We Came as Romans
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We Came as Romans is an American rock
band from Troy
, Michigan
. Formed in 2005, the band signed to Equal Vision Records in April 2009 and have released two EPs, Demonstrations (2008) and Dreams
(2008), and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed
(2009) and Understanding What We've Grown to Be
(2011). We Came as Romans have been known to use Detroit, Michigan as a reference to home, and have toured across the United States, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia.
. Afterwards, Dreams was released on December 12, 2008. It was produced by Joey Sturgis
and was met with many favorable reviews. AbsolutePunk gave Dreams
a 79/100 review. Sputnikmusic
gave them a 3.5/5. They called the EP "Short and sweet, but lasting and fulfilling". Two days before the release of To Plant a Seed
, We Came as Romans concluded support of Oh, Sleeper
and The Chariot
on their co-headlining "Here a tour, there a tour, everywhere a tour tour" Tour (September - November 2009).
, We Came as Romans' first full-length album, was released on November 3, 2009. Like Dreams, this album was produced alongside Joey Sturgis
and features re-recorded versions of "Dreams" and "Intentions" (featuring Tyler "Telle" Smith
) originally from Dreams. We Came as Romans finished 2009 with the "Leave It to the Suits Tour" (November and December 2009) with I See Stars
, Of Mice & Men
, and Broadway.
During January 2010, they sporadically headlined events, and then set out on "The Emptiness Tour" (February and March 2010) with Alesana
, A Skylit Drive
, The Word Alive
, and Of Mice & Men
(which was recorded by BVTV "Band of the Week" for viewing on YouTube
), the headlining "We Are Not Meaningless" tour (April - May 2010) with Four Letter Lie
and Life on Repeat, and "The Welcome to the Circus Tour" (May and June 2010) with Asking Alexandria
, From First to Last
, Our Last Night
, and A Bullet for Pretty Boy, to promote this album. The first video single "To Plant a Seed" was released on May 11, 2010 according to iTunes
. The band was in the studio between June 15 and June 20, 2010. These studio sessions would result in the release of the single, To Move on Is to Grow.
Following tours in 2010 included the "Scream It Like You Mean It 2010" Tour (July and August 2010) with Silverstein
, Emery
, Dance Gavin Dance
, I Set My Friends On Fire
, Sky Eats Airplane
, Ivoryline
, and Close to Home
, the "Band of Brothers Tour" (August - October 2010), which included full U.S. and Canada dates with In Fear and Faith
, Confide
, Upon a Burning Body, and Abandon All Ships
(also recorded by BVTV "Band of the Week" for viewing on YouTube
), the Imperial "Never Say Die" European Tour (October and November 2010) with Parkway Drive, Comeback Kid
, Bleeding Through
, War from a Harlots Mouth
, Emmure
, and Your Demise
, and finally, the "No Sleep Til" Festival Tour (December 2010) closing out the year in New Zealand and Australia with Megadeth
headlining. We Came as Romans appeared on "Punk Goes Pop Volume Three", released November 1, 2010, covering Justin Timberlake
's "My Love". We Came as Roman's second video single "To Move on Is to Grow" was released on December 14, 2010 according to iTunes. We Came as Roman's title track "To Plant a Seed" appeared on "Equal Vision Records Presents: New Sounds 2011" released December 21, 2010 on iTunes. On January 6, 2011, the band's label, Equal Vision Records
, announced that, To Plant a Seed
, would be re-released including the new single "To Move on Is to Grow" as a CD/DVD deluxe version. The DVD includes 38-minutes of exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, live performances from their recent United States, 2010 tours (Scream It Like You Mean It and Band of Brothers), and the new music video for “To Move on Is to Grow”. To Plant a Seed
made a big debut on the Billboard charts reaching #6 on Top Heatseekers, #25 on Top Independent, and #175 on Top 200 charts, respectively.
was not scheduled until February and March 2011, We Came as Romans embarked on the headlining Motel 6 "Rock Yourself to Sleep" Tour (January and February 2011) with Woe, Is Me
, For Today
, The Word Alive
, and Texas in July
, which included the Outerloop Presents Amped and Alive "Ice Jam" festival on January 30, 2011 at Sonar, in Baltimore, Maryland with Silverstein
co-headlining the event with We Came as Romans. On January 10, 2011, five days into the "Rock Yourself to Sleep" Tour, Equal Vision Records
released a statement regarding the health of guitarist, Joshua Moore, stating, "Early this morning, We Came as Romans’ guitarist Joshua Moore was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and is currently being treated at a hospital in Nebraska." Joshua Moore was not scheduled to appear on any of the future Motel 6 "Rock Yourself to Sleep" tour dates, however through Joshua Moore's Twitter
and Facebook
accounts on February 1, 2011, he stated that with a second doctor's approval, he may be cleared to rejoin the tour, and on February 4, 2011 he rejoined the band in Lancaster, PA. Also, during the beginning stages of Joshua Moore's illness recovery, We Came As Romans officially cancelled shows in Denver, CO (January 10, 2011) and Salt Lake City, UT (January 11, 2011) due to inclement weather.
