Killswitch Engage - Set This World Ablaze

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Set This World Ablaze: Killswitch Engage’s Metal Masterpiece That Still Burns Bright Let me tell ya, Set This World Ablaze isn’t just an album—it’s a freakin’ time capsule. Released in 2005 by Roadrunner Records and Moon Records, this thing is like a snapshot of everything that made Killswitch Engage one of the most exciting bands in heavy music back then. It’s not your typical studio album; it’s more of a wild mixtape packed with live tracks, demos, and some unreleased gems. And honestly? It feels like they threw every ounce of passion into this record—and man, does it show. Genre Soup That Works You’ve got metal, rock, pop/rock vibes all mashed together here. But don’t let that confuse ya—it ain’t messy. Instead, you get styles ranging from heavy-as-hell progressive metal to nu-metal bangers, even dipping into grindcore chaos and hardcore grit. The result? A sonic rollercoaster that keeps you on edge but never lets go. Whether you’re headbanging or just zoning out to the lyrics, there’s always something fresh around the corner. Tracks That Stick With You Okay, so I gotta shout out two tracks that hit hard for different reasons: “Rose of Sharyn” and “The End of Heartache.” First up, “Rose of Sharyn.” Oh man, this song slaps. There’s something about Howard Jones’ vocals—they’re raw, emotional, and totally unfiltered. When he belts out those lines, it feels like he’s pouring his soul straight into your ears. The guitar work from Joel Stroetzel? Insane. Every riff hits like a punch to the chest, but in the best way possible. This track reminds me why I fell in love with metal in the first place—it’s got heart, power, and enough energy to light up a stadium. Then there’s “The End of Heartache,” which comes at you in both studio and live versions on this album. If you’ve ever been through a breakup—or heck, any kind of loss—this one will wreck you. Jesse Leach wrote part of this, and you can feel his pain bleeding through every word. Listening to the live version recorded on July 25th, 2005, is almost surreal. The crowd screams along like they’re living the lyrics too, and it makes you realize how universal these emotions really are. Heavy music doesn’t just entertain—it connects. Behind the Scenes Vibes One cool thing about this album is how personal it feels. Mike D’Antonio didn’t just play bass—he handled the artwork and layout too. Like, dude wore multiple hats and killed it. And props to Adam Dutkiewicz for mixing the whole thing because, damn, it sounds tight. Even the photography by Lex Halaby adds this gritty authenticity to the whole package. These guys weren’t phoning it in—they cared about every detail. Reflection Time Here’s the thing: Set This World Ablaze wasn’t supposed to be perfect. It’s kinda messy, honestly, with its mix of old songs, new ones, live takes, and demos. But maybe that’s what makes it special. It’s real. Raw. Unfiltered. Listening to it now, years later, it still feels alive—not stuck in 2005 but breathing, kicking, screaming. And you know what? For all the heaviness, there’s hope buried in here somewhere. Maybe that’s why people keep coming back to Killswitch Engage—they remind us we’re not alone in the darkness. Or maybe I’m just overthinking it. Either way, crank this album loud and let it burn. Your neighbors might hate you, but trust me, your soul won’t regret it. P.S. Who else thinks “Exit Jesse… Enter Howard” should’ve been a Netflix doc title? Just saying.

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Artist: Killswitch Engage
Album: Set This World Ablaze

2007

Rating: 4.8

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Drum Roll...
Hope Is...	6:03
Temple From The Within	6:52
Exit Jesse... Enter Howard
The Basement
When Darkness Falls	3:51
The Element Of One	4:06
The End of Heartache (Live 7/25/05)	4:46
Freak Out Get Down
Self Revolution	4:52
Rose Of Sharyn	6:40
Rose of Sharyn
Vide Infra (Live 7/25/05)	4:16
Scene Incest
Rose of Sharyn (Live 7/25/05)	3:56
Prelude	1:06
Take This Oath	3:39
On The Side
A Bid Farewell	4:14
Numbered Days (Demo)	3:37
The End Of Heartache	4:49
Life to Lifeless
Mass Metal To The Masses
Vide Infra	3:56
The Same Ole' "Massholes"
In the Unblind	2:48
All In The Family
Bringing The Smiles Back To Metal
Fixation On The Darkness	5:28
The End Of Heartache (Band Version)
Temple from the Within
Fixation on the Darkness
Numbered Days	4:50
Life To Lifeless	3:09
The End of Heartache
Sucka Got Served
The Bedroom
The Studio Heartache
My Last Serenade	3:54
Breathe Life	3:22
The Element of One

