Close to Home (band)
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Close to Home is an American post-hardcore
band from Cincinnati, Ohio
, that was formed in 2005. They have released four EPs (3 mixed, 1 demo) and two full-length albums, Picture Perfect
and their major label debut, Never Back Down
, which was released on February 15, 2011. Close to Home has toured across the United States with bands such as Silverstein
, Emery
, Dance Gavin Dance
, I Set My Friends On Fire
, Sky Eats Airplane
, Ivoryline
, In Fear and Faith
and We Came as Romans
. On December 10, 2010, they signed with Artery Recordings
. Close to Home is commonly depicted as CTH.
. In 2006, while on their first non-festival tour, Brad Andress was diagnosed with cancer (in Seattle). While Brad Andress was hospitalized, Close to Home was again invited to perform three southern United States dates (Orlando, Miami, and Tampa) on the Vans Warped Tour 2006. In October, 2006, Brad Andress passed away.
, 30 Seconds To Mars
, Chiodos
, Senses Fail
, Saosin
, Aiden
, and Evaline, and were given prizes such as a drum set, bass rig, among items." In 2007, Close to Home became a three-peat performer on Vans Warped Tour, performing at Vans Warped Tours 2007 and 2008 in Cincinnati. "Standby" EP was released via iTunes on April 29, 2008. Shortly after, Close to Home embarked on the "V-Neck and Shaved Chest" Tour (June, 2008) with We Came as Romans
.
, Emery
, Dance Gavin Dance
, I Set My Friends On Fire
, Sky Eats Airplane
, Ivoryline
, and We Came as Romans
. Andy Glass from We Came as Romans
filled in on bass for the complete tour.
"Never Back Down
is our first label debut album! We spent all of 2010 creating this record and getting everything in place to release it! I just wanted to take a moment to tell you a little about the process of making this record and what the concept for it was. When we were first told we would be doing a full length we sat down and put a lot of thought in what direction we wanted to go with it, musically and lyrically. We have always tried our best to be real in everything we do and write what is real to us so the concept of the record formed there. We decided to make a record that would be an exact reflection of our lives, in a way that any one can appreciate. For those who have been supporting us for a long time you know about the struggles we have gone through personally and business wise in pursuit of what we love. It has never been an easy journey but we have always been relentless and 'DIY' in our efforts. The album title and artwork are fairly simple in what it portrays. Being the underdog and coming up against something massive in front of you. The content of the record it self is something we are all very proud of. Musically it is influenced by everything we have ever loved and we believe will take the listener on a journey. It shows the good and the bad of going after what you love and sacrificing everything. We tried to show that also musically as much as lyrically. Some songs are a lot more fun and tell the good side of our lives. The friendship, traveling, partying, creating memorable moments in life worth fighting for and just a love for the people and music it self. The other side to that is some of the heaviest music we have wrote yet and portrays the downsides and struggles. Always being gone and slipping away from understanding what it will ever be like to be 'normal' again. The strain it puts on friendships and all relationships in life. The people who want to pollute the music, talk shit, and infect it with impure intentions. We shot a music video to the song 'All We Know' which is a summary of what the record is about. The album name Never Back Down
comes out of this song. We wanted the record to be something anyone who has ever pursued what they love in life, sacrificed or overcome great obstacles could appreciate. Can't wait for people to give it a listen from beginning to end! To hear it as one total work and give us feedback". - Close to Home
The album was often compared to A Day to Remember
because of the similar vocal style and genre, combining elements of heavy post-hardcore
and metalcore
with pop punk
, leading to a melodic hardcore
sound.
On February 25, 2011, "All We Know" was released as the first official single from Never Back Down
, along with a music video.
Close to Home appeared on the Downtown Battle Mountain Tour (March - April 2011) supporting Dance Gavin Dance
, IWrestledABearOnce
and In Fear and Faith
in support of Never Back Down
. According to a Facebook
post by the band on June 6, 2011, bassist Derek Foust was officially named a full member of Close to Home. He is the first bassist enlisted in this position since the passing of Brad Andress. Close to Home performed on the Arkaik + MerchNow + Artery "Summer Partery" Tour (July - August 2011) in support of In Fear and Faith
and Vanna
.