The band then went on supporting A Day to Remember
for their headlining "Game Changers Tour" (March - April 2011), and headlining the "Scream It Like You Mean It 2011" European Tour (April - May 2011) with Miss May I
, The Word Alive
, and This or the Apocalypse. Recording (Part 2) for the follow-up of To Plant a Seed
was also scheduled for May - July 2011. On December 8, 2010 (first day of band releases), We Came as Romans were among the initial list of bands announced to play the Vans Warped Tour 2011
, playing all of the tour dates (June - August 2011). According to We Came as Romans' label, Equal Vision Records
, "The band is currently writing for their sophomore full-length album, which they will be recording with Joey Sturgis between tours and is expected to see a Fall 2011 release date". In an interview with Brian Walsh, a Monster Energy Pit reporter for Warped Tour 2011, Joshua Moore confirmed that their second album is indeed all planned out and they will be entering the studio before embarking on Warped Tour. During this time, We Came as Romans appeared in the #25 (June/July 2011) issue of Substream Music Press magazine, and Dave Stephens appeared in Alternative Press magazine issue #227.2 (August 2011). The band was also highlighted in the Vans Warped Tour
Official Program.
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
was finished and given a September 13, 2011, release date. On June 22, 2011, the first single, entitled"Mis//Understanding" was released via Equal Vision Records
through YouTube
. On June 23, 2011 the title track to the album, "Understanding What We've Grown to Be" was also released via YouTube
. Both of these songs were bundled into a pre-order for sale on iTunes
which was released on July 5, 2011. On July 14, 2011, cover art for Understanding What We've Grown to Be
was released via puzzle on the band's homepage.
According to the band, "musically and lyrically, Understanding What We've Grown to Be holds a much darker tone than their previous release, To Plant a Seed
. While still maintaining the band’s overall theme of positivity and brotherhood, the new material takes on a more straightforward approach to life’s struggles and the challenges of growing up." On August 24, 2011, Equal Vision Records
via YouTube
released the third single entitled "What I Wished I Never Had". On August 28, 2011, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
was leaked unofficially by an unknown source. On September 13, 2011, Hot Topic
released the "Alternative Press Limited Edition We Came As Romans Mini Magazine", packaged with a commemorative "I'm Alive" bracelet and compilation disc featuring the title track "Understanding What We've Grown To Be". Understanding What We've Grown to Be
was released on September 16, 2011 by Nuclear Blast throughout Europe. We Came as Romans headlined the United States and Canada, Merchnow.com + Arkaik Clothing "I'm Alive" Tour (September - October 2011) with support from Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Texas in July
, and Close to Home to support the release of this record. According to an Outerloop Management source, as of September 21, 2011, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
reached #20 on Billboard Top 200, #7 on Independent Current Albums (Indie Chart), #5 on Top Hard Music Albums, #10 on Top Current Rock Albums, and #16 on Overall Digital Albums. According to the same Outerloop Management source, as of September 28, 2011, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
stayed in the Billboard Top 200 at #103. On October 16, 2011, We Came as Romans came in at #43 on Independent Albums and #22 on Hard Rock Albums on Billboard Top 200. "Mis//Understanding" was officially released, exclusively by ArtistDirect.com as the album's first music video on November 11, 2011. It is the first of a three part series of music videos for songs off of the band’s recently released album, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
. The videos were filmed in Brooklyn, NY in September, with director Travis Kopach (AFI
, 3OH!3
, Panic! At The Disco
). We Came as Romans will then headline the Merchnow.com and EveryConcertEver.com "Take A Picture, It Will Last Longer" Tour (November - December 2011) with support from Falling In Reverse, Sleeping with Sirens
, Atilla
, and For All I Am. On November 10, 2011, it was confirmed that Falling in Reverse dropped from this tour, and Emmure
was added as direct support. We Came as Romans are scheduled to play Third String Productions’ annual Christmas show "Unsilent Night 4 Music Festival", presented by ZH Entertainment, The Prophet Bar, and Prekindle on December 10, 2011 at Centennial Hall (Fair Park) in Dallas, Texas. We Came as Romans are then scheduled to play Irving Plaza in New York City on December 11, 2011 and will officially close out their 2011 tour schedule headlining the MerchConnectionInc.com "December to Remember" Festival at the City National Grove of Anaheim, California on December 18, 2011 with support from Of Mice & Men, Winds of Plague, Blessthefall
, The Word Alive, Motionless In White
, As Blood Runs Black, For The Fallen Dreams
, Upon A Burning Body, Like Moths To Flames, In the Midst of Lions, At The Skylines, and The Great Commission. To begin 2012, We Came as Romans are scheduled to co-headline the Macbeth Footwear and Keep A Breast "European Tour" (January - February) with Alesana
and special guest support from Iwrestledabearonce
and Glamour of The Kill
. We Came as Romans will also be playing the "Scream Out Fest" (February 18 & 19, 2012) in Tokyo, Japan.
