First-time Reaction to Killswitch Engage - Vocal Analysis feat. "In Due Time"

[@JESSELEACH12]

Thank you for the kind and generous words! Made me smile! 🤘🏼

[@huestonblalock8339]

IT’S THE GOAT HIMSELF!! 🐐🤯 She needs to review Beyond the Flames because I think that’s your best best vocal performance from this album. You rock Jesse! ❤

[@tjzii1984]

\m/

[@bpet7138]

Saw you guys a few years back live. You sound SO GOOD live!!

[@TayValleyMX]

Jesse, soo cool you take the time to comment. Killswitch is still my #1. I wonder if you have ever seen any of the Huevos atv videos, You guys were the staple in them since the early 2000's

[@1KsE1]

OMG JESSE I FUCKING LOVE YOU! SAY HI TO ADAM D FOR ME!

[@davebcf1231]

Yes! So glad to see some KSE on this channel. Just a little background. The vocalist in this video is Jesse Leach. He was the original vocalist for the band from '99-2002. He left in 2002 due to issues with depression and was replaced by another amazing vocalist named Howard Jones from 2002-2012. Jones then left the band in 2012 because of issues managing his diabetes while constantly being on tour as well as some mental health struggles. Jesse Leach then came back and has been the vocalist again since then. Jones is still on good terms with the band and he did guest vocals along with Leach on a song called "The Signal Fire" that's well worth a listen. He's also in a band called "Light the Torch" that has toured with KSE, and has a side project called SION with KZbinr Jared Dines. Backing vocals in KSE are lead guitarist Adam Dutkiewitcz who also has produced all but one of their albums as well as albums for several other metal bands.

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

During Jesse's absence he had a band named Seemless. They opened for my band at the time at a day long rock show here in central NY. Got to spend some time with him afterwards, talked for quite a while. Super cool guy who is really serious about his music.

[@terric703]

@@Nothing-zw3yd This is the good part of the internet. A dude who knows the dude in the video being reacted to...what are the chances? Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@terric703]

Thanks for the backstory. I've only heard a few KSE songs...they seem to have such positive messages...hopeful messages. I like that.

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

@@terric703 I won't say I know him, just was fortunate enough to briefly share a stage and hang out for a bit. I'll say this, he's one of the LOUDEST singers I've heard live. It wasn't a big venue, and when he hit one of his growls in that room, it startled me. lol

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

@@terric703 I've been a fan from the beginning. Their early stuff is amazing.

[@elliotbruce7173]

Im constantly baffled how so many people have never heard of this band! 🤘These guys are the goats of metalcore. They never put out a bad song, much less, a bad album.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

It annoys me tbh lol they're still easily the best metalcore band and yet some people don't even mention them. They're the original and best metalcore band to this day Also I've seen videos comparing new metalcore to old and the vast majority of people prefer old metalcore so idk what gives

[@robvelor]

So true, all their albums are quality stuff

[@mcmaximon1]

Yay, sitting at the side of a fishing lake on a cold windy day in the Champagne region of France 🇫🇷 . Watching this classy lady lifts the spirits😀. Keep up the good work from a UK 🇬🇧 fan 😊

[@tylerstrange5247]

I’ve been watching your videos for 3 hours now and thank you for making me fall back in love with so many incredible songs and pointing out things I haven’t been able to appreciate before

[@SooshiYEP]

Watching you analyse metal bands I've loved growing up makes me realise I've taken them for granted lately. I feel like you taught me how to listen to music again. Thank you so much ❤

[@rb9634]

There's always a debate of Howard and Jesse but I'm a Jesse fan (music was heavier with him IMO) but I do love me some Howard too. Definitely recommend some KSE with both singers. My Last Serenade (jesse) Holy Diver (Howard), Rose of Sharyn (Howard), I am Broken too (jesse) The Signal Fire (both!!) and lastly should check out Jesse and Adam D's band Times of Grace as they are amazing!

