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[07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] 10:09 AM

Current mood:  accomplished
So we had an awesome year last year loaded with so much stuff for me. Started the year with an amazing headline tour. Wrote a record faster than we ever had. First time we recorded anywhere but home. First time with Jason Suecof producing and it came together wonderfully. Had my heart broken. First time on Warped Tour. Overcome debuted in the top 20 on Billboard. It keeps selling like crazy. We had our first song on rock radio. We actually did "Two Weeks" acoustically live on air a few times witch was really nerve racking and awesome.First time we played in South Dakota and Wyoming. Quit smoking. Started eating special K. Lost 20 pounds. We signed a new deal with our label for a couple more records. I got my first car in 4 or 5 years. Started eating way more cheese burgers. Gained 20 pounds. I met an amazing girl. Ended the year better than I've been in years.

This next year looks to be amazing. I know we're gonna be in Europe then Australia this winter. Japan will be after that. Then we will probly be doing something state side. Then we're hoping to make something happen in Europe again. Then a we are hoping to do some kind of summer fest in the US. THEN we'll take a few weeks off. Probly back to Europe or Japan , One more US tour. Then I'll be doing this again. And that stuff is just band stuff. Who knows what cool gadgets, video games, movies, tv shows and other stuff that's gonna come out this coming year. I'm pretty pumped.

So again I'm giving credit where credit is due and saying thank you. To everyone who picked up our disc. Everyone who came out to shows. Everyone who came out the meet n greets. Thanks to everyone who left comments on our page. Who put us in their top friends. Who told people to check our stuff out. Thank you guys so much. It's a great privilege to be able to do what I do. I know I don't answer enough emails and I'm sorry. But thank you for sticking by us. I am indeed a lucky dude.
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dale.
Dale Lee

 
nice man.

i've had my tickets to your Melbourne show for months now.

can't fucking wait man.

 
Posted by dale. on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:27 AM
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thomasshole™
albert thomas

 
Haha glad at least one person was able to enjoy 2008. I can't say enough how glad I am that year is gone. =p
 
Posted by thomasshole™ on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:28 AM
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KYLE MORRIS

 
Yeeeeeaaaahhhhh!! You provide vocal magics to us all like Criss Angel provides Holly Madison with his one real magic trick. The tucked in! "Laces-OUT!" Sorry. had to tease ya more a bit. Lookin forward to more years of entertainment and jabber.
 
Posted by KYLE MORRIS on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:29 AM
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KYLE MORRIS

 

 
Posted by KYLE MORRIS on [18 Jul 2009 | Saturday] - 6:09 PM
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Mrs.Boob
Allison Rebub

 
Listen.
I'd like to know where you could afford to lose weight from! You're like 90 pounds man, lol...
 
Posted by Mrs.Boob on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:30 AM
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StrangEMMURE (FREE ILLICIT)
Phillip Strange

 
No Thank You!!! for being Suck a super nice dude and makin music that so many people can relate too!! you have the ability that alot of people would love to have and thats reach people by sayin words that matter.

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM MY HEART!!!

see ya on tour bro
 
Posted by StrangEMMURE (FREE ILLICIT) on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:31 AM
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--Moeller--

 
It was a great year man, finally got to see you guys in Omaha! Would have been sweet to meet ya but anyway hope this year has a lot of great things in store for you!
 
Posted by --Moeller-- on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:32 AM
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*HardKor*

 
I would personally like to thank you and the band because you're awesome... and I'd like to thank everyone who bought a ticket to see you guys and didn't complain when you had to cancel the rest of the U.S. tour. That was really annoying.
:p
 
Posted by *HardKor* on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:32 AM
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‡Mortuus Sine Tui Amor‡

 
You guys have worked hard to get where you are. You deserve the success. Can't wait to see what the future holds.
 
Posted by ‡Mortuus Sine Tui Amor‡ on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:33 AM
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Sean Balsano

 
2008 is gone and I'm still alive... so I guess that's an accomplishment. Glad everything's going great for you man. You ARE the coolest and most humble vocalist in metal. Karma's on your side.
 
Posted by ~+{Sketchartist}+~ on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:38 AM
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TRUTH WITHIN LIES!

 
yeah no shit huh! i guess that still being alive is an accomplishment!
 
Posted by TRUTH WITHIN LIES! on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 11:13 AM
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Cw
Cw Roch

 
It's great to see you optimistic about this coming year! Hope we get you down to Dallas this year, as we missed you in November. Thanks for doin what you do brotha.
 
Posted by Cw on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:40 AM
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A-Dam
Adam Welch

 
congrats on a wonderful year man..... had a chill year tooo missed out seeing ya guys twice but you gotta come tour us sooon. hope everything goes wells. thanks and good luck
 
Posted by A-Dam on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:52 AM
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Heather & Bill
Heather Burton

 
We should be thanking you guys for being such an amazing inspirational band! Overcome has not left my CD player in my car since the day I bought it. I have never and will never miss a show that's near me (Detroit,MI/Toledo,OH area) I've actually converted a few people over to love you guys almost, ALMOST as much as me! I still remember like a few years ago when you toured with GWAR and during their set you sat back at the merchandise table and talked / Jammed with me the whole time. It was awesome. You guys love your fans as we love you guys. Keep up with all you guys do and I hope this girl treats you well. You deserve the best. And she is very lucky to have a guy like you!

