August Burns Red in Tampa

About August Burns Red

August Burns Red formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2005 and spent the better part of two decades becoming one of metalcore's most reliable names. They're not trendsetting, which is kind of the point. Their albums maintain a consistent approach to technical riffing and controlled aggression without chasing trends. Messengers put them on people's radar, but they've basically been putting out solid records ever since. They tour constantly, which means they've actually built a fanbase of people who've seen them multiple times rather than once at a festival. The band's tighter than they need to be, songs are tighter than they need to be, and their attitude seems to be that if you're going to do this, do it properly. Not flashy, not reinventing anything, just consistent metalcore from people who clearly still want to play shows.

Their crowds are focused, not frenzied. People know every word and the pit moves with the song rather than mindlessly circulating. No stage banter to speak of. They just play, and it feels like they're working as hard as the crowd is sweating.

Known for Messengers, Consumer, The Reflective Property, Identity, Barbarian

August Burns Red + Tampa

August Burns Red rolled through The Ritz Ybor in summer 2019, settling into the kind of set that rewarded the people who'd been paying attention. They leaned into the deeper catalog—"Paradox" and "Meridian" alongside the expected moves. "Marianas Trench" hit different in that room, all measured intensity. They closed out with "Party Up (Up in Here)," which, yeah, that's a choice, but it landed. The band's always had this methodical approach to their shows, and Tampa got the full picture that night.

August Burns Red in Tampa News

• UNPROCESSED to tour North America this spring with ALLT and MIDWINTER Lambgoat · Nov 10, 2025
• August Burns Red Playing 'Constellations' in Full on 2019 Tour Loudwire · Mar 11, 2019
• Final Vans Warped Tour lineup: August Burns Red, Less Than Jake, 3OH!3, more coming to Tampa Tampa Bay Times · Mar 1, 2018
• Between the Buried and Me and August Burns Red announce co-headline North American Tour Metal Blade Records · Jan 5, 2016
• Concert review: A Day To Remember and August Burns Red at The Ritz Ybor (with pics) Creative Loafing Tampa · Apr 4, 2010

Live Music in Tampa

Tampa's metal scene has quietly built itself into something real, with venues like The Ritz Ybor providing actual stages for heavy music. The city sits at an intersection of touring circuits, making it a regular stop for metalcore bands working their way up or maintaining their audience. August Burns Red fits comfortably into that landscape—professional, consistent, the kind of band that doesn't need hype because they've earned their place through relentless touring and writing.

Tampa road trip to see August Burns Red?

Skip the strip and head to Hyde Park, Tampa's most livable neighborhood with tree-lined streets, independent shops, and genuine character. Stay nearby and eat at The Bricks of Hyde Park for elevated Southern cuisine in a refurbished historic building. Spend an afternoon at the Dali Museum in nearby St. Petersburg—it's legitimately world-class and a solid hour drive but worth it. Walk along Bayshore Boulevard at sunset before the show. The whole vibe is understated enough that Johnson will feel like the most exciting thing happening all weekend.