Whoever said you can’t go home never told August Burns Red, because they’re back with Fearless Records. And after their time away, they’re dropping their new single “Behemoth” to get folks hyped.
After two decades in the metalcore scene, these guys are back with even more energy to show how it’s done. Speaking of the new track and how it was written, guitarist JB Brubaker said “Behemoth” is the product of relentless iteration.
“‘Behemoth’ is a song that probably went through more revisions and changes than any song we’ve ever written. 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.”
As for the song’s lyrical content, vocalist Jake Luhrs explained where he came up with the themes behind the track.
“Lyrically, ‘Behemoth’ speaks about the realization of past pains living through present actions in life. 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.”
Later this year, August Burns Red will head out on tour with The Amity Affliction, Boundaries, and Heavensgate. You can check out the full list of tour dates below and get your tickets today.
4/10 Worcester, MA The Palladium (w/Dreamwake, noHeavensgate)
4/11 New Haven, CT College Street Music Hall (w/Dreamwake, noHeavensgate)
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