Metalcore giants August Burns Red are set to return to Australia this September in support of their new album, released in June 2026. In this interview, vocalist Jake Luhrs joins Heavy Metal Tones to discuss the band’s upcoming Australian headline tour, the inspiration behind the new record, and what fans can expect from their biggest Australian run to date. Covering a wide stretch of the country, August Burns Red are ready to unleash their signature blend of powerful, intelligent, and emotionally charged metal on audiences nationwide.
Check out the full interview
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MccckMxUCqg&t=562s
Get tickets here: https://www.destroyalllines.com/
TOUR DATES:
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER – FREO SOCIAL, PERTH 18+
TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER – THE GOV, ADELAIDE LIC AA
THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER – 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE 18+
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY LIC AA
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER – KING ST BANDROOM, NEWCASTLE 18+
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER – THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE 18+
WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER – SAN FRAN, WELLINGTON 18+
THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER – POWERSTATION, AUCKLAND* 18+
