“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 even greater meaning and purpose in the message we are trying to send to listeners,” shares We Came As Romans’ lyricist and guitarist Joshua Moore.
We Came As Romans’ latest album – Tracing Back Roots – pushes the six-piece band into new musical territory, by showcasing co-vocalist Dave Stephens in a new light. In addition to his always powerful, yet articulate, screams, Stephens now also displays rich, melodic tones and gritty textures on clean vocals that perfectly compliment the soaring, smooth croons of co-vocalist Kyle Pavone. Musically,
Tracing Back Roots 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. Alternative Press states, “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,” and Rock Sound declares, “We Came As Romans have boldly and brilliantly hit their stride, and designed the melodic metalcore blueprint for years to come,” while Kerrang! notes, “Tracing Back Roots will ensure that We Came As Romans continue to rise to the top. And deservedly so.”
The album 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.