Killswitch Engage - Jesse Leach Vs. Howard Jones

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
  • Jesse Leach, the returning lead singer of Killswitch Engage, talks about the feud between himself and Howard Jones.
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  • @briankrol7447
    @briankrol7447 10 лет назад +694

    Band was nominated for a Grammy with each singer.

  • @Grimeyhoob
    @Grimeyhoob 10 лет назад +459

    I like jesse and howard both. Great singers in their own right, not sure why everyone has to make it a contest. Howard left voluntarily, so it wasnt like he got kicked out for Jesse

    • @TheJaysimus
      @TheJaysimus 10 лет назад +34

      Finally! Some sanity!

    • @drewff5
      @drewff5 7 лет назад +15

      This is why "Take this Oath" is such a good song. Both singers going for gold!

    • @rolandmendozain
      @rolandmendozain 7 лет назад +5

      Grimeyhoob thats why im ok with it cause he left voluntarily

    • @killercameo2091
      @killercameo2091 7 лет назад +14

      The dude had diabetes, that's why he left.

    • @novachroma8219
      @novachroma8219 5 лет назад +3

      Lando Lanstetter and kind of mental issues

  • @nestproductions7420
    @nestproductions7420 8 лет назад +350

    I have no favorite vocalist for K.E. To me, they're both pretty good!

    • @KasbashPlays
      @KasbashPlays 8 лет назад +25

      Most mature comment in the entire section. To the top with you good sire.

    • @blaktoofgrin7158
      @blaktoofgrin7158 7 лет назад +17

      I agree. They both have different styles and both sound great!

    • @rolandmendozain
      @rolandmendozain 7 лет назад +1

      xXLerøy NajatahnXx *I agree point said*

    • @ryanshaw196
      @ryanshaw196 6 лет назад +1

      couldn't agree more sir...

    • @PerfectCell9
      @PerfectCell9 4 года назад +1

      They’re both AMAZING *

  • @NIIVES
    @NIIVES 8 лет назад +175

    I'm personally more of a Howard Jones fan, and I'm glad to have seen both singers live. Kinda lost my interest in KSE after Howard left but I'm happy for the band and Jesse that they're still having fun doing what they love.

    • @ralf420666
      @ralf420666 6 лет назад +12

      RABIN MIGUEL same here dude I loved Howard so much he makes you feel the music

    • @RideToHellRetribution
      @RideToHellRetribution 6 лет назад +2

      what u said i love light the torch tho

    • @kevinlundin9325
      @kevinlundin9325 5 лет назад

      Me too. Saw both pretty good

  • @akalso12345
    @akalso12345 10 лет назад +65

    Support both singers, they are both awesome

  • @joeysanchez5768
    @joeysanchez5768 9 лет назад +253

    A real KSE fan would've realized by now that Jesse was the original vocalist before Howard (which a lot of people don't seem to realize). However, I think a true fan would appreciate both Howard's and Jesse's vocal styles. I like both, and there's nothing wrong with preferring one over the other. But damn it, the fucking debate over who's better is so fucking absurd. While almost everyone is seamlessly arguing about who's better, a lot are forgetting the bigger picture - the rest of the band. It's not only the vocalist (whether Jesse or Howard) that make KSE, it's Adam, Joel, Mike, Justin, Jesse/Howard that collectively make the band. Also, I think it's really Adam that's the brains behind most of what the band does (though he doesn't act like that on stage), so c'mon guys give the other members some well deserved credit!

    • @beastmotoz
      @beastmotoz 4 года назад +10

      The real Killswitch engage fans out there would agree with both Jesse and Howard are great singers. But when it comes down to the live performance, the singing and screaming stuff everyone will pick Howard over Jesse the fact is that people just can't accept the truth and Howard is the best

    • @JohnnyInJapan
      @JohnnyInJapan 4 года назад +2

      @@beastmotoz lol I've heard Howard live. He's not doing so great now. Jesse is still killing it live.

    • @PsychoMantis308
      @PsychoMantis308 4 года назад +1

      I for sure know Jesse was the original singer. I grew up in the same town as Jesse and saw Corrin so many times. My friends Jeff and Colin are also in Death Ray Vision with Mike D.

    • @FightOstinFight
      @FightOstinFight 4 года назад +1

      The songs with Howard are better

    • @tylerfinlayson8383
      @tylerfinlayson8383 4 года назад

      @@PsychoMantis308 sure bud

  • @ernestesh492
    @ernestesh492 2 года назад +10

    Just saw both of them share the stage playing with Killswitch and singing together and that was the most fun I've seen musicians have! All smiles the whole time🤘

    • @lescarpio
      @lescarpio 2 года назад +1

      Best part about that: no bad blood between them! No huge egos, no issues (hopefully). I was also able to recently watch them sing together, and it was surreal. Never thought I was going to be able to see Howard with KSE after he left because I never got to see them live, so it was unreal that I was able to see them together.

  • @Mikesthetics
    @Mikesthetics 7 лет назад +135

    i realized when howard left KSE i knew i was more of a howard fan than a KSE

    • @RHunterK
      @RHunterK 7 лет назад +7

      Michael Pereira I tried listening to his stuff on devil you know.. but it's not the same without Adam!

