[3] Dutkiewicz later contacted former Killswitch Engage bandmate and singer Jesse Leach about writing lyrics and recording vocals[3] feeling that he "[doesn't] think [he is] the greatest vocalist and lyricist so [he] wanted a little help in that department.

"[3] Under the moniker Times of Grace, they began recording material in 2008[2] with Dutkiewicz stating on the group's Myspace that the songs were "an epic mix of Metal/Rock/Pop/Shoe gaze & Punk.

[3] In September, they filmed a video for the single "Strength in Numbers",[9] with debut album The Hymn of a Broken Man scheduled for release on November 9.

[4][5] When asked if they would be touring in support of the album, Dutkiewicz stated that they would wait until "the record [is] released" then begin "building the band one person at a time.

Along with Dutkiewicz and Leach, the band consisted of Killswitch Engage guitarist Joel Stroetzel, former Five Pointe O vocalist Daniel Struble playing bass, as well as former Envy on the Coast drummer Dan Gluszak.

[20] On June 30, the band posted a video to their official Instagram account featuring Dutkiewicz and Gluszak performing a cover of "All I Need" by Radiohead.