We as Human explained

We as Human
Origin:Sandpoint, Idaho, U.S.[1] [2]
Genre:Christian rock,[3] alternative metal, hard rock[4] [5]
Years Active:–2016
Label:Atlantic
Associated Acts:As We Ascend
Past Members:
  • Justin Cordle
  • Adam Osborne
  • Dave Draggoo
  • Joe Kenz
  • Jake Jones
  • Darren Osborne
  • Tom Bruner
  • Justin Forshaw
  • Brooks Holt

We as Human was an American Christian rock band originally from Sandpoint, Idaho, United States, formed in 2001. They were discovered by John Cooper, lead singer of the band Skillet, in 2010[6] who introduced them to Atlantic Records,[6] their current label. They moved to Nashville, Tennessee in September 2011, where they resided until they disbanded. They have played shows with Avenged Sevenfold,[7] Skillet,[8] Korn,[9] Alter Bridge, Papa Roach, and Shinedown.[6] Their music has been accepted in both the Christian and mainstream rock markets.

As of 2016, former members Justin Forshaw and Jake Jones, with the help of music producer Robert Venable, formed a new band under the name As We Ascend, and with the help of a PledgeMusic campaign, released their debut album, Farewell to Midnight, on March 17, 2017.[10]

History

The band released their first album independently on September 20, 2006 entitled Until We're Dead. Next, the band released an independent EP called Burning Satellites EP. Then, they released their first major label debut EP in 2011 on Atlantic Records, which was called We as Human EP, and this charted at No. 35 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and No. 27 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. The band signed to Atlantic Records, and then released their debut major record label album, We As Human, on June 25, 2013. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Hard Rock charts. The song "Strike Back" was nominated for 2013 Best Rock Song of the Year Dove award[11] as well as peaking at No. 20 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The band charted their first No. 1 single in May 2014 with their song "Take the Bullets Away", which features Flyleaf singer Lacey Sturm.[12]

The band broke up in 2016 due to lead singer Justin Cordle's extramarital affair.[13] In February 2016 on "Ruined Radio", a podcast by former members Justin Forshaw and Jake Jones, it was said that they, along with former drummer Brooks Holt (who later decided not to join), were continuing their career through a different name as Justin Cordle owns the rights to We as Human.[14] They later named their new project As We Ascend.[15] [16]

Band members

Former[17]

Discography

See main article: We as Human discography.

Awards

YearAwardNominatedCategoryResult
2013GMA Dove Awards"Strike Back"Rock Song of the Year (Category 11)
2014GMA Dove Awards"Zombie"Rock Song of the Year (Category 11)[18]
2015GMA Dove Awards"Dead Man"Rock Song of the Year (Category 11)[19]

Tours

YearTourHeadline artistsSupport artistsNo. of dates
2014The Roadshow Tour[20] SkilletWe as Human, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Royal Tailor, Jamie Grace22
2014Skillet/Third Day[21] Skillet, Third DayWe as Human, Peter Furler, Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Jeremy Camp17
2014Summer Shed Tour[22] TobyMac, SkilletLecrae, Capital Kings, Tedashii, We as Human7
2014Hard Drive Live Tour[23] Black Stone CherryWe as Human, Kyng, Fifth Freedom16

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: We as Human - Music Biography, Credits, and Discography. AllMusic. 2006. July 3, 2013.
  2. Web site: We As Human Artist Profile. April 22, 2013. Newreleasetuesday.com. July 3, 2013.
  3. Web site: We As Human Discography, We As Human Artist Database, We As Human Lyrics. Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesusfreakhideout.com. July 3, 2013.
  4. Web site: We As Human – We As Human. Brehm. Sarah. June 4, 2013. HM. July 3, 2013.
  5. Web site: We As Human by We As Human. New Release Tuesday. June 14, 2013. Newreleasetuesday.com. July 3, 2013.
  6. Web site: Justin Cordle of We As Human . Hardrockhaven.net . August 6, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
  7. Web site: Rock On The Range 2014 // May 16, 17 & 18 // Columbus, OH . Rockontherange.com . May 16, 2014.
  8. Web site: TobyMac, Skillet and LeCrae Join Forces to Thrill Crowds on Summer Shed Tour - Skillet Official Blog . Skillet.com . February 19, 2014 . May 16, 2014.
  9. Web site: AFTERSHOCK 2013 . Aftershockconcert.com . May 16, 2014.
  10. Web site: As We Ascend: Be Our Label. PledgeMusic.com. November 17, 2016.
  11. Web site: We as Human's Justin Cordle Talks Debut Album, Touring + More . Loudwire.com . December 31, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
  12. Christian Rock : May 31, 2014 Billboard Chart Archive . Billboard . May 23, 2014.
  13. Web site: An Open Letter & Farewell from Justin Cordle. Justin Cordle. https://web.archive.org/web/20160502164616/http://justincordle.blogspot.com/. May 2, 2016. February 11, 2016.
  14. Web site: We As Human Members Share Plans for Future. newreleasetoday.com. August 24, 2016.
  15. Web site: As We Ascend. Facebook.com. June 1, 2016.
  16. Web site: As We Ascend Launches With Free Song "Wash Away" . www.newreleasetoday.com.
  17. Web site: Exclusive: We As Human Premiere Self-Titled Debut Album. Fanelli. Damian. June 18, 2013. Revolver. July 3, 2013.
  18. Web site: join the newsletter. Hear It First. February 2, 2016.
  19. Web site: Nominees - The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. February 2, 2016.
  20. Web site: The Rock & Worship Roadshow Tour 2015. The Roadshow Tour.
  21. Web site: Skillet announces co-headline U.S. Spring Tour with Third Day and all-star line up including Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Jamie Grace and more!. Skillet Official Website. December 19, 2013 .
  22. Web site: TobyMac, Skillet And Lecrae Join Forces To Thrill Crowds On Summer Shed Tour. newreleasetuesday.com.
  23. Web site: 2016 hardDrive Live Tour with Sick Puppies. Harddrivelivetour.com.