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August Burns Red has made a name for itself by being open to experimentation within the metalcore genre, and on their third album the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based quintet continues to reach for new levels of technical prowess and musical sophistication without losing their brutal attack and apocalyptic, Christian-themed lyrics. Guitarists JB Brubaker and Brent Rambler contribute stuttering machine-gun salvos and dizzying single-note runs and drummer Matt Greiner's thrilling stop-start rhythms builds momentum to the point of ecstatic hysteria. Stand-out track "Ocean of Apathy" employs layered rhythms that bring complexity to a deceptively simple song. Although some listeners may resist the stark good-versus-evil, Jesus-conquers-Satan imagery, few metal fans would argue that, on only their third go-round, an already mature band has taken another step forward.
Personnel: Jake Luhrs, Dustin Davidson, Tommy Rogers (vocals); J. B. Brubaker, Brent Rambler (guitar); Matt Greiner (drums).
Alternative Press (p.106) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "This is fierce, punishing album loaded with muscular breakdowns, screaming guitar leads...[and] double-bass-drum thunder..." August Burns Red Constellations Songs Constellations Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Amazing
Nothing short of what I was hoping full of heavy music and the song with between the buried and me (Indonesia) is sweet too. Awesome cd won't regret buying it
Submitted by Greg (Utah)
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Masterpiece...
I´m not lieing...
THIS IS THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
A clearly masterpieace..
Submitted by Jacek (Malmö, Sweden)
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If you like the August burns red of Messengers or Thrill Seeker you might be a little disapointed. The fast breakdowns that august burns red are know for are almost completely gone. and the distinctive sound of the china cybmol over the breakdows is gone. personally they have changed too much from what they were and its not as brutal.
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