. This track appeared on the group's debut full-length album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear
, which released on March 23, 2010, through Rise Records
.
Stephens also appeared as a vocalist on the track, "Rock N' No Soul", by I Am Abomination. This track was featured on I Am Abomination's debut full-length album To Our Forefathers, which released on May 11, 2010 via Good Fight Records.
Joshua Moore co-wrote, and Stephens appeared as a vocalist on the track, "The Wretched", by The Word Alive
. This track appeared on the band's debut full-length album, Deceiver
, which released on August 31, 2010, through Fearless Records
.
Former
EPs
Singles
Rock music
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band from Troy
Troy
Troy was a city, both factual and legendary, located in northwest Anatolia in what is now Turkey, southeast of the Dardanelles and beside Mount Ida...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. Formed in 2005, the band signed to Equal Vision Records in April 2009 and have released two EPs, Demonstrations (2008) and Dreams
Dreams EP
Dreams is the first EP by We Came as Romans. It was released on December 12, 2008 and produced by Joey Sturgis. The songs "Dreams" and "Intentions" were later re-recorded for their 2009 full-length album To Plant a Seed.- Track listing :...
(2008), and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
(2009) and Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
(2011). We Came as Romans have been known to use Detroit, Michigan as a reference to home, and have toured across the United States, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia.
Formation and early years as This Emergency (2005–2008)
In August 2005, high school seniors Sean N. Zelda, David Stephens, Jonny Nabors, Mark Myatt, and Joshua Moore formed a band called "This Emergency". Now frontman, David Stephens played guitar during this period. They performed various gigs throughout the metro Detroit area. In November 2005, the band parted ways with bass player Jonny Nabors and replaced him with Sean E. Daly. In June 2006, Zelda quit the band to attend the University of Michigan. In the summer of 2006, a close friend of the band, Larry Clark, officially joined on vocals and with Myatt changed the name to We Came as Romans. According to David Stephens, during this time, two songs entitled "Mouth to Mouth" and the original version of Colours were released with Larry Clark as the vocalist.Demonstrations and Dreams EP's (2008–2009)
After the name change they spent the next few years getting their members to the band's current lineup. Their first EP, Demonstrations (sometimes referred to as the "Motions EP") was sold at concerts and online through their website. Between EPs, We Came as Romans embarked on the "V-Neck & Shaved Chest" Tour (June 2008) with Close to HomeClose to Home (band)
Close to Home is an American post-hardcore band from Cincinnati, Ohio, that was formed in 2005. They have released four EPs and two full-length albums, Picture Perfect and their major label debut, Never Back Down, which was released on February 15, 2011...
. Afterwards, Dreams was released on December 12, 2008. It was produced by Joey Sturgis
Joey Sturgis
Joey Sturgis is an American record producer and owner of The Foundation Recording Studio in Connersville, Indiana. Joey Sturgis started recording in 2004. Foundation Recording Studio managed by Rise Records founder Craig Ericson...
and was met with many favorable reviews. AbsolutePunk gave Dreams
Dreams EP
Dreams is the first EP by We Came as Romans. It was released on December 12, 2008 and produced by Joey Sturgis. The songs "Dreams" and "Intentions" were later re-recorded for their 2009 full-length album To Plant a Seed.- Track listing :...
a 79/100 review. Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic
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gave them a 3.5/5. They called the EP "Short and sweet, but lasting and fulfilling". Two days before the release of To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
, We Came as Romans concluded support of Oh, Sleeper
Oh, Sleeper
Oh, Sleeper is an American metalcore band from Fort Worth, Texas and is signed to Solid State Records. They have recorded three full-length albums to date, the most recent being their third album Children of Fire, released on September 6, 2011....
and The Chariot
The Chariot (band)
The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
on their co-headlining "Here a tour, there a tour, everywhere a tour tour" Tour (September - November 2009).
