Disarm the Descent is a pivotal album released by the famous metalcore band Killswitch Engage, featuring Jesse Leach as the new lead vocalist to replace Howard Jones. Jones had left the band due personal health issues, and the band went out and found their original singer to fill his role. Many fans were skeptical about Jesse, and did not know what to expect when Disarm the Descent was released. Although Jesse had previously sung in the band’s debut album, Alive or Just Breathing, that had been ten years ago, and many fans had started following KSE after Howard’s arrival. Since Leach has rejoined the band, he has answered the skepticisms and doubts emphatically, producing a masterpiece of an album in Disarm the Descent.
Disarm the Descant has been receiving raving reviews from reviewers and music critics all over the metal community, and for good reason. Anyone who doubted that Jesse’s vocals might not be as great as Howard’s will have their fears put to rest. Throughout the entire record, Jesse’s screamed vocals were impactful, intense, and energetic. They are also matched with great, catchy choruses in most of the songs that creates the signature Killswitch melodic feel. Jesse’s voice is able to bring so much power and energy to the table that it complements the heavy riffing and heavy chugging of the guitarists perfectly. The production on this album is amazing as well, and the brilliant guitar work and harsh vocals are able to shine through as a result.
The first six songs on the album are tremendous, featuring a mix of harsh vocals and heavy chugging along with some melodic moments when the chorus kicks in. The fourth song and the first single of the album, “In Due Time”, is my favorite, because it presents one of the best choruses I have ever heard, and the lyrics on this song inspires me a lot. “All in due time, see the world through different eyes. All in due time, the shadows will give way to light.” The entire song is just so uplifting and upbeat that I get a surge of energy by just listening to it. Another song with amazing lyrics is “A Tribute to the Fallen,” as it talks about the troops of the U.S, and how their hard work and sacrifice will never be forgotten. This song also contains a terrific solo, something we don’t see often from KSE. After the sixth song, the album sort of takes a dip, as I did not enjoy “All We Have,” “You Don’t Bleed for Me,” “and “The Call” that much because they felt a bit generic. The album picks up once again with “Always”, which is an incredible melodic song that shows how KSE can not only produce energy and intensity, but can create beautiful melodies as well. The next three songs, “Time Will Not Remain,” Blood Stains”, and “Slave to the Machine” keep up the energy presented earlier in the album, and finish this release off with a blast. There was never a moment when I found myself bored or tired of listening to this album, as the harsh intensity mixed with the incredible, melodic choruses are able to maintain my interest throughout the whole record.
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-Samuel M.
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