The band's next, The Fall of Ideals was released on July 11, 2006 to acclaim from all angles, including Kerrang! and Metal Hammer. The first video from the album was This Calling, which was featured on the soundtracks of both Masters of Horror II and Saw III. It was followed by The Air That I Breathe. Additionally, their song Six was featured on the Guitar Hero 2 game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360.
On January 11, 2007, the band announced their new drummer, Jason Costa, previously of Diecast. 2007 also has seen the band's first US headlining tour, which also featured Misery Signals, The Human Abstract, Light This City, and Cellador. All That Remains also made a special appearance at the New Jersey show of Sounds of the Underground in 2007.
A third video from "The Fall of Ideals" for the song Not Alone was released in mid-2007. Also, the band's DVD, entitled "All That Remains Live", was released in November of 2007. Currently, the band is co-headlining on tour with trivium.
The bands fourth effort, Overcome, is a combination of hardcore screaming and clean singing, best example being a song for the hopeless. The cd is a departure from their previous efforts, but it can still be appreciated in many ways.
In addition, they have released three of their songs: This Calling, Chiron, and Two weeks, as a welcome addition to any rock band players library.
On October 17, 2018, guitarist Oli Herbert died from drowning from a prescription overdose. He was 44 years old.
Current members
* Philip Labonte – vocals (ex. Perpetual Doom, ex. Shadows Fall) (1998-Present)
* Mike Martin – rhythm guitar (ex. Flatlined) (2003-Present)
* Jason Costa – drums (ex. Diecast) (2007-Present)
* Aaron Patrick – bass, backing vocals (2015–present)
* Jason Richardson – lead guitar (2018–present)
Former members
* Chris Bartlett – guitar (1998-2003)
* Dan Egan – bass (Hotblack) (1998-2003)
* Matt Deis – bass (CKY) (2002-2004)
* Shannon Lucas – drums (The Black Dahlia Murder, Mensrea) (1998-2007)
* Oli Herbert – lead guitar (2003-2018; his death)
* Jeanne Sagan – bass (ex. Light Is the Language, The Acacia Strain, and Ligeia) (2004-2015)
The Deepest Gray
All That Remains Lyrics
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Or flow enough to sustain
Two hundred nine tomorrow's rise
And I'm alone again
Please not this way
So sweet on my tongue it burns away
An empty promise fills my veins with lies
But I am not afraid for I have lived this agony
And time ticks slowly forward
Towards the break of day
Five seven nine arrival more fuel for disarray
But be still my tongue for I know not what I say
My life is lived in darkness and here I'll remain
The deepest gray forever lives inside of me
But I am not afraid for I have lived this agony
And so the night wears on
And so my patience thins
I now walk through this fire
To purify the sins
And so the night wears on
And so my patience thins
To my eyes dawn in horror
Cause I'm alone again
The Deepest Gray by All That Remains is a song that lyrically speaks to the feelings of emptiness, pain and loneliness that one can face. The lyrics revolve around the idea of blood, both metaphorically and literally, and how even though it can sustain and provide life, it can also be a source of pain and emptiness. The first verse begins with the singer questioning if blood, which is usually associated with sweetness and vitality, can also bring about pain and sorrow. The second line that follows, "Two hundred nine tomorrow's rise" speaks to the feeling of hopelessness and despair as the numbers seem to just pile up without any change or significant difference in one's situation.
The chorus of the song, "The deepest gray forever lives inside of me, but I am not afraid, for I have lived this agony" is a powerful declaration of the singer's resolve despite the pain they feel living with this deep grayness, which can be interpreted as depression or sadness. The second verse mentions "Five seven nine arrival more fuel for disarray", which can be interpreted as the passage of time that brings more sorrow, and the line "My life is lived in darkness and here I'll remain" further signifies the singer's resignation towards living with this deep pain.
Towards the end, the lyrics speak to the willingness to face and purify their sins, as if going through a trial by fire. The last line, "Cause I'm alone again" reinforces the loneliness and emptiness the singer feels despite their resolve to keep going. Overall, The Deepest Gray speaks to the pain and uncertainty faced in life, but also to the resilience and strength that comes from enduring such hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Could blood not be so sweet
Blood may give pleasure, but it should not be the source of it.
Or flow enough to sustain
Even if blood could give us pleasure, it cannot serve as our sole source of energy to continue living.
Two hundred nine tomorrow's rise
Another 209 days will come.
And I'm alone again
Despite having made it through the previous days, the artist still finds themselves in a lonely place.
Please not this way
The artist hopes to avoid this pain in the future.
So sweet on my tongue it burns away
The temporary pleasures can have a harmful effect on one's life.
An empty promise fills my veins with lies
The singer realizes that empty promises are useless and can have a negative impact on their life.
The deepest gray forever lives inside of me
The artist is deeply pained by their experiences.
But I am not afraid for I have lived this agony
Despite the pain experienced, the artist is not afraid to confront it.
And time ticks slowly forward
Time continues even when we do not want it to.
Towards the break of day
As time moves forward there is hope that the new dawn will bring positive changes.
Five seven nine arrival more fuel for disarray
Another day will come bringing more chaos to the artist's life.
But be still my tongue for I know not what I say
Despite the chaos, the singer must remain calm and think before speaking.
My life is lived in darkness and here I'll remain
The singer feels trapped in a cycle of darkness and pain.
And so the night wears on
Time continues to move forward bringing more pain and darkness.
And so my patience thins
The artist's willpower to continue being patient is weakening.
I now walk through this fire
The artist must confront their pain and struggles head-on.
To purify the sins
Facing one's struggles and pain can serve as a way to cleanse ourselves of past wrongdoings.
To my eyes dawn in horror
Even the new dawn brings fear and pain to the singer.
Cause I'm alone again
Despite efforts to confront their struggles, the artist still feels deeply alone.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MATTHEW DEIS, MICHAEL BARTLETT, MICHAEL MARTIN, OLIVER HERBERT, PHILIP LABONTE
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