To Plant a Seed (2009–2011)
To Plant a SeedTo Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
, We Came as Romans' first full-length album, was released on November 3, 2009. Like Dreams, this album was produced alongside Joey Sturgis
Joey Sturgis
Joey Sturgis is an American record producer and owner of The Foundation Recording Studio in Connersville, Indiana. Joey Sturgis started recording in 2004. Foundation Recording Studio managed by Rise Records founder Craig Ericson...
and features re-recorded versions of "Dreams" and "Intentions" (featuring Tyler "Telle" Smith
Tyler "Telle" Smith
Tyler Smith, known also by his alias Telle, is an American musician. He is currently the lead vocalist for The Word Alive and has played in several bands, such as Greeley Estates and In Fear and Faith...
) originally from Dreams. We Came as Romans finished 2009 with the "Leave It to the Suits Tour" (November and December 2009) with I See Stars
I See Stars
I See Stars is a post-hardcore band formed in 2006 from Warren, Michigan. They have released two full length albums. Their debut album, 3-D, featured a guest appearance from Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. The album peaked at #176 on the Billboard 200...
, Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men (band)
Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall during mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!...
, and Broadway.
During January 2010, they sporadically headlined events, and then set out on "The Emptiness Tour" (February and March 2010) with Alesana
Alesana
Alesana is an American rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to Epitaph Records and have released one EP and four full-length studio albums...
, A Skylit Drive
A Skylit Drive
A Skylit Drive is an American post-hardcore band from Lodi, California. The band released one DVD, one EP and three studio albums: Wires...and the Concept of Breathing on May 20, 2008, Adelphia on June 9, 2009, and most recently Identity On Fire on February 15, 2011. Michael Jagmin has provided...
, The Word Alive
The Word Alive
The Word Alive is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2008, the band is currently signed to Fearless Records. Their 2009 label debut, Empire reached position 15 on the Top Heatseekers, meeting a great amount of positive acclaim upon its release in 2009...
, and Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men (band)
Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall during mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!...
(which was recorded by BVTV "Band of the Week" for viewing on YouTube
YouTube
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), the headlining "We Are Not Meaningless" tour (April - May 2010) with Four Letter Lie
Four Letter Lie
-History:The group formed in 2004 and quickly released an EP entitled Her Escape in May 2005. They followed the release with a heavy tour schedule, which included dates on the Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos tours. The group won an online vote to open the Taste of Chaos date in St. Paul, Minnesota...
and Life on Repeat, and "The Welcome to the Circus Tour" (May and June 2010) with Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria are a British metalcore band from York, North Yorkshire. Founded in 2008 when Ben Bruce contacted his old companions upon returning to the UK after residing in Dubai...
, From First to Last
From First to Last
From First to Last was an American rock band based out of Los Angeles, originally hailing from Valdosta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The band released their first EP titled Aesthetic in 2003 with vocalist Phillip Reardon, followed by Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count in 2004 and Heroine in...
, Our Last Night
Our Last Night
Our Last Night is a Post-Hardcore band, formed in 2004 by five members, consisting ofTrevor Wentworth , Matthew Wentworth , Alex "Woody" Woodrow , Colin Perry , Tim Molloy , who were "fed up with merely jamming and playing cover songs".-Early years :After a few lineup changes, the group was...
, and A Bullet for Pretty Boy, to promote this album. The first video single "To Plant a Seed" was released on May 11, 2010 according to iTunes
ITunes
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. The band was in the studio between June 15 and June 20, 2010. These studio sessions would result in the release of the single, To Move on Is to Grow.
Following tours in 2010 included the "Scream It Like You Mean It 2010" Tour (July and August 2010) with Silverstein
Silverstein (band)
Silverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and read the stories of as children. They have released a total of five studio albums, three EP's, a...
, Emery
Emery (band)
Emery is an American four-piece post-hardcore band from Rock Hill, South Carolina currently signed to both Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records and based in Seattle, Washington. Emery was founded in Rock Hill, South Carolina with the original lineup consisting of Toby Morrell, Devin...
, Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance was an American post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They released four full length studio albums and one EP...
, I Set My Friends On Fire
I Set My Friends On Fire
I Set My Friends on Fire is an American Experimental group from Miami, Florida. The band was formed in 2007 by Matt Mehana and former member Nabil Moo. The group signed with Epitaph Records before releasing their debut album, You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter, in 2008...
, Sky Eats Airplane
Sky Eats Airplane
Sky Eats Airplane was an American electronic post-hardcore band, formed in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2005. The band was signed to indie label Equal Vision Records and most recently released their self-titled full-length album through the label in July 2008....
