Victim of the New Disease

Victim of the New Disease represents a significant 'back to basics' movement for All That Remains, released just weeks after the tragic passing of founding guitarist Oli Herbert. Sonically, the album pivots away from the country-tinged and hard rock leanings of 'Madness' (2017), re-embracing the melodic death metal and metalcore foundations that defined their breakthrough era. The production is dense and punchy, emphasizing the interplay between Herbert's technical lead work and Mike Martin's rhythmic foundations. The album features a notable collaboration with Asking Alexandria's Danny Worsnop on the ballad 'Just Tell Me Something,' though the majority of the record is defined by high-tempo aggression and blast beats. Critics noted the album as a return to form, praising its intensity and the bittersweet brilliance of Herbert's final recorded performances. It stands as a definitive bookend to a specific era of American metalcore.