TIMES OF GRACE - VINYL HYMN OF A BROKEN MAN [VINYL]

Popis - HYMN OF A BROKEN MAN [VINYL]:
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former KsE vocalist Jesse Leach are reuniting for a brand new band, TIMES OF GRACE. The multi-talented Dutkiewicz plays all the instruments on the record and contributes backing (and occasional lead) vocals as well as handling all production duties. This is the first time the duo have recorded together since the 2002 KsE classic Alive Or Just Breathing album (incidentally, also the last KsE record with Adam behind the drum kit before he switched to guitar). Although the band and album are centred on a nucleus of Adam and Jesse, Times Of Grace will also have a touring lineup. While fans will no doubt be thrilled at the concept of the pair working together again, Times Of Grace, however, are not interested in fashioning Alive Or Just Breathing, Part II. Its an entirely new project and represents a different musical path for both Adam D and Leach. It is an album of cleansing for each of them, exorcising internal demons to music thats as aggressive as it is melodic. The album begins with the almost militaristic "Strength In Numbers," which melds layered vocal melodies with thunderous drums, and the ferocious "Fight For Life", which is balanced by Leachs emotive vocals. "Willing" boasts a more contemplative yet just as feral vibe. There are moments of sheer beauty - the raw and elegant "Until The End Of Days" - and moments of true riffing majesty, as on the headbangin stompers "Live In Love and Hope Remains". The album closes with the exquisite Fall From Grace, with Dutkiewicz on lead vocal duty. Times Of Grace are moving forward... and taking you with them.