Is We Came As Romans A Christian Band? Band Members

We Came As Romans five band members celebrating success of 2023 tour signings.
We Came As Romans five band members celebrating success of 2023 tour signings.( Source : instagram )

Is We Came As Romans A Christian Band? No, We Came As Romans is not a Christian band. They have been a secular metalcore music group since its emergence.

The reason why people gossip about We Came As Romans is that they share positive messages in songs. Often, positive messages are related to Christianity.

With clean and growled vocals, the band shares aesthetic bass with perfect drums. Their musical style defines a fusion of hardcore with screamo.

Initially formed as The Emergency, We Came As Romans was renamed and started fresh in 2006. The band's three founding members left within a year of formation.

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We Came As Romans Band Members

We Came As Romans band members are 1. Andy Glass 2. Joshua Moore 3. Dave Stephens 4. David Puckett, and 5. Lou Cotton. Eight past members have left the band.

WCAR was formed in 2005 and has undergone numerous changes. The band has changed its name once and shuffled the lineup multiple times.

Andy Glass - Bass

Bass guitarist Andy is one of the oldest band members who began the journey from 2006.
Bass guitarist Andy is one of the oldest band members who began the journey from 2006.( Source : instagram )

Bass guitarist Andrew Glass has been a member of WCAR since 2006. He is backing vocals and one of the oldest band members.

Andrew was born in 1989; he is currently 34 years old. Andy started playing bass guitar in school when he found legendary bass player Geddy Lee.

The musician's father helped him to pursue his dream when his father gifted him a guitar for Christmas.

Joshua Moore - Lyricist/Lead Guitarist

Lyricist Joshua looks great on blue shirt, two tattoos and long hair.
Lyricist Joshua looks great on blue shirt, two tattoos and long hair.( Source : instagram )

Lyricist and lead guitarist Joshua Moore is the founding member of WCAR. He has been with We Came As Romans since 2005.

Moore was still in high school in Detroit when he decided to have a career in music. Joshua and other founding musicians were vital in grabbing the contract with Equal Vision Records.

After that, WCAR has had several albums released and done worldwide tours.

Dave Stephens - Vocalist

Vocalist Dave never misses his favorite Grey colored cap - even in the concerts.
Vocalist Dave never misses his favorite Grey colored cap - even in the concerts.( Source : instagram )

Vocalist Dave was among the five high school friends who formed WCAR in 2005. It was named The Emergency during that time.

Dave was not the lead vocalist initially; Chris Moore sang two major songs, Mouth to Mouth and Colours, that became successful.

After the death of co-vocalist Kyle Pavone, Dave had a hard time performing on the stage. He was deeply connected with Kyle, as he told Heart Support - Mental Health Community that he began drinking and partying to fill the gap in his life.

Stephens is married to an entrepreneur Marcella Tabares Stephens. He is the godfather of his sister's child.

David Puckett - Drummer

Drummer David took his drum duties for We Came As Romans from 2017.
Drummer David took his drum duties for We Came As Romans from 2017.( Source : instagram )

Drummer David Puckett worked for the band 'For Today' till 2017. After Kyle Pavone died in 2018, David joined WCAR.

David started drumming as he turned 7 years old - and began touring in 2008 when he was 18. In 2012, the drummer started working with the metalcore band 'For Today.'

He inspires the drumming community through his organization Music Mentors Online. David is the CEO of an online platform that connects amateur musicians.

Lou Cotton - Rhythm Guitarist

Guitarist Lou's adorable look in blue jacket and black sweatshirt makes him cheeky.
Guitarist Lou's adorable look in blue jacket and black sweatshirt makes him cheeky.( Source : instagram )

Rhythm guitarist Lou Cotton joined WCAR in 2006. Lou was born in 1989, and he is currently 39 years old.

He is married to Paris Cotton and has one daughter. Paris operates the Kyle Pavone foundation, which works for the education and awareness of addiction sufferers and their families.

Past Members

1. Chris Moore - VocalistLeft in 2008
2. Eric Choi - DrummerLeft in 2016
3. Kyle Pavone - VocalistDied in 2018
4. Jonny Nabors - BassLeft in 2005
5. Larry Clark - VocalistLeft in 2007
6. Mark Myatt - VocalistLeft in 2006
7. Sean E. Daly - BassLeft in 2006
8. Sean N. Zelda - DrummerLeft in 2006

We Came As Romans Albums, Songs And Discography

We Came As Romans have released 6 albums and 30 songs in their discography. The band has also launched 29 musical videos.

Till 2023 WCAR has released 30; some of the popular songs by the band are:

  • To Plant a Seed - 2009
  • To Move is to Grow - 2010
  • Cold Like War - 2017
  • Lost in the Moment - 2017
  • Carry the Weight / From the First Note - 2019
  • Darkbloom - 2021
  • Golden - 2022

To Move is To Grow is one of the band's most successful songs. The song from WCAR's debut album, To Plant a Seed, reached No. 175 on the Billboard Hot 200 charts. It also reached No. 6 on the Top Heatseekers chart.

Cold Like War ( Source : instagram )

The six albums produced by We Came As Romans are:

  • To Plant a Seed - 2009
  • Understanding What We've Grown to Be - 2011
  • Tracing Back Roots - 2013
  • We Came as Romans - 2015
  • Cold Like War - 2017
  • Darkbloom - 2022

Their album Darkbloom is celebrated around the world by metal lovers. It was released on October 14, 2022.

Moving towards alternative metal and melodic direction with mature sound, WCAR's songs are promisingly admired by fans worldwide.

We Came As Romans Tours, Concerts 2023

We Came As Romans Tours and Concerts in 2023 start on May 11 and end on July 15. The band will be touring 12 countries and 20 cities worldwide.

In the past, the band has toured with music groups such as Bullet For My Valentine, Megadeth, Winds of Plague, and more.

WCAR will have a solo music tour called Darkbloom EU/UK Tour and concerts. The event will happen from May 11 - June 1.

Darkbloom Tour EU - Thu, May 11Luxembourg
Darkbloom Tour EU - Sat, May 13Czech Republic
Darkbloom Tour EU - Sun, May 14Poland
Darkbloom Tour EU - Mon, May 15Berlin, Germany
Darkbloom Tour EU - Wed, May 17Munich, Germany
Darkbloom Tour EU - Fri, May 19Austria
Darkbloom Tour EU - Sat, May 20Italy
Darkbloom Tour EU - Sun, May 21Switzerland
Darkbloom Tour EU - Tue, May 23Hamburg, Germany
Darkbloom Tour EU - Wed, May 24Koln, Germany
Darkbloom Tour EU - Thu, May 25France
Darkbloom Tour EU - Tue, May 30Ireland
Darkbloom Tour U.K. - Wed, May 31Belfast
Darkbloom Tour U.K. - Thu, June 1Glasgow

Furthermore, We Came As Romans is going to perform in music festivals such as:

  • Slam Dunk Festival 2023 (South) in Hatfield, U.K., on May 27
  • Slam Dunk Festival 2023 (North) in Leeds, U.K., on May 28
  • Festival au Lac 2023 in Granby, Canada, on June 10
  • Sundown Solstice 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska, from June 16 - 18
  • Inkcarceration Festival 2023 in Mansfield, Ohio, on July 14
  • UPHEAVAL Festival 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 15

The tickets are available on their website in the Tour section. One can register through the website and take 15% off their first ticket.

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