Jesse Leach and Adam D reveal all about their new band, Times Of Grace.
Singer Jesse Leach, who sang on the first two Killswitch Engage
albums, and KSE songwriter/guitarist Adam D have revealed that they will
team up in the new band Times Of Grace and will release their debut
album in November.
A full statement on Times Of Grace reads:
Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former KsE vocalist
Jesse Leach are re-teaming for Times of Grace, a brand new band that
finds the duo taking a creative left turn, boldly exploring new musical
terrain, while fearlessly digging deep into the recesses of their
musical synergy. It has yielded a provocative, heavy-yet-melodic result,
one that helped each of them overcome personal struggles and emerge
from The Darkness, more empowered than ever.
The pair’s collaborative energy and chemistry obviously yields
quality, long-lasting results, as they worked together on KsE’s
benchmark album, 2002’s Alive or Just Breathing. That record has become
definitive for an entire generation of American metal, with Leach’s
Voice and uplifting lyrics serving as one of the key elements that
propelled the album to “modern classic” status. Leach, who went on to
sing for the more classic-rock leaning Seemless and who currently sings
for the metal band The Empire Shall Fall, was always remembered fondly
by KsE fans, even though he left the band shortly after Alive or Just
Breathing’s release.
While fans will no doubt be thrilled at the concept of the duo
reuniting, Times of Grace, however, are not interested in fashioning
Alive or Just Breathing, Part II. It’s an entirely new project and
represents a different musical path for both Adam D. and Leach! It is an
album of cleansing and Catharsis for each of them, where internal
demons were exorcised and set to music that’s as Aggressive as it is
melodic. The pair are currently in the studio working on their debut,
The Hymn of A Broken Man, which is due out November 9 through Roadrunner Records.
“In all my life. I have yet to write a record that bares my soul as
much as this record does,” Leach said. “Adam and I had a real spiritual
connection while making this and I know that it comes through in the
performances and lyrics. This record has our Blood, sweat and tears
flowing through it. It is painfully honest at times. In short this
record is our catharsis.”
Adam D. also commented on what Times of Grace Means for him
personally, saying, “Making this record was something completely new for
me. It documents some of the most difficult, yet spirited times of my
life in the past three-and-a-half years. A lot of the music and lyrics
just came out of me while going through several internal struggles, and
writing these songs were the only comfort I could find. I reached out to
Jesse to help sing and write these songs with me because of my respect
for his musical abilities, and because of our great friendship…one that
seems to not change no matter what happens in our lives.
“In The End, I am very proud of this record, and I feel it has helped
me through some of my darkest days. I’m hoping that people will enjoy
it, and also that it can maybe help others to keep the most positive
mindset, even through the most trying of times.”
The album begins with the percussive, almost militaristic “Strength
in Numbers,” which pairs layered vocal melodies with thunderously
roaring drumbeats; “Fight For Life” bites with ferocity, but is balanced
out by Leach’s emotive vocals; while “Willing” boasts a more
contemplative yet just as feral vibe. Times of Grace aren’t going back
over ground that its members have already covered; they’re moving
forward, incorporating stunning, eye-arresting visuals alongside their
music, which features rich layers of instrumentation that invite the
listener to sift through.
The track listing for the album is as follows; the song titles
reflect the sentiment of catharsis that is the common thread running
through The Hymn of a Broken Man.
Strength in Numbers
Fight For Life
Willing
Where The Spirit Leads Me
Until The End Of Days
Live In Love
In the Arms of Mercy
Hymn of a Broken Man
Hope Remains
The End of Eternity
Worlds Apart
Fall From Grace
Singer Jesse Leach, who sang on the first two Killswitch Engage
albums, and KSE songwriter/guitarist Adam D have revealed that they will
team up in the new band Times Of Grace and will release their debut
album in November.
A full statement on Times Of Grace reads:
Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former KsE vocalist
Jesse Leach are re-teaming for Times of Grace, a brand new band that
finds the duo taking a creative left turn, boldly exploring new musical
terrain, while fearlessly digging deep into the recesses of their
musical synergy. It has yielded a provocative, heavy-yet-melodic result,
one that helped each of them overcome personal struggles and emerge
from The Darkness, more empowered than ever.
The pair’s collaborative energy and chemistry obviously yields
quality, long-lasting results, as they worked together on KsE’s
benchmark album, 2002’s Alive or Just Breathing. That record has become
definitive for an entire generation of American metal, with Leach’s
Voice and uplifting lyrics serving as one of the key elements that
propelled the album to “modern classic” status. Leach, who went on to
sing for the more classic-rock leaning Seemless and who currently sings
for the metal band The Empire Shall Fall, was always remembered fondly
by KsE fans, even though he left the band shortly after Alive or Just
Breathing’s release.
While fans will no doubt be thrilled at the concept of the duo
reuniting, Times of Grace, however, are not interested in fashioning
Alive or Just Breathing, Part II. It’s an entirely new project and
represents a different musical path for both Adam D. and Leach! It is an
album of cleansing and Catharsis for each of them, where internal
demons were exorcised and set to music that’s as Aggressive as it is
melodic. The pair are currently in the studio working on their debut,
The Hymn of A Broken Man, which is due out November 9 through Roadrunner Records.
“In all my life. I have yet to write a record that bares my soul as
much as this record does,” Leach said. “Adam and I had a real spiritual
connection while making this and I know that it comes through in the
performances and lyrics. This record has our Blood, sweat and tears
flowing through it. It is painfully honest at times. In short this
record is our catharsis.”
Adam D. also commented on what Times of Grace Means for him
personally, saying, “Making this record was something completely new for
me. It documents some of the most difficult, yet spirited times of my
life in the past three-and-a-half years. A lot of the music and lyrics
just came out of me while going through several internal struggles, and
writing these songs were the only comfort I could find. I reached out to
Jesse to help sing and write these songs with me because of my respect
for his musical abilities, and because of our great friendship…one that
seems to not change no matter what happens in our lives.
“In The End, I am very proud of this record, and I feel it has helped
me through some of my darkest days. I’m hoping that people will enjoy
it, and also that it can maybe help others to keep the most positive
mindset, even through the most trying of times.”
The album begins with the percussive, almost militaristic “Strength
in Numbers,” which pairs layered vocal melodies with thunderously
roaring drumbeats; “Fight For Life” bites with ferocity, but is balanced
out by Leach’s emotive vocals; while “Willing” boasts a more
contemplative yet just as feral vibe. Times of Grace aren’t going back
over ground that its members have already covered; they’re moving
forward, incorporating stunning, eye-arresting visuals alongside their
music, which features rich layers of instrumentation that invite the
listener to sift through.
The track listing for the album is as follows; the song titles
reflect the sentiment of catharsis that is the common thread running
through The Hymn of a Broken Man.
Strength in Numbers
Fight For Life
Willing
Where The Spirit Leads Me
Until The End Of Days
Live In Love
In the Arms of Mercy
Hymn of a Broken Man
Hope Remains
The End of Eternity
Worlds Apart
Fall From Grace
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