How to Write a Killswitch Engage song!

Showcasing how to write a Metalcore Killswitch Engage song, and then releasing it...
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Tuning: Drop C obviously lol
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[@NikNocturnal]

Smash like for metalcore and stream "Devour" here: open.spotify.com/album/2xkpuG6PpU59UYw9xodHyF

[@ejnova7215]

Yo Nik can you do a screaming tutorial?

[@motomoto459]

Bro, I looked all over your channel Monday to see if you had done this video yet and four days later here it is! The instrumental, I think, could be an alternate instrumental for My Curse it sounds so good.

[@warweasel2901]

Hey Nik, check my comment pretty sure it's a scam account that replied

[@gdewig]

Which drums samples we rockin here?

[@Connordadrummer]

Do how to spiritbox

[@KasbashPlays]

I love how each of these “How To” videos is Nik unabashedly flexing how good of a songwriter he is.

[@VCoverAI]

@XxNikNocturnal bot

[@raedewav]

Well he is really good undoubtedly but to be fair it's easier when you're taking heavy inspiration

[@El.Sasquatcho69]

He can literally write any metal bands song and sometimes those bands can't even write their songs anymore 😂

[@surfingthedarkness]

​@@raedewav yes and no: it's quite tricky to not accidentally copy parts of songs of the original bands

[@bertdebackercovers]

Content drives very well

[@austinmullis8171]

Old school metalcore is just the greatest sound in all of music to me. The melodies gives me goosebumps, and the chugs give my neck severe soreness from nonstop headbanging.

[@lethinhphong]

Old Parkway Drive and As I Lay Dying for life 🤘🤘

[@koltenearnhart8227]

Yes sir

[@rhoadesian]

Couldn’t agree more bro

[@goodkrypollo1706]

I also am biased and feel that metal core is the most superior genre possible. Someone could turn Beethoven or Hans Zimmer into metal core because of the melodic ambience. It's beautiful and powerful.

[@scottdickson9224]

Agreed

[@xLegendaryPete]

not gonna lie, im gonna add this to my playlist for sure, that Chorus is sooo good

[@konstlproto8780]

its fucking amazing!

[@nerdybomber6711]

Something about the second note that Chad hits in the chorus though ❤

[@RustyShackelford1554]

The “ how to avenged” has some dope riffs and a solid chorus….it’s good avenged not the bad stuff 😂

[@kristiannoetorres]

For real. This shit goes away hard.

[@SaiyanCherry]

YES I’M HERE FOR METALCORE!!!!

[@TangenteStaub80]

AS AM I

[@TheGameZone2005]

ME TOO🤘

[@bj_enigma]

For sure

[@dainarose8272]

Me too

[@al7ex396]

YES

[@Werewolf914]

I love Killswitch Engage I'm so happy you made this even though the Short didn't blow up (which I can't believe it didn't) this is another banger.

[@devcor]

I'm grateful Nik decided to give this a go even though the short didn't blow up. It's good knowing that he still does what he likes to, not what he must to stay afloat.

[@yota8325]

​@@devcor definitely keeps the true nik fans hooked

[@Peron1-MC]

he was being sarcastic. it did about as good as the other shorts XD

[@halosandheroes]

Man, you continue to kick names and take ass with these amazing tracks!! Great job!

[@waggishwonderland]

I know right?! Wait...what....

[@raedewav]

W reference

[@einherjar3095]

Yep, he's really crossing his Is and dotting his Ts isn't he?

[@jordzwaan1937]

For sure!!! Wait.....

[@Trax800]

Uff, that classic metalcore sound is what I most like. The modern metalcore bands should turn back to this!

[@auliafebby08]

nah, that's metalcore should be, not djent2 s***ty Af, that's prog metal part not pure metalcore

[@matthewhampel3910]

I think this is the best one yet. This was so well put together and really felt like a Killswitch song, from both generations. The majority of it felt like as daylight dies with Howard but the quiet part reminded me of always with Jesse. Chad's vocals were amazing and spot on. You both did a fantastic job with this!

[@MexiNorge]

@xNikNocturnall-jr7ge fake

[@KSE828]

*As Daylight Dies.

