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 So relieved. October 29, 2006
Mr. T. P. Greenwood (Portsmouth, England)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
So, i've had a sneaky listen of the album and I was so glad with the final product. Now being a huge fan I was concerned that through time the band would conform, like a whole heap of other bands, and 'go pop'. However, Killswitch have retained their integrity and produced an album that is inspiring and memorable. I am a big fan of riff driven songs, and decent breakdowns that get my heart beating and head banging. Killswitch deleiver the goods with stand out tracks such as first single 'My Curse', 'For You', 'Break the Silence', 'Through the Eye of the Storm' and 'This is Absolution'. Howard Jones's vocals are just incredible, with breathtaking versatility, the guitars are as always technical and heavy, with a hint of ambience at times. Justin Foley nails the drums as if he were powered by some kind of machine. One pleasent suprise was to hear a lot more of Adam D singing on certain tracks, a great set of chords right there if I don't say so myself! All in all superb!
Killswitch are back, and better than ever November 22, 2006
Luke harvey (Birmingham, England)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After hearing As daylight dies for the first time yesterday i was very impressed, this album is a much needed step up from End of heartache which in my eyes wasnt their best. however after being a huge killswitch for years, i was happy to hear the album deliver an amazing blend of top notch guitar rifs, perfect vocals from Howard and Adam, and top class drum beats from Justin,
br /a top purchase..
How the shizzle have they made 4 great albums? November 26, 2006
Mr. Liam Wharnsby (Romford, Essex)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been a KSE fan since the self titled album back when Adam D was the drummer and Jesse Leach was in charge of vocals. Alive of Just Breathing followed on smoothly, the sound barely changed. Although on that album Adam D moved to the guitars and Tom Gomes came in to play drums.
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br /Then Jesse and Tom left, I thought it may be the end for KSE, most bands tend to die when they bring in a new singer. But Howard Jones and Justin Foley came in from BloodHasBeenShed, The End of Heartache came out, and they proved that the right changes can improve even a band as great as KSE.
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br /Howards vocals are a perfect blend of agression and melody. He's also a big guy, which makes KSE look as hard as they sound. As Daylight Dies is in my opinion the best album yet, it's got a much more polished sound than the previous albums, and with Adam D producing in the same way he's produced many hardcore albums its no suprise this sounds so good.
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br /I've listened to this album a lot already but can't choose a standout song. They're all amazing, and when the CD finishes you want to hear it all again. If you are already a fan then this is a no brainer, you just have to buy it. If you're into Hardcore/Metalcore then the same applies. Not only are they great on CD they are also great live so I'd recomened getting tickets for the shows in 2007.
As Daylight Dies, Killswitch Will Rise! January 9, 2007
AJ Moule (Cambridge)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Killswitch Engage, go into there fourth studio album, with a lot of promise. After the huge success of 'End Of Heartache', KsE were bound to come up with something good, and they certainly did.
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br /'As Daylight Dies' starts off with the title track, Daylight Dies, which starts off slow, but straight away you can tell, that they have grown again. Each album getting stronger, in riffs and vocals. Howard Jones vocals are more melodic, but still as heavy on the screaming. The riffs more technical, and the songs just as infectious. This is proved no more when the second song kicks in straight after the first. 'This is Absolution' is one of my favourites, this is because it has everything, technical guitar work, fast drums, brilliant singing and hard hitting bass.
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br /The first single from this album, 'My Curse', is a good choice, as it appeals to all rock fans, moshing away will be easy to do, and so will just listening to it in your room. And with the second single 'Arms Of Sorrow' similar, KsE are on a winner with this album.
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br /With a sell out tour started, KsE's set list will be even stronger, and the gigs even better. If you have a ticket, get ready for the show of your lives. Three major albums worth of songs, a cover of Dio's Holy Diver, what more can you need. KsE are coming to take over the metalcore world, look out Shadows Fall, the KsE boys are here to kick some ass!
AWESOME!!! November 21, 2006
T. A. Chesworth
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great album by a great band. Howard Jones is on top form here, blending brutal ear-splitting screams with truly outstanding melodic vocals. Adam D and Joel Stroetzel are superb on guitars and Justin Foley's combination with Mike D'Antonio is just incredible. This may not appeal to all 'loyal' killswitch fans as it has a bit more melody than 'Alive Or Just Breathing' or 'The End Of Heartache.
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br /Stand out tracks are:
br /Daylight Dies
br /The Arms Of Sorrow
br /My Curse
br /Eye Of The Storm
br /Break The Silence
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br /If you are a fan of metalcore then get this now!!! They are the only true band of the genre along with 36 Crazyfists (another brilliant band). So much better than the rest of the bands which have been compared with them over the last year.
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