    • @user-no6xi8wr6j
      @user-no6xi8wr6j 4 года назад +13

      Que Pasta agree. Howard & Adam were the killer combo.

    • @fourwheelerjock
      @fourwheelerjock 3 года назад

      @@RHunterK You listen to "light the torch"? Howard kills or killed it in that band. Howard is crazy good.

    • @finnancahill2644
      @finnancahill2644 3 года назад

      @@fourwheelerjock they’re the same band lol. They changed the name in like 2017 I think

    • @fourwheelerjock
      @fourwheelerjock 3 года назад +1

      @@finnancahill2644 light the torch and Killswitch Engaged is 2 different bands lol

  • @SlyVennooM
    @SlyVennooM 10 лет назад +19

    Howard made KSE who they are today his vocals and there music was complete golden

    • @guckingfuy1
      @guckingfuy1 2 месяца назад

      Howard ran when Jesse let him walk

  • @SheaRecordmetal
    @SheaRecordmetal 3 года назад +50

    Alive or just breathing is still my favorite album. End of heartache was good ,but jesse’s singing on “alive or just breathing” was flawless.

    • @HugoStiglitz88
      @HugoStiglitz88 Год назад

      Couldn't agree more. KsE isn't even my favorite band but AOJB is the best album ever. Every song is a 10/10

    • @weareeternalband586
      @weareeternalband586 Год назад

      Agreed

    • @XgracenX34
      @XgracenX34 11 месяцев назад +1

      Oh Yeah! The Element Of One is my first listen to KsE and it grabbed me almost instantly

  • @xxxTheMagic8Ballxxx
    @xxxTheMagic8Ballxxx 2 года назад +8

    Jesse is good but Howard is the greatest vocalist that metalcore ever has had...people who actually are debating this or saying he sucks, have no idea what that man can actually do on a melodic, technical or brutal level.

  • @awol.oper8r
    @awol.oper8r 8 лет назад +155

    while I think Howard has a better singing voice, I think the band was heading in a stagnant direction with him. They're really alive and kicking again. They really are both awesome vocalists

    • @deangelovickers6961
      @deangelovickers6961 8 лет назад +1

      perfectly stated!!!

    • @shevanel92
      @shevanel92 7 лет назад +7

      I prefer Howard's clean vocals, but love Jesse's screams. Daylight Dies is my favorite song, but my favorite albums are the Jesse albums.

    • @daintydiplomat
      @daintydiplomat 7 лет назад +26

      shevanel92 If they released an album where Howard sung and Jesse screamed, I'd buy that in an instant

    • @user-no6xi8wr6j
      @user-no6xi8wr6j 4 года назад +4

      Uhhh are you serious? As soon as Howard left this band died. Jesse literally makes this band sound like 5fdp. This band is what it is from Howard. They would not have been on gh3 without Howard.

    • @MrBloodhasbeenshed
      @MrBloodhasbeenshed 4 года назад +3

      This comment has not aged well. The same can be said for this bands last 3 or 4 albums

  • @serbex4757
    @serbex4757 7 лет назад +7

    Totally nailed it at the end. Stop the nonsense. Start the respect. Even if you hate Jesse, you should respect the struggle and the effort he has put in to make KsE one of the best bands around. Even if you hate Howard, you should respect the struggle and the effort he has put in to make KsE one of the best bands around.
    Both of these guys are amazing in their own ways. I got into KsE from Alive and so I love Jesse. Then Howard came along and took things to a whole different level, and so I love Howard. As far as I am concerned, both of the are/were integral parts of the beauty and passion that is Killswitch Engage.

  • @gntrihg
    @gntrihg 5 лет назад +6

    Pure class from Jesse regarding his return and Howard. Nothing but respect for both of them. They're both fantistic. I grew up with Jesse's first 2 albums so I am biased to his vocals but Howard was a great replacement

  • @Noodlelino28
    @Noodlelino28 8 лет назад +34

    I love them both

  • @rajmunch
    @rajmunch 8 лет назад +55

    There's no vs here. Both so amazing live!

    • @Noodlelino28
      @Noodlelino28 8 лет назад +5

      My words exactly, THANK YOU!!! :D

  • @ReTr093
    @ReTr093 9 лет назад +5

    Still so sad that Howard left. He made them who they are today, and even now they aren't half as big as they were in 2006-2010 anymore. But I still wish them nothing but the best.

  • @shownon
    @shownon 10 лет назад +54

    I have so much respect for fucking Jesse its not even funny, Howard is the one that turned me into a KSE fan and tbh they both are godamn epic. Both there Albums they have made for KSE was fucking fantastic....but lets be honest Adam is the mastermind behind it all...

    • @Brianz99
      @Brianz99 10 лет назад +6

      Adam :) him and his crazy shenanigans.

    • @focknfree
      @focknfree 10 лет назад +2

      I have to agree with you with everything you said. Howard also turned me into a fan also.

    • @Brianz99
      @Brianz99 10 лет назад

      focknfree same man :D

    • @zalaj
      @zalaj 10 лет назад +1

      focknfree me three

    • @daviddastan6105
      @daviddastan6105 2 месяца назад

      Adam’s songwriting skills are out of this world.

