CHIODOS Co-Founder BRADLEY BELL Speaks Out Against Re-Recorded Anniversary Version Of All's Well That Ends Well

As the 20^th anniversary of All's Well That Ends Well arrived on July 25, 2025, a re-recorded version of Chiodos' seminal debut was released — but not without controversy.

Craig Owens, the band's original vocalist, has spent the past year touring under the Chiodos name with a newly assembled lineup and spearheaded the re-recording of the 2005 album. However, longtime fans quickly noticed that five of the six original members were not involved, including co-founding keyboardist Bradley Bell.

In a candid and passionate statement posted on the same day as the re-release, Bell reflected on the original album's legacy and made it clear he does not endorse the new version.

"All's Well That Ends Well came out 20 years ago today," Bell wrote. "It's pretty crazy to think about how much hard work and sacrifice we poured into creating that album back then. The years and days leading up to that point were the ironically glory-filled ones when you would drive state to state just to play to a handful of people after eating a raw brick of ramen in the parking lot and begging your way post-gig to pass out on a stranger's floor in complete content."

Bell emphasized the deeply personal nature of the songs and their roots in the original band's shared struggles and triumphs: "These songs that were written in bedrooms, basements, and short buses meant a lot to us. They portrayed our stories, situations, and relationships through every note and lyric."

With that emotional connection in mind, Bell urged fans to honor the original work, not the newly re-recorded edition. "I know that a lot of you share memories and a connection to this album as well that need to be genuinely preserved. I thank you for that bond and support. So please: LET'S LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL VERSION (not to be confused with a recent re-recorded version lacking 5/6 of the original recording members) OF THIS ALBUM THAT WAS RELEASED 20 YEARS AGO CRANKED UP EVEN LOUDER TODAY! CHEERS TO IT AND YOU ALL!"

Bell's remarks reflect broader concerns from fans and peers alike about legacy, authenticity, and the ethics of reimagining pivotal records without the original contributors. For now, the original All's Well That Ends Well remains a sacred touchstone for many — and one that Bell hopes will continue to resonate in its purest, original form.