For 15 years, Massachusetts-based quintet All That Remains have written and released whatever the hell they felt like with total disregard for what was considered trendy. Fronted by self-confessed contrarian Phil Labonte, the band has experimented with a range of styles including pop, rock and caustic metalcore with just one objective – to create great songs that come straight from the heart.

“Madness”, All That Remains’ eighth album, is the band’s most musically eclectic, provocative release to date – full of undeniable hooks, incisive riffs, electronic samples and a variety of vocal styles. And, of course, the range of subject matter addressed pushes the band’s limits further than ever.

As contrary as he wants to be, Labonte still values quality over confrontation. Madness, produced by Grammy awardwinning Howard Benson (Halestorm, Papa Roach, Chris Cornell), is All That Remains at their best, offering a level ofaccessibility and diversity lacking from much of today’s hard rock and metal.