get off of the stage while still playing, stroll over to the bar, grab a drink, and then bust in to the solo while still at the bar? 🤣

[@LorriSanga]

Amazing song !!

[@jenn_wick]

This song was my gateway into heavier metal music. It holds a special place in my 💜

[@richeywcassel]

Me too. Now I'm seeing Morbid Angel in April.

[@JimbyNimbus]

Regarding your wrestling entrance music comment, theres a wrestler named Roderick Strong who JUST debuted this week in AEW with this same theme which was his theme years ago in Ring of Honor

[@DarkNorthEmperor]

05:14 Funny you should say that, cuz this was Roderick Strong's entrance music at one time. He still calls his finisher, "The End of Heartache".

[@darealboot1]

i was at that concert in worcester, ma at the paladium. hands down the single best experience ive ever had from a live show. such amazing energy and memories for a lifetime.

[@BDECornFlake]

I would listen to My Last Serenade by them but its a different singer that is equally awesome. After that I recommend their song Signal Fire that actually had both singers.

[@bat8675]

Your intuition is right …music is about feeling ksn It’s definitely a popular band for people who are finishing school at the time

[@aldousorwell3807]

No, Sir... You are Absolutely Correct... It IS A Metal Ballad, But With The Proper Energy... Thats the best summary of This Masterpiece that ive ever heard... ...You, Sir, ...Are a Natural-Born Musical Savant!!🤟🖤

[@Chris_Ireland]

Lots of great recommendations for killswitch in the comments, but something that u might like is a band called BAD WOLVES playing Zombie. Then of course u need to hear the original version from THE CRANBERRIES. 🙏Anyways I enjoy your videos thank you✌

[@Psykostatik]

There are at least 2 studio versions that I know of. There's an album version and the radio edit. The radio edit has less screaming btw lol.

[@snarkyguy2657]

It's ironic that you mention this as wrestling music: for a while when he was in the WWE, CM Punk used to come out to one of their songs called "This Fire".

[@kurtjones2151]

It's truly a great song. Nice reaction. 👍 Re: wrestling - CM Punk used to come out to 'This Fire Burns" by these guys back in the day. ✌️

[@johnkeenan5415]

Thank you for reacting to this song! It really brought me back to my teen years (I'm in my mid 30s now)! KSE was definitely one of my top favorite bands from that time.

[@hopey16]

Their early albums are fire from start to finish....every song

[@rickspear3349]

My favorite Band! Glad you got to listen and it was enjoyable watching your reaction🤘

[@yellowdog2181]

I’m almost 50 and only recently found KSE, Howard and Jesse are amazing. Through them I made my way to Trivium, In Flames and Parkway Drive . It feels like I’m a kid again in the 80s finding Metallica and Megadeth , except I get to ingest all their work over a short period.

[@AtmonTheExectioner]

In that case you should check out Howard's newer bands post Killswitch Devil You Know and Light The Torch. Light The Torch's Calm Before The Storm and Become The Martyr are epic.

[@troygarza5720]

Man check out all that remains old and new stuff, same guess for spiritbox they kill it.

[@yellowdog2181]

@@troygarza5720 love it all thanks anyway

[@valencygraphics]

Polo: Glad you found Killswitch! So just to make sure it's said, as I'm sure it will be said a million times by other fans: Do not listen to "Official" versions of Killswitch Engage music videos. They contain an alternate version that does more singing than the growls/yells during certain parts. When presented with both versions, I would argue that it degrades the overall feel of the song during these parts (these parts were written to be yelled, not sung, it's more of an afterthought). Lyric videos are a pretty safe bet, but read the comments first to see if there are a bunch of people complaining that it's "not the album version" to be sure. ;) Don't need you to get crucified by fans for innocently listening to the non-album versions. Cheers!

[@lim_jaheylol778]

I love how you didn't pause the song a million times. You could tell by watching that you were truly taking in the song and enjoying it.

