Formed by guitarist
Oli Herbert and ex-
Shadows Fall vocalist
Phil Labonte in 1998, Massachusetts'
All That Remains debuted in 2002 with
Behind Silence and Solitude on Metal Blade. Rounded out by drummer
Michael Bartlett, guitarist
Chris Bartlett, and bassist
Danny Egan, the record first showcased the band's blistering and heavy take on melodically infused hardcore death metal.
All That Remains went through some lineup changes, and guitarist
Mike Martin was added in for their 2004 breakthrough on Prosthetic Records,
This Darkened Heart. Produced by
Killswitch Engage's
Adam Dutkiewicz and released to rave reviews, the record landed
All That Remains on various shows and tours with the likes of
GWAR,
the Crown,
Arch Enemy,
Darkest Hour, and more. They continued touring nonstop behind
Heart, taking a break only in late 2005 to begin writing new material for their third full-length. Working again with
Dutkiewicz and Prosthetic, the band recorded
The Fall of Ideals, which appeared in July 2006. By this time, the group was comprised of
Labonte,
Herbert,
Martin, drummer
Shannon Lucas, and bassist
Jeanne Sagan.
All That Remains hit the road once again, spending time on the European leg of the Sounds of the Underground tour and the summer's Ozzfest. Nationwide headlining dates were completed that fall. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide