Architects – ‘the classic symptoms of a broken spirit’

It’s been a whirlwind of emotions for Architects over the last few years. Following the loss of founder and main songwriter Tom Searle, the band has gone from the brink of extinction to an arena conquering behemoth. ‘the classic symptoms of a broken spirit’ is their tenth record and seeks to consolidate their arena credentials and push them to the forefront of the conversation for first time festival headliners.  The first single, ‘when we were young’ is one of the most polished songs of their career, and sets out their mission statement from the off. They’re not just a technical metalcore band anymore, and are a fully fledged metal giant, willing to expand their sound. Electronics aren’t new to the band, but on ‘when we were young’ it’s an example of their growth in their usage. Only appe...