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1686-109399
DVD09399
MD 0098-0
RRBY-21018
DVD 0939-9

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Roadrunner Records
Moon Records

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Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	Roadrunner Records Australia
Licensed To	Roadrunner Records
Licensed From	The All Blacks B.V.
Phonographic Copyright (p)	The All Blacks B.V.
Copyright (c)	The All Blacks B.V.
Manufactured By	Universal Music Australia
Distributed By	Universal Music Australia
Pressed By	Sony DADC Australia

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Mike D'Antonio
Design	Mike D'Antonio
Layout	Mike D'Antonio
Drums	Justin Foley
Engineer	Chris Fortin, Wayne Krupa
Guitar	Joel Stroetzel
Backing Vocals	Adam Dutkiewicz
Mastered By	Drew Lavyne
Mixed By	Adam Dutkiewicz
Music By	Killswitch Engage
Photography	Lex Halaby
Vocals	Howard Jones
Written-By	Adam Dutkiewicz, Howard Jones (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11, 14), Jesse Leach (tracks: 3, 5, 8 to 10, 12, 13, 15, 16), Joel Stroetzel, Justin Foley, Mike D'Antonio
Artwork By [Design	Mike D'Antonio
Layout]	Mike D'Antonio

Notes

Recorded 25th July 2005 Worchester, Massachusetts.
Mixed at Zing Studios.
Mastered at All Digital, NYC, Oct, 3 2005
Manufactured by Roadrunner Japan, 2005
DVD is housed in a keep-case.

Barcodes

Barcode: 016861093990
Barcode (Text): 0 16861 09399 0
Barcode (Scanned): 016861093990
Matrix / Runout (Outer ring): [Universal logo] ANZ DVD09399 068094A911 12
Matrix / Runout (Inner ring): [Universal logo] ANZ DVD09399 068094B911 12
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV87
Mould SID Code: IFPI 653E
Barcode: 0 16861 09399 0

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Killswitch Engage's album *Set This World Ablaze* is like a metal fan’s treasure chest? It’s packed with rare demos, live recordings, and even features two different vocalists—Howard Jones and Jesse Leach—on various tracks. The album showcases the band’s evolution, blending heavy riffs with emotional depth. Fun detail: Mike D’Antonio not only played bass but also handled the artwork and layout design. Talk about wearing multiple hats!

Comments

truongdaylamphim

2025-03-15

The new singer can’t even hold a candle to this guy. Never dove real deep into them live. Very powerful. I heard an interview with the new singer and he said that him and Howard have different vocal styles which is true but really when i think of Killswitch i think of Howard!!!

patrickvankessel

2025-03-15

Best live performance of the 2000s

hunajapupuli

2025-03-14

Best video on YouTube

videototh1953

2025-03-14

This was peak Killswitch engage

sridavanala

2025-03-13

I've only seen K S E twice. I've only bought the cds with Howard on vocals. My first intro to this band
River City Rock fest and Jesse was back. Went to the Knotfest in Austin and Jesse was on vocals. Killer singer but Howard's vocals cut thru the awesome loudness of the band. This here is my only view of them. And it's good enough for me.?

rachmadhany

2025-03-12

Killswitch engage without him is different ( Howard Jones )

luccalindo

2025-03-11

This music gets me through my anxiety and depression tears of joy

andycnelson

2025-03-10

Breath life, for you are not alone...

aways hits me hard!

literarybraid

2025-03-10

Adam is amazing

atransitionedgrunt

2025-03-10

FK yeah??Howie Destoys!!!!????

prototypepublicrelations

2025-03-10

Brings back so many memories. Brings a tear to the eye

natiyas

2025-03-10

Top 5 live vocal performance known to man

nastyjeffers666

2025-03-09

god I love this performance, I still watch it in 2022, an absolute masterpiece

maryjoy573927176

2025-03-08

Anyone else see Mark Tremonti headbanging at 51:27?

kessycane

2025-03-07

Wow! Seems so uncommon to see similarities in vocals between live and studio versions. Howard Jones sounds almost identical live to what he sounds like in the studio! A voice that beautiful doesn't need edits ?