August Burns Red 'Rescue and Restore' Debuts at No. 9 on Billboard Chart
Christian metal band August Burns Red debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, after releasing their fifth studio album Rescue & Restore.
According to Black Lodge PR, this album marks the first time the band has cracked the top 10 of the Billboard chart with their 2011 release, Leveler, which debuted at No. 11.
"An immediately impressive work of skill and creativity well-removed from the rehashed riffs and tired scream-sing antics that plague the genre. Rescue is a bold step forward for both the band and anyone attempting to follow it," said Alternative Press of the new album.
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August Burns Red also had impressive showings on other charts. They ranked No. 2 for Hard Rock Album, No. 3 for Rock Album, and No. 1 for Indie Album.
August Burns Red is a five-piece band that hails from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The band is comprised of Brent Rambler on guitar, Dustin Davidson on bass and vocals, Jake Luhrs on lead vocals, J.B. Brubaker on guitar, and Matt Greiner on drums and keyboard. Previous albums that they have released include Thrill Seeker in 2005, Messengers in 2007, Constellations in 2009, Home in 2010, and Leveler in 2011.
August Burns Red will join For Today, The Color Morale, MyChildren MyBride, My Heart to Fear, Fit For a King, Those Who Fear, GHOSTxSHIP, and Sirens & Sailors for the iMatter Festival.
iMatter Festival, a music event that spreads hope to depressed and suicidal teens, is now being sponsored by non-profit organization, HeartSupport.
HeartSupport's mission is "built on a foundation of faith; one that desires to strengthen the youth and young adults of today. An online community built to encourage, inspire and bring a message of hope. A place to talk about struggles and difficult issues and to find healing and strength in this community. Our ultimate vision is to have a team of young adults who are equipped in counseling youth and to be used as a tool in prevention and mentoring others."
