Killswitch Engage - Disarm the Descent

"Disarm the Descent" is the sixth studio album by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage, released on April 2, 2013. It was released through Roadrunner Records and marked a massive comeback for the band. The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The album marks the highly anticipated return of founding vocalist Jesse Leach. Leach had been absent from the band for nearly a decade following the release of their 2002 breakthrough album, "Alive or Just Breathing." His return brought a raw, aggressive energy back to the band's vocal dynamics.

The album was released through Roadrunner Records, a major label known for its legendary rock and metal catalog. Killswitch Engage had been working with Roadrunner since their mainstream breakout in the mid-2000s. The label backed "Disarm the Descent" with a massive promotional campaign, pushing the single "In Due Time" to radio.

Musically, the album is a return to the band's classic melodic metalcore sound, blending aggressive down-tuned riffs with soaring, anthemic clean choruses. Jesse Leach's performance combines harsh screams with melodic singing, complementing guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz's backing vocals. The record is widely praised for its fast-paced, thrash-influenced guitar work.