Jake Luhrs

Jake Luhrs
Luhrs performing with August Burns Red in 2017
Luhrs performing with August Burns Red in 2017
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Jacob Luhrs
Born (1985-02-02) February 2, 1985 (age 39)
OriginMontclair, New Jersey[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2006–present

William Jacob "Jake" Luhrs is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of American metalcore band August Burns Red.

Musical background

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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, 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".

HeartSupport

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In 2011, Luhrs founded HeartSupport, a mental health-based non-profit organization that offers resources and peer support to individuals within the music community dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-harm.[6][7][8]

In 2023, the organization hosted HeartSupport Fest in Orlando, Florida. The event was a mission-based metal music festival focusing on "diversity, acceptance, inclusion, self-love and self-care, and mental health as priority."[9]

Personal life

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Luhrs is a devout Christian.[10][11] Luhrs also won the Artist Philanthropic Award at the APMA Awards of 2016.[12] He is a member of a non-denominational church, and was in seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.[13]

In 2021, Luhrs opened the YourLife Gym in August Burns Red's hometown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The gym was opened in response to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizes the importance of both mental and physical health.[14]

Discography

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August Burns Red

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Main article: August Burns Red discography

Collaborations

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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

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  • Mountains: 25 Devotionals with Jake Luhrs (2018)[15]

References

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  1. ^ "August Burns Red - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?". Loudwire. November 22, 2017.
  2. ^ Emily (August 6, 2015). "Pierce the Veil Perform Caraphernelia With August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs". Kerrang!. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Bower, Chad (June 10, 2013). "Blessthefall Releasing New Album "Hollow Bodies" In August". Loudwire. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Williams, Trevor (February 26, 2023). "Heart Support 2023". Soundlink Magazine.
  7. ^ "August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs Talks His Foundation, HeartSupport". Revolver. December 17, 2014. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014.
  8. ^ Pamatian, Chris (February 24, 2023). "HEARTSUPPORT FEST DAY 2 FEATURING RISE AGAINST, THE GHOST INSIDE, SPIRITBOX AND MORE AT THE ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA 02/19/23". All Music Magazine.
  9. ^ Kennelty, Greg (October 11, 2022). "AUGUST BURNS RED Vocalist Announces Debut HeartSupport Fest Feat. RISE AGAINST, PARKWAY DRIVE & More". Metal Injection.
  10. ^ Belcher, Josh (August 6, 2015). "Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red". Rocking God's House. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (October 6, 2017). "Pumping Metal: August Burns Red Frontman Jake Luhrs on Taking Care of Himself, Hockey, Hobbies, and New Album 'Phantom Anthem'". V13 Media.
  14. ^ DiVita, Joe (January 6, 2021). "August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs Opens Gym for Mental + Physical Health". Loudwire.
  15. ^ Luhrs, Jake; Sledge, Benjamin (July 20, 2018). Mountains: 25 Devotionals with Jake Luhrs. HeartSupport. ISBN 9780999154533.
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