Roman Candle – Unadulterated

Nevada based fireband Roman Candle release their debut full-length album Unadulterated on Sumerian Records.

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas, Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo. What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realised four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

After announcing themselves with the breakout EP Discount Fireworks, ROMAN CANDLE spent the next few years refining their sound and expanding their reach. Their recent run of singles ‘Fire In the Night Sky Forever’, ‘This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn’t Go With a Gun’ and ‘Nothing Is Original’ showcase the band’s sharpened emotional focus and their ability to balance chaos with clarity.

In January 2026, they released ‘Can We Watch Something Happy?’, a powerful track rooted in Piper’s personal experiences, further solidifying the band’s reputation for striking, unfiltered storytelling.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper’s commanding vocal presence, Jonas’s tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio’s driving low end and Alex’s explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their sold-out Las Vegas show in October 2025 served as a defining moment of evidence of a band whose hometown support has swelled alongside their national attention.

With new music underway and a full-length album on the horizon, ROMAN CANDLE stands firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists raw, intentional, and resonant in a way that cuts straight to the bone.

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