Among metalcore's longest-tenured, most accomplished and well-respected collectives, August Burns Red has roared back with the release of a relentless new single, "Behemoth." As the title suggests, the track is gargantuan, and showcases the band's unrivaled technicality combined with a heavy music pedigree that positions them among the greats in the genre.
"'Behemoth' is a song that probably went through more revisions and changes than any song we've ever written," says guitarist JB Brubaker. "While frustrating at times, the conversations and re-writes were worth the effort as we collectively feel very proud of how this song turned out. I believe it's one of the heaviest and most raw songs we've ever delivered."
"Lyrically, 'Behemoth' speaks about the realization of past pains living through present actions in life," added vocalist Jake Luhrs. "With the determination to face this reality, a process of healing and breaking old ways leads to a rebirth. It's about cutting the ties to your past, giving it no space to live in the present, and inevitably, changing the course of your life."
Heightening the importance of the new single, "Behemoth" also heralds the band's return to Fearless Records - reestablishing the strong ties between the venerated label and the metalcore lifers.
The launch of "Behemoth" also previews the band's upcoming Spring Horizons tour set to kick off this April. Along with The Amity Affliction, plus special guests Boundaries, Heavensgate and Dreamwake, the run begins April 10th in Worcester, MA, includes a penultimate set appearance at Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH and wraps with a finale in Philadelphia, PA on May 17th. See the complete list of dates and cities below. Get tickets - HERE
"Behemoth," the new single from August Burns Red is now available via Fearless Records. Get the single - HERE
4/10 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall*
4/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/15 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
4/16 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
4/18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
4/19 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
4/21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
4/22 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center (Outdoors)
4/24 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee
4/25 — San Diego, CA — Soma
4/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/28 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
4/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
5/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
5/2 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
5/3 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Theater
5/5 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
5/9 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/10 — Toronto, ON — History
5/12 — Montreal, QC — Mtelus
5/13 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple**
5/17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
*With Dreamwake, No Heavensgate
**Festival Date (ABR + TAA Only)
