William Jacob "Jake" Luhrs is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of American metalcore band August Burns Red.
Jake Luhrs | |
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 Luhrs performing with August Burns Red in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Jacob Luhrs |
| Born | February 2, 1985 |
| Origin | Montclair, New Jersey[1] |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Background edit
Luhrs first entered the music scene in Columbia, South Carolina where he was the frontman for a band known as She Walks In Beauty. The band released two EPs on which Luhrs was featured but eventually disbanded. After vocalist Josh McManness left, Luhrs got in touch with August Burns Red through Myspace which started his career with the band. Luhrs has performed on all the ABR albums except 2005's Thrill Seeker and 2003's Looks Fragile After All. Luhrs has performed both studio and live guest vocal spots for bands such as Pierce the Veil,[2][3] Blessthefall,[4] and For Today.[5] Luhrs runs a charity called Heart Support.[6][7][8][9][10] Luhrs, along with Matt Greiner and JB Brubaker and members of We Came as Romans and Blessthefall, appear in parody metal band, Amidst the Grave's Demons video for "Save My Life".
Personal life edit
Luhrs is a devout Christian.[11][12] Luhrs also won the Artist Philanthropic Award at the APMA Awards of 2016.[13] He is a part of a non-denominational church, and is currently in seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Discography edit
August Burns Red edit
- Messengers (2007)
- Constellations (2009)
- Leveler (2011)
- August Burns Red Presents: Sleddin' Hill (2012)
- Rescue & Restore (2013)
- Found in Far Away Places (2015)
- Phantom Anthem (2017)
- Guardians (2020)
- Death Below (2023)
Collaborations edit
| Year | Song | Album | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Ruler of the Air" (featuring Jake Luhrs) | Kingdoms | Life in Your Way |
| 2012 | "Set Apart" (featuring Jake Luhrs) | Immortal | For Today |
| 2013 | "Carry On" (featuring Jake Luhrs) | Hollow Bodies | blessthefall |
| 2016 | "Dead Memory" (featuring Jake Luhrs) | Deathgrip | Fit for a King |
| 2017 | "Delusion" (featuring Jake Luhrs) | Aqua Vitae | The Voynich Code |
| 2019 | "Redefined" (featuring Jake Luhrs) | Shaped by Fire | As I Lay Dying |
| 2021 | "God of Fire" (featuring Jake Luhrs) | Guardians of the Path | Fit for a King |
| "When Everything Means Nothing" (featuring Jake Luhrs) |
Bibliography edit
- Mountains (2018)
References edit
- ^ "August Burns Red - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?". Loudwire. November 22, 2017.
- ^ Emily (August 6, 2015). "Pierce the Veil Perform Caraphernelia With August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs". Kerrang!. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Sharp, Tyler (August 5, 2015). "Pierce the Veil perform with August Burns Red vocalist, unnecessary-yet-awesome heaviness ensues". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Bower, Chad (June 10, 2013). "Blessthefall Releasing New Album "Hollow Bodies" In August". Loudwire. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ wookubus (March 30, 2012). "For Today's "Immortal" To Features Cameos From August Burns Red, P.O.D. & Sleeping Giant Vocalists". Theprp. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Garza, Adrian (June 12, 2013). "UTG INTERVIEW: Jake Luhrs of heartsupport / August Burns Red". Underneath the Gun. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Here's How You Can Help AUGUST BURNS RED's Jake Luhrs Change Lives On The VANS WARPED TOUR". Rock Feed. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Gee-Kellems, Christie (July 25, 2013). "Interview with Jake Luhrs of Heart Support / August Burns Red". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Toby Morrell, Matt Carter, and Joey Svenson. "#157 Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red". The Bad Christian Podcast. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs Talks His Foundation, HeartSupport". Revolver. December 17, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Belcher, Josh (August 6, 2015). "Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red". Rocking God's House. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Sarachik, Justin (November 11, 2014). "August Burns Red Vocalist Say They're "Not a Ministry" Christian Band Who's "Soul Purpose" is to preach; Lets Music Speak Truth". Breathcast. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Chatterjee, Kika (July 18, 2016). "August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs wins Artist Philanthropic Award for HeartSupport at 2016 APMAs". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
External links edit
- Shane (January 2016). "Episode 6 - Jake Luhrs (August Burns Red)". Lead Singer Syndrome. Retrieved November 18, 2016.