In Due Time
Killswitch Engage · 2013
3 min · 1 track · melodic metalcore
Dynamic guitar riffs intertwine with powerful vocal melodies, creating a sound that balances aggression and emotional depth.
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In Due Time — This track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and personal growth with its anthemic chorus and dynamic shifts between melody and intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong composition and craft but lacks the depth of a full album experience.
What we noticed
- The track features a dynamic shift between heavy guitar riffs and melodic vocal lines, creating a contrast that drives the song's energy.
- The song structure includes a verse-chorus format with a bridge that emphasizes emotional intensity before returning to the chorus.
- Vocal harmonies are layered during the chorus, enhancing the melodic aspect while maintaining the aggressive instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Introduced new frontman Jesse Leach, solidifying their status in metalcore.
- Themes
- personal resilience· metalcore revival· dynamic vocal interplay
- Career context
- Released on February 5, 2013, 'In Due Time' marked Killswitch Engage's return after the departure of original vocalist Howard Jones. This album was significant as it introduced new frontman Jesse Leach, who had previously left the band in 2002, showcasing a blend of familiar metalcore elements and fresh perspectives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- As I Lay Dying· Parkway Drive· August Burns Red
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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In Due Time
The bridge shifts to a reflective tone where the singer acknowledges past struggles while expressing hope for future change.
This moment contrasts the earlier aggression of the song, providing a poignant reflection that deepens the emotional narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Due Time 3:18
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