Of Beauty And Rage

For their fifth studio release, Red resumed their association with Graves and, in January 2014, returned to the ski lodge studio in Maine to develop material for Of Beauty and Rage. As they prepared new material, they discussed what they had learned while making Release the Panic and what they wished to do differently for the new album. A snowstorm occurred during this time, forcing the group inside which according to Barnes, benefited the writing process. They produced four demos as the result of what they thought Red fans wanted to hear, and aspects in life that passionately drives them. The group experienced "personal heartbreak and loss" while making it, and named the opening and closing instrumental tracks "Descent" and "Ascent" respectively, as they found studio time partnered with their faith uplifting. During the album's recording, Red announced their total career sales had totaled 1.1 million units.
The album was released on February 24, 2015. Also released was a graphic novel telling the story behind the album.

Lineup

Michael Barnes - Lead Vocals
Anthony Armstrong - Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Randy Armstrong - Bass/Piano/Backing Vocals
Dan Johnson (Brian 'Head' Welch, Love And Death) - Drums

Guests

Rob Graves - Piano/Programming
David Davidson - Violin
David Angell - Violin
Conni Ellisor - Violin
Karen Winkelmann - Violin
Janet Darnall - Violin
Alicia Enstrom - Violin
Monisa Angell - Viola
Elizabeth Lamb - Viola
Seanad Dunigan Chang - Viola
Anthony Lamarchina - Cello
Sarighani Reist - Cello
Carole Rabinowitz - Cello
Julie Tanner - Cello