There’s metal, there’s death metal, then, if you’re All That Remains, there’s melodic hardcore death metal. It always amazes us how many sub-genres can come out of one genre, especially one that seems so hard to stray from, like metal music.

But it keeps being done, and All That Remains is one of the best bands doing it. When you want something that sounds a little bit more (at least traditionally) like music than hardcore death metal, put on some ATR. You won’t be disappointed. At least, that’s what their fans think – and they’ve been cheering the Massachusetts born band on since 1998. Want to know more about this band? Read on.

Starting the Band

The year was 1998, and there was a lot of angst and anger to go around. Phil Labonte, Michael Bartlet, Chris Bartlett, and Danny Egan all had heaps of it to pull from, and they decided to make a band. They called their band (you guessed it) All That Remains. And though they have their original band name, they don’t have their original lineup. They added Mike Martin on guitar fight before they put out their debut album on Prosthetic Records. It’s a good thing they did, too, as that album made considerable waves in the metal community.

While their first album got great reviews by industry professionals, they still needed more fans. They got them by going on tour with bands like Arch Enemy, and the Crown, which boosted their status from underground to unbelievable.

What Comes Next?

The band has been putting out music steadily for twenty years now, and it seems their albums keep getting better. And if you don’t agree with that, there’s no arguing that their shows do – they’re a sight to behold.