. Close to Home provided support on the Merchnow.com + Arkaik Clothing "I'm Alive" Tour (September - October, 2011) with We Came as Romans
and additional support from Miss May I
, Of Mice & Men
, and Texas in July
. Close to Home and We Came as Romans also played the Kent, Ohio Festival at The Outpost with Worth The Wait and Ionia on October 15, 2011. According to lead vocalist Nick Stiens, Close to Home will re-enter the recording studio in November, 2011. Close to Home are scheduled to play two Christmas shows, the first on December 17, 2011 at Penny Road Pub in Barrington, Illinois, as direct support for The Color Morale
, and the second as headliner for "Rock The Halls" on December 22, 2011 at the Madison Theater in Covington, Kentucky, with support from Sea Over Comfort, Keep Me From Dreaming, Taking Reagan, and Put to Rest. The latter will mark the first hometown show for the band in seven months. Confirmed by the band via Facebook
, Close to Home will also be recording from January until early March, 2012 with engineer and producer Andrew Wade
(A Day to Remember
, The Word Alive
).
Mis//Understanding " and "Understanding What We've Grown To Be" by We Came as Romans
. These tracks appear on the album Understanding What We've Grown to Be
, released September 13, 2011 via Equal Vision Records
.
and metalcore
music with light pop punk
and punk rock
, often leading their genre to be called "melodic hardcore
" in the vein of Four Year Strong
, though the band has never confirmed this as their musical style.
Former members
Touring members
EPs
Demos
Singles
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
, that was formed in 2005. They have released four EPs (3 mixed, 1 demo) and two full-length albums, Picture Perfect
Picture Perfect (Close to Home album)
Picture Perfect is the first full-length studio album by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released in 2006, and recorded with the band's original line-up, including now deceased bassist Brad Andress.-Track listing:-Personnel:...
and their major label debut, Never Back Down
Never Back Down (album)
Never Back Down is the second full-length studio album and major label debut by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released on February 15, 2011, through Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie....
, which was released on February 15, 2011. Close to Home has toured across the United States with bands such as 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...
, 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,...
and We Came as Romans
We Came as Romans
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 and Dreams , and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed and Understanding What We've Grown to Be...
. On December 10, 2010, they signed with Artery Recordings
Artery Recordings
Artery Recordings is a independent record label based in Sacramento, California. Label founded in 2010 as imprint with Razor & Tie company by Eric Rushing owner of The Artery Foundation Management.- Current artists :* A Bullet for Pretty Boy* Attila...
. Close to Home is commonly depicted as CTH.
Formation (2005–2006)
In 2005, brothers Josh and Justin Wells formed the band "Close to Home" with their friend, bassist Brad Andress in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to label involvement, or a record release, Close to Home was invited to perform three western United States dates (Montana, Denver, and Salt Lake City) on the Vans Warped Tour 2005Warped Tour 2005
Warped Tour 2005 is the 2005 and 11th installment of the annual Summer Warped Tour music festival. Vans Shoes is again the tour's primary sponsor.-Main stage:*Alexisonfire *The All-American Rejects *Atreyu...
. In 2006, while on their first non-festival tour, Brad Andress was diagnosed with cancer (in Seattle). While Brad Andress was hospitalized, Close to Home was again invited to perform three southern United States dates (Orlando, Miami, and Tampa) on the Vans Warped Tour 2006. In October, 2006, Brad Andress passed away.
Picture Perfect, One Chance, One Time, Legends Live On, Standby, and Let It Be Known (2006–2009)
After the death of bassist Brad Andress, Close to Home spent most of 2006 getting their members to today's lineup (except bassist Derek Foust): Nick Stiens (Vocals), Josh Wells (Guitar), JJ Cooper (Guitar), and Travis Hartman (Drums). "Legends Live On" EP was released via iTunes April 7, 2008 and was the last live show that bassist Brad Andress played before his death. According to guitarist Josh Wells "The remaining four tracks on the record are about Brad Andress and losing someone." Wells also stated that because of Andress' death, "Close to Home does not have a permanent bass musician", although in 2011 that would change with the addition of Derek Foust. In 2007, Close to Home won the United States, Ernie Ball "Battle of the Bands". This allowed Close to Home to play one night on the acclaimed Taste Of Chaos Tour. According to guitarist Josh Wells, they "played for 13,000 people, sharing the stage with The UsedThe Used
The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third...
, 30 Seconds To Mars
30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
, Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
, Senses Fail
Senses Fail
Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of vocalist Buddy Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki and being completed by bassist Mike Glita. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From...
, Saosin
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
, Aiden
Aiden
Aiden is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington that formed in the spring of 2003. The members are WiL Francis , Nick Wiggins , and Angel Ibarra . wiL originally played bass but took over lead vocals when the original singer left...
, and Evaline, and were given prizes such as a drum set, bass rig, among items." In 2007, Close to Home became a three-peat performer on Vans Warped Tour, performing at Vans Warped Tours 2007 and 2008 in Cincinnati. "Standby" EP was released via iTunes on April 29, 2008. Shortly after, Close to Home embarked on the "V-Neck and Shaved Chest" Tour (June, 2008) with We Came as Romans
We Came as Romans
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 and Dreams , and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed and Understanding What We've Grown to Be...
.
Tour Activity (2009–2010)
Close to Home appeared on a mini-tour (September - October, 2009) with I Am Abomination. Close to Home also embarked on the "Scream It Like You Mean It 2010" Tour (July - August, 2010) with SilversteinSilverstein (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 We Came as Romans
We Came as Romans
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 and Dreams , and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed and Understanding What We've Grown to Be...
. Andy Glass from We Came as Romans
We Came as Romans
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 and Dreams , and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed and Understanding What We've Grown to Be...
filled in on bass for the complete tour.
Never Back Down (2010–2011)
Excerpt from the band's MySpace blog:"Never Back Down
Never Back Down (album)
Never Back Down is the second full-length studio album and major label debut by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released on February 15, 2011, through Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie....
is our first label debut album! We spent all of 2010 creating this record and getting everything in place to release it! I just wanted to take a moment to tell you a little about the process of making this record and what the concept for it was. When we were first told we would be doing a full length we sat down and put a lot of thought in what direction we wanted to go with it, musically and lyrically. We have always tried our best to be real in everything we do and write what is real to us so the concept of the record formed there. We decided to make a record that would be an exact reflection of our lives, in a way that any one can appreciate. For those who have been supporting us for a long time you know about the struggles we have gone through personally and business wise in pursuit of what we love. It has never been an easy journey but we have always been relentless and 'DIY' in our efforts. The album title and artwork are fairly simple in what it portrays. Being the underdog and coming up against something massive in front of you. The content of the record it self is something we are all very proud of. Musically it is influenced by everything we have ever loved and we believe will take the listener on a journey. It shows the good and the bad of going after what you love and sacrificing everything. We tried to show that also musically as much as lyrically. Some songs are a lot more fun and tell the good side of our lives. The friendship, traveling, partying, creating memorable moments in life worth fighting for and just a love for the people and music it self. The other side to that is some of the heaviest music we have wrote yet and portrays the downsides and struggles. Always being gone and slipping away from understanding what it will ever be like to be 'normal' again. The strain it puts on friendships and all relationships in life. The people who want to pollute the music, talk shit, and infect it with impure intentions. We shot a music video to the song 'All We Know' which is a summary of what the record is about. The album name Never Back Down
Never Back Down (album)
Never Back Down is the second full-length studio album and major label debut by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released on February 15, 2011, through Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie....
comes out of this song. We wanted the record to be something anyone who has ever pursued what they love in life, sacrificed or overcome great obstacles could appreciate. Can't wait for people to give it a listen from beginning to end! To hear it as one total work and give us feedback". - Close to Home
The album was often compared to 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...
because of the similar vocal style and genre, combining elements of heavy post-hardcore
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
and metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
with pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
, leading to a melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
sound.
On February 25, 2011, "All We Know" was released as the first official single from Never Back Down
Never Back Down (album)
Never Back Down is the second full-length studio album and major label debut by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released on February 15, 2011, through Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie....
, along with a music video.
Close to Home appeared on the Downtown Battle Mountain Tour (March - April 2011) supporting 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...
, 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 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,...
in support of Never Back Down
Never Back Down (album)
Never Back Down is the second full-length studio album and major label debut by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released on February 15, 2011, through Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie....
