Described as a melodic hardcore and punk rock album, Avalanche United also features material written by guitarist Mike Ireland.

Avalanche United received generally positive reviews from music critics, some praising the musicianship.

[2] Eventually, the band members settled into their home life and day jobs, performing shows infrequently.

[3] In contrast to their previous album, which was written in Seattle, the band wrote new material in New York City.

[5][6] Drummer Brett Romnes was Avalanche United's producer, assisted by Brian Turner and Greg Altman.

Brian McTernan performed additional drum production at Salad Days Studio in Baltimore, Maryland.

[6] In between recording sessions, Caruana reunited with his previous band the Movielife for a series of performances between May and August 2011.

[7][8] Discussing the album title, Caruana said that it "stands for the band, family, friends and fans – one big gang.

"The Grave Digger's Argument" is about a gravedigger coming to terms that the only way to be rid of his wife is to bury her in his backyard.

[27] In January 2012, the band played a few east coast shows with support from Balance and Composure, before touring the UK with Brand New in the following month.

[30] The band had planned to embark on a two-week European tour in April, however, it was canceled because of unforeseen circumstances.

"[10] AbsolutePunk staff member Drew Beringer wrote that the songs never take the "foot off the pedal", and the record contains "a heaviness that wasn't as prevalent" on their debut album.

He added that with a "sound that has got a strong basis in punk but with massive doses of melody," the album came across as "quite an impressive ... [and] really pleasing surprise to boot".

[9] Emily Kearns of Rock Sound wrote the band delivered "a fiery, honest and raw state of affairs as [Caruana] confronts his demons".

[36] Ox-Fanzine writer Thomas Eberhardt said the band "desperately belong in the pub and gutter vocabulary of the big city music lover".

[35] Blare's Joshua Khan wrote that the band "power[ed] through melodic hardcore bursts with sweat, tears and emotion running down their face".