ATR Forever =D


<3 ..m/
Heather Burton
Westland, MI / Toledo, OH
 
Posted by Heather & Bill on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 6:55 AM
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She's the Blade [..and you're the Paper]

 
:D
 
Posted by She's the Blade [..and you're the Paper] on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 7:08 AM
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PARI CHILI a.k.a DJ CHILLI

 
Uhhhh....duh 08 was a good year for ATR!!!!

Hope you the best in '09 Phil, you continue to be a source of inspiration for some schmuck in Guam who's constantly trying to sound as good as you on a mic....

Keep rockin on in '09 and if you ever come to Guam, you got a tour guide

Chili
 
Posted by PARI CHILI a.k.a DJ CHILLI on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 7:14 AM
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MeanJoe.
Joe Keith

 
This is fuckin amazing! How many big name artists actually have their own page and use it.. it seems like it's u here not someone else running the show! props to u on that phil! p.s. I'm geared for 09 as well. come back to louisville, ky... I'd def be there again! lol
 
Posted by MeanJoe. on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 7:44 AM
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Clint Dawg

 
Because of my job I missed your guys's show with in flames. I feel like a tool. Anyways, you guys Are truly metal gods. I think you guys are proof that you can be successful and humble. Not like a kanye west who goes out of his way to complain about why he didn't win certain awards. I think you guys are also a representation of what's, pardon the term,"All That Remains", of honest music. Metal forever dawg.

Bromantically yours,
Clintdawg
 
Posted by Clint Dawg on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 8:05 AM
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Angela Friesen
Ang Friesen

 
You quit smoking? That is awesome man! I smoked for 8 years before I quit...it is amazing how time consuming that it was. Glad your year was great....and Thank You (and ATR) for putting out kickass tunes!
 
Posted by Angela Friesen on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 8:34 AM
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Danger Aaron
Aaron March

 
i've had my tickets to the show in brisbane since october :D can't wait dude!!!!
 
Posted by Danger Aaron on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 8:43 AM
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Redemption.
Travis Laffoon

 
Its good that your year ended quite well phil. I might have to hit up youtube to see if there is any acoustic 'two weeks' on there cause that sounds amazing.

Overcome is a amazing album. Proudly bought it, Loved Days Without. Liked it so much i want lyrics from it on my skin.
 
Posted by Redemption. on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 8:51 AM
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Satsu™ [天]
Satsu Duong

 
The year has been quite exciting for you, hasn't it, Phil? Maybe this one will be as good as the last. Maybe even better! Hope you can fulfill your resolutions.
 
Posted by Satsu™ [天] on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 9:50 AM
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HEART ✂ATTACK!!!

 
i quit smoking too :) good job glad u had a good year
 
Posted by HEART ✂ATTACK!!! on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 10:01 AM
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♥ Katie Kat ♥
Katie Hester

 
Thank you Phil. You always make sure your fans know how much you appreciate them and most people don't do that. You are fucking amazing. Your voice is absolutely beautiful. : )

<3Katie
 
Posted by ♥ Katie Kat ♥ on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 10:04 AM
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I Probably Hate You.
Karianne Smith

 
Great blog! I hope I can make it to the show in Germany on the 26th. I'll be moving at the moment but I'll most likely find a way to get there. :) I'm glad to hear things are going so well for you!
 
Posted by I Probably Hate You. on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 10:10 AM
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TRUTH WITHIN LIES!

 
quiting smoking is good! you never said if you started again though?
 
Posted by TRUTH WITHIN LIES! on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 11:12 AM
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Chris

 
Phil, I feel privileged to have met you and to be able to read what you write here. You really are an inspirational dude and I'm glad that 2008 ended well for you. Here's to an amazing 2009 and the continued success of All That Remains!
 
Posted by Chris on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 12:31 PM
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BloodGutter
Sary Bibi

 
dude, thank YOU for putting out one of my favorite albums of 2008! oh and my buddies and I are never ever gonna forget the time you hung out with us for like 2 hours outside MTV Live in Toronto, that made our years too! hope to see ATR live in 2009! take care!
 
Posted by BloodGutter on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 1:18 PM
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Marianne ^_^

 
congrats on all of your success and may you have a wonderful 2009. =]
 
Posted by Marianne ^_^ on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 2:16 PM
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HECTOR
Hector Jaime

 
Phil you r definately one of my best all time frontmen of any band I like n that's quite a lot n I am so glad that things r coming up roses 4 u n I just hope things can get better 4 me n it will!!! I love all that remains n I can't wait until what u guys n the band come up with next in the near future!!!
 
Posted by HECTOR on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 2:25 PM
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SadEyes

 
We are all lucky to have you! Your music touches a lot of people! Keep doing what you do and we'll be here to support you! HAVE A GREAT YEAR PHIL!!!
 
