A stark reminder of our own inner strength and a challenge to flourish even when faced with our darkest days, metalcore mavericks We Came As Romans issued a worthy test to both listeners and themselves with the release of “Darkbloom” last July.
Now, nine months after throwing down the gauntlet, the band has returned to fulfill that promise alongside friends, collaborators, and deathcore innovators, Brand of Sacrifice.
Out today via SharpTone Records, “Darkbloom” simultaneously retains the emotional strength and fortitude presented in the Michigan quintet’s original single, while confidently adding yet another layer of unruly heft to the already seething track.
Together, the WCAR and BOS camps, alongside producer Drew Fulk (Motionless In White, Fit For A King, Crown The Empire), were determined to not only push the limits, but fashion the heaviest rendition possible. And, while each artist was distinctly aware of the current trend of re-working past material using a lighter touch, the creative unit zigged where others zagged, battering audiences with a combination of snarling vocals, electric synths, and pulverizing breakdowns.
On their rebellious attitude and brutal collaboration, We Came As Romans state:
“We’ve been fans of Brand of Sacrifice for a minute — and when we had the idea to do a reimagined version of ‘Darkbloom,’ they were the first people to come to mind. A lot of bands have done incredible re-releases or reimagined versions of songs, and those versions are usually stripped down and showcase a softer side. We wanted to do the exact opposite — to team up with some powerhouses in the deathcore scene, and release something heavy, fast-paced, and aggressive. It’s been a blast working with the BOS guys, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.”
Elaborating further, Brand of Sacrifice add:
“When WCAR approached us to rewrite this track with them, we were excited to be able to work with a band that has done so much for metalcore as a whole. This reimagined version of ‘Darkbloom’ is full of aggression and energy, and combines all of the elements that make both of our bands special with some unexpected surprises along the way. I’m super stoked that we have the opportunity to innovate and bridge the gap between two very different sub-genres, and do something insane that really hasn’t been done all that often in metal.”
About the Author