, Ivoryline
Ivoryline
Ivoryline is an American rock band from Tyler, Texas, currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records.-History:Ivoryline formed in 2003 under the name Dead End Driveway, releasing an EP and an album under this name before changing the name to Ivoryline in 2005. Soon after the name change, the band was...
, and Close to Home
Close to Home (band)
Close to Home is an American post-hardcore band from Cincinnati, Ohio, that was formed in 2005. They have released four EPs and two full-length albums, Picture Perfect and their major label debut, Never Back Down, which was released on February 15, 2011...
, the "Band of Brothers Tour" (August - October 2010), which included full U.S. and Canada dates with In Fear and Faith
In Fear and Faith
In Fear and Faith is an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2006, the group is currently signed to Rise Records and have released two studio albums and two EPs. Their debut full-length, Your World on Fire, being released nearly a year after the band's signing to Rise in 2008,...
, Confide
Confide (band)
Confide was an American metalcore band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2004. They released three EPs and two full-length albums. Since the band was on a secular label they were not marketed in the "Christian" market, but their faith plays a big role in their personal lives as well as their...
, Upon a Burning Body, and Abandon All Ships
Abandon All Ships
Abandon All Ships is a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario. Formed in 2006, the group is currently signed to Universal Music Group, Underground Operations along with Rise Records and its subsidiary, Velocity...
(also recorded by BVTV "Band of the Week" for viewing on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
), the Imperial "Never Say Die" European Tour (October and November 2010) with Parkway Drive, Comeback Kid
Comeback Kid
Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Formed in 2002, the band is currently signed to Facedown Records. Their name comes from a headline in a newspaper about hockey player, Mario Lemieux coming back to the NHL. The band was formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy...
, Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California. Formed in 1999, the band blends influences stemming from modern hardcore punk, symphonic black metal, and melodic death metal...
, War from a Harlots Mouth
War From a Harlots Mouth
War from a Harlots Mouth is a German metalcore band from Berlin, formed in 2005. Consisting of vocalist Nico, guitarists Simon and Daniel, bassist Filip, and drummer Paul, the band is noted for a distinct musical style consisting of infusing many different genres into their songs, such as math...
, Emmure
Emmure
Emmure is an American band formed in 2003, originally based in Connecticut, but now residing in Queens, New York. The group has a total of seven releases...
, and Your Demise
Your Demise
Your Demise is a five-piece band from St Albans, Brighton and Salisbury in the United Kingdom. They began in 2003 and have shared stages and tours with Biohazard, Comeback Kid, Bury Your Dead, Enter Shikari, The Devil Wears Prada, Miss May I, Parkway Drive and A Day to Remember. On 22 September...
, and finally, the "No Sleep Til" Festival Tour (December 2010) closing out the year in New Zealand and Australia with Megadeth
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
headlining. We Came as Romans appeared on "Punk Goes Pop Volume Three", released November 1, 2010, covering Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
's "My Love". We Came as Roman's second video single "To Move on Is to Grow" was released on December 14, 2010 according to iTunes. We Came as Roman's title track "To Plant a Seed" appeared on "Equal Vision Records Presents: New Sounds 2011" released December 21, 2010 on iTunes. On January 6, 2011, the band's label, Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
, announced that, To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
, would be re-released including the new single "To Move on Is to Grow" as a CD/DVD deluxe version. The DVD includes 38-minutes of exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, live performances from their recent United States, 2010 tours (Scream It Like You Mean It and Band of Brothers), and the new music video for “To Move on Is to Grow”. To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
made a big debut on the Billboard charts reaching #6 on Top Heatseekers, #25 on Top Independent, and #175 on Top 200 charts, respectively.
Understanding What We've Grown To Be (2011–present)
Although recording (Part 1) for the follow-up of To Plant a SeedTo Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
was not scheduled until February and March 2011, We Came as Romans embarked on the headlining Motel 6 "Rock Yourself to Sleep" Tour (January and February 2011) with Woe, Is Me
Woe, Is Me
Woe, Is Me is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2009, the group is currently signed to Rise Records and its subsidiary, Velocity Records...
, For Today
For Today (band)
For Today is an American Christian metalcore band from Sioux City, Iowa, formed in 2005. They are currently signed to Razor & Tie. They have released one EP, Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time, and three full-length albums: Ekklesia on April 1, 2008, Portraits on June 9, 2009, and their third studio...
, The Word Alive
The Word Alive
The Word Alive is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2008, the band is currently signed to Fearless Records. Their 2009 label debut, Empire reached position 15 on the Top Heatseekers, meeting a great amount of positive acclaim upon its release in 2009...