[@HugoStiglitz88]

It's funny because Howard actually preferred doing heavier music but when they were with him they definitely went softer. I think that's part of why he quit because when I met him he seemed pretty dissatisfied with their direction. But I also vastly prefer Jesse. Not only does he fit the band better IMO, I just prefer his style. Like the melodies he chooses, the way he delivers his choruses, and his screams are false chord screams while Howards are fry screams. Plus the bluesy style Jesse started adopting when he joined Seemless and kept using it when he did The Empire Shall Fall who were amazing and kind like prog metalcore (check out the First Redemption, As the City Sleeps, or We The People) Howard is definitely the more "professional" singer, and would be a lot better at certain genres but I just prefer Jesse overall Also I don't pay attention to lyrics much but from what I know, i prefer Jesse's lyrics. His are a lot deeper and not always obvious while Howard's are a bit more upfront and I've kind of always preferred the former approach even if it means I have no idea what the song is about lol

[@07headshot]

I am 60 years old and my adult boys put me onto killswitch. Amazing vocals, brilliant song. Love your work Beth❤

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Thats awesome lol My parents hate them. Though I haven't really showed them any of it they just hate screaming. They might not hate The end of heartache or some of Times of Grace though

[@alishehzadpaul]

Rediscovering Killswitch Engage these days after seeing them perform live in Sydney, and this song is on repeat for me! Sick vocals!! Sick guitar riffs and drums!! Amazing job Jesse!

[@TheDeadStretch]

KSE are THE quintessential band that defines the "Metalcore" sub-genre. 9:36 That's Adam D going "demon time" with his vocals. Fun Fact: Adam D started out as their drummer back in `99 and switched to guitar in '02. Insane to think that today he is one of the most influential metal guitarists in the world. On top being one of the coolest and silly dudes ever.

[@GeorgeGeo]

and he won the showcase on Price is Right! lol

[@OwenNZ]

Not to mention producer and backup singer as well. Adam is truly the heart and soul of the Metalcore genre

[@HugoStiglitz88]

They're the 2nd metalcore band but definitely the one that brought it to the masses. Overcast beat them to it and pioneered the genre but they picked up where Overcast left off. The singer formed Shadows Fall, and the bass player joined Killswitch Engage Shadows Fall is another incredible 2000s metalcore band. I still think Stepping outside the circle is one of the greatest metal songs ever written. Also think that about To Ashes as well it's just a shame there's no recording of it with great production quality.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Well he didn't even switch to guitar. He still played drums and guitar on their best album hands down, Alive or Just Breathing Plus he's their producer and a great sound engineer in his own right although the legendary Andy Sneap does their mixes

[@BradfordKaneJr]

Their 2002 album 'Alive or Just Breathing' is really heavy and the harsh vocals so intense - I too was drawn to their sound and amazed someone could sing like that. Cheers!

[@silasakron4692]

That album was incredible when it first came out, I'd never heard anything like it before. Jesse's vocals on that one are top shelf (even though I've heard he hadn't yet learned how to properly support his voice at the time).

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Thats easily their best album and my favorite album of all time Not my favorite band mind you, but that album is literal perfection start to finish. Every single song is a 10/10 and Just Barely Breathing and Rise Inside are 11/10s

[@stephenpickering9051]

I have tickets to see Iron Maiden in Sept in Adelaide, Australia and Killswitch Engage are opening. Can’t wait to see them for the first time.

[@johncarpenter3751]

You lucky lucky man

[@PrimetimeBJJ]

Bro I'm going to their 25th anniversary show and it's at the first venue they ever played and it's a festival and my first show ever I just can't get over how excited I am

[@HugoStiglitz88]

The Palladium? Wasn't it at the metal hardcore festival though? How was it? I almost went. Saw them 2 years ago there and periphery there last year I love the place. I've seen KsE at least a dozen times there. Also Lupos in providence a bunch or whatever it's called now lol

[@PrimetimeBJJ]

@@HugoStiglitz88 best 2 days of my life

[@PrimetimeBJJ]

@@HugoStiglitz88 yeah the metal festivalhad 2 stages outside 1 stage inside using the small room upstairs for hardcore and slam mostly

[@TigredelMar]

The Whole "Alive or Just Breathing" album will be great to Analyze.

[@AKmumu]

One of my favorite album

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Best album ever Easily their best

[@TigredelMar]

@@HugoStiglitz88 Indeed!

