Features Matt Greiner A new album finds the Christian metalcore stalwart August Burns Red toying with previously unexplored sonic elements. Drummer, band, and fiercely loyal fan base all come up winners. Story by David Ciauro Photos by Alex Solca There’s no shortage of August Burns Red’s signature aggro-melodic riffs, odd-meter complexities, and prog-metal mayhem on the band’s brand-new album, Found in Far Away Places, its first for Fearless Records. But what should be a pleasant surprise for longtime ABR followers are the songs’ atypical breakdown sections, which journey into spacious, cinematic, orchestral, surf-rock, and even rockabilly realms. Matt Greiner proves to be an expert navigator throughout Found in Far Away Places, using his methodical approach to craft parts that help each song tell a story, both lyrically and musically. Greiner makes smart choices across the album, knowing precisely when to leave space and when to go for it. As August […]

September 2015 Issue