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 SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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