, and Texas in July
Texas In July
Texas in July is an American metalcore band from Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2007, the group currently consists of members ranging in ages from 18 to 21. Being previously signed to CI Records, Texas in July released one EP, Salt of the Earth and their debut full-length album, I Am both through...
, which included the Outerloop Presents Amped and Alive "Ice Jam" festival on January 30, 2011 at Sonar, in Baltimore, Maryland with Silverstein
Silverstein (band)
Silverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and read the stories of as children. They have released a total of five studio albums, three EP's, a...
co-headlining the event with We Came as Romans. On January 10, 2011, five days into the "Rock Yourself to Sleep" Tour, Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
released a statement regarding the health of guitarist, Joshua Moore, stating, "Early this morning, We Came as Romans’ guitarist Joshua Moore was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and is currently being treated at a hospital in Nebraska." Joshua Moore was not scheduled to appear on any of the future Motel 6 "Rock Yourself to Sleep" tour dates, however through Joshua Moore's Twitter
Twitter
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and Facebook
Facebook
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accounts on February 1, 2011, he stated that with a second doctor's approval, he may be cleared to rejoin the tour, and on February 4, 2011 he rejoined the band in Lancaster, PA. Also, during the beginning stages of Joshua Moore's illness recovery, We Came As Romans officially cancelled shows in Denver, CO (January 10, 2011) and Salt Lake City, UT (January 11, 2011) due to inclement weather.
The band then went on supporting A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denny and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, nine singles and eight music videos...
for their headlining "Game Changers Tour" (March - April 2011), and headlining the "Scream It Like You Mean It 2011" European Tour (April - May 2011) with Miss May I
Miss May I
Miss May I is an American metalcore band from Troy, Ohio. On December 6, 2008, Miss May I announced that they had been signed to Rise Records. The band's debut album, Apologies Are for the Weak, reached #29 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, and #66 on Top Independent Albums. Their song, "Forgive and...
, The Word Alive
The Word Alive
The Word Alive is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2008, the band is currently signed to Fearless Records. Their 2009 label debut, Empire reached position 15 on the Top Heatseekers, meeting a great amount of positive acclaim upon its release in 2009...
, and This or the Apocalypse. Recording (Part 2) for the follow-up of To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
was also scheduled for May - July 2011. On December 8, 2010 (first day of band releases), We Came as Romans were among the initial list of bands announced to play the Vans Warped Tour 2011
Warped Tour 2011
Warped Tour 2011 is the 17th annual Summer Warped Tour festival. Vans Shoes is again the tour's primary sponsor. The tour dates were announced on November 22, 2010, with the first official band announcement on December 8...
, playing all of the tour dates (June - August 2011). According to We Came as Romans' label, Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
, "The band is currently writing for their sophomore full-length album, which they will be recording with Joey Sturgis between tours and is expected to see a Fall 2011 release date". In an interview with Brian Walsh, a Monster Energy Pit reporter for Warped Tour 2011, Joshua Moore confirmed that their second album is indeed all planned out and they will be entering the studio before embarking on Warped Tour. During this time, We Came as Romans appeared in the #25 (June/July 2011) issue of Substream Music Press magazine, and Dave Stephens appeared in Alternative Press magazine issue #227.2 (August 2011). The band was also highlighted in the Vans Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
Official Program.
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
was finished and given a September 13, 2011, release date. On June 22, 2011, the first single, entitled
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
through YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. On June 23, 2011 the title track to the album, "Understanding What We've Grown to Be" was also released via YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Both of these songs were bundled into a pre-order for sale on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
which was released on July 5, 2011. On July 14, 2011, cover art for Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
was released via puzzle on the band's homepage.
According to the band, "musically and lyrically, Understanding What We've Grown to Be holds a much darker tone than their previous release, To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed
To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore...
. While still maintaining the band’s overall theme of positivity and brotherhood, the new material takes on a more straightforward approach to life’s struggles and the challenges of growing up." On August 24, 2011, Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
via YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
released the third single entitled "What I Wished I Never Had". On August 28, 2011, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
was leaked unofficially by an unknown source. On September 13, 2011, Hot Topic
Hot Topic
Hot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in music and pop culture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music on CD. The majority of the stores are located in regional shopping malls. The first Hot Topic store was opened in 1988 by Orv Madden, who retired as CEO in 2000...
released the "Alternative Press Limited Edition We Came As Romans Mini Magazine", packaged with a commemorative "I'm Alive" bracelet and compilation disc featuring the title track "Understanding What We've Grown To Be". Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
was released on September 16, 2011 by Nuclear Blast throughout Europe. We Came as Romans headlined the United States and Canada, Merchnow.com + Arkaik Clothing "I'm Alive" Tour (September - October 2011) with support from Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Texas in July
Texas In July
Texas in July is an American metalcore band from Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2007, the group currently consists of members ranging in ages from 18 to 21. Being previously signed to CI Records, Texas in July released one EP, Salt of the Earth and their debut full-length album, I Am both through...
