Grammy-nominated, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, five-piece August Burns Red releases an instrumental holiday cover song every year. This year's selection is classical track "Waltz of the Flowers" from "The Nutcracker" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. "In keeping with our annual tradition, we are excited to reveal this year's August Burns Red holiday song," the band said. "We tackled the classical ballet 'Waltz of... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red sets ‘Rescue & Restore’ anniversary tour, Christmas Burns Red shows
August Burns Red will embark on the "Rescue & Restore" 10th anniversary tour in fall 2023. The North American run will kick off Nov. 10 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and end Dec. 9 in the band's hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The band will perform the "Rescue & Restore" album in full in each night, along with other fan... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red announces 20th anniversary tour
August Burns Red will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a North American tour in 2023. The band also will release its new album, "Death Below," on March 24, 2023, via SharpTone Records; pre-order it here. "Where does the time go?," lead guitarist JB Brubaker said. "I can remember playing 250 shows a year and touring in our... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red to release new album ‘Death Below’ on March 24
August Burn Red will release its new album, "Death Below," on March 24, 2023, via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here. "It's no secret that the past few years have been extremely dark and challenging," lead guitarist JB Brubaker said. "'Death Below' is here as a result of that time in each our lives and the emotions that came with... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red drops new song ‘Vengeance’
August Burns Red—JB Brubaker (lead guitar), Brent Rambler (rhythm guitar), Matt Greiner (drums), Jake Luhrs (lead vocals) and Dustin Davidson (bass)—has shared the new song "Vengeance." Listen below. "Earlier this year, we set out to write a standalone single that was fast, heavy and concise," the band said. "'Vengeance' is that song. It's ABR at our most raw." Regarding the song's current subject matter,... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red to release revamped version of ‘Leveler’
August Burns Red will release a re-recorded version of its fourth album, "Leveler: 10th Anniversary Edition," on May 21, 2021. The new recording features special guests, new guitar solos, alternate tunings and more. It will be self-released on ABR Records. Pre-order it here. It also will be available on CD and a variety of colored vinyl... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red takes on Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic
Every holiday season, August Burns Red— JB Brubaker (lead guitar), Brent Rambler (rhythm guitar), Matt Greiner (drums), Jake Luhrs (lead vocals) and Dustin Davidson (bass)—celebrates the most wonderful time of the year by offering up metallic takes on Christmas classics. This year, the band is taking on pop icon Mariah Carey. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania, quintet has delivered an instrumental rendition of a modern holiday smash—Mariah Carey's beloved "All... Continue Reading →
