Adam D. And Jesse Leach Collab. 2010-08-17 by Trey STAFF | 54 Comments |
Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach have joined forces in a new band called Times of Grace.
Full Press Release:
Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach are re-teaming for Times of Grace, a brand new band that finds the duo taking a creative left turn, boldly exploring new musical terrain, while fearlessly digging deep into the recesses of their musical synergy. It has yielded a provocative, heavy-yet-melodic result, one that helped each of them overcome personal struggles and emerge from the darkness, more empowered than ever.
The pair's collaborative energy and chemistry obviously yields quality, long-lasting results, as they worked together on Killswitch Engage's benchmark album, 2002's "Alive Or Just Breathing". That record has become definitive for an entire generation of American metal, with Leach's voice and uplifting lyrics serving as one of the key elements that propelled the album to "modern classic" status. Leach, who went on to sing for the more classic-rock leaning Seemless and who currently sings for the metal band The Empire Shall Fall, was always remembered fondly by Killswitch Engage fans, even though he left the band shortly after "Alive Or Just Breathing"'s release.
While fans will no doubt be thrilled at the concept of the duo reuniting, Times of Grace is not interested in fashioning "Alive Or Just Breathing Part II". It's an entirely new project and represents a different musical path for both Adam D. and Leach! It is an album of cleansing and catharsis for each of them, where internal demons were exorcised and set to music that's as aggressive as it is melodic. The pair is currently in the studio working on its debut, "The Hymn Of A Broken Man", which is due out November 9 through Roadrunner Records.
"In all my life. I have yet to write a record that bares my soul as much as this record does," Leach said. "Adam and I had a real spiritual connection while making this and I know that it comes through in the performances and lyrics. This record has our blood, sweat and tears flowing through it. It is painfully honest at times. In short this record is our catharsis."
Adam D. also commented on what Times of Grace means for him personally, saying, "Making this record was something completely new for me. It documents some of the most difficult-yet-spirited times of my life in the past three-and-a-half years. A lot of the music and lyrics just came out of me while going through several internal struggles, and writing these songs were the only comfort I could find. I reached out to Jesse to help sing and write these songs with me because of my respect for his musical abilities, and because of our great friendship...one that seems to not change no matter what happens in our lives. In the end, I am very proud of this record, and I feel it has helped me through some of my darkest days. I'm hoping that people will enjoy it, and also that it can maybe help others to keep the most positive mindset, even through the most trying of times."
The album begins with the percussive, almost militaristic "Strength in Numbers", which pairs layered vocal melodies with thunderously roaring drumbeats; "Fight For Life" bites with ferocity, but is balanced out by Leach's emotive vocals; while "Willing" boasts a more contemplative yet just as feral vibe.
Times of Grace isn't going back over ground that its members have already covered; they're moving forward, incorporating stunning, eye-arresting visuals alongside their music, which features rich layers of instrumentation that invite the listener to sift through.
The track listing for the album is as follows; the song titles reflect the sentiment of catharsis that is the common thread running through "The Hymn of a Broken Man".
01. Strength in Numbers
02. Fight For Life
03. Willing
04. Where The Spirit Leads Me
05. Until The End Of Days
06. Live In Love
07. In the Arms of Mercy
08. Hymn of a Broken Man
09. Hope Remains
10. The End of Eternity
11. Worlds Apart
12. Fall From Grace
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Tagged: Times of Grace
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Interesting.
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I am STOKED for this!
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I probably shouldn't expect much from this, but I can't help thinking that it will be good.
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The fact that this is named after one of my favorite albums ever gives me hope.
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when I read the title of the article I was intrigued, but after reading all of that this kinda sounds like it's gonna suck
hope I'm wrong though
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They are really hyping this up, but I'm pretty stoked for it.
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could possibly suck out loud but either or I'm jacked
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So after that hypefest this thing had better not be another 3.5
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I want to be excited for this
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looking forward to this
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Sounds interesting.
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very over-dramatic article, and sounds very arrogant, probably not gonna bother with this
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intrigued to say the least... but i'm sure its gonna be way better than the last killswitch regardless...
