We as Human
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
We as Human was a Christian rock group originating from Sandpoint, Idaho in the United States, established in 2001. Their breakthrough came in 2010 when John Cooper, the frontman of Skillet, discovered them and facilitated their introduction to Atlantic Records. In September 2011, the band moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where they remained active until their eventual dissolution. Throughout their career, they shared the stage with notable bands including Avenged Sevenfold, Skillet, Korn, Alter Bridge, Papa Roach, and Shinedown. Their sound resonated with audiences across both the Christian and mainstream rock genres.
By 2016, former members Justin Forshaw and Jake Jones, collaborating with producer Robert Venable, launched a new musical venture called As We Ascend.
History
The band's initial album, Until We're Dead, was released independently on September 20, 2006, followed by another self-released project, the Burning Satellites EP. Their first major label effort came in 2011 with the We as Human EP under Atlantic Records. This EP achieved No. 35 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and climbed to No. 27 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. After securing a contract with Atlantic Records, they unveiled their debut full-length major label album, We As Human, on June 25, 2013. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hard Rock charts. Their track "Strike Back" earned a nomination for Best Rock Song at the 2013 Dove Awards and peaked at No. 20 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. In May 2014, their first chart-topping single arrived with "Take the Bullets Away", featuring guest vocals from Flyleaf’s Lacey Sturm.
The group disbanded in 2016 following revelations about lead vocalist Justin Cordle’s extramarital affair.
As We Ascend
In February 2016, former bandmates Justin Forshaw and Jake Jones revealed plans to continue making music under a new name since Justin Cordle retained ownership of the We as Human name. They formed the band As We Ascend and successfully launched a PledgeMusic campaign to support their debut album, Farewell to Midnight, which was released on March 17, 2017.
Band members
- Past members
- Justin Cordle – lead vocals
- Adam Osborne – drums
- Dave Draggoo – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Joe Kenz – bass (featured on Until We're Dead and Burning Satellites EP)
- Jake Jones – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Tom Bruner – guitar (Burning Satellites EP)
- Darren Osborne – lead guitar (Until We're Dead)
- Justin Forshaw – lead guitar
- Brooks Holt – drums
Discography
- Until We're Dead (2006)
- We as Human (2013)
Awards
| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | GMA Dove Awards | "Strike Back" | Rock Song of the Year (Category 11) | Nominated |
| 2014 | GMA Dove Awards | "Zombie" | Rock Song of the Year (Category 11) | Nominated |
| 2015 | GMA Dove Awards | "Dead Man" | Rock Song of the Year (Category 11) | Nominated |
Tours
| Year | Tour | Main performers | Opening acts | Number of shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Roadshow Tour | Skillet | We as Human, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Royal Tailor, Jamie Grace | 22 |
| 2014 | Skillet/Third Day Tour | Skillet, Third Day | We as Human, Peter Furler, Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Jeremy Camp | 17 |
| 2014 | Summer Shed Tour | TobyMac, Skillet | Lecrae, Capital Kings, Tedashii, We as Human | 7 |
| 2014 | Hard Drive Live Tour | Black Stone Cherry | We as Human, Kyng, Fifth Freedom | 16 |