ALBUM REVIEW: Architects – the classic symptoms of a broken spirit


 

Architects have been a busy band indeed these last couple of years, and it was initially somewhat of a surprise when they announced the release of their tenth studio album so soon after 2021’s game-changing career-shift in style on For Those That Wish To Exist, and the records accompanying Abbey Road Live recording that was released earlier this year.

But with For Those That Wish To Exist providing the Brighton based band their first UK number one release, and a diminished touring cycle providing the increased opportunity for writing new material and hitting the studio, it actually makes sense that Architects are looking to capitalise and continue their momentum on the upward trajectory into the arena rock band they are becoming.  

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ALBUM REVIEW: Architects – For Those That Wish To Exist: Live at Abbey Road 


Last year, UK metalcore masters Architects showed a new side of their souls with their ninth album For Those That Wish To Exist (Epitaph Records). Now with their performance at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, each song shines in its full potential for a historic mark in the band’s career. 

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Architects Announce a New Single – “Little Wonder” ft Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr


Modern Metalcore leaders Architects, on the strength of their smashing hit album, For Those That Wish To Exist (review here) (Epitaph Records, 95 million streams), the band has announced a brand new single ‘Little Wonder’, featuring Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr – out June 11th.  The band recently announced a UK arena tour for February and March 2022.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Architects – For Those That Wish To Exist


Please indulge me for one moment. I am not usually one for breaking the fourth wall when reviewing an album but bear with…. Back in 2004, I had a polar response to two albums in a way that encapsulates a particular dichotomy that fans (and bands) often find themselves caught up in that has stuck with me as a point of reflection ever since. To change, or not to change, that is the question… I remember the unshakeable feeling of disappointment at just how much Slipknot had changed their sound and attack on Vol III: The Subliminal Verses compared to Iowa (both Roadrunner), and the same deep sigh of discontent that Soil hadn’t changed enough (or at all, with Redefine, J Records).Continue reading


Architects Share New Music Video – “Dead Butterflies”


Architects have shared a new music video for their single, “Dead Butterflies” coming from their highly-anticipated new album are thrilled to share ‘Dead Butterflies’ – the third single to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album For Those That Wish To Exist via Epitaph Records available February 26th, 2021. The clip is amazing and was filmed at the legendary Royal Albert Hall in London, in November last year. Watch it now and pre-order the new album below! Continue reading


Architects Announce New Livestreaming Event


Architects will be performing an exclusive live streaming event from the stunning surrounding of The Royal Albert Hall in London, on November the 21st via Veeps, with tickets going on sale Friday 23rd October at 9am from the link below. This week the band shared a new single and video for the track “Animals”. The song is the first salvo from their upcoming new album For Those That Wish To Exist, due out on February 26th, 2021, via their label Epitaph Records. Pre-orders are live at the link below. It is their first new music since their acclaimed 2018 album Holy Hell. Watch the clip for “Animals” now!

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