Disarm the Descent by Killswitch Engage - Uhune

ALBUM

After the departure of singer Howard Jones, Killswitch Engage began work on its sixth studio album with founding frontman Jesse Leach, who hadn’t worked with the band since 2002’s Alive or Just Breathing. But don’t think of 2013’s Disarm the Descent as a nostalgic reunion album. The opening cut, “The Hell in Me,” is an eruption of metalcore played faster than anything heard on preceding Killswitch Engage recordings. Leach balances his throat-grating screams and shrieks with melodic and soulful crooning. When both voices are simultaneously singing ”Lead me out of the darkness,” it sounds like his inner Jekyll and Hyde are battling for his mortal soul. The standout single “In Due Time” boasts lightning-fast fretboard work by guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, whose backing vocals blend with Leach's so closely on the melodic parts that at times a third harmonic overtone can be heard popping out of the mix. Of the four special-edition bonus tracks, “Blood Stains” is the heaviest. Both “Numbered Days” and “My Curse” showcase the band’s uncanny strength in a live setting.

1. The Hell in Me

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

2. Beyond the Flames

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

3. New Awakening

by Killswitch Engage

Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Mixing: Andy Sneap; Production
Composer: Joel Stroetzel
Mike D'antonio
Adam Dutkiewicz
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley; Composer
Producer: Adam Dutkiewicz; Production
Performed By: Killswitch Engage; Other

4. In Due Time

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

5. A Tribute to the Fallen

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

6. Turning Point

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

7. All We Have

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

8. You Don't Bleed for Me

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

9. The Call

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

10. No End in Sight

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

11. Always

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

12. Time Will Not Remain

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

13. Blood Stains

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

14. Slave to the Machine

by Killswitch Engage

Background Vocals: Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike D'antonio; Performer
Drums: Justin Foley; Performer
Guitar: Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz; Performer
Lead Vocals: Jesse Leach; Performer
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Jesse Leach
Justin Foley
Adam Dutkiewicz
Joel Stroetzel; Composer
Engineer: Adam Dutkiewicz
Jim Fogarty; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Sneap; Production

15. Numbered Days

by Killswitch Engage

Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Mixing: Andy Sneap; Production
Composer: Mike D'antonio
Joel Stroetzel
Adam Dutkiewicz
Jesse Leach; Composer
Producer: Adam Dutkiewicz; Production
Performed By: Killswitch Engage; Other

16. My Curse

by Killswitch Engage

Primary Artist: Killswitch Engage; Main Performer
Mixing: Andy Sneap; Production
Composer: Joel Stroetzel
Mike D'antonio
Adam Dutkiewicz
Justin Foley
Howard Jones; Composer
Producer: Adam Dutkiewicz; Production
Performed By: Killswitch Engage; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 48 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/16 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Metalcore

Label

Roadrunner Records

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

Netherlands

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 31, 2013

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

16861765040