Ep. 271: Jesse Leach discusses Killswitch Engage’s “In Due Time”

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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On this episode, Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage opens up about the writing and recording of the band's powerful 2013 single "In Due Time," marking his return to the group after a decade-long absence. Jesse and Chris explore how personal growth, emotional honesty, and a deep musical chemistry—especially with guitarist and producer Adam Dutkiewicz—shaped the song and the album Disarm the Descent. From the track’s uplifting message of patience and resilience to the technical choices behind its punchy, dynamic sound, the conversation also dives into the band’s Grammy nomination, the highs and lows of touring, and the ever-relevant role of mental health and compassion in the creative world. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes ⁠ For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:23.7	Hey, everybody.
0:30.7	Today's guest is Jesse Leach, lead vocalist for the Westfield, Massachusetts metalcore band, Kill Switch, Engage.
0:36.3	Together we dissect the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the Grammy-nominated hit single,
0:41.3	in due time, taken from their 2013 album, Disarm the Descent. This song is awesome, and the story behind it just as cool.
0:45.3	Jesse sang on the first two Kill Switch Engage albums,
0:49.3	the self-titled debut from 2000, and their second album,
0:52.3	2002's Alive or Just Breathing, before departing
0:56.2	the band.
0:57.4	Kill Switch moved forward, recruiting vocalist Howard Jones and became one of the biggest
1:01.7	bands of the 2000s.
1:03.5	Fast forward to 2012, and Kill Switch and Gage found themselves without a vocalist yet again,
1:09.2	and shortly thereafter announced the return of Jesse.
1:12.6	In due time is insanely catchy.
1:14.6	The guitar parts are so tasteful,
1:16.6	and the melodies and lyrics Jesse came up with her killer.
1:19.6	Guitarist Adam Dukowitz also served as the album's producer,
1:23.6	and he hit this one straight out of the park.
1:25.6	So good.
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