  • @jstephen1
    @jstephen1 9 лет назад +131

    Howard's voice and Adam's riffs are what defined Killswitch. They'll never quite be the same without Howard.

    • @reggiet1086
      @reggiet1086 9 лет назад +8

      Jake Stephen this is so very true. I like both vocalists, but in reality, Howard's voice layered on Adams riffs really did define this band. Since his leave, their sound just hasn't been as great as it was. It isn't bad, but it isn't the same emotionally driven sound that moved me like Howard and Adam did with each track. I still support Jesse though, he simply isn't my choice.

    • @Supaboy000
      @Supaboy000 9 лет назад +36

      Jake Stephen Have you at all heard the Alive or Just Breathing album? Listen to the song Just Barely Breathing. Songs like that and My Last Serenade are what defined Killswitch Engage.

    • @craigpatrick1
      @craigpatrick1 9 лет назад +17

      Jake Stephen bullshit! jesses voice was the reason their first album was so good jesse is a much better singer.

    • @MikeGreece13
      @MikeGreece13 9 лет назад +7

      +craig maloley Come on, Jesse sure is a good singer, I loved him on Alive or Just Breathing and kinda like Disarm The Descent as well. But still, when it comes to technique, in both clean and screaming vocals, Howard is overall better. To me, Howard is one of the best Metal singers today, it's sad he had to leave KSE

    • @LAxedgexHC
      @LAxedgexHC 9 лет назад +6

      +craig maloley you're a jackass if you think jesse bests howard.

  • @Large_Sarge
    @Large_Sarge 10 лет назад +11

    Both are amazing in their own way. Props to them for keeping it civil and showing respect to each other. I love all of KSE's stuff.

    • @redgrave5750
      @redgrave5750 10 лет назад +3

      Jesse isn't keeping anything civil in remarks, i saw them about 6 months ago, got an autograph from everyone except 2 for jesse because he was too much of an ass to give me one, he acted like he had better things to do than to give a FAN an autograph and went in his tour bus to get high, furthermore i asked about if anyone in the band still kept in contact with Howard Jones and Phil Labonte seeing as they both came from KSE, his first reply to that was and I quote "fuck Howard!" and then thats when i dropped it and he didn't give me an autograph. Everyone else in the band was very nice and fun to be around and all he did was bring negative energy. Just because someone says something when he knows he's on camera doesn't mean it's real; As far as im concerned because of what he has shown me im convinced that it's all an act. Now im not saying that he isn't a good singer, but when i met Howard he was more than happy to give me an autograph and actually act like your friend and answer questions in a civilized manner no matter who it was about.

    • @samlynch7903
      @samlynch7903 9 лет назад

      Sure bud ^

  • @XxAnubis360xX
    @XxAnubis360xX 10 лет назад +19

    Howard! His voice was so powerful and captivating and his harsh vocals had so much power, will miss him! Jesse is good too.

  • @bguth12
    @bguth12 10 лет назад +7

    what a humble guy! another reason to love this band. at first when jessie joined the band and howard left I was disappointed. but as time went on and listen to jessie more and more and evolve with the band, I love them both equally for their respective styles and passions for singing as well as their attitudes.

    • @bguth12
      @bguth12 10 лет назад

      rejoined*

    • @bguth12
      @bguth12 10 лет назад

      (correction to my original comment)

    • @bguth12
      @bguth12 10 лет назад +1

      Well....Reza.......that's your opinion man!

    • @bguth12
      @bguth12 10 лет назад +1

      I saw them back around thanksgiving time in philly and a few days ago at rock on the range in Columbus, OH and there were fucking incredible both times. Man was I in heaven.

  • @arcagebuttons5987
    @arcagebuttons5987 9 лет назад +32

    I think they are both great.

  • @smheron1
    @smheron1 10 лет назад +2

    This dude is a class act. Everything he's done stands highly in my record collection. Alive or Just Breathing was such a pivotal album growing up and 10+ years later I can still listen to it from beginning to end. The same goes for the original self-titled disc. It's really great to see and hear this guy back with this lineup.

  • @AustinPrier
    @AustinPrier 11 лет назад +3

    It was such a great moment meeting Jesse. He's one of the biggest influences in my life and my heart, along with Howard. Their lyrics are dripping with unfettered passion and words of strength.

  • @josephroman6268
    @josephroman6268 2 года назад +3

    Jesse seems like a chilled dude that you would hang out with and have beer with

  • @BEARMITTS_UK
    @BEARMITTS_UK 9 лет назад +3

    Jesse is the fucking man ! So respectful and can totally tell he loves the band , the fans and also has mega respect for howard ... everyone as jesse says has to learn and accept the fact howard is gone and that is it .. i love both of them man but jesse brought me alot of joy in disarm the descent, big up both of them dudes though

  • @XXLoderunnerXX
    @XXLoderunnerXX 9 лет назад +23

    Well said Jesse. Class.

