August Burns Red - "Leveler"

[@w0ngky]

Just wow. 12 years later and the song still hits the same

[@trevormark1537]

INSANE lyrics. "My heart thirsts for vengeance, but my Father has taught me forgiveness. If I had not decided to follow Him, I’d devour you like a lion, leaving your bones out to dry" God Bless these guys.

[@seanhales1230]

That's my favorite part of the song it hits home

[@elraymy]

Amen!!! This part hitttttsssss

[@CorbinBohne]

"I'd devour you, like a lion. Leaving your bones out to dry." Chills, every single time.

[@Adrian-zg6uy]

sorry...cant like 3 billion times

[@CyberNinjaZ44]

There is more truth and theology in one ABR song than on a whole day of mainstream stations like Klove.

[@joshuahpatterson2959]

CyberNinjaZ44 auyeee ive said this for years homie

[@j_freak-1327]

Just now seeing this comment, and ice been saying that since I first heard these guys back when I was 15 or so. The christian rock genres are always being that way lyrically. Especially compared to klove now.

[@misterperson-nohandle]

Thank you for everything you have given us abr

[@dekubutler1702]

LEAVING YOUR BONES OUT TO DRY!!!!! goosebumps every time

[@PowerWoG]

I stumbled upon this via Rbn and then decided to hear more than a preview..its now my new favorite song!

[@Owlsarehooting18]

HOW CAN A BAND BE THIS GOOD?! EVERY NOTE, EVERY CORD, EVERY LYRIC PERFECT!!!

[@agee23]

This song is still one of my all time favorites from ABR

[@AHumanClay]

These lyrics are amazing. I've never read the lyrics before. ABR is awesome..!!

[@sonofbeast87]

This album imo probably has their best lyrics EVER, they can be so simplistic but just so true and eye opening, love you ABR

[@_NotEnoughMana]

"I forgive you, queen of hearts, for through me, He will show you true love. Love." This really puts hair on my back. So moving!

[@joanyluvschachi]

Ive always felt that way, particularly that part.. no other song bring up my deep emotions like this song

[@storm92jk]

This song has sick breakdowns.

[@sesarise]

This song speaks a lot for me. 2016 was just a mess for me, so much drama in my own life and my family life. I've been accused of the things I didn't even do and every single one of my family hated me for my false accusations, thanks to my alcoholic aunt. Got beat up by my dad and even saw him beating up my mum to the point of her nose bleeding. Let's just say it was just a nightmare, I remember not speaking for an entirety of two weeks because all of my conversations with my family turned into arguments and I was too afraid and pissed to even say a word. But that's all in the past now and songs like this, Fault Line, Carpe Diem, Meridian and Redemption has helped me a lot to go through these harsh moments, well I wouldn't say it's over yet but I know through the strength of God I'll overcome all these evil that's distracting me and live a happy life. And this is where the last moments of the song becomes relatable "I forgive you queen of hearts, for through me he'll show you true love" I've forgiven them, through God and will prove to them how great he is. I want to thank God and August Burns Red to get me through my pain in life. God bless you all!

[@dasayevexavier5450]

ASES this was one the best things that I've readen

[@laxattack032]

Just say you like the song damn.

[@hvacguy11]

“I forgive you queen of hearts forgive ,me through me he will show you true love” so powerful

[@matthewdupont2662]

leveler and constellations have the best mixes. wish they stuck with that popping drum mix just like ocean between us by as i lay dying

[@Mavvyd96]

AOBU.... what an amazing album.

[@robertoesquivel4447]

Leveler, make level the road for the righteous, Amen!

[@mountainmanchuck]

Walk humbly, do justly, love mercy. This helped me through indescribably dark times

[@Squareic]

"8, 064 hours of conspiracies, 200 months, which brings me 17 years of lies and betrayal." That line is so true.

[@austinkicksey]

This song is BEAST!!! Today is the first time I've listened to it, and I love it!!! I am so pumped about see August Burns Red tomorrow night in Tulsa, OK!!! I am definitely going to mosh like crazy!!! IT'S GOING TO BE SICK!!! I am so glad they play for God's glory!!! He is so AWESOME!!!

[@fallingfor3]

some of the best set of lyrics i have ever seen. hands down. this is a perfect picture of what it's like making the decision to be a Christian

[@tMatt5M]

Seeing this live is truly life changing.

[@anaconda52]

August Burns Red, God bless you guys for creating such a heartfelt masterpiece.

[@742duBnikomS]

QUEEN OF HEARTS ! Gotta love ABR

[@maximo666]

Best metalcore song ever. Period.