[@brossjackson]

Nice to see Killswitch Engage on the channel. It’s probably worth looking at an older song with Howard Jones on vocals. I’d recommend “Rose of Sharyn”.

[@RianMeier]

I second that...

[@brandanwakefield8754]

Yes. “Rose of Sharon.” Please.

[@marcilesko1058]

Thank You Bethany! I love how much You enjoy this song! Greetings from Hungary! :)

[@justinuv]

Killswitch definitely OG’s of metalcore

[@TheWackyWelshMan]

Straight banger after banger

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Literally They're the second metalcore band ever, but they also are the ones that created the style everyone else emulates til this day. TIL DIS DAY!!! (Sorry, I have to do the wilder meme)

[@Shadowdancer2021]

Seeing you get so much joy and offer praise for one of my favorite songs of all time, that got me through the lowest point in my life, actually brings tears to my eyes and covers me in goosebumps. Love your videos, keep it up! I'd also suggest this: Family & Friends "Hold Onto Your Love"

[@jimmycheak]

I will keep saying it. Jesse has a beautiful voice. I know everybody loves Howard, but thanks to notice Jesse’s amazing vocals .

[@patfreesoul3931]

Adam is such a music genius and Jesse voice mixed with Adam's always makes the impact

[@terrymchelmenfelter6107]

Jesse is and has been my favorite vocalist for a long time. I've never heard anyone like him. He ads so much and feels like another instrument in the band. He screams, sings, and everything in between.

[@JoeB1Kenobi112]

I've loved this band since inception and your reaction made me tear up. love it!

[@gh0stzero93]

Love the analysis.. and mad respect for getting the great Jesse Leach to reach out to your channel with a response!! Way too cool!!

[@TheArtsofDoctorSeitan]

Jesse Leach is one of my favorite vocalists. He's only gotten better over the years.

[@pillboss1987]

“The Arms of Sorrow” is a great song that shows off the vocal power of Howard Jones

[@daldaboii265]

killswitch has amazing choruses that made me cry bunch of times.. you have to check them out more!

[@philiphalpin1997]

You so gotta react to "The Signal Fire" it's right up there with their best..

[@paleocomburo]

I second this. Signal fire has both their singers. (Jesse left, got replaced by Howard, then Jesse came back). I think Howard has more power to his voice. That song is a nice comparison for their voices.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Couldn't disagree more Thats one of their most mediocre and least melodic singles and their singles are never their best songs. Frankly the song after it on the album is way better. Us Against the World

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Yea but Take This Oath has both singers have both singers and its a million times better than signal fire. Plus, even better than that, the End of Heartache version of Irreversal has both of them singing too and that's easily top 5 of their best songs though the original version is definitely better. They cut out a part of the song, and also the breakdown is toned down too much while on the self titled album it was about as epic as anything I've ever heard

[@billmcnealofwnyxnewyork]

Try “Always” or “I am Broken Too” to really see Jesse’s range. His voice has such power and emotion to it. He’s a national treasure.

[@BlackSun6393]

Always always kicks my ass. It's a powerful song.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

IMO times of grace has many better examples of his range I think Live in Love or Worlds Apart are amazing examples Also Fall From Grace on that album shows off Adam's voice which is actually really good. Also their second album has some good examples of both of them singing like "Cold"

[@jeffreyandersen-sneesby289]

Everytime I watch, your reaction makes my skin tingle. No contest, I'm around for more! #hardcore metal vocalist

[@ulfk.187]

You are really into Metal. I see always the smile on your face when the guitar and drums start and going faster. Glad to see... 😊

[@Doonster40]

Killswitch is def my fav band I’ve been waiting for you to do a reaction so this is super dope! I love Jesse, you should listen to something with Howard to just to hear the vocal contrast when the both were at the helm of the band. Howard’s voice is one of the most unique I’ve ever heard

[@TheWhitestOfFangs]

I think Amorphis has a wonderful mix of great harsh and clean vocals, Tommy has an amazng voice. Orphaned Land also does this very well, in a very different Middle-Eastern metal setting

[@wiseguy724]

Nearly everything off "alive or just breathing" is amazing, but the title track takes the cake