  • @tomduffany4097
    @tomduffany4097 10 лет назад +4

    I got into KSE back in the day when Jesse was the original singer. I was sad to hear that he was no longer part of the band, but Howard did a GREAT job in keeping the style of KSE alive. I love their songs done both by Jesse and Howard, but I have to say I am glad to see Jesse back. Kudos to both singers, and I wish nothing more than the best in all that they do! KCCO!

  • @sammyp1971
    @sammyp1971 9 лет назад +5

    I love both these singers! Both have logged fantastic vocals and songs with KSE!

  • @ADunc10
    @ADunc10 10 лет назад +201

    I respect Jesse but Howard will always be the best

  • @xstreamfishingandhunting1563
    @xstreamfishingandhunting1563 2 года назад +1

    Jesse laid it down on the first two albums....straight 🔥

  • @ctarsund
    @ctarsund 9 лет назад +35

    I have a suspicion that I'm not the only one who wants to know, how a show with both Howard and Jesse would be like. 😵😵

    • @BassistenFutzi
      @BassistenFutzi 9 лет назад

      Howard and jesse
      to much for me

    • @justinsayswtf
      @justinsayswtf 9 лет назад +4

      +ctarsun dysart They've performed together before.

    • @ctarsund
      @ctarsund 9 лет назад

      Which video?
      And thanks

    • @justinsayswtf
      @justinsayswtf 9 лет назад

      ctarsun dysart watch?v=0Cun-meR2wg It was just one song, but it's happened. They also have 2 studio tracks where they both sing. Take This Oath, and the re-recording of Irreversal.

    • @ctarsund
      @ctarsund 9 лет назад

      justinsayswtf Thanks

  • @Punksk8er900
    @Punksk8er900 9 лет назад +35

    I'm not taking anything away from Jesse, but I personally believe Howard's a better singer. Howard's voice has so much power and hits so many vocal ranges it's insane! Just the way he screams yet remains so melodic, it's like you can hear all the emotion he pours into each song, like this ma is literally sing from the heart. When I heard Darkness Falls from the Freddy vs Jason soundtrack I was instantly hooked. Out of all of KSE songs with Howard "The Reckoning" is my all time favorite, but I have to Jesse is a better writer than Howard. Jesse's lyrics are more deeper and impactful, I kind of felt Howard's were just a bit dry.
    Either way I wish Howard the best, the man has to focus on his health and I don't blame him. The band needed to continue and they felt Jesse was the best choice. Jesse's a great vocalist, but he had Howard have to complete different styles, so it's hard to compare the two but opinion wise Howard's voice is by far the best.

  • @daryl142003
    @daryl142003 6 лет назад +1

    "but don't disrespect him in front of me" jesse is one hell of a guy for having that respect for howard

  • @weareeternalband586
    @weareeternalband586 Год назад +1

    I love both, they both have a special place in my heart.

  • @evanceniceros9081
    @evanceniceros9081 10 лет назад +3

    Jesse Returning Was the Right thing to Do I Couldn't See Anyone Else Besides Jesse Or Howard Singing For Killswitch...

  • @chadiusmaximus9350
    @chadiusmaximus9350 5 лет назад +4

    Alive or Just Breathing is BY FAR their best album. Fucking sick.

    • @Robert048
      @Robert048 5 лет назад +1

      I've yet to listen to a metal-core record that touches it.

  • @ekimnemrac782
    @ekimnemrac782 5 лет назад +2

    Both guys are great in their own right. The Signal Fire is awesome. Jessie and Howard together is the best

  • @LouisianaMechanic
    @LouisianaMechanic 7 лет назад +1

    I fell in love with Killswitch the first time I heard My Last Serenade. I mostly stuck with listening to Howard until he left and I began hearing their new material with Jesse, and I really liked it. I went back and listened to their old stuff with Jesse and equally enjoyed that. Killswitch Engage is such a legendary band with either vocalist! I still probably listen to Howard's stuff more, but that's just what I grew up on. Cut me Loose is definitely my most listened to Killswitch Engage song right now though.

  • @jasonx4008
    @jasonx4008 9 лет назад +42

    i like Jesse, but honestly its not even close to me. Howard is the man, and KSE isnt the same without him.

    • @versablog1
      @versablog1 9 лет назад

      True that.

    • @nunchukGun
      @nunchukGun 9 лет назад +12

      Jason X He's not bad at all, but Howard's vocals kind of made the band what is was for me.

    • @clovenramos7445
      @clovenramos7445 9 лет назад +1

      Jesse isn't band but Howards lyrics and voice is what drew all those who had pain and are loyal fans to KSE.
      I still support KSE but Howard made this band what it is.

    • @clovenramos7445
      @clovenramos7445 9 лет назад

      +cloven Ramos bad*

    • @MuhammadIrfan-pk4ww
      @MuhammadIrfan-pk4ww 8 лет назад +2

      +cloven Ramos not hating but jesse's writing is way better than howard's writing

  • @Xa3rio
    @Xa3rio 10 лет назад +20

    I didn't know anything about KSE ( i knew they existed, nothing more) until i heard "In due time". Disarm the descent won me over completely. So i went back to listen to the entire discography of the band, and out of 3 albums, I only really liked the first one. And that tells me, that Jesse is just a better fit( for me) for this band.

