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They look like clean-cut suburban kids, but when August Burns Red plug in to play, they unleash a precise, powerfully emotional metalcore onslaught that has won them a loyal following among fans of adventurous hard rock. August Burns Red was formed in Lancaster, PA, in 2003, and took their name from a local news story in which a troubled teenage girl set fire to a pet dog belonging to her former boyfriend. Featuring vocalist Jon Hershey, guitarists J.B. Brubaker and Brent Rambler, bassist Jordan Tuscan, and drummer Matt Greiner, the group recorded their first demo in 2004, when some of the members were still in high school; later that year, a local independent label, CI Records, released the group's first EP, Looks Fragile After All. Steady touring and positive response to the EP led to the group being signed to noted Christian metal label Solid State Records, who released August Burns Red's first full-length album, Thrill Seeker, in the fall of 2005. Thrill Seeker also marked the recording debut for vocalist Josh McManness, who replaced the departing Jon Hershey. McManness's stay with August Burns Red proved to be short, and when their second album, Messengers, reached stores in June 2007, the group had yet another lead singer, Jake Luhrs; Messengers marked the first time that the full band collaborated on lyrics as well as music for the album's 11 songs. Not long after Messengers was released, CI Records reissued Looks Fragile After All in a special edition with new cover artwork and a bonus DVD. Another look at the session for the album, Lost Messengers: The Outtakes, appeared from Solid State in 2009, along with a new studio project, Constellations. The band toured heavily before settling into the studio the following year with producer Jason Suecof. In 2011, August Burns Red released their fourth studio album, Leveler. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
The dog was JON HERSHEY'S dog. Get your facts right. August was his girlfriend and he broke up with her so she got pissed and set JON's dog Red on fire while he was trapped in his doghouse. The next day the front page of their town's newspaper said AUGUST BURNS RED. The band found it to be a suitable name and rolled with it.
ABR is an amazing band. Great lyrics and absolutely fantastic guitar breakdowns. Their songs are simple and direct and really get the passion going. Remember...Christians get loud, passionate and brutal too!
Trying to get into them since they are one of my sons favorite bands. (Im 51 omg) I find it hard not to get angry when listening to the growling/yelling. I have been told this music is suppose to help me release pent up energy or frustration. Problem is, I wasnt frustrated/ angry till I heard the music. I like their lyrics and I will stick with ABR. Wish me luck.
If you like this band do whatever you can to make it CreationFest East at the end of June -- MANY bands like this on the fringe and metal stages. Also check out Demon Hunter, Sleeping Giant, and Oh, Sleeper
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Another possibility, the girl was named August, and the dog was named Red
Thanks for trying. My dad just tells me how bad they are and compares them to feces.
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