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Couldn't agree more. Just Barely Breathing is still their best song and that's still their best album because every song on it is a 10/10

[@poplockbox]

haha, that look was priceless ❤

[@MetalMinion3]

10:24 During this part, Jesse (lead) is doing a fry scream (more higher pitch/closed airway), while Adam (guitarist/backup singer) is doing gutteral screams (deeper/open airway)

[@celtic15gunner]

You still really need to check out Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge. Especially the performance of Words Darker than their Wings LIVE with the Parallax Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall

[@michaelrollo4147]

I love when the lower growl comes in and you lean back and laugh and say”what is even happening “🤣🤣. That’s hysterical. I love the knee jerk reaction. Your reactions and analysis of vocals is the best! Thanks Bethany! Keep up the good work. You’re awesome!!🤟

[@walterthompson9903]

Rose of Sharyn next 🤘

[@philly4444]

my fave song for sure

[@AsuranFist]

Absolutely listen to their albums, both singers are unbelievably wonderful to listen to, their lyrics are fantastic. Definitely an incredible band worthy to put time to listen to all of their music.

[@petegarcia6168]

I"ve just discovered your channel and am thoroughly enjoying your critiques....BTW...you're beautiful!!! ROCK ON! Pete.

[@dust4magnet]

I'm impressed with any young woman who appreciates harsh music. I grew up in a time when female peers didn't understand. They thought music had to be nice, and us boys who enjoyed harsh music were immature ... or even moronic. The irony is that metal addressed deep issues, well beyond the shallow topics of most pop music. You should react to Slayer, the ultimate harsh and deep band. But you should also do Opeth. Akerfeldt's harsh vocals are gold standard.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

I just think it's cool that she seems just like a normal girl who likes metal. Cuz there's plenty of goth, emo, alternative or whatever type girls that like metal, but not often "normal" girls that do so it's cool I have gotten a few "normal " girls into them myself as well

[@joshhammond44]

I love killswitch 🤘🏼

[@Sir_Waddles_III]

Adam D is singing the clean harmonies and the super deep gutterals. Hes a monster on guitar and vocals.

[@godofdeadlydeath]

And drums too on their first 2 albums.

[@SigurdJarlson]

AWESOME reaction!!! may i recommend for your next KSE song to do a Howard Jones 1(preferably The End of Heartache) ,i think you will find him to be equally as impressive as Jesse! I personally love both & dont think i could pick one over the other!

[@Krispy1011]

WOW - Great review of a great performance. - - I don't know if you ever did a review of Mean Mary - but I wish you would do a review of Mean Mary's song: "Brand New Day" Mean Mary is such an amazing artist!

[@AshtonRudd]

Late message, but wanted to stop a thanks here. This song and album got me through the darkest point of my life, 8 years ago. So glad Jessie's energy returned, he's such a genuine soul. Cheers for the great choice and reaction!

[@johncarpenter3751]

This band has had many singers. Definitely keep doing a deep dive. Check out their song End Of Heartache. The live version is dope AF Edit: this is my first time hearing this song and I love it! I love this band and its many renditions. They never cease to amaze me

[@famous12121]

They have had 2 singers.

[@mattj1871]

They've had 2 singers but combined for 3 times (1st vocalist is also 3rd/this vocalist).

[@arturoalvarez4043]

@@famous12121don’t you remember Philswitch Engage?! With Phil Labonte from All that remains? Lol

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Lol they've had 2 singers

[@kevo6190]

I've watched a few documentaries on KSE and they pretty much need a babysitter 🤣 Adam D needs full-time care🤣😂🤘

[@philipbelcher5875]

“Signal Fire” is great for a metal duet and has both of their vocalists. I’m sure you see the debate about the two in the comments but they are both amazing and have kept this band up with the best for over 20 years. My favorite thing about them is their uplifting and humanity-focused message.

[@psychpomelo]

I love bands that switch between heavy screaming and higher pitched vocals. My absolute favorite.

[@dang9269]

Loved your reaction to this.. I've been a fan of Killswitch engage for years the heaviness mixed with the melodic parts just hooked me from the beginning. You should review their new track "forever alligned' thsnk me later 😊 love from UK

[@ChefBeagz]

If you like the mix of harsh and clean vocals check out Killswitch Engage songs End of Heartache, Rose of Sharyn, and My Last Serenade.