. According to a Facebook
Facebook
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post by the band on June 6, 2011, bassist Derek Foust was officially named a full member of Close to Home. He is the first bassist enlisted in this position since the passing of Brad Andress. Close to Home performed on the Arkaik + MerchNow + Artery "Summer Partery" Tour (July - August 2011) in support of 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,...
and Vanna
Vanna (band)
Vanna is an American post-hardcore band from Boston, MA. Their first full length album, Curses, was released on April 24, 2007.-Early years :...
.
New Album (2011–present)
According to Close to Home guitarist, Josh Wells, the band entered the studio shortly after the Arkaik + MerchNow + Artery "Summer Partery" Tour to record the follow-up to Never Back DownNever Back Down (album)
Never Back Down is the second full-length studio album and major label debut by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released on February 15, 2011, through Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie....
. Close to Home provided support on the Merchnow.com + Arkaik Clothing "I'm Alive" Tour (September - October, 2011) with We Came as Romans
We Came as Romans
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 and Dreams , and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed and Understanding What We've Grown to Be...
and additional support from 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...
, 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 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...
. Close to Home and We Came as Romans also played the Kent, Ohio Festival at The Outpost with Worth The Wait and Ionia on October 15, 2011. According to lead vocalist Nick Stiens, Close to Home will re-enter the recording studio in November, 2011. Close to Home are scheduled to play two Christmas shows, the first on December 17, 2011 at Penny Road Pub in Barrington, Illinois, as direct support for The Color Morale
The Color Morale
The Color Morale is an American Christian Metalcore 5 piece band from Rockford, Illinois. The group is currently signed to Rise Records. They have released two albums to date, We All Have Demons, released on September 1, 2009, and My Devil In Your Eyes, released on March 8, 2011...
, and the second as headliner for "Rock The Halls" on December 22, 2011 at the Madison Theater in Covington, Kentucky, with support from Sea Over Comfort, Keep Me From Dreaming, Taking Reagan, and Put to Rest. The latter will mark the first hometown show for the band in seven months. Confirmed by the band via Facebook
Facebook
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, Close to Home will also be recording from January until early March, 2012 with engineer and producer Andrew Wade
Andrew Wade
Andrew Wade is an American recording engineer and music producer best known for his works with A Day To Remember, VersaEmerge, In Fear And Faith, Eyes Set To Kill, and The Word Alive. Wade currently resides in Ocala Florida....
(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...
, 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...
).
Guest appearances
Josh Wells confirmed his appearance as a vocalist on the tracks "We Came as Romans
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 and Dreams , and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed and Understanding What We've Grown to Be...
. These tracks appear on the 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...
, released September 13, 2011 via 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 ....
.
Musical style and influences
The band's sound is often described as combination of heavy post-hardcorePost-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
and metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
music with light pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
and punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, often leading their genre to be called "melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
" in the vein of Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong is an American pop punk band from Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalists and guitarists Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, bassist Joe Weiss, and drummer Jackson Massucco...
, though the band has never confirmed this as their musical style.
Band members
Current members- Nick Stiens - lead vocals (2007–present)
- Josh Wells - guitar (2005–present)
- JJ Cooper - guitar (2007–present)
- Derek Foust - bass (2011–present)
- Travis Hartman - drums, percussion (2007–present)
Former members
- Justin Wells - drums, percussion (2005–2007)
- Brad Andress - bass (2005–2006)
Touring members
- Andy Glass - bass (2010)
Discography
LPs- Picture PerfectPicture Perfect (Close to Home album)Picture Perfect is the first full-length studio album by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released in 2006, and recorded with the band's original line-up, including now deceased bassist Brad Andress.-Track listing:-Personnel:...
(2006) - Never Back DownNever Back Down (album)Never Back Down is the second full-length studio album and major label debut by post-hardcore band Close to Home, released on February 15, 2011, through Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie....
(2011)
EPs
- One Chance, One Time EP (Self-released, 2006)
- Standby EP (Self-released, April, 2008)
- Let It Be Known EP (Self-released, October, 2009)
Demos
- Legends Live On EP (Self-released, April, 2008)
Singles
- "You Struck a Nerve (I Struck A Match)" (2009)
- "All We Know" (2011)