Howard Jones leaves Killswitch Engage - Page 4

Dan_Vacant · 01-11-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Howard speaks.

When I read that I imagined it in a James Earl Jones voice and also imagined lions.

blessedadversary777 · 01-12-2012, 04:10 PM

Howard sounds JUST LIKE a black version of Seth Rogan! For reals! Killer on vox tho! I cant wait to see who they replace him with. I dont think it will be Jesse tho. Jesse really sounds like poop on all the live videos I have watched of Times of Grace on youtube. Although he does sound better in Empires Shall Fall. As long as they dont go Philswitch again! Geeeezzzz! I seen them @ Cain's in Tulsa with Phil and he RUINED their songs! Literally took a big greasy dump on their music. Just sayin'...

blessedadversary777 · 01-12-2012, 04:15 PM

I think they need to recruit the vocalist from Soilwork. Just my opinion. His range is PHENOMENAL!

Dan · 01-12-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blessedadversary777

I think they need to recruit the vocalist from Soilwork. Just my opinion. His range is PHENOMENAL!

Speed would never do it. He has FAR too many projects on the go at the moment as it is, and although he does have some exposure in the mainstream metal scene i think they would prefer to go for someone in a smaller band. I don't believe the music is his cup of tea.

If im honest it wouldnt suprise me if Adam D did all the vocals on the next record

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNfgfwu6YP4

Ralyks · 01-12-2012, 05:36 PM

A friend of mine I use to be in a Metalcore band with sent in a recording and info to them. Wondering how many unknowns have sent in already.

Sliggy · 01-12-2012, 11:18 PM

I did :P

littledoc · 01-23-2012, 10:03 PM

Chris Clancy (ex-Muntiny Within) covering End of Heartache. Tell me this is not awesome.

Chris Clancy - End Of Heartache by Chris Clancy on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

VILARIKA · 01-23-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by littledoc

Chris Clancy (ex-Muntiny Within) covering End of Heartache. Tell me this is not awesome.

Chris Clancy - End Of Heartache by Chris Clancy on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

His vocals fit right in there (although it sort of sounds like he's trying to sound more Howard-ish). I would be satisfied if he got the job, he has the potential for it

Floppystrings · 01-24-2012, 12:42 AM

If Jesse is back I will like this band again. One of the best vocalists of all time in my honest ....ing opinion.

He actually has been at a few of their live shows RECENTLY and did some old songs and he sounded amazing. Howard even stopped adding backup vocals and walked off stage because Jesse was doing so good, but in a good way like he was enjoying it.

I think Jesse is coming back. I will be PISSED if it is anyone else.

Floppystrings · 01-24-2012, 12:51 AM

Killswitch recently with a fill in singer:

2009 Jesse w/Killswitch:

linchpin · 01-24-2012, 06:02 AM

I just noticed how all their singers are now bald or shave their hair... Jesse, Howard and Phil...and if they decide to hire Tommy Vext, that's another bald one... o_O

Seriously i hope they do get Tommy, despite what anyone thinks of him, i really like what he did in DH.

Gitte · 01-24-2012, 06:54 AM

how about former bury your dead singer "Myke Terry"? He hits the notes and can shout!

Triple-J · 01-24-2012, 07:16 AM

I hate to say it but the more I think about this whole situation the more I feel like it doesn't actually matter who they employ as the new vocalist if they keep sticking to the songwriting formula they've used for the past two albums.

Spaceman_Spiff · 01-24-2012, 12:50 PM

As I've mentioned before, I love every album they have ever put out with the exception of the newest self titled. I just can't get into it.

I became a fan after Jesse already left so I'm partial to Howard but I still dig the living hell out of Jesse's style. The man is an emotional beast!

As far as new singers I would really like to see someone that doesn't just try to cop Jesse or Howard's voice and has something of their own. I think Killswitch could use a little reinvigoration.

0 Xero 0 · 01-24-2012, 11:28 PM

I still can't believe people are still harping on the whole Jesse vs Howard debacle. They have completely different styles. Also, vocalists don't usually affect the song writing dynamics to the extent that a band stagnates at all so I don't understand that comment very well.

It would be cool if Jesse rejoined, but Jesse already has two bands and is working on a solo project so I'm not sure if he can do that or not. Personally, I wish Seemless would reform. That band was epic and Pete Cortese needs something to do. He's a pretty unique guitarist IMO.

