All That Remains in Washington DC

About All That Remains

All That Remains formed in 1998 in Massachusetts and spent their early years as a melodic death metal band before shifting toward a heavier metalcore sound around 2004. They hit their commercial peak in the late 2000s with records like "Overcome" and "A War You Cannot Win," songs that blended Phil Labonte's aggressive vocals with surprisingly accessible melodies. The band's been through the usual metal attrition—lineup changes, brief hiatus, various label situations—but they've kept touring consistently and releasing albums on their own terms. They're the kind of band that plays to packed clubs and mid-sized venues, drawing a loyal crowd that's stuck with them through every era shift. Their fanbase knows the deep cuts as well as the singles, which says something about their staying power in a genre where most bands either blow up or disappear.

Their shows are loud and relentless. Labonte's presence dominates the stage—he's an aggressive frontman who clearly means it. The crowd responds in kind, lots of aggressive dancing and circle pits during the heavier tracks. They don't do much banter, just business.

Known for Two Weeks, It Dwells in Me, What If I Was Nothing, The Last Hero, Overcome

All That Remains + Washington DC

All That Remains last graced the 9:30 Club back in April 2014, delivering a setlist that leaned into their catalog's meatier cuts. They opened with "The Air That I Breathe" and worked through the kind of deep material that separates casual listeners from the devoted—"Now Let Them Tremble," "Some of the People, All of the Time," the crushing weight of "This Darkened Heart." The band closed out with "Two Weeks," a choice that suggested they weren't interested in playing it safe for a DC crowd. It was the kind of set that rewarded people who'd stuck around through their evolution.

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Live Music in Washington DC

DC's metal and hard rock scene has always had a particular character—more intellectual than most, tied to the city's broader punk and indie roots. That sensibility has shaped how metalcore and modern metal bands perform here. All That Remains, with their blend of melodic hooks and heavier riffing, fit naturally into a market that respects musicianship without needing everything to be aggressively trendy. 9:30 Club remains the natural home for bands operating in this space, a venue that takes both the band and the audience seriously.

Washington DC road trip to see All That Remains?

Stay in Georgetown or Capitol Hill, both walkable neighborhoods with excellent restaurants and bars. Book a table at Kinfolk in Capitol Hill for refined New American cooking, or head to Pineapple and Pearls for something more elaborate if you want to splurge. During the day, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden offers world-class contemporary art without the crowds of the main Smithsonians. Walk the C&O Canal towpath if the weather cooperates. Hit up one of the city's serious record shops like Smash! Records before the show.