[@johncarpenter3751]

Yea yes yes… more Killswitch please. I’m here for the TOOL videos, but I’ll stay for the Killswitch

[@thereptyler]

I find it awesome/hilarious you mentioned coming out to this song on WWE. CM Punk used “This Fire” by this same band as his entrance music and it is epic.

[@BRUNHILDofficial]

As a metal head, I always thoroughly enjoy seeing people enjoy my music. Excellent!

[@Joe-it2dh]

I saw these guys in concert years ago and it was unforgettable, the lead singer climbed the tower of speakers on the side of the stage and dove into the crowd then crowd surfed back up to the stage while still singing. I've been to a lot of concerts and their showmanship is the best I've ever seen.

[@rickspear3349]

Both singers are awesome! Loved Howard Jones and love Jesse leach equally!

[@ehartatak]

Listen to My Curse and their cover of Holy Diver

[@kylec1411]

Howard is a beast of a singer

[@robncasey1216]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Brother Jones! Howard is an amazing vocalist!!

[@sumonjamal1653]

Killswitch Engage (or KSE for short...) from Massachusetts broke big in 2004 w/ their 2nd vocalist Howard Jones and the album 'The end of heartache' ... a record that sold gold (half million copies) in the US, followed by 'As daylight dies' (2006) which also sold gold... Unfortunately, Howard Jones left Killswitch Engage after 2010, citing health issues... He is currently recording & touring w/ his own band Light the Torch. Massachusetts cultivated a healthy metal scene that produced bands like Godsmack, Shadows Fall, All That Remains... Killswitch Engage was formed in 1999 and debuted their first album in 2000 w/ vocalist Jesse Leach... the band's line-up solidified in 2002 w/ Adam Dutkiewicz (drums), Joel Stroetzel (guitar), Mike D'Antonio (bass) for the 2nd album 'Alive or just breathing' in '02, which saw KSE sign w/ Roadrunner Records... Their sound was dubbed 'metalcore' which combined the extreme metal riffs w/ hardcore 'breakdowns' ... Adam Dutkiewicz switched to guitar, and the band were expected to tour heavily... However, vocalist Jesse Leach had gotten married and opted to step out of KSE in 2003... With the band slated to tour on Ozzy Osbourne's Ozzfest 2003, KSE hired vocalist Howard Jones and the band were a huge success on the road... Justin Foley (drums) eventually joined the band permanently. This concert was released in 2005 as a live DVD w/ the title '(Set this) World ablaze'. With high expectations, Killswitch Engage broke big commercially w/ the 2004 album 'The end of heartache'... which got MTV exposure and became the band's biggest-selling record... 'As daylight dies' was also another commercial success in 2006... KSE released another self-titled album in 2009... But this time, it was Howard Jones who opted to take a break as the band went on tour w/ vocalist Phil Labonte of All That Remains filling in... Following the tour, KSE amicably split w/ Howard Jones. Howard Jones would take time off, but returned in 2014 w/ the band The Devil You Know... they were re-named Light the Torch in 2018 (after 2 albums as The Devil You Know) and released 2 more albums. Adam Dutkiewicz had collaborated w/ vocalist Jesse Leach on a side project Times of Grace (their debut album 'The Hymn of a broken man' was released in 2011... a 2nd album 'Songs of loss & separation' was released in 2021)... KSE announced in 2013 that Jesse Leach (vocals) was returning to the band. KSE returned w/ Jesse Leach on vocals for the 2013 album 'Disarm the descent'... followed by 'Incarnate' (2016)... and 'Atonement' (2019)... Both Leach and former vocalist Howard Jones sang on 1 KSE track - 'The signal fire' 🔥🔥🤘🤘 More Killswitch Engage song suggestions - 'A bid farewell'... 'As daylight dies'... 'Rose of Sharyn'... 'Last serenade'... "Holy diver" (Dio cover)... 'My curse'... 'I am broken too'... 'Unleashed'... 'In due time'... 🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@EricMontou]

Studio version!!! YES!!

