Metalcore act We Came as Romans will release its new album, "All Is Beautiful ... Because We're Doomed," on Aug. 22, 2025, via SharpTone Records. The band also has shared the album's third single and music video, "culture wound." Watch the video below and preorder the record here. "Culture wound" confronts the fundamental question at the... Continue Reading →
We Came as Romans shares new single ‘no rest for the dreamer,’ set for summer tour
Fresh off its performance at Welcome to Rockville, veteran metalcore act We Came as Romans has shared the new single “no rest for the dreamer.” Debuted live in front of a sea of fans this past weekend, the track continues the band’s new era—introduced by previous “Bad Luck” —and further sets the stage for the its upcoming Bad Luck World Tour. Stream "no... Continue Reading →
We Came as Romans shares new single ‘Bad Luck’
Veteran metalcore band We Came as Romans has shared the new single "Bad Luck," its first release since its 2022 album "Darkbloom." Listen to the song here, and watch the visualizer below. “'Bad Luck' is a song that is so important to each of us," frontman Dave Stephens said. "Lyrically, it’s about our journey as a band... Continue Reading →
11-year-old Harper enlists Brand of Sacrifice, We Came as Romans on new single
Harper, the 11-year-old vocalist who took the internet by storm with her cover of Spiritbox's "Holy Roller" as a contestant on last year's "America's Got Talent," is back with a new single titled "Weight of the World." The track is a metalcore banger, written by Leo Valeri, guitarist and producer of deathcore act Brand of Sacrifice and features the... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
We Came as Romans announces U.S. headline tour featuring Erra, Brand of Sacrifice
Hot on the heels of the release of its new album, "Darkbloom" (out now via Sharptone Records), We Came as Romans has announced a U.S. headline tour for early 2023. The 24-date run, featuring support from Erra and Brand of Sacrifice, will kick off on Jan. 19 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and end on Feb. 18 in the band's... Continue Reading →
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: We Came as Romans – 09/08/22
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE RECAP: Blue Ridge Rock Festival – Day 1 – 09/08/22
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across... Continue Reading →
Crown the Empire releases reimagined ‘Johnny’s Revenge’ featuring members of Ice Nine Kills, We Came as Romans, D.R.U.G.S.
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its debut album "The Fallout," Crown the Empire has released a reimagining of "Johnny's Revenge" featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Dave Stephens from We Came as Romans and Craig Owens from D.R.U.G.S. The band is on the road now for "The Fallout 10 Year Anniversary Tour," with support from D.R.U.G.S., The Word Alive and Until I Wake, which has seven... Continue Reading →
We Came as Romans to release ‘Darkbloom,’ first album in five years, on Oct. 14
Metalcore band We Came as Romans will release "Darkbloom," its first new album in five years and first since the 2018 death of vocalist Kyle Pavone, on Oct. 14, 2022 via Sharptone Records. The band has launched pre-orders of a special run of vinyl, limited to 1,000, featuring an exclusive layout with a 10-page booklet, available now... Continue Reading →
