The End of Heartache

Infobox Album | Name = The End of Heartache
Type = Album
Artist = Killswitch Engage


Released = May 11, 2004
Recorded = Zing Studios, Westfield, MA
Starting: Dec 15, 2003
Ending: Jan 29, 2004
Genre = Metalcore
Length = 42:36
Label = Roadrunner Records
Producer = Adam Dutkiewicz
Reviews =
*Allmusic rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:l2cibkg9sakb~T1 link]
*"Rolling Stone" rating|3.5|5 [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/killswitchengage/albums/album/5243697/review/6383805/the_end_of_heartache link]
*HCS.net rating|5|5 [http://www.hardcoresounds.net/modules.php?name=Band_List&file=cdviewer&func=608 link]
*The Metal Observer rating|9.5|10 [http://www.metal-observer.com/articles.php?lid=1&sid=1&id=6300 link]
Last album = "Alive or Just Breathing"
(2002)
This album = "The End of Heartache"
(2004)
Next album = "As Daylight Dies"
(2006)
Misc = Extra album cover 2
Upper caption = Alternate Cover
Type = studio


Lower caption = Special Edition Cover

"The End of Heartache" is the 2004 album by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage. The album is the first to feature vocalist Howard Jones, of the band Blood Has Been Shed, who joined in 2002, replacing Jesse Leach. Drummer Justin Foley, who was in Blood Has Been Shed with Jones, also joined the band, replacing former drummer Tom Gomes, who left the band for personal reasons.

The new lineup played on the 2003 Ozzfest and the MTV2 "Headbangers Ball" tour. The first recording was the song "When Darkness Falls" appearing on the soundtrack to the 2003 horror film "Freddy vs. Jason". "The End of Heartache" was released on May 11, 2004. The album debuted in the top 40 of the Australian album charts on May 17, 2004 following a successful tour of that country with Anthrax.

The title track was nominated for Best Metal Performance for the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.

Two music videos for "Rose of Sharyn" and "The End of Heartache" were filmed in promotion of the album. "Rose of Sharyn" had the group performing in a sunny desert with blood dripping from dead branches to form words. "The End of Heartache" featured a darkly lit performance with various computer animated imagery with scenes from dotted throughout. Both videos saw notable airplay on "Headbanger's Ball".

In 2005, a special edition of the album was released which contained 6 additional tracks.

The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on December 7, 2007.

Track listing

# "A Bid Farewell" – 3:55
# "Take This Oath" – 3:46
# "When Darkness Falls" – 4:02
# "Rose of Sharyn" – 3:36
# "Inhale" – 1:15
# "Breathe Life" – 3:18
# "The End of Heartache" – 4:58
# "Declaration" – 3:01
# "World Ablaze" – 4:59
# "And Embers Rise" – 1:11
# "Wasted Sacrifice" – 4:18
# "Hope Is..." – 4:21

pecial Edition Bonus Disc

# "Irreversal" (Re-recorded Version) – 3:49
# "My Life for Yours" – 3:34
# "The End of Heartache" (Resident Evil Version) – 4:05
# "Life to Lifeless" (Live) – 3:22
# "Fixation on the Darkness" (Live) – 3:40
# "My Last Serenade" (Live) – 4:00

Personnel

Band line-up

* Howard Jones – vocals
* Adam Dutkiewicz – guitar, producer, engineering, backing vocals, additional percussion
* Joel Stroetzel – guitar
* Mike D'Antonio – bass, design, artwork photography, layout
* Justin Foley – drums

Additional musicians

* Jesse Leach – additional vocals ("Take This Oath" and "Irreversal")
* Phil Labonte – additional vocals ("Hope Is...", "Irreversal", and "The End Of Heartache")
* Andy Sneap – additional guitar ("The End Of Heartache")

Production

* Chris Fortin – assistant engineer
* Wayne Krupa – assistant engineer
* Andy Sneap – mixing, mastering

ong appearances

* "A Bid Farewell (Live)" is featured on Disc 1 of the compilation ""
* The original recording of "When Darkness Falls" is featured on the film soundtrack "Freddy vs. Jason"
* "The End of Heartache (Resident Evil Version)" is featured on the film soundtrack ""
* "Rose of Sharyn" is also featured on Disc 1 of the compilation "MTV2 Headbangers Ball, Vol. 2"

Chart positions

Album

Singles

Additional information

* Mixed and Mastered at Backstage Productions, Ripley Derbyshire, UK, from Jan 2004 to Feb 2004