{"title":"Architects","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Architects\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchitects formed in Brighton, England in 2004 around twin brothers Dan and Tom Searle, who served as drummer and guitarist\/primary songwriter respectively. Sam Carter joined as vocalist in 2007 and has remained the band's frontman since. Tom Searle was the band's principal creative force until his death from skin cancer in August 2016, shortly after the release of All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us. Dan Searle has continued the band with Josh Middleton joining as guitarist in 2017. The band has released through Distort, Century Media, and Epitaph at various points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchitects' sound combines metalcore with progressive metal, djent, and post-hardcore, with technical guitar work, polyrhythmic compositions, and politically and personally engaged lyrics. Their later albums have incorporated more electronic and atmospheric production alongside their core heavy approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow Crown (2009, Century Media)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Here and Now (2011, Century Media)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaybreaker (2012, Century Media)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost Forever \/\/ Lost Together (2014, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Our Gods Have Abandoned Us (2016, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoly Hell (2018, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Those That Wish to Exist (2021, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit (2022, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sky, the Earth \u0026amp; All Between (2025, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpitaph pressings of the post-2014 Architects catalog have been widely issued in color variant and limited editions. Holy Hell and For Those That Wish to Exist have appeared in deluxe vinyl editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Architects typically start with All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us (2016) or Holy Hell (2018). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2010s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2010s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"architects-the-sky-the-earth-all-between-vinyl","title":"The Sky, The Earth \u0026 All Between LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 2\/28\/25 - This album reflects the perfect blend of raw intensity, emotional depth, and innovative production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540781641911,"sku":"210000094567","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4391826-3315626.jpg?v=1781154247"},{"product_id":"architects-the-classic-symptoms-of-a-broken-spirit-color-vinyl","title":"The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eARCHITECTS have delivered their 10th studio album; an arena-ready opus entitled, 'the classic symptoms of a broken spirit', the follow up to their 2021 breakout album For Those That Wish To Exist, which hit #1 on the UK sales chart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540782461111,"sku":"210000074631","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/architectss.jpg?v=1781154249"},{"product_id":"architects-all-our-gods-have-abandoned-us-vinyl-10th-anniv","title":"All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eArchitects - All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us LP (black vinyl, 10th anniv.) 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