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Who Is August Burns Red? Lancaster Metalcore Since 2003
If you've ever lost your voice to "Identity" or "Invisible Enemy", you already know why August Burns Red still matters. But who are they, and where did that sound come from? Here's a quick guide for new fans and old ones.
Where are August Burns Red from?
August Burns Red formed in March 2003 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, while its members were still in high school. They play metalcore with a progressive, technical streak: fast, intricate riffs, big breakdowns and a lot of melody.
Who is in the band?
The line-up has not changed since 2006: Jake Luhrs on lead vocals, JB Brubaker on lead guitar, Brent Rambler on rhythm guitar, Dustin Davidson on bass and Matt Greiner on drums. Brubaker, Rambler and Greiner have been there since 2003. Earlier singers were Jon Hershey and Josh McManness, and Jordan Tuscan played bass until 2006.
What are the albums?
- Thrill Seeker (2005)
- Messengers (2007)
- Constellations (2009)
- Leveler (2011)
- Sleddin' Hill (2012, a Christmas album)
- Rescue & Restore (2013)
- Found in Far Away Places (2015)
- Phantom Anthem (2017)
- Guardians (2020)
- Death Below (2023)
- Season of Surrender (2026)
Rescue & Restore and Found in Far Away Places both reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200, and the band earned two Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance, for "Identity" and "Invisible Enemy".
What have they done lately?
In 2024 they released the single "Exhumed" on their own label, ABR Records, and in January 2025 a re-recorded Thrill Seeker for its 20th anniversary, with Jake Luhrs on vocals. Season of Surrender followed in June 2026.
Wear the flame
Every piece at August Burns Red Merch is printed to order, on tees, hoodies, sweatshirts and kids' sizes. Whether you were there in 2005 or found them last week, there's something here for you.