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August Burns Red preview new EP with ferocious single "Icarus"—listen
It’s been less than a year since August Burns Red debuted their full-length studio album Guardians. However, that hasn’t stopped them from dropping even more new tunes over the past few months. Now, August Burns Red are compiling all of their recent releases and upcoming songs into a new EP called Guardians Sessions, which arrives […]
August Burns Red all have a superhero they identify with most– here's why
The second single from August Burns Red’s Guardians features a guitar lead that resembles the theme from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. However, the parallel was a mere coincidence according to the man who wrote the music for “Bones,” guitarist JB Brubaker, while lyric writer Brent Rambler hears A Perfect Circle in the instruments’ effects. The […]
Hear August Burns Red in a whole new way in this "Chop Suey!" cover
This week, August Burns Red are showing their appreciation for System Of A Down‘s music by covering one of their most iconic hits “Chop Suey!” The latest cover is showcasing another side of August Burns Red that listeners may not have heard before. Read more: ‘Jackass 4’ already filmed a stunt that landed two stars […]
Ultimate Vinyl Guide: 12 essential 2020 releases every collection needs
As we enter the 2020 holiday season, we’re all eagerly searching for that perfect gift for the music lover in our lives. Concert tickets are obviously out of the question unless you want to plan far in advance. And merch can be hit or miss, especially if you aren’t too sure of your loved one’s […]
Here’s how ABR vocalist Jake Luhrs’ new gym is the first of its kind
Jake Luhrs had a life-changing realization 11 years ago. The August Burns Red singer visited a community center, where locals were working out in a gym, when he noticed a few classrooms for children nearby. That’s when it hit him: Gym environments needed more honesty, more openness and more opportunity for growth. “I was like, ‘They […]
Watch August Burns Red grill each other with tough band trivia
August Burns Red had their impossibly heavy tour with Killswitch Engage cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. But that didn’t stop the band from quizzing each other on ABR trivia in this telling installment of APTV’s Burning Questions. While the August Burns Red members are self-isolating apart from each other, we had them grill […]
August Burns Red remind us to be empathetic with latest “Paramount”
August Burns Red just dropped the third single from their upcoming album Guardians. The feisty new track “Paramount” switches up from the normal August burns Red formula. Previously, August Burns Red dropped “Bones” and announced their upcoming record with the song “Defenders.” Read More: August Burns Red unleash thrashy new single “Bones” We’re roughly a week away from the release of […]
10 ways We Came As Romans’ Kyle Pavone and his legacy lives on
We Came As Romans vocalist Kyle Pavone was known for taking joy wherever he went and lighting up whatever room he was in. More than just a co-vocalist in his band, Pavone managed to put smiles on everybody’s faces. Since his passing, the singer’s legacy lives on with tributes, posthumous releases and a new charity […]
Warped Tour: The only tour that mattered since 1995
Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]
10 musicians who could double as Marvel characters
In addition to winning big at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Avengers: Endgame is getting a rerelease with additional footage and a post-credit scene in the coming weeks. While there are plenty of Avengers on the team, with all the excitement, we couldn’t help but wonder which Marvel heroes some musicians in the scene […]
12 ‘Game Of Thrones’ characters as your favorite bands
Game Of Thrones season is upon us. The show’s creators gave us a musical teaser to the show’s ending, but it made us wonder: Were some of the characters influenced by our favorite bands? Maybe not, but we see a lot of similarities between our scene idols and our GoT favorites. Check out our comparisons […]
August Burns Red on Ruining Christmas, first social media selfies
Jake Luhrs and JB Brubaker of the mighty August Burns Red recently caught up with APTV to wax romantic about first brushes with romance, charmed roller rinks and piss-poor piano playing. The ABR boys also revealed the first bands they grew out of and described their first social media selfies. They also explained how their […]
August Burns Red's frontman Jake Luhrs published a new book, 'Mountains'
Congratulations are in order for August Burns Red‘s vocalist Jake Luhrs, who recently published his new book, Mountains. Read more: Real Friends’ bassist Kyle Fasel published debut poetry book The frontman took to Instagram to share the news of the book’s release yesterday, saying: “So amazing to see people receiving their copy of “Mountains” today! If […]
ABR’s Jake Luhrs is matching HeartSupport donations for Giving Tuesday
[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 […]
Watch ABR’s Jake Luhrs talk ‘Phantom Anthem’ studio effort—exclusive
[Photo by: Fearless Records/YouTube] Jake Luhrs, vocalist of August Burns Red, recorded some footage of the work they've been doing in the studio for their seventh full-length album, Phantom Anthem that just dropped this Friday. Read more: August Burns Red announce ‘Phantom Anthem’ tour Check out the video below, in which Jake talks about the collaborative efforts […]
APMAs 2016: Jake Luhrs wins Artist Philanthropic for HeartSupport
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 […]
August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs wins Artist Philanthropic Award for HeartSupport at 2016 APMAs
[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. […]
APTV: Jake Luhrs explains HeartSupport
Singer Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red discussed with APTV the self-help project, HeartSupport he started for fans and those struggling with addiction. HeartSupport, backed by volunteers and musicians, describes itself as a “raw and authentic community where no music fan has to struggle alone.” Luhrs described how the idea was sparked after hearing stories […]
August Burns Red vocalist Jake Luhrs talks HeartSupport
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 […]
"None of us have the right to be a label maker"—August Burns Red singer talks toxic perceptions
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 […]
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