I just spilled my beer all over my black metal t-shirt because I was so shocked to hear that August Burns Red’s vocalist Jake Luhrs is still trying to improve himself as a human being. I mean, who does that? Don’t we all just want to wallow in our own misery and listen to metal music all day? 🤘 But seriously, Luhrs spoke to Brenton Harris of Australia’s A Peek Behind The Lines about the lyrical inspiration for the song “The Nameless” from their latest album “Season Of Surrender”, and it’s all about personal growth and becoming a better person. Wow, how original.
Luhrs said, “Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. I mean, that’s how I live my life. I am excited to experience things. I’m excited to grow. I like to progress. I don’t like to feel like I’m stagnant.” Okay, dude, we get it, you’re a metalcore Tony Robbins. But hey, if it works for you, who are we to judge?
Advocating for Mental Health Support: Because Metalheads Need Love Too 🤗
Luhrs also talked about how advocating for mental health support and helping others has had a positive impact on his own life. He said, “Oh, absolutely. I think that there’s a beautiful gift in giving. When you give to others, when you help them, or when you encourage other people. I mean, it’s cyclical.” Wow, profound, dude. I never thought about it that way. Maybe I should start volunteering at a local animal shelter or something. Nah, who am I kidding? I’ll just stick to playing video games and listening to metal music all day.
But seriously, Luhrs makes a good point. Mental health is a serious issue, and if metalheads can use their music as a way to help others, then more power to them. And hey, if it helps them sell more records and tour with bands like Bullet For My Valentine and A Day To Remember, then that’s just a bonus.
August Burns Red’s latest album “Season Of Surrender” came out on June 5 via Fearless Records, and it features guest appearances from The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica, Polaris’ Jamie Hails, and Make Them Suffer. Because, you know, the more guest appearances, the better the album, right? 🤷♂️
A Career of Milestones: Because Who Needs Originality When You Can Just Tour with Everyone? 🤘
August Burns Red’s career milestones are impressive, with multiple placements in the top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 and tours with basically every metalcore band out there. They were even nominated for a Grammy in 2016 for the song “Identity” and again for “Invisible Enemy” in 2018. Wow, congratulations, guys. You must be so proud.
But hey, if you want to be a successful metalcore band, you have to tour with everyone and their mom, right? I mean, who needs originality when you can just ride the coattails of other bands? 🤷♂️ Just kidding, August Burns Red is actually a great band, and their music is really good. But let’s be real, the metalcore scene can be a bit…predictable at times.
In conclusion, August Burns Red’s Jake Luhrs is still trying to be a better person, and their latest album “Season Of Surrender” is out now. So, if you’re into that sort of thing, go check it out. And if you’re not, well, there’s always video games and beer. 🎮🍺
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