| The End of Heartache | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Killswitch Engage |
| Cover: | Endofheartacheoriginal.jpg |
| Recorded: | – |
| Studio: | Zing Studios Westfield, Massachusetts |
| Genre: | |
| Length: | 42:36 |
| Label: | Roadrunner |
| Producer: | Adam Dutkiewicz |
| Prev Title: | Alive or Just Breathing |
| Prev Year: | 2002 |
| Next Title: | As Daylight Dies |
| Next Year: | 2006 |
The End of Heartache is the third studio album by American metalcore band Killswitch Engage. It was released on May 11, 2004, through Roadrunner Records. It is the first album to feature lead vocalist Howard Jones and drummer Justin Foley. It received positive acclaim from critics.
"When Darkness Falls" appeared on the soundtrack to the 2003 horror film Freddy vs. Jason. The album debuted in the top 40 on the Australian album charts on May 17, 2004, following a successful tour of that country with Anthrax. It won Best Album at the 2004 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.[3] The title track was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
Two music videos: "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 animated imagery with scenes from dotted throughout. Both videos saw notable airplay on Headbangers Ball. The band previously played on the 2003 MTV2 Headbangers Ball Tour.
A special edition of the album was released in 2005 that contained six additional tracks.
The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on December 7, 2007.
The End of Heartache was ranked number 401 in Rock Hard magazine's book The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time in 2005.[4] It received positive reviews from music critics.
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| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 35 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 40 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[7] | 2 |
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