Studio Album · No. 3
The End of Heartache Songwriting Credits by Killswitch Engage
Produced by Adam Dutkiewicz · Engineered by Adam Dutkiewicz, Chris Fortin, Wayne Krupa
Roadrunner
Melodic MetalcoreMetalcore
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Killswitch Engage carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Killswitch Engage
0 tracksoutside writers
Killswitch Engage's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist83%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
2004
Released
Data Insight
Jones takes all the lyrics and the band takes all the music, on all twelve tracks. That is how the credits read for his entire run, three albums across nine years.
The End of Heartache came out on Roadrunner in May 2004, the first album with Howard Jones singing, and reached number 21 on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 7 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The End of Heartache
Who wrote The End of Heartache?
Howard Jones wrote the lyrics and the music is credited to Killswitch Engage, on all twelve tracks.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications but no sales figure. It reached number 21 on the Billboard 200.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
Who engineered it?
Adam Dutkiewicz, with Chris Fortin and Wayne Krupa assisting.
Was it nominated for a Grammy?
Yes, the title track was nominated for Best Metal Performance in 2005.
Who is Howard Jones?
The singer from 2002 to 2012, and the lyricist on every track of the three albums he made with the band.
How long is the album?
42:36 across twelve tracks.