All of the original members of Architects were intently involved with the Brighton music scene due them all growing up in the surrounding areas. They cross several genres with their technical music, the primary influences have been noted as ranging through artists from hardcore punk and heavy metal music with Meshuggah, Converge, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Gojira and Thrice all noted as influencers. Sam Carter who was a drummer and studied drums at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music before joining Architects, had performed in multiple local bands, one of which had the opportunity of supporting Enter Shikari. Architects was born in 2004 when Drummer Dan Searle and his twin brother Guitarist Tom Searle began the project under the name Counting Days, until the addition of Matt Johnson, guitarist Tim Hillier-Brook and Tim Lucas on bass guitar continued as Architects.
After the release of their debut album Nightmares in May of 2006, the band were offered the opportunity to tour with several prolific artists including Beecher and Bring Me The Horizon, yet due to the age of the members at the time they had to book several weeks off college in order to continue their touring schedule. After their first album, Architects sound was forced to change dramatically due to the departure of lead vocalist Matt Johnson He was replaced by local musician Sam Carter who had been described by Searle as an 'easy choice'. After their next album 'Ruin' which took them on large headline tours in both the UK and the US they revealed they had been signed to Century Media Records for a three album deal. The first release was 'Hollow Crown' which made the first dent on the UK charts, placing it at #117 and was promoted with the band completing a 19 date headline tour of the United Kingdom before supporting Parkway Drive in Australia.
Their next album 'The Here and Now' was released in 2010 and saw the band's sound following a more commercial direction, with sales figures reflecting this as they charted at #57 in the UK, a substantial gain compared to its predecessor. Critics enjoyed the album, but fans were not impressed with the departure from the heavier, more technical sound they had first been attracted to. They slowly began to remedy this with their next releases, returning to the music they were first inspired to make, the outcomes were greatly rewarded as the 2014 release 'Lost Forever//Lost Together' saw them crack the top 20 of the UK and Australian album charts whilst making their first dent on the US billboard.
Describing their music as unreal, the band Architects have conquered the world gaining adoring fans as they bring their metal to the core. Originating from Brighton, the band released their debut album 'Nightmares' which enabled them to secure a support slot for Prog Metal band SikTh. After the departure of their originally vocalist, Sam Carter joined the line-up in 2007 solidifying and defining the unique sound we would come to recognise as Architects. In 2008 they signed with the independent label Century Media Records and took part in the renowned Never Say Die! Tour in Europe alongside Parkway Drive and Protest The Hero.
In 2009 they released their pivotal album, 'Hollow Crown' demonstrating the band stylistic progression featuring anthems such as the title track “Hollow Crown” and “Follow the Water.” Experimenting further with their later releases 'Daybreaker' and 'Lost Forever // Lost Together' allowed Architects to incorporate a more melodic approach and brave politically driven subjects.
It’s no surprise that Architects are able to put on an incredible live show. With the ‘A’ from the “Hollow Crown” album cover is a prominent feature on their backdrop. As soon as Sam Carter hits the stage, energy levels are already at 110% as he paces up and down performing directly to not only those at those pressed against the barrier adorning Architects merchandise but to the whole room. With strobes at full blast, the crowd can’t help but jump in perfect unison, some even taking the opportunity to crowdsurf to the front of the stage.
If you thought you came for a sit down show, you’re sadly mistaken.