[@AnthonyCipoletti]

Band is so tight, got into them in 2001 every member is amazing, love Jesse just as much

[@SparkimusPrime]

I’ve seen them like 7 times and they are amazing every time. End of Heartache was peak Killswitch in my life. I was like 20 when this came out. I went through shit to them lol Like you’ve really been touching on my teens/twenties metal playlist lol Slipknot, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Killswitch, Rammstein, Korn, Disturbed, Rage Against the Machine, Evanescence. Acid Bath, Marilyn Manson, everything Mike Patton, KMFDM, are a few you haven’t done yet.

[@SwedeSpeeder]

Now you need some Orbit culture. Do it. 🤘🤘🤘

[@INDRIDCOLD83]

Hell yeah Acid Bath, Dax Riggs is one of my favorite vocalists. I'm sure you have, but if not check out his other projects Agents of Oblivion and Deadboy & the Elephantmen. Awesome taste in music, cheers!

[@SparkimusPrime]

@@INDRIDCOLD83 Deadboy and the Elephantmen is amazing 🖤 I feel the same way about Dax. They would have been big if Audie hadn’t died 😞 Deadboy isn’t the same as Tool, but it takes me on a similar kind of journey. Just with his voice. I wish more people knew who they were 🖤

[@gray01216]

Holy shit you're metal playlist is literally perfect. Only the best metal bands.

[@RebelGaming4U]

Are you into their newer stuff? Also have you heard their side gig Times of Grace? Some good stuff. Killswitch is one of my dads favorites. I took him to his first Killswitch concert in 2018 and he had a blast.

[@paulie98vr6]

Howard Jones is a beast. He can sing, scream, growl, anything needed he can do. This is my favorite from them, but they’ve got so many good ones. They’ve had two vocalists though. Jesse Leach started with the band, Howard came along and then left the band, and Jesse is back now. They’ve got a song called “My Curse”. If you listen to it, please do the album version.

[@localhoast2009]

Howard has an amazing voice. Every time I saw them live was insane. Rose of Sharon is a great song. Heavy!!

[@Disturbed544]

I was in that crowd. This is at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts, where they're from. Take it from someone from someone from Massachusetts, these are the hometown legends. I've played on some of the same stages as them back in the day. They were our heroes. PLEASE react to more of their music, sir. You will love them. They've had two different vocalists throughout the years, and their history and energy within the region is storied and unmatched. I suggest reacting to ANY song from this live performance, but if you're looking for studio versions of stuff, I'd recommend Rose of Sharyn, My Last Serenade, When Darkness Falls, Fixation on the Darkness, or new-ish stuff like Arms of Sorrow, In Due Time, The Signal Fire, they're amazing you can't go wrong just pick a song lol. Thank you so much for this reaction, man.

[@digitalskill]

I miss Howard KSE so much, but I'm glad we have these amazing albums and songs!

[@DemonbreedGaming]

This was also my first KSE song. Heard it on the radio in like 2005-2006ish. Instantly fell in love. Howard's an incredible vocalist.

[@phillipbagley1226]

There is a wrestler that uses this song as his entrance music..roderick strong..his finishing move is called the end of hearteache too

[@rzawistowski33]

One of my all time favorite bands, seen them in in small 500 person venues and arenas both are great shown

[@michaelsingletary356]

Been listening to KSE since 2002. Love both singers. Great workout music for sure.

[@rickyiglesias5384]

I fell in love with this band before this album came out and when it did, I got it as soon as I could. Learned this song on guitar and my band covered it a bunch of times. this song will always mean a ton to me. so glad to see you enjoy it for the first time. thanks for posting.

[@weezinthejuice13]

It’s awesome you mention this as a walkout, back around this era, CM Punks walkout song was This Fire also by Killswitch. Another great song

[@justjsse8917]

Howard is mt favorite vocalist of al time. Hes so good live its insane

[@ajplaysdrums]

I was at this show, was mid summer during an off day from touring on Ozzfest. Whole show was non stop energy. One of the best shows I’ve been to.

[@716monk]

Signal the fire, my curse, Rose of Sharyn, all great KSE bangers worth a listen

[@1dragonracing]

both versions are amazing! his is an almost daily listen for me. im 55 and a born and bred metalhead. still love me some old school rap though. thats why i look for this kind of stuff. happy you like it. its a great group!

