Vocalist Jake Luhrs joined the band in 2006 as the band's third and current lead vocalist In 2006, drummer Matt Greiner was endorsed by Truth Custom Drums following the release of the album. August Burns Red released Thrill Seeker, their first full-length album, on November 8, 2005. Hershey would later go on to form post-rock band Bells. After several months of playing with McManness, August Burns Red signed to Solid State Records in 2005. Vocalist Jon Hershey eventually quit the band during the same year, which led to Josh McManness taking on the position as lead singer. After playing many local shows within Lancaster, they recorded their first EP, titled Looks Fragile After All with label CI Records in 2004. The original practice sessions of the band began in drummer, Matt Greiner's old egg house and basement on the Greiner family's farmland. History Formation and Thrill Seeker (2003–2006) Īugust Burns Red was founded in March 2003 when all the members were attending high school. The band has released ten studio albums to date their latest, Death Below, was released on March 24, 2023.
The band was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2016 for Best Metal Performance for the song " Identity" from its 2015 release Found in Far Away Places, and again in 2018 for "Invisible Enemy" from Phantom Anthem (2017). The band's current lineup consists of lead guitarist John Benjamin "JB" Brubaker, rhythm guitarist Brent Rambler, drummer Matt Greiner, lead vocalist Jake Luhrs and bassist Dustin Davidson. Retrieved January 25, 2023.August Burns Red is an American metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formed in 2003. ^ "August Burns Red - Bloodletter (Official Music Video)".^ "August Burns Red - Standing In The Storm (Official Music Video)".^ "August Burns Red - Bones (Official Music Video)".^ "August Burns Red - Defender (Official Music Video)".^ "HEAR AUGUST BURNS RED'S TRIUMPHANT, RIPPING COVER OF 'LEGEND OF ZELDA' THEME".^ "August Burns Red|Empire|Music Video".^ "August Burns Red|Internal Cannon|Music Video".^ "August Burns Red|White Washed|Music Video".^ "August Burns Red|Meddler|Music Video".^ "August Burns Red|Your Little Suburbia Is in Ruins|Music Video"."August Burns Red Re-Record "Pangaea" With Misha Mansoor". "AUGUST BURNS RED Streams Re-Recording Of 2011 Song "Poor Millionaire" ". "August Burns Red Cover SOAD's 'Chop Suey!' With Clean Vocals". "August Burns Red Announce New Album, Issue 'Team America'-Like 'Invisible Enemy' Video". "August Burns Red bring Christmas spirit with cover of "What Child is This? (Greensleeves)" - listen".