    • @OwenNZ
      @OwenNZ 10 лет назад +9

      As Daylight Dies is their best work after Disarm the Descent.

    • @kvin51
      @kvin51 10 лет назад

      In due time is great, but it would have been amazing if Howard sang it

    • @Robert048
      @Robert048 10 лет назад +3

      Thrillionare .Ice Jesse wrote it. It would not have been sang any other way without Jesse's writing. Man, you people hurt my head.

    • @Polkinx
      @Polkinx 10 лет назад +1

      You are correct sir, Jesse Makes KSE who they are, Howard was ok for those few albums, but that tone was beyond annoying after their 3rd album.

    • @kvin51
      @kvin51 10 лет назад

      Robert E oh I see, never knew that, still don't change the fact that if howard were to sing it now or something like that , let's pretend he comes back to the band and he has to preform this song live or something he'd probably sing it better, even though it was written by this guy.

  • @Catnip71
    @Catnip71 11 лет назад +2

    Adam is one crazy guitar playing freak. I LOVE watching Adam live on stage. Amazing group!

  • @jacegik
    @jacegik 7 лет назад +1

    YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE JESSE LIVE, HE REALLY SINGS ALL OF THE SONGS WITH HIS HEARTH, EPIC TO SEE HIM LIVE, LOVE BOTH.

  • @Ameriken91
    @Ameriken91 10 лет назад +3

    Howard and Jesse are equally phenomenal vocalists.

  • @Giferis
    @Giferis 10 лет назад +8

    Both vocalists are great in they're own style. I prefer Howard but I like Jessee probably as much. Howard is coming with Devil You Know 2014, so win win situation for everyone! :)

  • @KillSwitchNY
    @KillSwitchNY 6 лет назад

    Much respect for that last segment and defending Howard to the haters. The hair on my neck stood up when I saw the video of Jesse and Howard performing End Of Heartache together.

  • @brandonknighton2510
    @brandonknighton2510 2 месяца назад

    I love you both and it wouldn’t be Killswitch without the miracle that is Jesse and Howard the way it all went down. Huge respect for Jesse and how you handled that seriously.

  • @Defty82
    @Defty82 10 лет назад +6

    With Howard it was way better in my opinion. He puts more feeling in the songs. Jesse sounds colder.

  • @ghilardi_music
    @ghilardi_music 7 лет назад +11

    I like both, but howard is unmatched in melodic vocals, his timbre is unique!

    • @busski
      @busski 7 лет назад +5

      Jonatan Guilharde i agree, but jesses screams are brutal.

  • @medomargonzalezvarela9566
    @medomargonzalezvarela9566 2 года назад +1

    That whats music should be, just music, no dramas. 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @DarthLetalis
    @DarthLetalis 2 года назад +1

    I’m a Jesse guy….. but that’s because he was the original vocalist. Howard’s time wasn’t a waste tho, they still put out really good music….. I just think Jesse and Adam have something special together. It was nice living in western MA and being able to these guys all play in Killswitch and other bands. People from Springfield who spent too many nights at Fat Cats know exactly what I’m talking about 👍

  • @sasca854
    @sasca854 8 лет назад +15

    I like Howard much more than Jesse, but Howard is gone and it is what it is. It's not like Jesse is a bad vocalist.

  • @Botrytis18
    @Botrytis18 9 лет назад +14

    I just can't believe these comments here, I mean almost 2 years have passed, and still the same sh*t but different day.
    Howard wasn't into it anymore, haven't you heard the KSE II? What are you afraid of, Jesse being sh*t? Well guess what, he is not. Disarm the Descent = Fu**ing improvement, you hear the singer in a quality you have never did before. And now, "Loyalty" ... another improvement from the voice range aspect ... I didn't even could deside wether it's Jesse or another singer. You miss Howard? He has another band, singing as powerful as you can expect from him. KSE? It's still there, in the original formation ... everyone is happy in these bands but only YOU! YOU PEOPLE!

  • @snowbladetaki
    @snowbladetaki 10 лет назад +1

    This video has made me give Jesse some mad respect. The way he is looking at the whole situation is exactly how you should look at it. It's not a contest between who is better. Honestly I think more people liked Howards style of singing with the band than Jesse. One of my favorite things that Jesse said though is that he didn't think he could sing Howards songs and live inside of someone elses songs. Mad mad respect there. He recognizes Howard as a great singer, and he knows he can't take his place, so he's doing his own thing instead as he should

  • @kadajtribal8532
    @kadajtribal8532 4 года назад +1

    I love both Jesse and Howard for what they do for KSE! Howard got me into the band but I learned about how good Jesse is and was so it makes me feel better knowing that they remained consistent overall.

  • @GrampsGaming91
    @GrampsGaming91 10 лет назад +6

    I'm a fan of both but prefer Jesse. Both are great though and I like Jesse's views in this interview.

  • @Phillthy59
    @Phillthy59 10 лет назад +47

    I prefer Jesse and the albums he made with KSE were better in my opinion. Howard was a brilliant vocalist but I think he lacked the emotion that Jesse brought.