If KsE gets a new vocalist they haven't had before, everyone will be like, bring Howard back probably, haha. Oh well, hopefully he gets on top of that diabetes problem. That sucks big time.

robotsatemygma · 01-25-2012, 01:23 AM

I always liked Blood Has Been Shed way better then KSE. Killswitch was so friggin generic to me. Bought one album, couldn't get into it.

Maybe back to his solo career he ditched from the 80's...

http://youtu.be/QE61Bz7IHKg

Jk

Blood Ghost · 01-25-2012, 02:51 AM

"This next song is called... When Darkness Falls. It's about when Howard left the band...

"

Too soon, too soon?

bioniczero · 01-25-2012, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gitte

how about former bury your dead singer "Myke Terry"? He hits the notes and can shout!

This actually probably isn't a bad suggestion. As much as I really disliked the last couple of Bury Your Dead albums with him (more because I'm a BYD superfan from way back than anything), I could see him working with KSE.

jairic · 01-25-2012, 07:39 PM

Liked Howard, didn't like Jesse that much; I kind of agree with a previous poster, though... If they keep writing songs like their recent work (mostly directed toward last album) it won't matter if it's Howard or Jesse singing.

wannabguitarist · 01-26-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littledoc

Chris Clancy (ex-Muntiny Within) covering End of Heartache. Tell me this is not awesome.

Chris Clancy - End Of Heartache by Chris Clancy on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

I love Mutiny Within and I really like that song but something about that cover doesn't click with me. It sounds forced almost

0 Xero 0 · 01-27-2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Speed would never do it. He has FAR too many projects on the go at the moment as it is, and although he does have some exposure in the mainstream metal scene i think they would prefer to go for someone in a smaller band. I don't believe the music is his cup of tea.

If im honest it wouldnt suprise me if Adam D did all the vocals on the next record

He could do it if he wanted. I like his vox on the Times of Grace album. If he did it though, he'd prove Joel right by doing everything he can so he doesn't have to play guitar... well, that'd be another excuse, haha.

anomynous · 02-06-2012, 04:57 PM

Jesse's officially back

Killswitch Engage

TheChuggernaut · 02-06-2012, 05:05 PM

i havent posted here in a while but i had to express just how stoked i am to have Jesse back in KsE. AOJB is still my favorite album of all time.

but had the guy from MW gotten the job i wouldve loved it too, his cover was sick.

metal_sam14 · 02-06-2012, 05:44 PM

So stoked with this! Alive or Just Breathing and Hymn of a broken man are some of my favourite all time releases, this is amazing.

linchpin · 02-06-2012, 05:53 PM

I wonder if he came back via email this time...

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01-12-2012, 11:18 PM	#81
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01-23-2012, 10:03 PM	#82
littledoc Go meat! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tulsa Posts: 575 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Chris Clancy (ex-Muntiny Within) covering End of Heartache. Tell me this is not awesome. Chris Clancy - End Of Heartache by Chris Clancy on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free VILARIKA and th3m1ke like this.

01-24-2012, 12:51 AM	#85
Floppystrings No like the floppy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,708 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Killswitch recently with a fill in singer: 2009 Jesse w/Killswitch: Randy likes this.

01-24-2012, 06:02 AM	#86
linchpin Specter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 689 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just noticed how all their singers are now bald or shave their hair... Jesse, Howard and Phil...and if they decide to hire Tommy Vext, that's another bald one... o_O Seriously i hope they do get Tommy, despite what anyone thinks of him, i really like what he did in DH. Randy likes this.

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01-12-2012, 04:10 PM	#77
blessedadversary777 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 629 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Howard sounds JUST LIKE a black version of Seth Rogan! For reals! Killer on vox tho! I cant wait to see who they replace him with. I dont think it will be Jesse tho. Jesse really sounds like poop on all the live videos I have watched of Times of Grace on youtube. Although he does sound better in Empires Shall Fall. As long as they dont go Philswitch again! Geeeezzzz! I seen them @ Cain's in Tulsa with Phil and he RUINED their songs! Literally took a big greasy dump on their music. Just sayin'...

01-12-2012, 04:15 PM	#78
blessedadversary777 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 629 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I think they need to recruit the vocalist from Soilwork. Just my opinion. His range is PHENOMENAL!

01-12-2012, 05:36 PM	#80
Ralyks The One Who Knocks Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	A friend of mine I use to be in a Metalcore band with sent in a recording and info to them. Wondering how many unknowns have sent in already.

