ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman Philip Labonte Discusses Masculinity Crisis in New Op-Ed
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In a new interview with Bill Bailey of Today's Boondoggle Podcast, ALL THAT REMAINS frontman and founder Philip Labonte discussed his 2024 op-ed 'The Silent Crisis: Why Society Is Failing Men And Boys'.

The op-ed highlights rising male disengagement from education, work, and community alongside increasing rates of depression, addiction, and suicide.

Labonte stated that he based his perspective on decades of direct interaction with fans who have shared personal struggles with isolation and lack of purpose.

Labonte told Bailey: 'Look, for the better part of the past three decades, men have been told that they are the problem.

You saw it in the '90s when every single sitcom had the doofy husband, and the woman was the smart one, and thank God for her because without her, that poor schlub would just run his life into the ground.' He continued: 'The idea that men can go to therapy and that's gonna solve their problems is ridiculous.

Therapy is for women.

Men don't solve their problems by talking.

Men solve their problems through action.' This past April, Labonte drew attention to his op-ed as new legislation introduced by Reps.

Nathanial Moran and Derrick Van Orden reflected growing concern around the challenges facing men and boys in America.

The op-ed was followed by multiple meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss how Congress can support boys and men across the country.

Labonte emphasized that acknowledging the problem is just the beginning: 'This is a societal issue that requires real attention and real solutions.' As founder of platinum-selling rock band ALL THAT REMAINS, Labonte has used his platform to raise awareness about issues impacting men and boys.