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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@07headshot]

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

[@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!

[@TigredelMar]

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

[@AKmumu]

One of my favorite album

[@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).

[@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.

[@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

[@marcilesko1058]

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

[@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

[@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"

[@justinuv]

Killswitch definitely OG’s of metalcore

[@TheWackyWelshMan]

Straight banger after banger

[@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!

[@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!!🤟

[@JoeB1Kenobi112]

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

[@jeffreyandersen-sneesby289]

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

[@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.

[@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... 😊

[@jimmycheak]

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

[@jonathanterrio6820]

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

[@RobertThurman-c2w]

The end of heartache live with Howard Jones on vocals, and definitely do the signal fire with both singers together.

[@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.

[@petegarcia6168]

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

[@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!!

[@daldaboii265]

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

[@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

[@psychpomelo]

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

[@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

[@TheArtsofDoctorSeitan]

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

[@wiseguy724]

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

[@SonsofSekhmet]

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

[@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.

[@laws5553]

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

[@joshhammond44]

I love killswitch 🤘🏼

[@pwbeagles]

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.

[@davidskinner8978]

They recently reunited. That's their original singer. And he came back

[@pillboss1987]

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

[@patfreesoul3931]

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

[@walterthompson9903]

Rose of Sharyn next 🤘

[@philly4444]

my fave song for sure

[@Alfredo78666]

He also delivers live amazingly

[@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!

[@poplockbox]

haha, that look was priceless ❤

[@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!

[@quintonwatkins7766]

The vocalyst out here making my teenage years feel validated

[@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)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@kevo6190]

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

[@Almcingrid3663]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@jimmycheak]

Best metalcore band alive.

[@EZMell]

Thank you ❤

[@davidbradshaw2293]

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

[@bryanhunt5835]

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

[@adamsmith1189]

We spent 7min on the first 40sec of the song. 😊

[@TheBarnbuster]

Definitely need to check them out with Howard

[@pissedmetalhead]

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

[@cherokeemetal]

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

[@GeorgeGeo]

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

[@jakesadowski9832]

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

[@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

[@TruePatriot127]

Im getting the feeling that you like this type of music, give Atreyu a listen when you can.

[@itsjustafad]

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

[@brianschlegel9875]

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

[@kward9323]

Wish she could do a Primus tune!!

[@mattj1871]

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

[@Grumpyseabee22]

Adam the guitarist does vocals as well.

[@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.

[@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..

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

Can you please analyze what Lalah Hathaway is doing in this song? The video is called Snarky Puppy feat. Lalah Hathaway - Something and the technique comes in around 5 minutes, but the whole thing is amazing. Is this a combination of vocal fold and glottis tension, stiffness, relaxation, mouth shape or all of them? How is she achieving two chords at once? It seems different than others' techniques. 😚

[@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!

[@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! 🧡

[@ndarbisi]

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

[@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

[@HiHoSilverAwaaay]

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

[@ultranoob9591]

Trust me react on (mohe rang do laal) by shreya ghoshal its not metal but that hit too hard too, im trained in indian classical and i find it as a masterpiece 😊

[@creeptasia5642]

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

[@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🇿🇦

[@rayburns5804]

Do a “My Curse or Rose of Sharyn” from KSE. Just to compare…?

[@KubiqFeet]

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

[@John-oy7ig]

You guys think she woukd like holy diver?

[@philly4444]

she already did Dio's HD I think

[@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.

[@KarelMastalir]

Hello, thanks for your chanel, I love how you experience the music, how your joy can be seen in your eyes🤩🤩 And if you enjoyed this song by KSE then you really, like REALLY need to check out a band SCAR SYMMETRY, I recommends the official video to song Morphogenesis!!!

[@mynock7729]

Rose of Sharyn...one of the great modern metal vocalists

[@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 🔥

[@ALtality]

song When darkness falls from their Set this world ablaze concert

[@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

[@ElMountainMan]

If you're gonna be diving into KSE, you may want to check out some of the songs done with howard jones as vocalist. He is, in my opinion, one of the best in the world. personal favorite of mine.