Constellations (August Burns Red album)
Encyclopedia
Constellations is the third studio album by American metalcore band August Burns Red
. The album was released on July 14, 2009 through Solid State Records
. August Burns Red began playing the track "Existence" on their tour with All That Remains
from April to May 2009. On the band's MySpace page, they released four singles from the album, "Thirty and Seven" and "Existence," with "Thirty and Seven" available for download on the iTunes
music store. "Ocean of Apathy" the third track from the then-upcoming album was released on Monday June 29, 2009. "Meddler" was released on July 6, 2009. It was also announced on the band's Myspace that a video of "Meddler" is to be released. On July 7, 2009, the band posted the entire album on their Myspace page. They began to sell the album days ahead of the retail release at the beginning of their tour with Enter Shikari
, Iwrestledabearonce
and Blessthefall
, starting with the Recher Theatre
in Towson, Maryland on July 10, 2009.
The album debuted at No. 24 on The Billboard 200 with sales of 20,401 copies in its first week.
The album also featured a bonus 7 inch vinyl record as a special gift when pre-ordering through a select dealer. The disk contained an alternate version of "Indonesia" and a cover of the NOFX
song, "Linoleum".
A second 7 inch vinyl called O Come, O Come, Emmanuel was released on November 10th, 2009 by August Burns Red's former label, CI Records
. The limited edition vinyls were limited to 1000 colored vinyl discs, 400 of which were green, 400 of which were red, and 200 of which were split-colored red and green.
.
Production
August Burns Red
August Burns Red is an American metal band, from Manheim, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2003, the group began their first performances while a majority of the members were attending their senior year of high school, and soon began playing shows around Lancaster, before being signed to CI Records, and...
. The album was released on July 14, 2009 through Solid State Records
Solid State Records
Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
. August Burns Red began playing the track "Existence" on their tour with All That Remains
All That Remains (band)
All That Remains is an American heavy metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts, which formed in 1998. They have released five studio albums, a live CD/DVD, and have sold nearly 800,000 records...
from April to May 2009. On the band's MySpace page, they released four singles from the album, "Thirty and Seven" and "Existence," with "Thirty and Seven" available for download on the iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
music store. "Ocean of Apathy" the third track from the then-upcoming album was released on Monday June 29, 2009. "Meddler" was released on July 6, 2009. It was also announced on the band's Myspace that a video of "Meddler" is to be released. On July 7, 2009, the band posted the entire album on their Myspace page. They began to sell the album days ahead of the retail release at the beginning of their tour with Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari are a British band, that combine post-hardcore with elements of various electronic genres, formed in 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of...
, Iwrestledabearonce
Iwrestledabearonce
Iwrestledabearonce is an American heavy metal band formed in 2007 in Shreveport, Louisiana, and currently based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have released one EP and two full-length albums, and have toured with acts such as August Burns Red, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Dance Gavin Dance, The Human...
and Blessthefall
Blessthefall
Blessthefall is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, currently signed to Fearless Records. The band was founded in 2003 by guitarist Mike Frisby, drummer Matt Traynor, and bassist Jared Warth. Their debut album, His Last Walk, with original vocalist Craig Mabbitt, was released April...
, starting with the Recher Theatre
Recher Theatre
Recher Theatre is a concert venue in Towson, Maryland. It has been open as a concert venue since 1999.The small venue with a capacity of only 700 has had hosted several popular acts over the years, including: Aimee Mann, Anberlin, Bo Diddley, Breaking Benjamin, Buckethead, Buckcherry, Demon Hunter,...
in Towson, Maryland on July 10, 2009.
The album debuted at No. 24 on The Billboard 200 with sales of 20,401 copies in its first week.
The album also featured a bonus 7 inch vinyl record as a special gift when pre-ordering through a select dealer. The disk contained an alternate version of "Indonesia" and a cover of the NOFX
NOFX
NOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
song, "Linoleum".
A second 7 inch vinyl called O Come, O Come, Emmanuel was released on November 10th, 2009 by August Burns Red's former label, CI Records
CI Records
CI Records is an independent record label from Lancaster, Pennsylvania owned by Jeremy Weiss. Originally created to distribute the releases of his band, Stand Up, an early 1990s melodic hardcore band, CI expanded releases from bands such as Submachine, Vision, Violent Society, Serpico, and...
. The limited edition vinyls were limited to 1000 colored vinyl discs, 400 of which were green, 400 of which were red, and 200 of which were split-colored red and green.
Track listing
Awards
In 2010, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 41st GMA Dove Awards41st GMA Dove Awards
The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at the The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard....
.
Personnel
August Burns Red- Jake Luhrs – vocals
- JB Brubaker – lead guitar
- Brent Rambler – rhythm guitar
- Dustin Davidson – bass guitar, vocals
- Matt Greiner – drums, percussion, piano
Production
- Produced and Mixed by Jason SuecofJason Suecof-Career:Jason is best known for his production and song-writing with the band Trivium. He produces most of his albums at his own Orlando, Florida based studio, Audio Hammer...
- Additional Mixing by Devin TownsendDevin TownsendDevin Garret Townsend is a Canadian musician and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has had an extensive career as a solo artist....
- Mastered by Troy Glessner
- Art by Ryan ClarkRyan Clark (musician)Ryan Clark is an American graphic designer and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Demon Hunter, which he co-founded with his brother, guitarist Don Clark.-Early life and career:...
of Invisible CreatureInvisible CreatureInvisible Creature is a graphic design studio based in Seattle. It is run by brothers Don and Ryan Clark, co-founders of Asterik Studios and members of the metalcore band Demon Hunter. The Clark brothers split with Asterik because they wanted to focus their attention on producing work for the music...