Whether it’s your favorite genre of music or not, there’s no denying that metalcore bands bring a certain energy and enthusiasm to live performances that musical acts in other genres simply can’t match. Among metal bands, few bands do this better or have been doing this longer than August Burns Red. Once a group of high schoolers jamming in their drummer’s basement, more than two decades and over half a dozen albums later, Auburn Burns Red is one of the all-time great Christian metal bands. New music keeps pouring out of the quintet, with the band’s loyal fanbase enjoying everything the group puts out. August Burns Red has even been nominated for a Grammy, proving that they can go toe-to-toe with any other metal band in the world. More importantly, August Burns Red continues to tour all over the world, usually with other top-notch bands by their side, giving fans of metal every reason to get their hands on August Burns Red concert tickets.

It Does Mix

At first, some fans can be a little confused by August Burns Red being labeled as a Christian metal band. Traditionally, those two entities have not mixed well together. However, the band has been consistent in saying: “Christianity is a religion, not a style of music.” The members of August Burns Red have made it clear that they’re Christian but are not there to preach. It’s also worth noting that they claim not to be a Christian band. Instead, they merely want to provide a positive message through their lyrics and then let the music speak for itself.

Behind the Music

While August Burns Red prefers to let their music do the talking, the band’s style of music isn’t always easy to put in a box. They might be a metal band, but August Burns Red definitely knows how to create a good melody. Over the years, their music has become a lot more sophisticated than traditional metal riffs. In fact, August Burns Red has separated themselves from their metal contemporaries by using the violin, cello, and other elements of classical music and integrating them into their metal sound, further distinguishing themselves from other metal bands. In fact, no matter how you look at them, August Burns Red is not your average metal band, which is exactly why music lovers of all genres will enjoy seeing them perform live and experience the unique sound they have to offer.