Still, it bears a sharp sound, one that catches you by the throat and holds tight. While sounding sharp and immediate, some of the albumвЂ™s layers get lost in the background. Perhaps the only song that didnвЂ™t grab me and still doesnвЂ™t entice me is вЂњAlwaysвЂќ, which seems to drag and doesnвЂ™t feel like it belongs, slowing the album down rather abruptly, especially considering it is the albumвЂ™s longest track. The album progresses with one well-written, catchy song after another. From there, the album dives into the bandвЂ™s two singles, вЂњThe New AwakeningвЂќ and вЂњIn Due TimeвЂќ, which IвЂ™ve been a fan of since their release. Deft guitar work and an almost Swedish melodic death metal approach make this track shine. The album then goes into my personal favorite track, вЂњBeyond The FlamesвЂќ. And, in the end, he shows he has what it takes and more. But what is perhaps most important in this song is how Leach seems to be throwing everything he has to prove he still has what it takes to front the band that brought him fame and recognition. The song then transforms into something more expected of a Killswitch song with near epic melodies. Blast beats, dissonant riffing, and ferocious growls dominate and terrify. The album roars open with вЂњThe Hell In MeвЂќ, the first few moments sounding almost like a black metal offering. Does Leach still have what it takes for KsE? Was his return the best choice? Is this even an album worth venturing into? Head on below for my thoughts! ItвЂ™s been 11 years, so naturally some questions arise.

When those prayers were answered the anticipation for a new KsE album skyrocketed.Д®nter Disarm The Descent, the first album with Jesse Leach since 2002вЂ™s seminal Alive Or Just Breathing. However, there was also a feeling of anticipation and hope as many people were holding their breath and secretly wishing that original vocalist Jesse Leach would return. When it was announced that Killswitch Engage was parting ways with vocalist Howard Jones, there was a great sense of loss amongst the fans.

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