[@TheJacob1131]

Fuckin August Burns Red dude... Every single one of their songs sends a chill down my spine, every single time..

[@MIKELOVESDOGS]

saw this live. truly this song revived my faith and my soul. God bless ABR!!!

[@FriedEggsandJellyfish]

1:43 FUCKKKKK. This breakdown makes me set pr's everytime

[@RedGanja1]

August Burns Red is like my FAVORITE screamo band. I can get messages from the songs. It's so cool.

[@IROCK80551]

Oh wow the drums at the end just wow this is great

[@TheJacob1131]

This is the only band I have ever paid money to get the albums, they deserve it, they're frekin amazing and has been, and always will be my favorite band. They deserve so much

[@HuffStang]

ABR unleashes pure power. Amazing

[@andynewen]

wow that breakdown

[@MarceloPalitoSkate]

Leveler, make level the road for the righteous.

[@stateddead]

One of their absolute best

[@dhiz92]

few worlds this true have been spoken since "I am the way the way the truth and the light, no man come to the father but by me".

[@afghanastan100]

amen to that. i was a christian before but ABR definitely helps me stay my path

[@derekstocker3055]

August Burns Red helped me to find God and ultimately saved my life. ABR is more than just a band. They are modern day saints in my mind.

[@phillies677]

i absolutely love this band!!

[@J3wFro69]

This album was one of the best albums I have ever heard in my life. Hands down. This song is epic, my favorite off Leveler along with Carpe Diem

[@ToeflickTV]

2:22 i don't know why but am I not the only one who feels like its the part of the song where its like the height of it or something it just makes it feel so victorious

[@TianaLovesUnderoath]

Words can't express how much i love this song.

[@_NotEnoughMana]

"If I had not decided to follow him, I'D DEVOUR YOU." Fuckin' Epic! \m/

[@MonsterEnergy720]

simply genius. best action sports pump up song

[@jmania21]

I can officially say ABR has written my favorite lyrics of all time. Before and during the breakdown are my favorite lyrics ever!

[@blakerobbins4345]

1:41 gets me every time

[@phatsnag]

+Blake Robbins one of the greatest breakdowns ever

[@ScreamMrdr2]

My heart thirsts for vengeance, but my Father has taught me forgiveness. If I had not decided to follow Him, I'd devour you, like a lion, leaving your bones out to dry. Probably the most bad ass threat in the history of anything ever.

[@triforceguitarist]

Anyone who says that August Burns Red are just another metalcore and, havent looked at the musical aspect of this band. They don't use the same time signatures as every other band. They change it up, they change tempos, and they definitley do NOT play the same notes in every riff for example: TDWP or Asking Alexandria. These guys are probably some of the best musicians in modern metal.

[@DystopiaFound]

Beautiful.

[@DEATHxxFROMExxABOVE]

i love this song, it means a lot to me. its just sad and weird listening to it knowing that i was the liar, and she the victim of my lies

[@UmberEyes]

Going through this too. Sucks having to live with the fact I was the one at wrong this time.

[@DEATHxxFROMExxABOVE]

Knowing and accepting the truth is the foundation of being a better man my friend!

[@UmberEyes]

That's some true advice right there, man.

[@Byzantish]

I started this process some months ago and it sucks but this is the right way to move forward. Great song!

[@Jewboyy]

I applaud all of you, takes courage to admit you were wrong. Cheers

[@LordB0NER]

August Burns Red and Parkway Drive are literally the kings of breakdowns

[@christinejones1028]

this song is beautiful. probably my favorite off the album.

[@tMatt5M]

The story that this song tells is soooo epic!

[@iidiizy2581]

Great breakdowns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DystopiaFound]

I FORGIVE YOU ....QUEEN OF HEARTS

[@afghanastan100]

that part always sends chills down my spine. how epic is that part??

[@IveGotAMatch]

Not enough comments about how fucking sick 3:16 is - the kick in between the chugs, rather than underneath them like you'd expect, is SO COOL!

[@liamsolanke098]

The drumming in this song is just ridiculous.

[@richiesantiago5240]

this song is fun to play on guitar

[@ginodelgobbo9237]

The Victim in me is dead. I am reborn.

[@moxillen]

spot on mate. spot on.

[@GUNNERBASSMAN]

This song reminds me of someone...LOVE THIS SONG

[@Spectre.Fishing]

no question one of the most talented bands in the world

[@trez32]

I find it pretty cool that they are talking about God's love and forgiveness on such a heavy song.

[@SnizzFizz]

This song is ridiculously intense. The lyrics are probably the most brutally honest and heavy that I've ever heard from any band, let alone any christian band.