[@BenjaminEatsVeggies]

Gday Bethany, Not normally one to comment on videos so much but you should check out City and Colour. Dude came from a "metalcore" "screamo" type band called Alexisonfire and then started doing indie style largely acoustic based stuff and he has a voice you wont expect. He has a large following around the world but is still highly underrated i think its fair to say? Theres certainly a rabbit hole you could go down with him. Cheers.

[@TheBarnbuster]

Definitely need to check them out with Howard

[@Alfredo78666]

He also delivers live amazingly

[@TheMack]

This is just such a great song!

[@laws5553]

Another Canada band for you… Alexisonfire Song; This could be anywhere in the world

[@Almcingrid3663]

Howard is my favorite! Rose of Sharyn. This guy "Always".

[@based1669]

You have no idea how amazing this band is.

[@SonsofSekhmet]

You need to hear some Howard Jones era!!!!

[@bryanhunt5835]

Jesse sings with passion and emotion. Always has, He will be my favorite vocalist until the day I die

[@chapmandan]

Love that you got to KSE! Another amazing metalcore band that work this contrast brilliantly. Cannibal, Quake or Choke would be good tracks to look at.

[@LeChefLeGusteau]

Hyped to see KSE on your channel! I do agree with others and think you should really check out some of the songs with Howard Jones on vocals, I think you’d love it

[@davidbradshaw2293]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 signal fire is a must from them!!!!!!!

[@EZMell]

Thank you ❤

[@creeptasia5642]

you are just amazing girl.

[@seanmurphy637]

Really great reaction to the vocal variety. Made me think of another band with great vocal contrast. Two vocalists in this band. Massive contrast that will blow your mind. And the music is on another level. Please check out the band, Ne Obliviscaris with the song And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope. Live in Denver Colorado. 2016 Thanks again for this great reaction and analysis.

[@quintonwatkins7766]

The vocalyst out here making my teenage years feel validated

[@pugovitz]

I feel like this music video is a little more meaningful if you know the context: it was their first single with Jesse back in the band after being gone for ten years. For this channel, I'd suggest checking out both Jesse and Howard KsE songs. They're both incredible vocalists that each lends their unique style to the band. Always, The End of Heartache, The Element of One, The Arms of Sorrow, My Last Serenade, My Curse, Irreversal, Rose of Sharyn all have notable vocal performances (tho honestly I could basically list their whole discography as examples). And if you like either/both singers, they also have other bands worth a listen: Jesse with Times of Grace and The Empire Shall Fall, and Howard with Light the Torch and SION.

[@KubiqFeet]

I would love to hear your review of In Flames - I Am Above and a bunch of their other stuff.

[@pissedmetalhead]

Killswitch is my favorite band, and jesse is my favorite metal vocalist of all time ❤

[@jasonx4008]

One of my fav Jesse performances is on the Unleashed

[@GeorgeGeo]

One of my favorite Killswitch songs! I feel Jesse is one of modern metals best vocalists.

[@syb238]

So glad you reacted to Killswitch!! You should react to Invent Animate - Shade Astray, would love to hear your comments on that absolute banger of a band. Keep up your good work ❤

[@HiHoSilverAwaaay]

Yay KSE!!! Keep exploring! It only gets better

[@henryoddsball2164]

@8:32 I guess the old adage is true, if you can sing well you can scream well. Jesse’s singing voice is 1000% better than it was in the early days and his harsh vocals are also better now.

[@brianschlegel9875]

My favorite reaction video period!! 🤘🤘❤️ KSE!

