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Everybody hurts and we should stop thinking otherwise. That’s essentially the message of the 320 Project, the mental health initiative started by Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman and 320 Changes Direction founder Talinda Bennington, who was married to the late Chester Bennington. The first stage of the non-profit’s work begins with 320 Conversations, a roundtable […]

[Photo credit: Lily P. McLaughlin] August Burns Red have had a pretty spectacular day: The band were nominated for Best Metal Performance for their song “Invisible Enemy” at the 2018 Grammys. In an effort to give back to the fans who have given them so much love, frontman Jake Luhrs has decided to celebrate Giving Tuesday the […]

Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red was awarded the Artist Philanthropic for organization HeartSupport at this year's 2016 APMAs. The award was presented by Garret Rapp of The Color Morale, Leigh Kakaty of Pop Evil and Daniel Wand of Capsize.  Learn more about HeartSupport The category also included the following nominees: This Wild Life – “National […]

[Photo credit: Lily P. McLaughlin] August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs has won the APMA for Artist Philanthropic Award, presented by Hopeless Records and Sub City, to honor his work with HeartSupport! “This is pretty cool. I didn’t really expect this to happen… I really want to give thanks to my team at HeartSupport,” says Luhrs.  […]

A few years ago, August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs founded the online non-profit organization HeartSupport. Today, HeartSupport is launching their next chapter: the Restore Program.  The goal of the Restore Program is to bring hope, healing and restoration towards those in our scene that are struggling. It will provide a video program they can work through […]

For all of the truly terrible things in the world (disease, terrorism, Nickelback et al), it’s heartening to know that artists in our community are quick to put their time and money where their mouths are. This year's Alternative Press Music Awards is honoring these people with the Artist Philanthropic Award, presented by Sub City. Jake […]

August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs has written a blog post through his nonprofit organization, HeartSupport, on the topic of labeling and how toxic it can be. “Throughout our lives we label everything around us with quick judgment calls based on the scenario we see playing out,” writes the singer. “We’d love to say we […]

Fit For A King frontman Ryan Kirby tackled his bouts with anxiety, drinking, dating and managing it all with faith in HeartSupport's latest video interview. Check it out below and let us know what you think! Watch: Jonny Craig, Andy Biersack, Mike Hranica, more talk addiction, bullying, and finding hope A few years ago, August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs […]

A few years ago, August Burns Red frontman Jake Luhrs founded the online non-profit organization HeartSupport. Today, he is in the process of taking the company to new heights by uniting the scene through various different avenues. HS's YouTube channel has multiple recently uploaded videos video featuring various prominent figures throughout our scene, such as Jonny Craig, Andy Biersack, […]

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 […]