August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs: The Psychological Warfare Behind 'Season of Surrender'

Pennsylvania metalcore champions August Burns Red have officially returned with their eleventh studio album, Season of Surrender. In this exclusive, raw episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast, frontman Jake Luhrs steps into the studio with Scott Penfold to unmask the intense, agonizing isolation and psychological self-examination that defined the creation of this record. This isn't a standard promotional music chat—it is a masterclass look into creative survival, raw human resilience, and mental health advocacy. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The Two-Month Desert: Jake breaks down the grueling, isolated tracking process for Season of Surrender and why the band completely blocked out modern metalcore trends. Triggering the Bleeding: Inside the lyrical process of intentionally confronting childhood trauma, self-sabotage, chronic depression, and emotional grief. The Loss of a Brother: How the tragic passing of the band's longtime booking agent fundamentally altered their creative DNA and touring mindset. HeartSupport & Healing: Jake discusses his vital, ongoing work in mental health advocacy and the therapeutic, saving power of aggressive music. Get More Loaded Radio: ⚡ Visit the Command Center: Head over to loadedradio.com for 24/7 breaking rock and metal journalism, news updates, and exclusive features. 📱 Download the Free App: Stream our 24/7 high-decibel, commercial-free digital radio station and catch podcast episodes on demand. Available now for [iOS App Store] and [Google Play Store]. 💬 Join the Social Grid: Follow us for video reels, backstage clips, and community chaos on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @LoadedRadio. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to help keep the broadcast independent and heavy!