Formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania  in 2003, some of the August Burns Red members were still in high school. Later in the year, a local independent label named CI Records, released August Burns Red’s first EP, Looks Fragile After All. The band began touring and received a positive response to the EP which led to the band being signed to at the time, young Christian metal label Solid State Records. Together, they released August Burns Red’s first full album, Thrill Seeker, in 2005.

Metalcore band August Burns Red, makes it a goal to send out a positive message along with the assertive and powerful attack of their music. Their sound is precise, with aimed volleys of guitar with a mash of melody and harshness and vocals paired with rigorous rhythms, often using unconventional time signatures. Along with the performances,  ABR avoids the darker subjects common to metalcore, but instead urges their listeners to do better for themselves and the world. The group found their feet creatively with their second album, Messengers (2007). Rescue & Restore (2013) was a hit with critics and fans, and earned ABR their first Grammy nomination. Phantom Anthem (2017) earned eager reviews and was a chart success. With 2020’s Guardians they were on top of Billboard’s Christian Albums chart before coming back with 2021’s Guardians Sessions EP.

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Location: Revolution LIve

Address: 100 SW 3rd Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Doors: 6:30 p.m.

Ticket Price: $25 (GA), 

Age: all ages

Live Photo Credit: Mehreen Rizvi