Metalcore veterans August Burns Red have returned with their massive new single “Behemoth,” marking the band’s official return to Fearless Records and signaling another powerful chapter in their already legendary career.
Alongside the release of the new track, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, band has also shared an official music video for the song. True to its name, “Behemoth” delivers crushing breakdowns, thunderous percussion, and massive sing-along moments while still showcasing the band’s ability to balance intensity with dynamic restraint.
Guitarist JB Brubaker explained that the track underwent an unusually long writing process before reaching its final form.
“‘Behemoth’ is a song that probably went through more revisions and changes than any song we’ve ever written,” Brubaker said. “While frustrating at times, the conversations and rewrites were worth the effort. We feel incredibly proud of how it turned out, and I believe it’s one of the heaviest and most raw songs we’ve ever delivered.”
Frontman Jake Luhrs added that the song’s lyrics explore confronting past pain and breaking cycles that continue to shape present decisions.
“Lyrically, ‘Behemoth’ speaks about the realization of past pains living through present actions in life,” Luhrs said. “With the determination to face this reality, a process of healing and breaking old ways leads to a rebirth.”
Formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, August Burns Red has spent more than two decades shaping the modern metalcore landscape. The band — Jake Luhrs, JB Brubaker, Brent Rambler, Dustin Davidson, and Matt Greiner — has amassed more than 600 million streams, multiple Billboard Top 10 album debuts, and two Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance.
Apr 10 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
Apr 11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
Apr 12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
Apr 14 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
Apr 15 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
Apr 16 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
Apr 18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
Apr 19 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
Apr 21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
Apr 22 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
Apr 24 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee
Apr 25 — San Diego, CA — Soma
Apr 26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
Apr 28 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
Apr 29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
May 01 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
May 02 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
May 03 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Theater
May 05 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
May 06 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
May 08 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
May 09 — 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 Festival
May 17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
Leave a Reply