[@Asstazztic]

LEVELER, MAKE LEVEL THE ROAD FOR THE RIGHTEOUS!!!

[@PowerWoG]

the part when hes says "I'd Devour you like a lion" and every thing after that just gives me chills

[@TokingJesus]

This needs more views.

[@AlphaBlast1]

I love August Burns Red!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jaboaflame]

Gosh, THANK YOU.

[@sisk22]

Incredible

[@sonofbeast87]

I just don't understand how any ABR fan could dislike this

[@JakeHudsonDrums]

truth be told, i think most of us have encountered someone like jake is talking about in this song in our life. betrayal and abuse sucks, this song is just.... perfect

[@mrstealyogirl2012]

my hearts thirsts for vengeance but my father has taught me forgiveness if ihad not decided to follow him .......... ID DEVOUR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Calibur43]

It seems I'm not the only one, but I've listened to my fair share of heaviness over the years, and 1:41 is absolutely crushing, every single time.

[@hvacguy11]

So awesome

[@_NotEnoughMana]

This, Oh sleeper and I the breather. 2011 marks the era of Christian heavy metal!

[@chowderbag1]

There ya go!

[@zeroboard066]

4 minutes and 44 seconds of pure awesomeness

[@shanejenkins8661]

Jon Hershey's dog, Redd will never truly die thanks to this band. RIP.

[@lukatalic5566]

WTF dude? You must be trolling.

[@chenardco427]

+Luka Talic you must not know the origin of the band name

[@lukatalic5566]

+Corey Chenard the origin of their name doesn't come from dead dog!!!

[@RunItsLucky]

the previous vocalist was dating August. he broke up with August. she broke into his place and burned his dog Redd alive. the newspaper article was "August Burns Redd"

[@maxh4175]

I think this is the first time I've heard this song, and ABR was the band that got me into metal

[@Zyborggian]

Holy shit.... Im already going to see Keep of Kalessin in December.... and now I see ABRs coming to Atlanta in fucking January..... my ass is definitely gonna be there.

[@PeachesTheMexican]

I'm not even a Christian and i LOVE this song. O.O

[@jacobvera2014]

This warped tour would've been amazing! Especially for a first concert and I blew it!!

[@theblange23]

best band to work out to

[@codydickinson15]

Got goosebumps holy shit

[@NOwikiaoasis]

@guitarPTH You have inspired me to have the same thing done when I strike that age!

[@BeforeMyRosalyn]

Best ABR album so far. Hell I'd say it was album of the year if not for Oh, Sleeper's Children Of Fire. I give it second place tied with Emery's We Do What We Want. So many good albums this year from Solidstate. It really was hard to pick a favorite.

[@architects1993]

Matt Greiner is a beast !!!!

[@SlugzOnTheRun]

I'm an atheist, and I couldn't care less of ABR are a "Christian Band", or just religious guys in a band,their music is phenomenal and they write about things they believe in which is a bonus in my book, religious or not.

[@Hahvayz]

im with ya brotha dont worry, veil of maya is one of my favorite bands

[@marchallduke]

enormous song

[@jakers1001]

@JRohrer14 What, you mean they tune to drop B for writing, then tune back to drop C for recording?

[@Fucknessful]

this song is best ever

[@Calibur43]

Hell yeah man, the entire Horizons album is where it's at for me as far as Parkway Drive, and some earlier songs like Romance is Dead too.

[@checkinthere]

Wow.. So, I was having issues with my mom today after I've been trying so hard to change and follow after Him. Then I came to listen to this song.(And other's by them.) I don't know who exactly they wrote this song about or whatever, but it hit me. "Queen of Hearts, I forgive you. For through me, He will show you true love. Love." I need to be humble and loving. And as He changes me, and makes me loving. He'll change her through me. Afdkhdiws! He is so good.

[@Briancamposarsenal08]

Yahuah is the only one worthy, through His only begotten son we will be blessed, all praise be to Him.

[@EagleTrump]

Prior to this song, Red Tooth In Claw by Memphis May Fire was my attitude towards my ex. Well, that attitude was drastically changing me on behalf of my personality. This song allowed me to let go of all the bitterness and hate~ Thank you.

[@GabrielXDrums]

@LongSchlongJohn heck yeah man! Its like, the PERFECT exit!!!!!!

[@larryinurhead53]

@CRaDiCAL94 This song is about Jake Luhrs forgiving someone he does not name. Here's a quote "I'd have to say the title track, "Leveler;" it's a song about forgiveness. A person who was really close in my life did painful and hurtful things to me and withheld the truth for years. If I hadn't found a relationship with God and been saved by Christ, I would have done the same back to them." So its possible he was talking about the betrayal