[@crackedgaming6729]

I was in that crowd, crazy to think its been almost 20 years already...time flies.

[@Majora904]

Everything Howard Jones touches turns to gold. He is talent incarnate

[@kerrystopher5299]

Roderick strong from aew wrestling has this theme entrance song

[@jxstified7558]

Love Killswitch!

[@leytonhodgson227]

Love this reaction! Can’t stop watching that thing in the background

[@hobojungle1]

Whole album is brilliant, you should definitely spend some time with it! It will blow you away I think.

[@cambrositv]

This verison is the best version of end of heartache . The energy and musicianship they play live is amazing. Pinch squeals all day ❤

[@hopey16]

Definitely listen to the studio version!!!

[@branthemuffin5872]

I'll be here for every metal reaction. I prefer heavier shit but Killswitch is a classic so can't hate whatsoever. That's one show that is on my bucket list, for sure.

[@sarahlxxxiv]

this song is the lyrical manifestation of a Time Machine 🖤

[@mystoganabaddon6717]

There actually a song they did for a wrestler back in the 2000s, it's called "This Fire Burns" and it's so good! Definitely recommend

[@HEYabbot]

There cover of Holy Diver is awesome. I would watch it.

[@EcchiPhantom]

The wrestler tgat uses this song is Rodrick Strong btw

[@beastmode8985]

Before Killswitch, the only band with harsh vocals that I could stand was Pantera. Killswitch changed it all for me. They are absolutely amazing, and have so many songs that will continue to give you goosebumps. They do get some attention, but definitely not enough. They are giants in metal, and opened so many doors for people.

[@jaywebb0113]

Hey Polo this singer is Howard Jones , the original singer and current singer is Jesse Leech , Howard filled in the time when Jesse left the band. Jesse was singer from 99-2002, and 2012 - present . Howard was 2002 -2012 Ive seen KSE twice, they were on the tour with Slipknot and they were amazing only to be followed by Slipknot and then I saw them on their own tour with "light the torch " as an opening act. Light the Torch is Howard 's new band. At the end of KSE set Howard came on stage and did some songs with KSE as the vocalist and then they did this song with with Howard and Jesse sharing vocals. Both times were amazing but with Howard and Jesse sharing this was a different experience.

[@cmpaul5057]

A wrestler named rodrick strong used this song on the indies and cm punk used there song this fire in the wwe

[@dawn6320]

My Favorite song of theirs 🤩.

[@mikegilbert5486]

And their song My Curse

[@travesty-studios]

Best part of this reaction is just watching your face go from blank to smiling.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

My top 3 all-time favorite live band.

[@EM-wv8vf]

One of the best lives I've ever had the priviledge to attend. KSE was a smidge above seeing Bullet for my Valentine and All That Remains.

[@williamguthrie5156]

Jessie is great. But when they brought in Howard as the new lead I fell in love with them. Howard Jones is an absolute beast!

[@nikkiwilliams8508]

Yes! 💯 especially on Unleash man I always have to hear him again lol

[@waffleking6871]

KSE are one of the reasons I survived High School. This is one of my all time favorite live dvds.

[@airbo0309]

The WWE Wrestler CM Punk used to walk out to their song “This Fire Burns”. It was and still is my favorite intro music for a wrestler. 🤘🏻

[@AndreWakefield]

5:15 there is a wrestler who walks out to this song! haha. Roderick Strong in AEW, and yes its epic.

[@THECH33SYGUY]

"IT'S NOT A PHASE MOM" im 25 and i've been listening to this music since guitar hero 3!!! check out "Bullet For My Valentine". Songs to React to : Tears Don't Fall, Your Betrayal, Waking The Demon.... they have ALOT of good songs, but those are their biggest ones

[@yankeedude252]

I've heard this song live, and you're right about the crowd energy being insane. When I saw them, the crowd was louder than the band during this song, and you have no idea how loud a metalcore show is. It's indescribable, the feeling of being in a crowd like that.