The Kevin Powell Podcast AUGUST BURNS RED | Matt Greiner on "Thrill Seeker" Re-Recording, Christmas Burns Red, & What’s Next
Nov 17, 2025
Matt Greiner, the drummer for metalcore band August Burns Red, shares his journey of over two decades in music. He dives into the re-recording process of their iconic album Thrill Seeker, revealing how they preserved original drum parts while making subtle tweaks. Greiner also discusses his collaboration on a drum plugin and the excitement surrounding the Christmas Burns Red festival. With hints of new music coming in 2026, he reflects on the band's creative evolution and offers practical advice for aspiring musicians.
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Music Output Is Both Craft And Job
- Releasing music and touring regularly is essential to sustain a full-time band in 2025.
- Matt Greiner frames the cycle as both creative work and meeting deadlines like any job.
Layer Tracks Starting With Guitars
- Write guitars first then layer drums, bass, and vocals to build songs efficiently.
- Record drums in Pro Tools, bounce mixes and iterate based on band feedback.
Why Thrill Seeker Drums Stayed Mostly The Same
- When re-recording Thrill Seeker Matt largely kept his original drum parts and changed only sections the band disliked.
- Some parts were edited with Beat Detective on the original because he couldn't yet play them consistently.