    • @fullglorywr8322
      @fullglorywr8322 10 лет назад +20

      To me it was the other way around. The songs in end of heartache album complimented with one another and each song was very heart felt. I never heard of killswitch engage until howard was the singer so you may just be right.

    • @3nderoX
      @3nderoX 10 лет назад +11

      Nick Raponi End of heartache was a good album and probably the best album they released with howard but Alive or just breathing was on another level imo. It was the "Master of puppets/Ride the lighting" of killswitch engage.

    • @GamerkillahBlaze
      @GamerkillahBlaze 5 лет назад

      Lockdunn Unit WR I agree

    • @OEFWARVETERAN
      @OEFWARVETERAN 5 лет назад

      Yeah, I disagree too. Jesse is awesome, but he doesn't bring raw emotion to the songs like Howard did. My Curse, The End of Heartache, Rose of Sharyn, The Arms of Sorrow, Reject Yourself, Save Me, Starting Over are just examples of why that statement is wrong. Not to mention, hearing Howard perform songs like "My Last Serenade" really changed shit up and gave those songs a new meaning.

  • @venomous
    @venomous 9 лет назад +1

    I have actually always listened to them both.l loved end of a heartache by Howard but I always get pumped to heart old ones by Jesse like Numbered Days so I'm glad he's back.

  • @wesosborne71
    @wesosborne71 Год назад

    Loved this band many years now! Hearing a bid fair well under Howard helped me come to terms with anger I had over a headache. Under Jessie I finally got to see these guys live and when always was played I was brought to tears again! Whoever wants to pick between are the unfortunate ones! Killswitch engage are a band I will always cold close to heart

  • @nimlouth
    @nimlouth 8 лет назад +3

    guys, we need a tour with both howard and jesse... that would be so awesome and will probably shut a lot of fanboys all around xD

  • @charlesjenkins7130
    @charlesjenkins7130 10 лет назад +4

    When I found out Howard was not in fact the original singer,, blew my mind. I prefer Howard.

  • @Terimisu
    @Terimisu 8 лет назад +1

    They are both amazing - I was happy to see that it was Jesse taking over for Howard because I never disliked Jesse. Getting a second chance was definitely a blessing because the dude is killing it and Howard's new band is great.

  • @GilliesGirl725
    @GilliesGirl725 10 лет назад +1

    Welcome back, Jesse! Killswitch's music is effin' awesome either way, but you have to give him props for keeping it classy and knowing it's not a feud, but a different approach. Great answers, dude

  • @the-unspectd
    @the-unspectd 8 лет назад +5

    When I listen "new" Killswitch Engage I hear only Times Of Grace, because it is what KSE became after Jesse came in. In the fact old true KSE is gone.

    • @emoboy131
      @emoboy131 8 лет назад +1

      +Alexey Kovpaev you do realise he was the original singer for kse yeah? Howard Jones only did from 2003 to 2012 but i must admit i loved Howard jones as a singer for them but i also loved Jesse

    • @the-unspectd
      @the-unspectd 8 лет назад +3

      skater13 I know he came back and he was in beginning of KSE, but in my mind I've got hard associations between Howard and KSE and when I listen it now I hear only Times Of Grace.

  • @guhijo1
    @guhijo1 9 лет назад +10

    KSE is awesome, I saw them live last year with Jesse and he kicked asses up there..I enjoy listening to these guys as a whole... it IS fucking nonsense to keep comparing the singers, they're just different and both have added important things to KSE. I'm sure they have a lot of fun playing together, so why to bring up a comparison? enjoy the fucking music!

    • @heineken6120
      @heineken6120 9 лет назад +1

      agreed big time!

    • @guhijo1
      @guhijo1 9 лет назад

      Trademarkey Cruz gimme, for its mine!

    • @Abdalmaus
      @Abdalmaus 9 лет назад

      Gustavo Santos
      Comparisons are actually pretty fair, they're pretty similar timbres and tones, not mention obvious style. What is not fair is just disrespect.

    • @REDWOLF5652
      @REDWOLF5652 9 лет назад +1

      Gustavo Santos Personally, I'd love to see an actual Jesse Vs Howard. They're both incredibly different vocalists, but both very talented in their own rights, and I think it'd be fkn ridiculously epic if they did a song or two together

    • @guhijo1
      @guhijo1 9 лет назад

      REDWOLF5652 that would be awesome!

  • @buhdoomkah
    @buhdoomkah 11 лет назад +1

    Apples to oranges... Both amazing singers. Credit goes to the band for being able to adapt to their different styles

  • @M3Driver2001
    @M3Driver2001 10 лет назад +2

    It's simple. Jesse left because of stuff he was going through. He knew Howard since they were 15. He was always happy for Howard and the band. Howard left voluntarily as he could no longer be the vocalist while going through all his medical issues. No one kicked him out and they were sad to see him go. Jesse can never replace Howard and vice versa. I wish Howard and Jesse the best of luck and am glad that KSE, instead of having to find someone knew, was lucky enough to get Jesse back. Howard and Jesse are both phenomenal, and either way I will always be a huge fan of KSE

    • @asuraXTC
      @asuraXTC 3 года назад

      I come from the future where this is false since after a year he joined his own band

  • @hunterpalmer2200
    @hunterpalmer2200 8 лет назад +20

    I love Howard to death and his material was what introduced me to this band, but I honestly like Jesse Leach more. hearing him sing Howard's songs and almost doing them better made me a believer.

