Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
August Burns Red have spent more than two decades defining what modern metalcore can be, and with their new album Season of Surrender, they're proving once again why they've remained one of the genre's most respected and influential bands.
In this exclusive interview, Jake Luhrs dives deep into the themes behind Season of Surrender, including personal growth, overcoming destructive patterns, finding purpose beyond success, and why the band has never chased trends despite the ever-changing landscape of heavy music.
We discuss the meaning behind songs like "Behemoth" and "The Nameless," what it takes to stay creative after 20+ years, the challenge of balancing evolution with identity, Jake's vocal growth, and why August Burns Red believe this may be their heaviest album in years.
If you're a fan of August Burns Red, metalcore, heavy music, Fearless Records, breakdowns, technical metal, Christian metal, progressive metalcore, or simply great conversations about music and life, this is an interview you won't want to miss.
0:00 Intro
1:35 Going to the Gym
3:51 Letting Go of Control
8:34 Chasing Success
10:55 Unhealthy Habits
15:55 Not Following Trends
21:30 Not a Tribute Band
23:18 Metalcore Dodgeball
26:06 Outro
Video used: August Burns Red - Behemoth (Official Music Video) youtube.com/watch?v=1P4TAZFpROc
The official music video for “Behemoth” by August Burns Red from their upcoming album, Season of Surrender, out June 5th
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August Burns Red have spent more than two decades defining what modern metalcore can be, and with their new album Season of Surrender, they're proving once again why they've remained one of the genre's most respected and influential bands.
In this exclusive interview, Jake Luhrs dives deep into the themes behind Season of Surrender, including personal growth, overcoming destructive patterns, finding purpose beyond success, and why the band has never chased trends despite the ever-changing landscape of heavy music.
We discuss the meaning behind songs like "Behemoth" and "The Nameless," what it takes to stay creative after 20+ years, the challenge of balancing evolution with identity, Jake's vocal growth, and why August Burns Red believe this may be their heaviest album in years.
If you're a fan of August Burns Red, metalcore, heavy music, Fearless Records, breakdowns, technical metal, Christian metal, progressive metalcore, or simply great conversations about music and life, this is an interview you won't want to miss.
0:00 Intro
1:35 Going to the Gym
3:51 Letting Go of Control
8:34 Chasing Success
10:55 Unhealthy Habits
15:55 Not Following Trends
21:30 Not a Tribute Band
23:18 Metalcore Dodgeball
26:06 Outro
Video used: August Burns Red - Behemoth (Official Music Video) youtube.com/watch?v=1P4TAZFpROc
The official music video for “Behemoth” by August Burns Red from their upcoming album, Season of Surrender, out June 5th
New to the channel? #please_subscribe