[@matthewhampel3910]

@@KSE828 thanks! I must have had when darkness falls stuck in my head.

[@neonblack211]

Yeah I also love how much it sounds like a killswitch song

[@1ch1r1n]

"Adam loves Hammer Ons and Pull Offs" - BRUH, what metalhead doesn't?! Amazing track like always.

[@ad_astroturf5037]

Chad is such a beast of a vocalist, that range is killer, For the Fallen Dreams is unironically one of my favourite metalcore bands these days

[@rhodesICT]

he's amazing in Lgnd as well

[@SoulxDD]

Need to listen to him more in new ftfd. I loved him in changes but then preferred Dylan for all the other albums. Then once Chad came back he didn’t sound anything like changes so I just never listened to the new stuff.

[@LegoMasters8458]

⁠@@SoulxDDSix is great man. Took me awhile to get past how goated Changed was but after having given their newer stuff a shot, i'd be doing you a disservice by telling you not to listen to it. It's great start to finish.

[@RijaMo]

Peak metalcore. Inject those melodies straight into my vein.

[@mazphiro]

I love how nick brings all these underrated vocalist to live with these... but part of me would have still loved if Howard or Jesse were on this as a funny little feat. Maybe in the future. maybe a how to Trivium ft Matt? i know he would be down lol.

[@spfadden082711]

I would love if he got Matt involved. Matt always seems down for these things.

[@cgnefarious5785]

I'd love to see a How to Trivium with Matt. Would be absolutely sick. Hell, I'd love to see it even if he couldn't get Matt involved.

[@nickvaeremans5764]

Well Nik pays them so Howard or Jesse would probably be too expensive

[@martinsobr6834]

Or with Matt Tuck on How to Bullet for my Valentine

[@konijnensmaak]

I need the lyrics asap. Holy shit that chorus hits you in the face like a wreckingball and at the same time helps you up and says it's gonna be oke

[@Luke00Cage]

Devour Intro: At the turn of the tide, At the turn of the tide. Verse 1: With the blind leading the blind, I bled out a thousand times, No one can save you, With the past behind me now I finally realized, That life is full of twists and turns and unexpected ties. Pre chorus: At the turn of the tide, At the turn of the tide, Chorus: Don't lose yourself in the rules, Just do what you'd do, When everything's wrong, Devour! Devour! Devour! Verse 2: The flame of change will be erased, Wash it away, The journey cannot be replaced, Lead the way, At the turn of the tide, So uncertain and filled to the brim with your pride, At the turn of the tide, Chorus: Don't lose yourself in the rules, Just do what you'd do, When everything's wrong, No excuse I'm living proof, And I will bleed out truth, Onto you, Just do what you'd do, No matter how hard to choose, Melodic Bridge: With the past I moved along, I've been through the trial of fire, With the past behind I moved along, I've been through the trial of fire, With my head held high and my soul intact, I'm no prisoners to my desire, At the turn of the tide, At the turn of the tide, Chorus: Don't lose yourself in the rules, Just do what you'd do, When everything's wrong, No excuse I'm living proof, And I will bleed out truth, Onto you, Just do what you'd do, No matter how hard to choose, Outro: No matter how hard to choose, No matter how hard to choose!

[@vicentenced]

We need some tone breakdowns from nik, the wide range of times he uses are insane

[@KenDawg25k]

Yeah this song slaps, and I knew you were going for both Jessie and Howard with the vocals. Have a great day my dude, keep up the great work

[@gotohell316]

Dude I was like "ok so they're obviously going for Jesse kse" and then got the Howard curveball

[@KenDawg25k]

@@gotohell316 yeah that what I was thinking when I first listen to this song

[@DisturbedShad0w]

This is so incredibly good. One of the best how to metal tracks yet.

[@heliodorus7552]

Vocal is awesome! So raw and powerful

[@yulligoteckg2]

Crazy how much similar that vocalist sounds like Jessy! Man Nik is soo good at finding vocalists for the songs, let's keep them coming!

[@socksrfootjail7257]

This kind of riffage is what got me obsessed with learning guitar and it seems like a lost form nowadays. Please never stop doing this.