, and Close to Home to support the release of this record. According to an Outerloop Management source, as of September 21, 2011, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
reached #20 on Billboard Top 200, #7 on Independent Current Albums (Indie Chart), #5 on Top Hard Music Albums, #10 on Top Current Rock Albums, and #16 on Overall Digital Albums. According to the same Outerloop Management source, as of September 28, 2011, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
stayed in the Billboard Top 200 at #103. On October 16, 2011, We Came as Romans came in at #43 on Independent Albums and #22 on Hard Rock Albums on Billboard Top 200. "Mis//Understanding" was officially released, exclusively by ArtistDirect.com as the album's first music video on November 11, 2011. It is the first of a three part series of music videos for songs off of the band’s recently released album, Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be
Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records...
. The videos were filmed in Brooklyn, NY in September, with director Travis Kopach (AFI
AFI
AFI, the three letter acronym, may refer to:*AFI , an American alternative rock band**AFI , an album by AFI released in 2004*Air Force Instruction, documented instructions for members of the United States Air Force...
, 3OH!3
3OH!3
3OH!3 is an American electro hop duo from Boulder, Colorado, made up of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. They are best known for their single "Don't Trust Me" from their album Want, which reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100...
, Panic! At The Disco
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco is an American alternative rock duo, formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. Since its split, the band's line-up includes Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith . Former members Ryan Ross and Jon Walker left the group in 2009...
). We Came as Romans will then headline the Merchnow.com and EveryConcertEver.com "Take A Picture, It Will Last Longer" Tour (November - December 2011) with support from Falling In Reverse, Sleeping with Sirens
Sleeping with Sirens
Sleeping with Sirens is an American post-hardcore band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway and We Are Defiance...
, Atilla
Attila (band)
Attila was the name of a band featuring a young Billy Joel. Billy was a member of a band called The Hassles; he and the drummer, Jon Small, broke away from the Hassles and formed Attila in 1969. The instrumentation was organ and drums, with Billy Joel also handling the bass lines with a keyboard,...
, and For All I Am. On November 10, 2011, it was confirmed that Falling in Reverse dropped from this tour, and Emmure
Emmure
Emmure is an American band formed in 2003, originally based in Connecticut, but now residing in Queens, New York. The group has a total of seven releases...
was added as direct support. We Came as Romans are scheduled to play Third String Productions’ annual Christmas show "Unsilent Night 4 Music Festival", presented by ZH Entertainment, The Prophet Bar, and Prekindle on December 10, 2011 at Centennial Hall (Fair Park) in Dallas, Texas. We Came as Romans are then scheduled to play Irving Plaza in New York City on December 11, 2011 and will officially close out their 2011 tour schedule headlining the MerchConnectionInc.com "December to Remember" Festival at the City National Grove of Anaheim, California on December 18, 2011 with support from Of Mice & Men, Winds of Plague, Blessthefall
Blessthefall
Blessthefall is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, currently signed to Fearless Records. The band was founded in 2003 by guitarist Mike Frisby, drummer Matt Traynor, and bassist Jared Warth. Their debut album, His Last Walk, with original vocalist Craig Mabbitt, was released April...
, The Word Alive, Motionless In White
Motionless in White
Motionless in White is an American metalcore band from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2005, the group is known for its dark horror-themed lyrics and physical appearances, that of which heavily correspond to gothic imagery. Motionless in White is currently signed to Fearless Records and have...
, As Blood Runs Black, For The Fallen Dreams
For the Fallen Dreams
For the Fallen Dreams is a metalcore band from Saginaw, Michigan, formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Rise Records. They have released a demo, a self-titled EP, and three full-length albums, Changes, Relentless, and Back Burner. Relentless charted at number 29 on the Billboard Top...
, Upon A Burning Body, Like Moths To Flames, In the Midst of Lions, At The Skylines, and The Great Commission. To begin 2012, We Came as Romans are scheduled to co-headline the Macbeth Footwear and Keep A Breast "European Tour" (January - February) with Alesana
Alesana
Alesana is an American rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to Epitaph Records and have released one EP and four full-length studio albums...
and special guest support from Iwrestledabearonce
Iwrestledabearonce
Iwrestledabearonce is an American heavy metal band formed in 2007 in Shreveport, Louisiana, and currently based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have released one EP and two full-length albums, and have toured with acts such as August Burns Red, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Dance Gavin Dance, The Human...
and Glamour of The Kill
Glamour of the Kill
Glamour of the Kill are an English pop-rock band from York, United Kingdom. Also styled as 'GOTK' they have also had Kerrang! video of the week with the track 'Feeling Alive'.- History :"Glamour of the Kill" were formed in January 2007...
