We as Human
{{Short description|American Christian rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Sandpoint, Idaho, U.S.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/we-as-human-mn0002042252/biography|title=We as Human - Music Biography, Credits, and Discography|website=AllMusic|year=2006|accessdate=July 3, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=557|title=We As Human Artist Profile|author=|date=April 22, 2013|website=Newreleasetuesday.com|accessdate=July 3, 2013}}
| genre = Christian rock,{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/WeAsHuman.asp|title=We As Human Discography, We As Human Artist Database, We As Human Lyrics|author=Jesus Freak Hideout|website=Jesusfreakhideout.com|accessdate=July 3, 2013}} alternative metal, hard rock{{cite web|url=http://hmmagazine.com/blog/album-reviews/we-as-human-we-as-human/|title=We As Human – We As Human|last=Brehm|first=Sarah|date=June 4, 2013|work=HM|accessdate=July 3, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/albumdetail.php?album_id=12783|title=We As Human by We As Human|author=New Release Tuesday|date=June 14, 2013|website=Newreleasetuesday.com|accessdate=July 3, 2013}}
| years_active = {{start date|2001}}–2016
| label = Atlantic
| associated_acts = As We Ascend
| website = {{URL|http://www.weashuman.com/}}
| current_members =
| past_members = * Justin Cordle
- Adam Osborne
- Dave Draggoo
- Joe Kenz
- Jake Jones
- Darren Osborne
- Tom Bruner
- Justin Forshaw
- Brooks Holt
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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{{cite web|url=http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2013/08/justin-cordle-of-from-we-as-human-interview/ |title=Justin Cordle of We As Human |website=Hardrockhaven.net |date=August 6, 2013 |accessdate=May 16, 2014}} who introduced them to Atlantic Records. They moved to Nashville, Tennessee in September 2011, where they resided until they disbanded. They have played shows with Avenged Sevenfold,{{cite web|url=http://www.rockontherange.com/2014lineup.html |title=Rock On The Range 2014 // May 16, 17 & 18 // Columbus, OH |website=Rockontherange.com |accessdate=May 16, 2014}} Skillet,{{cite web|url=http://www.skillet.com/blog/tobymac-skillet-and-lecrae-join-forces-thrill-crowds-summer-shed-tour-302461 |title=TobyMac, Skillet and LeCrae Join Forces to Thrill Crowds on Summer Shed Tour - Skillet Official Blog |website=Skillet.com |date=February 19, 2014 |accessdate=May 16, 2014}} Korn,{{cite web|url=http://aftershockconcert.com/lineup.html |title=AFTERSHOCK 2013 |website=Aftershockconcert.com |accessdate=May 16, 2014}} Alter Bridge, Papa Roach, and Shinedown. 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/asweascend|title=As We Ascend: Be Our Label|website=PledgeMusic.com|access-date=November 17, 2016}}
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{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/we-as-human-debut-album-touring-strike-back/ |title=We as Human's Justin Cordle Talks Debut Album, Touring + More |website=Loudwire.com |date=December 31, 2013 |accessdate=May 16, 2014}} 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.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-05-31/christian-rock |title=Christian Rock : May 31, 2014 {{pipe}} Billboard Chart Archive |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=May 23, 2014}}{{Better source needed|date=May 2014|reason=This source confirms that the single made it to No. 1, but a source that indicates it is the first would be better.}}
The band broke up in 2016 due to lead singer Justin Cordle's extramarital affair.{{cite web|url=http://justincordle.blogspot.com/|title=An Open Letter & Farewell from Justin Cordle|author=Justin Cordle|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502164616/http://justincordle.blogspot.com/|archivedate=May 2, 2016|accessdate=February 11, 2016}}
= As We Ascend =
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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=1368|title=We As Human Members Share Plans for Future|website=newreleasetoday.com|access-date=August 24, 2016}} They later named their new project As We Ascend.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/As-We-Ascend-1556691351293253/|title=As We Ascend|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=June 1, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=1638|title=As We Ascend Launches With Free Song "Wash Away" |website=www.newreleasetoday.com}} With the help of a PledgeMusic campaign, they released their debut album, Farewell to Midnight, on March 17, 2017.
Band members
; Former{{cite web|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-we-as-human-premiere-self-titled-debut-album.html|title=Exclusive: We As Human Premiere Self-Titled Debut Album|last=Fanelli|first=Damian|date=June 18, 2013|work=Revolver|accessdate=July 3, 2013}}
- Justin Cordle - vocals
- Adam Osborne - drums
- Dave Draggoo - bass, background vocals
- Joe Kenz - Bass (Until We're Dead, Burning Satellites EP)
- Jake Jones - rhythm guitar, background vocals
- Tom Bruner - Guitar (Burning Satellites EP)
- Darren Osborne - Lead guitar (Until We're Dead)
- Justin Forshaw - Lead guitar
- Brooks Holt - drums
Discography
{{Main|We as Human discography}}
- Until We're Dead (2006)
- We as Human (2013)
Awards
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! Award ! Nominated ! Category ! Result |
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| 2013
| "Strike Back" | Rock Song of the Year (Category 11) | {{nom}} |
| 2014
| "Zombie" | Rock Song of the Year (Category 11) |
| 2015
| "Dead Man" | Rock Song of the Year (Category 11) |
Tours
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| Year
!Tour !Headline artists !Support artists !No. of dates |
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| style="text-align:center;"| 2014
| The Roadshow Tour{{cite web|url=http://theroadshowtour.com|title=The Rock & Worship Roadshow Tour 2015|work=The Roadshow Tour}} | style="text-align:center;"| Skillet | style="text-align:center;"| We as Human, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Royal Tailor, Jamie Grace | style="text-align:center;"| 22 |
| style="text-align:center;"| 2014
| style="text-align:center;"| Skillet, Third Day | style="text-align:center;"| We as Human, Peter Furler, Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Jeremy Camp | style="text-align:center;"| 17 |
| style="text-align:center;"| 2014
| style="text-align:center;"| TobyMac, Skillet | style="text-align:center;"| Lecrae, Capital Kings, Tedashii, We as Human | style="text-align:center;"| 7 |
| style="text-align:center;"| 2014
| Hard Drive Live Tour{{Cite web|url=http://www.harddrivelivetour.com/|title=2016 hardDrive Live Tour with Sick Puppies|website=Harddrivelivetour.com}} | style="text-align:center;"| Black Stone Cherry | style="text-align:center;"| We as Human, Kyng, Fifth Freedom | style="text-align:center;"| 16 |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.weashuman.com/}}
- [http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2013/jul/26.htm CCM Magazine story]
- [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/WeAsHuman2013.asp Jesus Freak Hideout interview]
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Category:Atlantic Records artists
Category:Musical groups established in 2006
Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2016
Category:Musical groups from Nashville, Tennessee