Product Description

Fourth album from US metalcore troupe lays claim to being one of the finest metal albums of 2006. This follow-up to 2004's 'The End Of Heartache' - which introduced new vocalist Howard Jones - sees him dispel any remaining doubts over his inclusion. The band's synthesis of pulverizing brutality, catchy melody and unabashedly epic, impassioned songwriting isstaggeringly powerful, and captured to perfection in a killer production job from guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz.

Track Listing

1. Daylight Dies
2. This Is Absolution
3. Arms Of Sorrow
4. Unbroken
5. My Curse
6. For You
7. Still Beats Your Name
8. Eye Of The Storm
9. Break The Silence
10. Desperate Times
11. Reject Yourself

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25768 in Music
• Released on: 2006-11-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced

Customer Reviews

The End of Heartache, part II
There's really not much I can say about this album that isn't summed up in the title of this review.

All vocal styles, guitar riffs & solos are exactly the same as The End of Heartache, and indeed pretty much all metalcore around just now.

Metalcore is overloaded with bands! Give it a rest everyone!!

Another Solid Effort
Whilst it may not be the biggest compliment, there is some truth in the fact that Killswitch Engage are the acceptable face of metalcore; heavy enough, melodic enough and, if this genre is your thing, easily accessible.

'As Daylight Dies' sees the band putting in a heavier performance than we last saw on 2004's 'The End Of Heartache', and this is evident from opener 'Daylight Dies', with its simple, hulking but effective verse riff. It feels more muscular than its predecessor, and thats further backed up through songs like 'Still Beats Your Name' with its fast and desperate delivery. And the band's single writing ability doesnt seem to have been dampened with age with 'My Curse'; yet another contagiously catchy tune. Elsewhere, 'Desperate Times' provides a welcome change of (snail) pace, and intense album closer 'Reject Yourself' might just be the best song the band have done.

I cant claim to subscribe to the 5 star rated views of everyone else here, because 'Alive Or Just Breathing' will probably remain this band's high point. But the return to a harder edge and heavier sound are still very welcome here, and Killswitch have again done what they do best; write a solid, consistent and impressive metalcore album with every tick box from breakdowns to breakups covered.

the best
the best metal album i own. the guitar riffs are melodic and great vocals to go with that. its mind blowing.