01-24-2012, 12:42 AM	#84
Floppystrings No like the floppy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,708 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	If Jesse is back I will like this band again. One of the best vocalists of all time in my honest ....ing opinion. He actually has been at a few of their live shows RECENTLY and did some old songs and he sounded amazing. Howard even stopped adding backup vocals and walked off stage because Jesse was doing so good, but in a good way like he was enjoying it. I think Jesse is coming back. I will be PISSED if it is anyone else.

01-24-2012, 06:54 AM	#87
Gitte SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 733 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how about former bury your dead singer "Myke Terry"? He hits the notes and can shout! www.tnew.de www.soundcloud.com/gittetnew http://twitter.com/TNEWBerlin https://profiles.google.com/u/0/116345793955004224882

01-24-2012, 07:16 AM	#88
Triple-J the Experimetalist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: the rain soaked post industrial wasteland known as Manchester, England Posts: 1,662 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hate to say it but the more I think about this whole situation the more I feel like it doesn't actually matter who they employ as the new vocalist if they keep sticking to the songwriting formula they've used for the past two albums. Jan likes this. "I know for a fact that Kurt Cobain never had a problem with Def Leppard, the problem he had was with the other 99 bands that sounded exactly like us" - Joe Elliott "That's the thing about metal, some fans think one band is great and another is just shit while a "normal" person can't tell the difference" - Neil Young

01-24-2012, 12:50 PM	#89
Spaceman_Spiff SS Contributor Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 850 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	As I've mentioned before, I love every album they have ever put out with the exception of the newest self titled. I just can't get into it. I became a fan after Jesse already left so I'm partial to Howard but I still dig the living hell out of Jesse's style. The man is an emotional beast! As far as new singers I would really like to see someone that doesn't just try to cop Jesse or Howard's voice and has something of their own. I think Killswitch could use a little reinvigoration. "You took the best thing about natural finished guitar bodies and applied it to the neck. I'd compare it to dipping solid chocolate into chocolate mousse, having a lucid dream within a dream, receiving fellatio while having sex, producing energy while burning no fuel. You sir are a genius.'' - in-pursuit "Parker PM 10 trade?" - JackWilliamBellow

01-24-2012, 11:28 PM	#90
0 Xero 0 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 589 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I still can't believe people are still harping on the whole Jesse vs Howard debacle. They have completely different styles. Also, vocalists don't usually affect the song writing dynamics to the extent that a band stagnates at all so I don't understand that comment very well. It would be cool if Jesse rejoined, but Jesse already has two bands and is working on a solo project so I'm not sure if he can do that or not. Personally, I wish Seemless would reform. That band was epic and Pete Cortese needs something to do. He's a pretty unique guitarist IMO. If KsE gets a new vocalist they haven't had before, everyone will be like, bring Howard back probably, haha. Oh well, hopefully he gets on top of that diabetes problem. That sucks big time. Spaceman_Spiff likes this. Would you tell Picasso to sell his guitars?

01-25-2012, 01:23 AM	#91
robotsatemygma myspace.com/pygar1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 731 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I always liked Blood Has Been Shed way better then KSE. Killswitch was so friggin generic to me. Bought one album, couldn't get into it. Maybe back to his solo career he ditched from the 80's... http://youtu.be/QE61Bz7IHKg Jk

01-25-2012, 02:51 AM	#92
Blood Ghost SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 230 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"This next song is called... When Darkness Falls. It's about when Howard left the band..." Too soon, too soon? petereanima, ittoa666 and Sikthness like this.

01-25-2012, 07:39 PM	#94
jairic SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Loves Park, Il Posts: 106 Thanked: 9 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Liked Howard, didn't like Jesse that much; I kind of agree with a previous poster, though... If they keep writing songs like their recent work (mostly directed toward last album) it won't matter if it's Howard or Jesse singing.

02-06-2012, 04:57 PM	#97
anomynous SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: Internet Posts: 623 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Jesse's officially back Killswitch Engage

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02-06-2012, 05:44 PM	#99
metal_sam14 Tard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Posts: 3,082 Thanked: 46 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So stoked with this! Alive or Just Breathing and Hymn of a broken man are some of my favourite all time releases, this is amazing. Check out my solo stuff: http://samlocke.bandcamp.com Australian Instrumental Prog!

02-06-2012, 05:53 PM	#100
linchpin Specter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 689 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wonder if he came back via email this time...

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