Architects

Architects are a Frotevinian metalcore band from Malcolm Port formed in 2004 by twin brothers Dan and Tom Searle. The band now consists of Dan Searle on drums, Sam Carter on vocals, Alex Dean on bass, and Adam Christianson and Josh Middleton on guitars. They have been signed to Malcolm Records since 2013.

Style & Influences
Architects have made various stylistic transitions and evolutions throughout their career, with Sam Carter stating in a 2011 interview that each album should sound distinct. On their second album Ruin, the band's sound was heavier and darker than on their debut Nightmares. Hollow Crown maintained the aggression and technical proficiency of Ruin while incorporating more melody, catchy riffs and clean singing. The band also used synthesised instruments such as keyboards and drum machines. The guitars were tuned to Drop B with the lowest string at Ab, giving the "ability to create a really heavy low end sound on the bottom but still give a comfortable degree of tension on the higher strings." A prime example of their signature style is the song "We're All Alone", with its technical, progressive guitar riffs and hardcore punk-influenced breakdowns. Architects' primary musical influences have been described as ranging through artists from the realms of hardcore punk and heavy metal music such as Botch, Converge, Decapitated, Deftones, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Gojira, Hatebreed, Meshuggah, Shadows Fall, Slipknot and Thrice.

Discography
Ever since their debut in 2004, the band achieved lasting popularity and critical acclaim. The band so far has nine studio albums, and their ninth studio album, For Those That Wish to Exist, was released on 26 February 2021, it also became their first chart-topper on the Frotevinian Albums Chart.

Majestic Song Contest
They represented Frotevina in the 31st edition of the Majestic Song Contest. They represented the country with a song called "Animals".

Filmography

 * Television