Posted by SadEyes on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 2:37 PM
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Jake Benecasa

 
its all good phil.ur band kicks ass so u deserve credit where credit is due.i am just glad you are happy doin what u do n that u are livin your life on your terms. keep rockin out n i cant wait to see you live again.


oh and one movie you can be lookin forward to this is Watchmen! that is gonna be so sick!!
 
Posted by i am JAKE's misplaced rage on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 2:58 PM
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Amanda Hoevker

 

 
Posted by [♥].damn.[♥] on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 3:05 PM
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Jake is back home for good
Jake Dieckmann

 
You are the fucking man Phil
 
Posted by Jake is back home for good on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 3:11 PM
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Meghan

 
you are indeed a lucky dude...and she is a lucky girl to have you! goodluck this year pal!!! can't wait to see you guys again. hopefully sooner than later
 
Posted by Meghan on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 3:23 PM
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Tomoko

 
thank you so much for the amazing music. and you guys made my 2008 really great. see you in Sydney next month! im also looking forward to Japan Tour.
 
Posted by Tomoko on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 4:15 PM
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Philip Labonte

 
You're gonna be in Sydney?!
 
Posted by フィリップ・ラボンテ on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 4:17 PM
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Josh(scooter)[><]
Josh Rogers

 
Its good to hear youve had such a good year, and even thought there might o been some sucky shit, you can still see the good stuff.

Good luck going into 09.
Be safe on your tours!
-Josh
 
Posted by Josh(scooter)[><] on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 4:21 PM
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Goodfella

 
Lost Kenny in 2008 as well. RIP brother.
 
Posted by Goodfella on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 5:26 PM
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[*ClaireWern*]
Claire Werneke

 
phil,

i just wanted to say that i am very happy for you that you are at peace in your life. you are amazing at what you do. you deserve it all, you and the rest of atr. ive come to your shows, bought your discs and have been to the signings and i would do it again in a heartbeat. and if i had to choose btwn you guys and another band to do all those things, i would pick atr because you guys are truly incredible at what you do. keep rockin in 09 and ill see you on your US tour, i promise.

one of your many fans,

claire*
 
Posted by [*ClaireWern*] on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 5:32 PM
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Ross (The Past, the Present, the Future)
Ross Henry

 
Well, I'm glad you had a great year. I absolutely love "Overcome" and I think It was the best album of '08. Well, have fun in Europe and Japan and can't wait to see you back in the states.
 
Posted by Ross (The Past, the Present, the Future) on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 5:54 PM
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Sound the Surrender
Ryan Ellis

 
And I thank YOU and the BAND for writing some of the best tunes ive ever heard!

And I hell mean that. you guys inspire me as a guitarist, as a vocalist, and just as another guy in a band trying to make his mark!

rock on!

--Ryan
 
Posted by Sound the Surrender on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 5:58 PM
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Chris

 
Yeah well I still missed ATR cause the show sold out before I got my tickets on time, so that made 2008 suck. I'm glad it's over.


Don't get me wrong though! There were still a couple awesome things from 2008 like Overcome and Shogun :)
 
Posted by Chris on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 9:09 PM
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Tomoko

 
hahaha yes! im going on a family trip to Australia then. cant wait to see you on Feb 25!!
 
Posted by Tomoko on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 9:39 PM
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Dave

 
Appreciate everything you do too bro, you have no idea the impact you make on other peoples lives too...take care and see you in the new year, hopefully multiple times
 
Posted by Dave on [07 Jan 2009 | Wednesday] - 11:23 PM
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Michael Vasquez

 
i just recently got my cd back and they say there going to buy i dont believe how many people at pioneer a vocainal skills school in,shelby,ohio,listen to you guys we have so many conversations about atr and it is all ba u guys rock keep making epic cds for us enteresting and greatly deserving fans keep it comming a dedicated fan Mike Vasquez
 
Posted by outspoken chaos ! on [08 Jan 2009 | Thursday] - 1:27 AM
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Ryan Bielefield

 
dude i bought tickets for your show at the Warfield with In Flames on November 21 but couldn't go because of a D in English. Ya and i punched two holes in my wall for it, tried to convince my dad for like 3 hours, but it was no use. Will be going to one of ur shows next time your around the Bay Area in california but till then, i just be anticipating for it. have an awesome year!!!
 
Posted by ?No Idea? on [08 Jan 2009 | Thursday] - 1:42 AM
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Chuck
Charlie Grossnickle

 
im waitin for your next show in PA cause i havent had the chance to see you guys yet lol but when i do itll be epic
 
Posted by Chuck on [08 Jan 2009 | Thursday] - 12:22 PM
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Phoenix

 
It's awesome to see All That Remains grow into what you guys are today you deserve all the success you have been getting. Along with with being inspirations for others like myself because of who you are, your talent and what you stand for. So thank you for all your hard work, keep rockin so I can get more old people to look at me funny when I'm driving with the windows down. :)
 
Posted by Phoenix on [08 Jan 2009 | Thursday] - 4:28 PM
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Braden( When I Fall First )

 
dude im glad you had an awesome year. i hope this one goes just as well ( if not better )
 
Posted by Braden( When I Fall First ) on [09 Jan 2009 | Friday] - 1:43 AM
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