71 - AUGUST BURNS RED: Grammy Nominations, Flip Flops & Dedicated Fans

Garza sits down with JB & Brent from Lancaster, PA metalcore band August Burns Red. Over 20 years being in the game together we talk about how you stay consistent, managing your own band to getting nominated for a Grammy. Their new album Death Below is out now! augustburnsred.com

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ABR is:

Jake Luhrs - Vocals

JB Brubaker - Guitar

Brent Rambler - Guitar

Matt Greiner - Drums

Dustin Davidson - Bass

TIME CODES:

00:00 - Aches, pains & staying in shape

08:39 - 20 years in the game, re-learning and playing old songs

12:52 - Meeting in High School in Lancaster, PA

16:15 - Recording Thrillseeker with Adam D from Killswitch Engage

29:18 - Managing the band & working together.

32:52 - Jake’s long audition process vs. Dustin’s instant entrance

37:36 - Dustin Shreds, too

38:46 - Being a massive, successful band with complex music

42:57 - August Burns Red & Suicide Silence tour w/ Unearth & Darkest Hour

48:07 - JB’s Flip Flops (Sandals)

49:20 - JB’s Signature Ibanez & Kiesel Guitars

51:19 - Livestream Events (Christmas Burns Red & Suicide Silence Virtual World Tour)

53:48 - Merch Company Woes

57:38 - Double Grammy Nomination

01:00:53 - Dedicated Fans

01:03:00 - Live Show Production & Pyro, touring with The Devil Wears Prada, Bleed From Within, Brand of Sacrifice