[@oscardpantintoledo8741]

Amazing song, it's a banger 🤘🏻

[@bonethread9946]

A song from 2023 that somehow makes me feel nostalgic

[@jaredabauman]

Hell yeah! As a killswitch lover, glad you did this despite it not "blowing up". 🤘🤘

[@tooernn]

Cant wait for Caleb so we get some proper edit on the videos. kekw This song, like every song you have released is fantastic, love this serie.

[@tmw3489]

Worst comment ever

[@tooernn]

@@tmw3489 Thank you very much for takeing your time to give me this feedback. It will help me approve alot to future comments.

[@imraanakollo-arenz1449]

This brought a tear to my eyes. KSE is a band of my childhood and both the short and the song showed me why I loved this band how much of a subconscious influence they had on me. I felt like I was 8 playing Burnout and hearing My Curse for the first time while listening to this. Thank you

[@wmgreen00]

THIS IS INSANE 🔥🔥🔥 THAT CHORUS GOES CRAZY!!!! ANOTHER NIK NOCTURNAL BANGER

[@BeanieGarage]

Gotta turn up the vocals when In post in you’re songs. I’ve realized that. Sounds great as always. Please do a how to trivium soon. I’m sure Matt would come in for vocals

[@bighomiestevethemetalhead]

Yeeeesss!!!! Trivium!!!! Nik should definitely do one for Trivium, that would be awesome and even better if Matt Beasty 😝 joined him!!!

[@roguekiller112]

Chad killing it like usual. To this day Changes is one of my go to top metalcore albums.

[@yannjoanno6933]

FTFD have been pretty solid as well, and this performance was stellar

[@xTruthxWithinx]

I had ZERO idea Chad could sing this great. Makes me appreciate his return to FTFD even more now knowing that he has brought that heavenly voice to the band.

[@KeevSykes]

It rarely happens that a song gives me goosebumps, but this one managed to do it so well. So awesome Nik!

[@visualdarkness]

You promised yourself to make more music and we are here for the ride. You truly are an amazing songwriter!

[@ericevenson1304]

I actually listened to this on Spotify before I watched the vid. Super clean!

[@tcat6596]

I’m just checking out For the Fallen Dreams and i really like what i hear already. They’ve got that melodic sound mixed in with the more modern ambient metalcore sound

[@KeevSykes]

I heard Unstoppable like two to three years ago, it was randomly recommended on yt. Grest song!

[@DeepDarkBoys]

Love that band man. Check out the song In Sincerity. Short and perfect

[@DeepDarkBoys]

Wait a second Nik got FtFDs singer for this?!?! What!!

[@goose5761]

The Big Empty is a banger from FTFD after chad but before chad

[@therobbedsonofdan9774]

Listen to they’re album Changes it’s one of Chads best right before he left for the while he did.

[@distant6606]

Yep. Definitely sounds like KS. Good job nick and vocals guy.

[@Cowboykilla313]

LYRICS ! ! ! INTRO At the turn of the tide VERSE 1: With the blind leading the blind, I bled out a thousand times. No one can save you. With that path behind me now I finally realize That life is full of twists and turns and unexpected ties. PRE CHORUS : And at the turn of the tide Chorus: Don’t lose, yourself in the rules Just do what you do When everything’s wrong. DEVOUR DEVOUR DEVOUR Verse 2: The flames of change will be erased. wash it away. The journey can not be replaced. lead the way. Shred Bridge : And at the turn of the tide. So uncertain and filled to the brim with your pride. At the turn of the tide. CHORUS : Don’t lose, yourself in the rules Just do what you do When everything’s wrong No excuse I’m living proof And I will bleed out truth onto you Just do what you do No matter how hard to choose. Melodic bridge : With the past I move along. I've been through the trials of fire. With the path behind I move along, I’ve been through the trials of fire. With my head held high and my soul intact I’m no prisoner to my desire. CHORUS : Don’t lose, yourself in the rules Just do what you do When everything‘s wrong No excuse I’m living proof And I will bleed out truth onto you Just do what you do No matter how hard to choose. No matter how hard to choose. No matter how hard to choose.

