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The End of Heartache
Metal · 2004 · 12 tracks

The End of Heartache

Killswitch Engage

Polished metalcore precision defined by Howard Jones' soulful baritone and Adam Dutkiewicz's surgical production. A landmark of melodic aggression and grief.

May 8, 2004 · Roadrunner Records

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A relentless surge of aggressive energy tempered by a deep, melodic sense of longing and resilience.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
A Bid Farewell
3:56
02
Take This Oath
3:47
03
When Darkness Falls
3:53
04
Rose of Sharyn
3:36
05
Inhale
1:15
06
Breathe Life
3:19
07
The End of Heartache
4:58
08
Declaration
3:01
09
World Ablaze
5:00
10
And Embers Rise
1:11
11
Wasted Sacrifice
4:19
12
Hope Is…
4:20
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition in 'Rose of Sharyn' where the frantic riffing gives way to a massive, heart-wrenching melodic hook.
The bridge of the title track where Howard Jones' vocals reach a peak of operatic vulnerability before the final breakdown.
The opening feedback and immediate percussive assault of 'A Bid Farewell' signaling a new era for the band.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The End of Heartache sound next to the rest of Killswitch Engage's catalogue?

Thunderstorm+2.2σ

Thunderstorm saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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