Killswitch Engage - Atonement II B-Sides for Charity

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the COVID-19 Relief Fund for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

"These songs didn't make the final cut for Atonement," says Jesse Leach. "Choosing which songs make an album remains a tough process for me. While the songs that made the most sense appear on the album, I'm still attached to every song I write. So, when the idea came up to put these B-Sides out and donate funds to a charity, I was relieved at the idea and the band unanimously agreed to the cause. I am proud these songs get to see a release, and to help others in the process is a huge bonus."

He continues, "These songs were written during a very difficult and uncertain time of my life. They are written with two perspectives: that of a struggling, angry, frustrated man having a crisis of faith, life, and love and a man finding the will and the strength to change perspective, try again, and to fight through it all. Although these songs may not have made the cut for the album, they are deeply meaningful songs that I believe in whole heartedly. Lyrically, they are some of my favorites that I have written. From the very personal 'Hollow Convictions,' 'No Devotion,' and 'I Feel Alive Again,' to the battle cry songs of 'Killing of Leviathan,' 'Prophets of Treason,' and 'The Great Beyond,' it tells the story of my journey and my view of the world around me."

The singer finishes, "Big thanks to Metal Blade for partnering up with us on this! Also thank you to Center for Disaster Philanthropy for their amazing work! Lastly, thanks to all of you for purchasing the songs and contributing to helping those who are in desperate need during these uncertain times."

#covid19 #centerfordisasterphilanthropy #atonement

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The songs will be available on all other music services May 8th. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the COVID-19 Relief Fund for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

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1) To The Great Beyond (0:00)
2) Hollow Convictions (3:58)
3) Killing of Leviathan (8:48)
4) No Devotion (11:42)
5) I Feel Alive Again (16:04)
6) Prophets of Treason (19:42)

[bap]

I felt atonement was incomplete with the album only being 39 minutes long. This B-Side makes it complete.

[heelgill]

I’m a simple man. I see Killswitch Engage I click.

[str]

More bands need to do it, this is so pleasing for the fans.
Having a whole EP out of nowhere

[eljuandi_eth]

Killswitch Engage is a Band that makes me cry tears of joy. I can't explain the feelings I have, we can't measure the quantity and the quality of things they give to us.
With no doubt, the band that changed my life. I'm so grateful

[HM-iomk]

These are actually badass tracks!
How they didn't make it to the Album surprises me.

[derrickdorsey]

recorded some tracks at zing in 2000 with adam. I was 18 and so nervous..adam lightened the mood by telling me what he was going to do with my mother lol...it was hard to not smile every time he spoke. Our band didn't do shit lol but the few weekends I got to go there and record were amazing. 20 years later, Im so happy they are still going strong and tearing it up

[lorenhusky]

There are no B grade Killswitch Engage songs. This is awesome! Thank you so much!

[Patriots-vskz]

No Devotion giving me an Arms of Sorrow vibe "My anger becomes my peace." I felt that 🖤♥️🎸🤘🏽

[alvarostation]

WOW, this is B sides ? this could be a principal album. Songs like ¨i feel alive again¨ or ¨no devotion¨ are insane, magnificent work guys like always.

[metalbeard]

I saw Jesse's post on IG and came straight to YouTube. These songs are great.

[Bop_Boop_Beep]

Typing this while still listening to Hollow Convictions and I've got goosebumps. These songs are killer and the fact that KSE have done it for charity is inspiring. Nobody can tell me the metal community is anything less than a family 🤘🏼

[mh-bnwc]

"No Devotion" is amazing. When you sang, "Anger becomes my peace" that hit deep. Keep up the good work.

[jacksvocals]

17:45 - the bridge section with Adam on vocals gives me a Times of Grace vibe. Love that variance in tone, always wished they'd used it more in Killswitch. Can't wait to hear more ToG

[cristi]

Alive or just breathing combined with Disarm the Descent, this Bside is fantastic, reminds of the old, raw KSE. In some ways, maybe it's as good as or better than the actual LP

[williambusa]

Wow! Great Songs! Amazing riffs and lyrics. We need a Atonement with bonus tracks in cd, please!

[dulkowski]

Hollow convictions is Jesse’s End of Heartache

[nickjohn]

Not gonna lie “no devotion” sounds like it could have been a “times of grace” song. Either way awesome song!

[madirishman]

Just do a re-release with all 16 tracks! I was hoping for a deluxe edition, got it!! 😁😁