    • @GamerkillahBlaze
      @GamerkillahBlaze 5 лет назад +4

      Hunter Palmer I have to strongly disagree on that heard and seen his performance with Howard’s songs and it I thought it was just ok but definitely not as good as Howard’s work

    • @OEFWARVETERAN
      @OEFWARVETERAN 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah, I've seen them 3 times since Jesse's return and he cannot do Howard's songs for shit.

  • @aerahtv0000
    @aerahtv0000 3 года назад +3

    i always prefered Howard, but Jesse is very good singer too, never had any bad thoughts toward him

  • @keving457
    @keving457 7 лет назад

    Listen to their first album and get back to this convo. Jesse has so much emotional power. Howard is a studio singer.

  • @verumperditio3574
    @verumperditio3574 4 года назад +1

    i love both vocalists, wish they did more collaborations together

  • @ChrisKaliber
    @ChrisKaliber 8 лет назад +21

    Love KSE but Jesse doesn't bring the same sound that HJ does. I love that guys sound.

  • @balintk.9373
    @balintk.9373 10 лет назад +11

    I don't like the KSE without Howard. Sorry but I think Jesse's voice is nothing compared to Howard's. He had such a huge impact on their songs.
    Just mind blowing vocal skills.
    I'm really waiting for Devil You Know's 1st album.

    • @ipwnukazu
      @ipwnukazu 10 лет назад +1

      cant listen to them now only the old stuff

  • @jneags52
    @jneags52 11 лет назад +1

    You have to love both singers for their individual styles. I've been following this band since before Alive or Just Breathing, and loved every second of it. I'm glad Howard parted ways gracefully, and I'm glad Jesse is back! I hope Howard comes back on the metal scene soon too!

  • @chasekemp6915
    @chasekemp6915 3 года назад +1

    Alive or Just Breathing changed my life as a teenager.

  • @bubbajames2157
    @bubbajames2157 2 года назад +3

    I prefer Jesse, but Howard sings fantastically!

  • @DarkSavior1047
    @DarkSavior1047 10 лет назад +6

    i do like both singers but i prefer Howard

  • @alexandrehenri-bhargava2741
    @alexandrehenri-bhargava2741 4 года назад +2

    Anyone here from 2019 after The Signal Fire came out?

  • @johnathanking9885
    @johnathanking9885 2 года назад +1

    the songs they did together are amazing.

  • @IRLtrolls
    @IRLtrolls 7 лет назад +6

    I took his advice and never listened to KSE again after Howard left. Tired of hearing about Jesse's past and his hardship. Howard is better in every way.

  • @BradE17
    @BradE17 10 лет назад +12

    If your favorite Killswitch album isn't Alive or Just Breathing, then you probably haven't even listened to it. It amazes me that people are mad about Howard being gone after that terrible self titled album. The new album kicks ass.

    • @nAcolz
      @nAcolz 10 лет назад +5

      The new album sucks horribly...

    • @LetsplayMinecraft95
      @LetsplayMinecraft95 10 лет назад +3

      nAcolz I agree.

    • @SlayerFan1977
      @SlayerFan1977 10 лет назад +3

      I agree man, the new album is amazing and Alive or Just Breathing is by far the best album, and you are 100% correct that self titled album with Howard was pure shit, I can't even listen to it, it's horrible.

    • @wilsongaming-ut4xp
      @wilsongaming-ut4xp 6 лет назад +1

      As daylight dies

    • @blcklstd6156
      @blcklstd6156 5 лет назад

      Nah As Daylight Dies is their best album.

  • @NoelArdeur
    @NoelArdeur 5 лет назад +1

    I love Howards take on the band more. Jesse gave the band up. I like Jesse in a few songs and I'm still looking forward to the new album. What would be even more amazing is if Howard joined Jesse in lead vocals. You want to talk about unstoppable as a band! It would be unreal duet metal. I think I could appreciate Jesse more as a singer (not that he was bad or anything to begin with) if this happened.

  • @michzadood
    @michzadood 11 лет назад +1

    Jesse is my favorite vocalist of all times!!! Howard take care bro, alive or just breathing is the best album of the band and this new one is great too, im very glad that jesse is back, the band really need him.

  • @24SparrowJack
    @24SparrowJack 10 лет назад +163

    Howard is the better singer by far, got nothing against Jesse but Howard is better

    • @pushpopLoC909
      @pushpopLoC909 10 лет назад +26

      Completely agree with you there. I was rather disappointed the moment I heard he was back. He's not bad but Howard, IMO, was freaking awesome.

    • @ggdiven
      @ggdiven 10 лет назад +4

      ***** which I'm thankful for

    • @dr.g6613
      @dr.g6613 10 лет назад +4

      i agree with u 100%

    • @Trip6IX502
      @Trip6IX502 10 лет назад +1

      I loved hearing Howard when he was in KSE, but it's nice to hear him doing something a little different. For those who haven't heard it, check out Devil You Know. I don't mind Jesse. I've always stuck with band regardless.