[@TheVomano]

Have you ever listened to Coldrain? There is an opening the did to Fire Force called “Mayday”. I think you will be positively surprised

[@jonathanterrio6820]

KSE "End of Heartache" from the Set This World Ablaze

[@HugoStiglitz88]

There's a million reactions to that already So many it's saturated youtube way too much. She should do any other song, and that eventually. There's no rush

[@jimmycheak]

Best metalcore band alive.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

And the original if you consider they defined much more so than the only band that came before them (overcast)

[@kaceylinne344]

more KSE is needed. this fire, the end of heartache, my curse, always, holy diver cover, rose of Sharyn, my last serenade, the arms of sorrow, fixation of the darkness

[@bryantlavalley203]

Love the content, some of the best reaction videos I've ever seen. "Wrong Side of Heaven" was raw and emotional, as a 5 Finger fan and Army vet, thank you for giving the song the justice it deserved. I'd like to make a request because I'm curious your take on the Shaboozy song " A Bar Song (Tipsy)" I'm a Country and Rock fanboy first but I do enjoy OLD HIP HOP, and this song to me could be the closest bridge between the two genres of music I have seen yet!

[@AndyBrewood]

Yay! So happy to hear you react to another of my favourite bands... I love their combination of harsh and clean vocals.. You should check out some of their earlier work too... especially "The End of Heartache" or "Hope is..." former singer Howard Jones had an amazing voice as well.

[@UrbanSkyProject]

Great you did killswitch, you have to do a Howard song my personal fave is "when darkness falls" (do the studio version) and then you have to do "signal fire" as it has both vocalists in the same track!

[@kward9323]

Wish she could do a Primus tune!!

[@ndarbisi]

You should definitely do one with Howard as well. The Signal Fire features both singers and is definitely worth a listen.

[@LeighSzuler]

Could you maybe look at in flames. Their song "stay with me" then perhaps hear them on other songs. I'm pretty sure you will be shocked xxx

[@mkennedy319]

On your own time, PLEASE watch when the guitarist won price is right. ITS EPIC. ALSO , Jesse has another project that I loved called The Empire Shall Fall with the album Awaken that has no skips..

[@thagrtcornholi0588]

Oh, you’re going to love My Last Serenade by them also…

[@Shibby27ify]

Metal heads call this sing/scream dichotomy "good cop/bad cop" They're very integrative, coming from the hardcore scene but there's a ton of classic metal, power metal, extreme metal, punk and so on. Also their lead guitarist is a phenomenal song writer. Instead of the predictable "here's the break down part" the groove and breakdowns are integrated into the song itself. Also so many people have a bias towards or against the two singers but they're both great in their own ways

[@scapegoat7320]

Love your reactions. Can see you are really getting IN to every inch of a song. Can you maybe do a reaction to SEETHER please🙏🙏🙏Greetings from South Africa🇿🇦

[@cherokeemetal]

"My Last Serenade" would of been a better starter song from KSE

[@creeptasia5642]

Lots of stops .love you girl... subscribed.

[@Wally-r1f]

Killer band to switch vocals . It's talent you can't teach. End of . ❤

[@sylph4721]

So ... I really dig Mike Patton, TOOL & KSE so when you get excited or look at my Happy Places with Fresh eyes your Skills it makes it next level 🔥

[@itsjustafad]

You ought to listen to some Opeth, Mikael’s voice is incredible.

[@ilnur-io]

Love your reaction to KSE) Song "The Signal Fire" is recommended! Little bit different genre with good vocals is Any Given Day Also recommend for vocal analysis: RESOLVE - Surrender LANDMVRKS - Self-Made Black Hole feat. RESOLVE RESOLVE - Older Days feat. TEN56. & PALEFACE SWISS

[@mattj1871]

"Having the 2 combined..." Queue up band Ne Obliviscarus song And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope LIVE IN DENVER video.

[@enzosvera]

Hi Beth, it would be great if you could check out Zeal and Ardor sometime. I think you'll find it interesting both vocally and sonically. They've got a unique sound with such diverse mixes, and I feel like that's where the beauty of the band really lies. I really value your channel! 🧡

[@FlatulentBreeze]

Killswitch has been one of my faves for years. They had at least 2 singers but I believe thier original singer is this current singer. Inbetween was a black singer that IMO was one of the best in metal. Sorry I don't know names while being a fan for decades but eh... I'm old... I forget stuff... yeah, that's it.

[@Justin-nq6kf]

I know it'll probably be years until you get to it but the best two bands in this scene right now are Invent Animate and Imminence. Hopefully you get around to them sooner or later they're at the top of the genre.