All That Remains & We Came as Romans

David Stephens vocals Kyle Pavone vocals Joshua Moore guitar/lyrics Lou Cotton guitar Andy Glass bass Eric Choi drums
“Though we’ve grown as individuals, musicians, and as a band over the years, we have never changed the meaning behind what our band is, and if anything, on this record we found greater meaning and purpose in the message we are trying to send to listeners,” explains We Came As Romans’ lyricist and guitarist Joshua Moore, in regards to the band’s musical evolution. “I think our fans will really understand and see that once they hear the album.”
On July 23, We Came As Romans released their third full-length album, Tracing Back Roots, which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, No. 1 on the Independent Albums Chart, No. 1 on the Internet Albums Chart, No. 1 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart, and No. 2 on the Top Rock Chart.
The new album pushes We Came As Romans into new musical territory for the six-piece, by showcasing co- vocalist Dave Stephens in a new light, with the incorporation of his clean singing for the first time ever. In addition to his powerful, yet articulate, screams, Stephens now also displays rich melodic tones and gritty textures, that perfectly balances the soaring, smooth croons of co-vocalist Kyle Pavone. Musically the album expands on the band’s signature anthemic sound and inspirational themes, offering sweeping guitars interlaced with delicate synth interludes and explosive percussive elements. The resulting album is their catchiest and most universally relatable music to date.
Tracing Back Roots has received rave reviews from fans and press alike, with Alternative Press stating, "We Came As Romans come out remarkably strong on their third full-length...'Never Let Me Go' has a surging, anthemic power (and a killer chorus) that makes it a prime candidate for radio airplay-and plenty of tearful sing-alongs at gigs," Rock Sound declaring, "We Came As Romans have boldly and brilliantly hit their stride, and designed the melodic metalcore blueprint for years to come," and Kerrang! concluding, "Tracing Back Roots will ensure that We Came As Romans continue to rise to the top. And deservedly so."
Tracing Back Roots was recorded in Los Angeles with renowned producer John Feldmann [The Used, Black Veil Brides, All Time Low] “It was a true joy to be included in Tracing Back Roots,” notes Feldmann. “We Came As Romans push the boundaries of what modern alternative music should be, while staying authentic to their roots. One of the few new bands to keep true to their vision while developing as artists.”
Moore adds, “It was honestly a dream come true for the band to be working with John Feldmann, with him being so well-respected and having produced some of our favorite CDs growing up. He brought this amazing new perspective to our group and really pushed me to step outside the box as a writer. I truly believe that this next
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record is all of the best elements of what we have done so far in music, combined with where we want to go and the music we want to play going forward.”
The haunting, intricate album artwork for Tracing Back Roots was illustrated by the incredibly talented Paul Romano [Chiodos, Mastodon], who also created the covers for the band’s two previous full-lengths. Romano and We Came As Romans’ bassist Andrew Glass collaborated on the artistic direction of each cover, with the newest one incorporating and elaborating on elements within the first two covers. Glass explains, “The imagery is based on the idea of moving forward with the knowledge that we have learned about ourselves throughout the years, from the darkest to brightest times in life. It represents our continuous work towards transforming into the people we want to be, while always remembering our roots that made us who we are.”
Tracing Back Roots is available worldwide, through partnerships with Nuclear Blast [Europe, South Africa, Russia], We Are Unified [Australia, New Zealand], Triple Vision Records [Japan] and through Equal Vision Records for North America and all remaining territories.
The eleven-track album follows Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be, which was released in September 2011 and debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Current Top 200. To date, Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be and the band’s debut-full-length, To Plant A Seed, have sold nearly 200,000 copies combined. Additional Billboard Chart debut placements for Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be included: #5 on Top Hard Music, #7 Independent, #10 Top Current Rock, #15 Current Digital, and #21 on the Top 200 Album Chart.
We Came As Romans formed in 2005 and is comprised of Dave Stephens [vocals], Kyle Pavone [vocals], Joshua Moore [lyrics/guitar], Eric Choi [drums], Lou Cotton [guitar] and Andrew Glass [bass]. The band members’ average age stands at just 23 years old.
The Detroit-based band has appeared on the covers of Alternative Press (twice) andSubstream Music Press magazines, on the front pages of the NJ Star-Ledger, Asbury Park Press, The Aquarian Weekly, and The Metro (Detroit) newspapers, in exclusive features in Journeys stores and in Hot Topic’s back-to-school campaign, and appeared on RollingStone.com, Nikon.com, MTV Buzzworthy Blog, Axe Body Spray Sites, and Sirius XM Liquid Metal.
In addition to their unique sound and positive message, We Came As Romans has become well known for their impressive commitment to touring. The band has charged through extensive worldwide touring, including performances in the UK/Europe, Australia, the Philippines, Japan, Russia, North and South America and more, with the likes of The Used, Megadeth, NOFX, Parkway Drive, GWAR, Suicide Silence, August Burns Red, A Day To Remember and Pierce The Veil.
This past summer, We Came As Romans performed on the entirety of the 2013 Vans Warped Tour as a Main Stage artist – their second time on the full tour – and also on the 2013 UK/Europe and Australian legs of Warped Tour and the Vans Off The Wall Music Night Tour. We Came As Romans will next embark on a UK headliner, the Rock Sound Impericon Exposure Tour, with support from Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, The Color Morale and Palm Reader.


Given the world's unpredictability, survival requires reaction. With so many factors beyond our control, the focus of life often becomes about how we respond to these outside forces. The same can be said for music. Regardless of how trends ebb and flow, artists must react appropriately in order to thrive and survive. Since 1998, All That Remains continue to progress, while clenching steadfast to the principals that etched their place at the forefront of 21st century hard rock. On their seventh full-length album, The Order of Things [Razor & Tie], the Massachusetts outfit—Phil Labonte [vocals], Oli Herbert [guitar], Mike Martin [guitar], Jeanne Sagan [bass], and Jason Costa [drums]—preserve an ethos of evolution.

"You have to adapt to the world around you as opposed to expecting everything to adapt to your perspective," claims Labonte. "You can't really control what goes on in your life, you can only control your reaction. I've gotten a certain amount of peace from embracing this truth. That's the way things go. This is literally The Order of Things."

It's been quite a ride for All That Remains. The group reached another landmark with 2012's A War You Cannot Win. It debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200 and yielded two hit singles. "Stand Up" ascended to #1 at Active Rock radio, a first for the band, while "What If I Was Nothing" landed at #2. The group hit the road for sold out shows alongside Volbeat and In This Moment in between incendiary festival appearances at Rock on the Range, Welcome to Rockville, Rocklahoma, and more. It would've been easy to simply repeat themselves creatively. However, they decided to bulldoze a new path for The Order of Things.