The End of Heartache (song)
"The End of Heartache" is the title track and second single from Killswitch Engage's third studio album The End of Heartache. The song also appeared as the theme song for the 2004 zombie action film Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
| "The End of Heartache" | ||||
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.jpg.webp) Cover art for the Resident Evil: Apocalypse promo single | ||||
| Single by Killswitch Engage | ||||
| from the album The End of Heartache and Resident Evil: Apocalypse Soundtrack | ||||
| Released | August 2004 | |||
| Recorded | December 15, 2003 - January 29, 2004 | |||
| Studio | Zing Studios in Westfield, MA | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 4:58 (album version) 4:04 (Resident Evil: Apocalypse version)[1] | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Mike D'Antonio, Adam Dutkiewicz, Justin Foley, Howard Jones, Joel Stroetzel | |||
| Producer(s) | Adam Dutkiewicz | |||
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The song became the band's breakthrough single, peaking at no. 31 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.[2]
Music video
Two videos were produced for the song. The video edit of the song features mostly clean singing from vocalist Howard Jones with a few background screams, much like the video for "My Curse".
The first video shows the band performing the song inter-cut with footage from Resident Evil: Apocalypse along with close-up shots of the band playing.[3]
The second video cuts out the Resident Evil: Apocalypse footage and cuts between shots of the band performing the song.[4]
Track listing
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse promo single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The End of Heartache" | 4:04 |
- US/UK promo single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The End of Heartache" (Album version) | 4:58 |
| 2. | "The End of Heartache" (Resident Evil: Apocalypse version) | 4:04 |
Awards
The song was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to Whiplash by Motörhead.[5]
Appearances
- It is featured in the 2009 video game Guitar Hero: Van Halen.
- It was used as a theme song for the professional wrestler Roderick Strong in Ring Of Honor
Personnel
- Killswitch Engage
- Howard Jones – lead vocals
- Adam Dutkiewicz – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Joel Stroetzel – rhythm guitar
- Mike D'Antonio – bass guitar
- Justin Foley – drums
- Additional musicians
- Andy Sneap – additional guitar
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000 |
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References
- Loftus, Johhny (August 31, 2004). "Resident Evil: Apocalypse [Original Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- "Killswitch Engage – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- "Killswitch Engage - The End Of Heartache (Resident Evil Version) - YouTube". YouTube. April 30, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- "Killswitch Engage - The End Of Heartache - YouTube". YouTube. October 26, 2009. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- "47th Grammy Awards". Rock on the Net archive. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- "American single certifications – Killswitch Engage – The End Of Heartache". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 10, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.