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August Burns Red Unleashes New Single "Behemoth" and Returns to Fearless Records
2/21/2026, 12:14:35 PM
Overview of the New Release
August Burns Red, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based metalcore band, has released their new single "Behemoth," marking a significant moment in their career as they return to Fearless Records after a notable hiatus. The band, consisting of Jake Luhrs (vocals), JB Brubaker (guitar), Brent Rambler (guitar), Dustin Davidson (bass), and Matt Grenier (drums), has been a prominent force in the metalcore genre for over two decades, achieving multiple Billboard Top 200 top-10 placements and over 600 million streams.
The Creative Process Behind "Behemoth"
The single "Behemoth" showcases the band's signature heavy sound, characterized by powerful breakdowns, intense percussion, and anthemic choruses. Brubaker noted that the song underwent extensive revisions, stating, "It 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." The lyrical content, as explained by Luhrs, addresses themes of confronting past pains and the journey toward healing and transformation: "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."
Upcoming Tour Plans
August Burns Red will embark on a co-headlining North American tour with The Amity Affliction in 2026, starting on April 10 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and concluding on May 17 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The tour will feature additional acts, including Boundaries and Heavensgate, and will cover multiple cities across the United States and Canada.
Tour Dates
- April 10: Worcester, MA - The Palladium
- April 11: New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall
- April 12: Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
- April 14: Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
- April 15: Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
- April 16: Orlando, FL - House of Blues
- April 18: New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore
- April 19: Dallas, TX - The Bomb Factory
- April 21: Houston, TX - House of Blues
- April 22: San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center Outdoors
- April 24: Phoenix, AZ - The Marquee
- April 25: San Diego, CA - Soma
- April 26: Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
- April 28: Sacramento, CA - Channel 24
- April 29: Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House
- May 1: Salt Lake City, UT - The Union Event Center
- May 2: Denver, CO - The Fillmore
- May 3: Omaha, NE - The Astro Theater
- May 5: Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore
- May 6: Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
- May 8: Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
- May 9: Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
- May 10: Toronto, ON - History
- May 12: Montreal, QC - Mtelus
- May 13: Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount
- May 15: Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall
- May 16: Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple
- May 17: Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
Conclusion
With the release of "Behemoth" and their return to Fearless Records, August Burns Red continues to solidify their legacy in the metalcore scene. Their upcoming tour promises to showcase their evolving sound and engage fans across North America.