[@joeldelascio5355]

TY my man

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*This should be a pinned comment already.*

[@nowayimsleeping]

This is by far my favorite you put together. Killswitch is my favorite metal band and I'm sure Howard would be proud of this. Mad props to you and the vocalist.

[@haydengreen715]

I love metalcore🦅

[@SirKnigge]

Damn. Pls do a full album in that style bro!!!!!

[@noavaro]

Dude the chorus is incredible !!! 💪🏼😂🤍

[@aidanbeavers7829]

I click because I like metalcore

[@JSCunningham91]

@Nik Nocturnal, those chord progressions brought actual tears to my eyes. Thank you for reviving the soul of a devout Metalcore fan.

[@maxwellingtonmusic]

Dude, you're killing it! Digging all these style tracks!

[@glennmcintosh339]

As always phenomenal song! and love your humour and the edits you do to your videos in post. Great work!

[@chrisethridge9555]

Every song you write is a banger! Love the content! 🤙

[@metalheadmike3333]

Yet another face-melter! Nik, never stop cranking out this metal glory!!

[@Justin-jp6jh]

So good! Just added to playlist! Just adore your precious musical brain ❤

[@keeganboldin8003]

I think this one is my favorite of this style of videos you've been making! Well done dude

[@larsvanklaveren493]

This is once again a massive banger! You always make the best songs, its crazy how your able to catch the vibe off all these bands. One thing i would absolutely love to see would be a "how to electric callboy" ngl.

[@MexiNorge]

@xNikNocturnall-jr7ge fake

[@AlxThSeal]

It's ridiculous how good of a producer and songwriter you are lmao. Cheers from Croatia!

[@PandoraMaximova]

This needs more love. This is a banger. I've had this in my head for 5 days. 🔥🔥💙

[@LightsOut-KP]

So impressive man. Thank you for all the great content you make. Amazing.

[@nazhobullet96]

What the heck, dude this is awesome 🔥🙌🏻 It's the same "killswitch engage" vibe.

[@adamtawfeek1904]

Dude real shit this song is absolutely amazing. They need you to write their next album lol. Good stuff bro your a beast. Bro please put up an instrumental track of this song please dude.

[@lllucasm]

everything that sounds like KsE makes me emotional as fuck, I love metalcore so much thanks for this banger, got me tearing up

[@techlinkadiarta410]

The chorus make me goosebump, great!!

[@davidmcinturff13]

Okay but For the Fallen Dreams has always been a top 5 band since the beginning so. YESSS🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DrazenX195]

Holy shit! Made the KSE a full song and got Chad! So fucking sick

[@IsaiahLatiolais-bu8dp]

Holy fucking shit. As an all time killswitch fan, you absolutely killed it. I feel like it’s already hard to emulate killswitch’s sound/style but you absolutely knocked it out of the park! I can’t name one band that can sound this close to killswitch but this one takes the cake! This is just insane man. I really appreciate you for this a lot! I bet you’ll start incorporating more of this into your own music lol even the vocals are insane. I love how he stuck to Jesse Leach’s style also.

[@jman8986]

The more I listen to the song the more I can't stop. It's amazing! 🤘🏻 Awesome work brother.

[@cereal.kill3r]

i haven’t even watched this yet and i think this’ll be good

[@nessaja]

How the hell this one didn't blow up? ❤‍🔥

[@AaronWeberGA]

Not sure. Does Tiktok not like KSE right now? lol

[@rg_barrow]

No it’s just dumb shit little kids don’t know good music…so quick to jump on new lame ass bands

[@Maxbroforce]

The goosebumps were real on the playthrough! Amazing job!

[@yasbash14]

This is a masterpiece! thanks Nik, keep the good work!

[@omerquiaragua2]

BRO thats SOOOOOO amazing, i literally so "click if you like metalcore" and i clicked out of panic, i didnt wanted to fail to the cause.. METALCORE FOREVER!!:. ps. gotta be honest with u man, for a moment i felt the same "2007´s metalcore" i almost cried.. you have a gift for music man.. god bless (im not even catholic xD)

[@nolankuffner3573]

Metalcore song of the year. And I'm not even exaggerating. Chad's vocals made me feel things ❤️🥺

[@Mexicutioner_117]

Hell yea dude. These writing/collab videos are sick!