. We Came as Romans will also be playing the "Scream Out Fest" (February 18 & 19, 2012) in Tokyo, Japan.
Guest appearances
David Stephens appeared as a vocalist on the track, "Captain Tyin' Knots vs. Mr. Walkway (No Way)", by Sleeping with SirensSleeping with Sirens
Sleeping with Sirens is an American post-hardcore band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway and We Are Defiance...
. This track appeared on the group's debut full-length album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear
With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear
With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear is the debut album by American post-hardcore band Sleeping with Sirens. It was released on March 23, 2010, through Rise Records. The album debuted at number 7 on Billboards Top Heatseekers chart, and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums...
, which released on March 23, 2010, through Rise Records
Rise Records
-History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and...
.
Stephens also appeared as a vocalist on the track, "Rock N' No Soul", by I Am Abomination. This track was featured on I Am Abomination's debut full-length album To Our Forefathers, which released on May 11, 2010 via Good Fight Records.
Good Fight Entertainment
Good Fight Entertainment is a business conglomerate that was founded in 2010. The company consists of a record label, band management, sports management, a clothing line and an art studio...
Joshua Moore co-wrote, and Stephens appeared as a vocalist on the track, "The Wretched", by The Word Alive
The Word Alive
The Word Alive is an American metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2008, the band is currently signed to Fearless Records. Their 2009 label debut, Empire reached position 15 on the Top Heatseekers, meeting a great amount of positive acclaim upon its release in 2009...
. This track appeared on the band's debut full-length album, Deceiver
Deceiver (The Word Alive album)
Deceiver received generally positive reviews by many. Allmusic explained that the album "covers a lot of familiar territory. Where the album gets interesting is in the guitar acrobatics of Tony Pizzuti and Zack Hansen, who like to keep things lightning fast and intricate" and "for anyone looking...
, which released on August 31, 2010, through Fearless Records
Fearless Records
Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...
.
Christian band debate
When asked if they are a Christian band, lead guitarist, Joshua Moore replied, "We have Christian dudes in our band and we have non-Christian dudes in our band, and as a whole, we're not a Christian band. We definitely get it, but we also get it a lot because our music, as a whole, has a positive message to it, and there aren't a whole lot of bands with a positive message who aren't Christian bands. Typically, it's just Christian bands who promote a positive message. Just because we have a message, and it's not about killing each other, we get the Christian band tag."Band members
Current- Joshua Moore - lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
(since 2005) - David Stephens - unclean vocalsScreaming (music)Screaming is a vocal technique that is most popular in subgenres of heavy metal, punk and hard rock, including metalcore, deathcore, post-hardcore, groove metal, black metal, and grindcore...
(since 2005) - Eric Choi - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(since 2006) - Brian "Lou" Cotton - rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(since 2006) - Andrew Glass - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(since 2006) - Kyle Pavone - clean vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
(since 2008)
Former
- Chris MooreChris Moore (musician)Christopher James Moore, also known by his alias CDVR , is an American vocalist and keyboardist. He has performed in bands Dead Like Me, We Came as Romans, I See Stars, and now is concentrating independently on his solo experimental project, CDVR. He is also a graphic designer under the name of...
- clean vocals, keyboards, piano (2007–2008) - Mark Myatt - lead vocals (2005)
- Larry Clark - lead vocals (2005–2008)
- Jonny Nabors - bass (2005)
- Sean E. Daly - bass (2005–2006)
- Sean N. Zelda - drums (2005–2006)
Discography
Studio albums| Year | Album | Label | Chart peaks | ||
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| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Indie | AUS ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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| 2009 | To Plant a Seed To Plant a Seed To Plant a Seed is the debut album by We Came as Romans. It was released through Equal Vision Records on November 3, 2009 and was produced by Joey Sturgis. Artwork for the album was done by Paul Romano to which coincides to We Came as Romans' positive message as explained by guitarist Joshua Moore... |
Equal Vision | 175 | 25 | — |
| 2011 | Understanding What We've Grown to Be Understanding What We've Grown to Be Understanding What We've Grown to Be is the second studio album by We Came as Romans. It was released on September 13, 2011 through Equal Vision Records... |
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EPs
- Dreams (self-released, December 2008)
- Demonstrations (self-released, 2008)
Singles
- "To Plant a Seed" (2010)
- "To Move on Is to Grow" (2010)
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"Mis//Understanding" (2011)