    • @redbeard4206
      @redbeard4206 9 лет назад +4

      anthonybleakley1982 Howard doesn't sound the same in the Devil you know, its almost as if he's lost the voice he had...

  • @rantsandraves117
    @rantsandraves117 10 лет назад +12

    Goodbye Howard's Killswitch, you will be missed.

  • @kennybrown5207
    @kennybrown5207 11 лет назад +1

    Jesse and Howard are both phenomenal vocalists. You can't really compare the two because they're both so talented.

  • @Michelle-duh17
    @Michelle-duh17 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely no way to pick. Jesse snd Howard are both amazing. And incomparable!

  • @sidp3676
    @sidp3676 10 лет назад +3

    I can only echo things people have already said. Howard Jones was easily the backbone of KSE and he put them on the map. No disrespect to the other bandmembers who are kickass as well, but Jones' voice is what made people get into them. Imagine Soundgarden without Chris Cornell.
    Also, I think another crucial thing, other than his amazing voice, is the show Howard put on. Watching them on RUclips makes me wish I had gotten into them before he left. In terms of live performance, KSE without Howard Jones is Rammstein without Till Lindemann.

    • @FacelessMusic2day
      @FacelessMusic2day 7 лет назад

      Sid P this comment deserves an award for being put so well. R.I.P Chris Cornell

  • @VagosDStetos
    @VagosDStetos 10 лет назад +48

    he is kinda salty towards Howard...i dont like the attitude of a guy that left the band to do something else and when they became a little bit more famous he came back...i dont know about his history but his voice will never reach Howards!!i dont like to start an argument so if u have shit to throw dont do it here!!

    • @peterwoodford7997
      @peterwoodford7997 9 лет назад +21

      They asked him to come back to the band...

    • @iamgalaxies
      @iamgalaxies 9 лет назад +5

      Howard will always reign supreme. Jesse is a good singer for KSE but imo he can't match Howard as far as albums go. But, I have to admit that Jesse is better live. But the fact he left KSE was a shitty move so I do agree with you.

    • @peterwoodford7997
      @peterwoodford7997 9 лет назад +6

      They're both so awesome. But the key difference is I feel like I know Jesse through his music. While Howard is objectively a better singer, Jesse connects with me more as an artist. They're both so great and so different.

    • @EerieBetrayal
      @EerieBetrayal 9 лет назад

      Christopher Harvey hit the nail on the head right there

    • @EerieBetrayal
      @EerieBetrayal 9 лет назад +3

      yeah i meant to add "that was sarcasm, mate, the shit you spout makes you seem under the age of 7. myself and just about everyone i was friends with i could spell a shit load better than you at that age." so relax, guy! you just need a rest! :P

  • @Shibby27ify
    @Shibby27ify 7 лет назад +1

    Love you both as vocalists equally dude! Love you're back!

  • @jacobwilkerson565
    @jacobwilkerson565 3 года назад +1

    Howard jones and Jesse lech they are both my favorite vocalist they both have the most fantastic vocals

  • @chancellorpalpatine3414
    @chancellorpalpatine3414 8 лет назад +2

    Howard was always my favorite. I can't really explain why, I guess it were his vocal harmonies but Jesse isn't bad either

    • @UncleAustin1
      @UncleAustin1 8 лет назад

      +Buzz Music Howard is able to do just about any voice... Jesse has like 2 pitches. a weak scream, a continuous grunting kinda singing, and his harmony singing is meh.
      Howard nails everything, and not only that has just about the illest scream out there.

  • @tarawilson9254
    @tarawilson9254 9 лет назад +5

    I know that you definitely can recognize a truly good band, the folks are incredible!
    *watch?v=HhTZuy8KWuw*
    Absolutely love it!
    RUclips the link and have fun!

  • @StuntManGS500f
    @StuntManGS500f 10 лет назад

    Welcome back Jesse i hope all is well and i can not wait to hear the new stuff. much love to Howard for putting in down all these years. Killswitch engaged all the way looking forward to a new chapter in my favorite bands life.

  • @schwann145
    @schwann145 2 года назад

    Opened for In Flames (back in the day) and left before they played? Dude! I wanna cry rn, lol

  • @Ballpython77
    @Ballpython77 8 лет назад +5

    Jesse all the fucking way

    • @N1ckD22
      @N1ckD22 8 лет назад

      totally bro!

  • @blkgixxerslvr
    @blkgixxerslvr 9 лет назад +5

    Howard FTW!!!! You are missed brotha!!

  • @kevo60420
    @kevo60420 11 лет назад +1

    Have listened to KSE for a long time. Loved Howard's voice. Went so well with KSE's music. But Jesse is awesome in his own right, and he sounds so fricken badass on the new album. Will always miss Howard, but welcome back Jesse. The new album is absolutely magnificent and Jesse is perfect with it.

  • @saiyanleague653
    @saiyanleague653 3 года назад +2

    I'm personally more of a howard fan, Howards voice is more unique to me, you just know its him no matter what, also his power & facial expressions are addictive asf lol but Jesse earns so much respect as well. Jesse is no joke of a vocalist either