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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this will probably be good
reminds me of when Tom DeLong was hyping Angels and Airwaves before the first album came out. He made it sound like it would revolutionize music. LOL.
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This might be over-hyped but its sure to be better than anything Killswitch has done since Alive Or Just Breathing.
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This has been in the works for years now.
Glad to see something finally come of it
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so so stoked for this.
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Holy shit! My dick is as hard as a diamond in an ice storm right now.
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cool
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Hope it won't cause anyone Neurosis
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' It has yielded a provocative, heavy-yet-melodic result, one that helped each of them overcome personal struggles and emerge from the darkness, more empowered than ever.'
Does this sound like KSE to anyone else?
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This has a chance to be really good. I can only hope!
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"a brand new band that finds the duo taking a creative left turn, boldly exploring new musical terrain, while fearlessly digging deep into the recesses of their musical synergy. It has yielded a provocative, heavy-yet-melodic result, one that helped each of them overcome personal struggles and emerge from the darkness, more empowered than ever."
This is going to be awful.
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Excited Adam Downer finally gets to fulfill his dream of making music.
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The song titles sound so KSE-ish. Dont have high hopes personally.
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This might be over-hyped but its sure to be better than anything Killswitch has done since Alive Or Just Breathing.
Yeah, I agree.
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07. In the Arms of Mercy
Don't KSE have a song titled In the Arms of Sorrow? Weak.
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05. Until The End Of Days = End of Heartache
06. Live In Love = Breathe Life
07. In the Arms of Mercy = Arms of Sorrow
08. Hymn of a Broken Man = Unbroken
09. Hope Remains = Hope is
10. The End of Eternity = end of Heartache.
11. Worlds Apart = World Ablaze
Killswitch 2.0?
12. Fall From Grace
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Hell yes.
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Hmm, not going to get my hopes up to far, but I will give this a fair shot for sure.
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Seems like they have been very Spiritual lol.
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Will probably be bad
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Damn the negativity Deviant! Your probably right though.
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I hate how much musicians (and reviewers) use the word "catharsis"...
Anyways, this should be pretty good.
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this will be heavy, yet melodic
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lololol
I'm listening to Times of Grace/Grace as I type
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woah man
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i know
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it is heavy isn't it? melodic at the same time im guessing too
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this is probably going to rule
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this is gonna be SICK
"05. Until The End Of Days = End of Heartache
06. Live In Love = Breathe Life
07. In the Arms of Mercy = Arms of Sorrow
08. Hymn of a Broken Man = Unbroken
09. Hope Remains = Hope is
10. The End of Eternity = end of Heartache.
11. Worlds Apart = World Ablaze
Killswitch 2.0?
12. Fall From Grace"
7 songs in which the title has ONE WORD found in a kse song.
that means nothing.
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it meANS EVERYTHING!!!
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oh shit, youre right. what was i thinking?
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Gotta be honest, as much as they try to distance themselves from Killswitch everytime they say heavy yet melodic, it makes me think Killswitch.
Also, they sound like dicks with all that spiritual stuff.
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That's right ^^^
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When I saw Adam D, the first person I thought of was Adam Duritz and I was confused.
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Siick .
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this is gonna be SICK
"05. Until The End Of Days = End of Heartache
06. Live In Love = Breathe Life
07. In the Arms of Mercy = Arms of Sorrow
08. Hymn of a Broken Man = Unbroken
09. Hope Remains = Hope is
10. The End of Eternity = end of Heartache.
11. Worlds Apart = World Ablaze
Killswitch 2.0?
12. Fall From Grace"
7 songs in which the title has ONE WORD found in a kse song.
that means nothing.
just saying its ironic half the titles are very similar to KSE titles. You'd think theyd try to distance themselves from them. But apparently not. Even the type of music sounds like its gonna be the exact same.
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I do not care if it sounds like the same as killswitch, I'm just excited to listen. AOJB is amazing, and tbh I enjoy all of Killswitch except for their second self titled, that was just awful
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Very interested in how this will turn out
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Band will suck
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Hopefully this will be 3/4 melodic and 1/4 heavy. but then again throwing in 1/4 of talent wouldnt be a bad idea either. nah. wont happen.
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