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)
Victory Lap
All That Remains Lyrics
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No more bright lights
Just a guy who's drinking alone tonight
Shoulda walked back your mouth
Knocked you off your high horse
With all that worthless advice you endorse
Lost the limelight you were about
Used to tear it all down, now you're tearing all up
Got 'em drippin' in your whiskey at the brass mug
I've heard it all before
The murmurs and the whispers
I don't listen anymore
Every time I rise, you fall away
It's the same story day after day
You're voice is like poison
You can't be me
Every time I rise, you fall away
Fall away
Nothin's lost, we just don't abuse it
We're seven deep, we been caught up writing hits
Now you whine, cry, bitch, moan, say it's a waste
Sing along while I give you a taste
(Yeah, here's to you and your favorite band
Yeah, they suck too
I hear your cries to the one you know you idolize)
I've heard it all before
The murmurs and the whispers
I don't listen anymore
Every time I rise, you fall away
It's the same story day after day
You're voice is like poison
You can't be me
Every time I rise, you fall away
(Fall away)
Keep tellin' those tall tales, and I'll call you out
(I'll call you out)
(I'll call you out)
Every time I rise you fall away
(All those worthless years, they're fading away)
Every time I rise you fall away
It's the same story day after day
You're voice is like poison
You can't be me
Every time I rise, you fall away
(Fall away)
The lyrics to All That Remains's song Victory Lap speak of the frustration of an artist who has lost his fame and fortune, and now finds himself drinking alone. The song is written in the form of a message to his former fans, who seem to have abandoned him in his hour of need. The first verse takes a tone of bitterness towards a person who gave him "worthless advice" before he lost his fame. He calls out this person for being hypocritical, as they themselves have not achieved anything close to his level of success. The second verse continues to rail against those who now criticize him, pointing out that they are consumed by jealousy and that he does not pay attention to their murmurs anymore. He concludes the song by stating that every time he rises, they fall away - meaning, that they can't keep up with his success.
The song is a reflection of the band's own experiences with fame and stardom, as All That Remains was once considered one of the hottest metal bands around. Victory Lap was written during a time when the band's popularity was waning, and they were no longer able to sell out stadiums and arenas as easily as they used to. Nevertheless, the song has an empowering message, and speaks to the band's resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, there's no more big time
The glory days are over.
No more bright lights
No more fame and fortune.
Just a guy who's drinking alone tonight
Just a lonely man drinking his sorrows away.
Shoulda walked back your mouth
You should have kept your opinions to yourself.
Knocked you off your high horse
You were brought down to size.
With all that worthless advice you endorse
You give bad advice.
Lost the limelight you were about
You lost your time to shine.
What's it like to gradually fade out
What does it feel like to slowly lose your fame?
Used to tear it all down, now you're tearing all up
You used to destroy everything but now you can't even handle yourself.
Got 'em drippin' in your whiskey at the brass mug
You're a drunk and only have the admiration of strangers in a cheap bar.
I've heard it all before
I'm tired of hearing the same old rumors.
The murmurs and the whispers
The gossip and secret conversations about me.
I don't listen anymore
I refuse to let it bother me.
Every time I rise, you fall away
When I succeed, you become less relevant.
It's the same story day after day
You keep repeating the same lies every day.
You're voice is like poison
Your words are toxic to me.
You can't be me
You can't match my talent and success.
Nothin's lost, we just don't abuse it
We haven't lost anything, we just don't exploit our success.
We're seven deep, we been caught up writing hits
We have seven members in the band and have been busy writing successful songs.
Now you whine, cry, bitch, moan, say it's a waste
You complain all the time and say our music is not worth it.
Sing along while I give you a taste
Sing with me while I show you how good we are.
(Yeah, here's to you and your favorite band
This is sarcastic and implies that the listener's favorite band is bad too.
Yeah, they suck too
I'm saying that your favorite band is also bad.
Keep tellin' those tall tales, and I'll call you out
Keep spreading lies and I'll expose you.
Every time I rise you fall away
Whenever I become successful, you become less important.
(All those worthless years, they're fading away)
The time you spent trying to bring me down was a waste.
(I'll call you out)
I'll expose you for the liar you are.
(Fall away)
Disappear from my life.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON COSTA, JOSHUA WILBUR, MICHAEL MARTIN, OLI HERBERT, PHILIP LABONTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Predz 925
This is definitely one of the best songs I've ever heard
Omar Yañez Zavala
X2 it's amazing😍😍
BuffaloBen15 Golf
Possibly the best one on the album
Curtis
This is one of their worst songs.
jim lahee
@BuffaloBen15 Golf wf
Jarrett Voyzey
@Curtis so tired of the people bitching about the later albums. They have their own appeal and I can appreciate that. The first two albums were never really my thing, but I never bitched about them taking up two records. This band has provided something for everyones taste and I think that deserves it’s own merit. Some days I’m feeling the more radio friendly songs, some days I’m feeling TFOI stuff. Other days I want the in between albums like Overcome and FWAM. Not many bands can cover that range for me. I say more power to them.
NIUHOY
Not really an ATR fan but mad respect to the drummer for using traditional grip in a heavy band.
Curtis
This shit is not heavy.
NIUHOY
All the comment meant is it’s not soft rock or pop or garage or folk or roots or indie. Maybe “heavy-ish” is more apropos.
Curtis
@NIUHOY 10/4. Understood. Copy that. I need some angry 💩 though like The Fall Of Ideals.