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August Burns Red - Guardians

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Guardians is the eighth studio album by the Pennsylvania-based metalcore band August Burns Red, released in 2020 through Fearless Records. The album continues the band's established sound, characterized by complex, technical guitar work, aggressive breakdowns, and melodic interludes featuring clean guitar tones. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart upon release. The record appeals to listeners of modern metalcore and melodic metalcore.

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Where does Guardians fall in August Burns Red's discography?

Guardians is the Pennsylvania metalcore band's eighth studio album. Fearless Records released it in 2020, three years after Phantom Anthem.

Which Guardians songs became regular August Burns Red highlights?

The album includes prominent tracks such as Defender, Bones, and Paramount. Defender was one of the songs released before the full 2020 album.

Does Guardians change August Burns Red's established metalcore sound?

It retains the band's technical guitar passages, breakdowns, and melodic instrumental sections. Compared with many straightforward metalcore releases, tracks such as Paramount make frequent use of shifting rhythms and longer-form arrangements.

Is Guardians connected to the Guardians Sessions EP?

Yes. The Guardians Sessions EP followed in 2021 with material associated with the album period, including B-sides and reinterpretations. It complements Guardians rather than replacing it as a separate studio album.

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