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The next five bands have been announced for the 2015 Vans Warped Tour. A+ Dropouts (6/19-7/3), Attila, August Burns Red, Drama Club, False Puppet (7/23-8/8), Memphis May Fire and We Came As Romans will all be attending punk-rock summer camp this year. Be sure to check back with us every Wednesday for more band announcements. Warped Tour […]

August Burns Red closed down 2014 by putting the finishing touches on a new album. They’ve been busy at Atrium Audio, the same studio in their home state of Pennsylvania where they made last year’s Rescue & Restore (which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200) and the 2012 Christmas collection, August Burns Red […]

Fit For A King have officially been added to August Burns Red's upcoming winter headlining tour with Miss May I, Northlane and Erra. Check out a full list of dates below and let us know your thoughts! Fit For A King released their latest studio album, Slave To Nothing, earlier this year via Solid State Records. The […]

A few years ago, August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs founded the online non-profit organization HeartSupport. Today, he is preparing to take the company to new heights—and he needs your help. In a new video announcing HeartSupport's next chapter, Luhrs speaks on HS's foundation, meaning and most importantly, how you can help. For those wondering what they […]

Jake Luhrs, August Burns Red frontman and executive director/founder of the faith-based nonprofit organization HeartSupport, has posted a lengthy blog entry where he speaks out on the recent events surrounding both Ferguson, MO and the death of Eric Garner. In the post, he sums up his intentions with a call towards Christians, saying, “To be silent is something we cannot […]

August Burns Red have posted a brief teaser video for their cover of Miley Cyrus' “Wrecking Ball.” The track is taken from the latest installment of the Punk Goes… series, Punk Goes Pop Volume 6. Check out the clip below and let us know your thoughts! The compilation effort is due out on November 17 via Fearless Records and features […]

After teasing a headlining tour over the weekend, August Burns Red have officially announced that they will embark on the Frozen Flame Tour in January, where they will be joined by Miss May I, Northlane, Erra and an unnanounced special guest. You can check out a full list of dates and locations, along with an announcement video, below. Be […]

August Burns Red have posted a video teaser confirming their upcoming January headlining tour, which you can watch below. Be sure to stay tuned to AltPress for further details on the Frozen Flame Tour! Who else are you hoping to see on the bill? August Burns Red signed to Fearless Records earlier this year, revealing that […]

In 2009, August Burns Red released an exclusive seven-inch that was available for purchase alongside their third LP, Constellations, when pre-ordered through a specific outlet. The vinyl single contained two tracks: an alternate version of their original song,”Indonesia,” and a cover of the NOFX's “Linoleum.” This past week, August Burns Red performed at Punk Rock Holiday Festival in Tolmin, Slovenia and covered […]

August Burns Red have officially signed to Fearless Records, which marks an end to their nine-year stint with Solid State Records. The band will release a brand new studio album in 2015. You can check out a comment from lead guitarist JB Brubaker below. What do you think of the signing? “We are all extremely excited […]

August Burns Red have released a music video for “Beauty In Tragedy.” It's the newest single from their sixth full-length album, 2013's Rescue & Restore, which is available from Solid State Records. “We played a bunch of small sweaty clubs and tried to capture the energy of such intimate environments,” says guitarist JB Brubaker of the footage […]

With the inaugural AP Music Awards taking place July 21, 2014, at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum at North Coast Harbor, we thought we would use the weeks leading up to the historic event to give you a category-by-category breakdown of the nominees so you can be an informed voter. Read […]

With the inaugural AP Music Awards taking place July 21, 2014, at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum at North Coast Harbor, we thought we would use the weeks leading up to the historic event to give you a category-by-category breakdown of the nominees so you can be an informed voter. Read […]

August Burns Red and Neck Deep tell us about the first music they every purchased. Stay tuned tomorrow on Record Store Day to hear from Crown The Empire and We Are The In Crowd, and see what Breathe Carolina and I See Stars had to tell us in yesterday's “My First Record” segment!

August Burns Red have announced a brief North American tour. The 9-date summer trek will begin June 7 in Lexington, Kentucky through July 21 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can check out the full list of tour dates and locations below. ABR’s latest album, Rescue & Restore, is out now via Solid State Records. 06/07 […]

South By So What?! have confirmed the final lineup for their 2014 festival, and some important changes were made to the lineup that are worth noting: Hrvrd, I The Mighty, Upon A Burning Body and Wolves At The Gate have all been dropped from the festival. ’68, A Lot Like Birds, Betrayal, From Indian Lakes, The Greenery, He […]

Metal producer Eyal Levi will be offering a free, three-day online drum production course from January 16 through 18.  Levi, a producer at Audiohammer Studios in Orlando, FL, has worked with band such as August Burns Red, Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder and Chelsea Grin.  During the free Advanced Drum Production class, Levi will demonstrate […]

Many musicians are constantly connected with fans, just like we are with friends and family, via their various social media accounts (Vine, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, to name a few.) With photos often being a key part of their updates, there are naturally always a few that stand out amongst the rest. Check out what […]