[@Dj-Digi]

Every day I watch a video a day from this man! They are way to entertaining and HUGE!

[@krisdowling8656]

Let's be honest here....... I love it!!!!!!

[@zzboys2159]

I like metalcore, I click.

[@AotearoaLamborghini]

Love these vids mate, the change of styles with your content is awesome. Would be great to see a how to Ten56 vid next. Cheers, Fenrir❤

[@fluffizilla]

incredible work you absolutely nailed this

[@goose5761]

Chad is an absolute monster vocalist. Never thought his voice would just be perfect for the OG style. Wow.

[@bobcroft3600]

You should do how to after the burial that would be sick 🤘

[@harrisontownsend910]

1:39, we all love our low string pinch harmonics. They just sound brutal and heavy. They make me want to go play guitar. Sadly, im on a bus right now and can't just grab a guitar off my wall.

[@stuartsloan]

Chad slayed those vocals! Amazing song! Been on repeat for awhile now. 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@PerfectCell9]

amazing song inspired by an AMAZING band .. love it Nik ❤ you did my favourite band justice, they’d be proud

[@CalmB4ThaStormx]

So good dude! Love these type of videos

[@SlDEWlNDER]

Freaking SICK as always!!! Even had some hints of some old All That Remains in there, esp in some of the vocals! Every one of these I hear instantly make me think how they could've been written and recorded by the bands being emulated here! Truly incredible work Nic! Keep em coming! You get enough of these and you could release em as an album!! I'd buy it for sure!

[@knackesfishingteam2250]

Absolutely amazing Nick !!

[@joshlarrabee428]

This is absolutely beautiful. 🖤

[@dylandrews3192]

So good. What a sick surprise seeing Chad do the vocals. Legend

[@williamdixon2026]

You got me wanting to go back and listen to all the kse albums! Love it!

[@olivialeyva852]

You're amazing Nik! Love your vids!

[@h2o1969]

This was really good. I dig it. I missed the short, but... I'm sure this is cooler.

[@zainmahmadaliev]

Finally he made a full version, thanks bro! It's just WOW!😯😃🖤🖤🖤🔥🤘🤜🤛

[@erreip_]

I love these vids yo. It's fun , it's metal.

[@seansterling5322]

Honestly Nik this is the stuff that makes me crank up the volume and pick up the guitar. It reminds me of what inspires me to be a better writer and player. Great song dudes. Congrats

[@poemonroe8848]

Thank you for the banger! 🤘AND FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS. Dude....I need this on my playlist

[@99toyotacorolla]

This is your best work yet, Nik. Beautiful m

[@rg_barrow]

You guys literally destroyed this track…I’m a huge kill switch fan and this was the most solid execution I’ve ever seen in my life! Sounds like it’s on the next album but isn’t…mind blown

[@MatthewTopaGuitar]

youre a god damn beast dude! love the new tracks youre putting out A bunch have made it onto my metal playlists and gym playlists. The Primal one, the avenge sevenfold, the deftones, the metalcore! keep it coming man

[@monkeymita]

I just found your channel today and man i love it. Ive been off n on with rock/metal as a whole throughout the years but always loved it. Ive listened to maybe the surface level of bands but im eager to listen and learn more with this community. This song is so good??? I love the melody.

[@sevenstone1091]

Best metal core song I've heard in a while period. Great Vox

[@Zubely]

Beautiful thing❤ very melodic. Wish whole album like this))) Vocals...just top notch🔥🔥🔥

[@KRayxKodessA]

Straight up, if Nik did a songwriting course I'd buy it.

[@philippundso2975]

great song as always. loved it!

[@anthonycervantes5164]

I love you nik!!! These songs are are actually so fire for the gym 😎

[@RJS2303]

Was hoping for a this fire breakdown

[@nulldeth7013]

One of the best ones yet... This How To series has taken over my mind