Released by: Epitaph Records
Release Date: February 28th, 2025
Genre: Metal
Links: https://www.architectsofficial.com/
Line Up:
Dan Searle
Sam Carter
Alex Dean
Adam Christianson
Tracklist:
1. Elegy
2. Whiplash
3. Blackhole
4. Everything Ends
5. Brain Dead (feat. House of Protection)
6. Evil Eyes
7. Landmines
8. Judgement Day (feat. Amira Elfeky)
9. Broken Mirror
10. Curse
11. Seeing Red
12. Chandelier
The UK’s metalcore powerhouse Architects have unleashed their eleventh album, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between,” through Epitaph Records on February 28, 2025. This collection captures a band constantly reshaping their sound while holding onto the technical edge that’s become their calling card.
The album’s preview singles set the stage perfectly. “Blackhole” shows Architects at their most untamed—a crushing track paired with a dizzying video filmed on California skyscrapers that mirrors the song’s raw energy. The epic visuals in “Blackhole” are something to behold both visually and sonically. The guitar solo adds more substance to the genre, while Sam Carter continues to evolve his vocals, and Searle thunders through with his patented technique. As Carter puts it, this is “Architects at our most ferocious.”
“Whiplash” shines through with an apocalyptic twist, while other singles like “Curse” and “Seeing Red” paved the way, revealing a band with rekindled fire and creative hunger. In regards to “Everything Ends,” a more mature Architects bring tinges of Bring Me The Horizon, with sprinkles of more commercial-sounding rock/emo flair. I don’t know, it works fine to be honest—I quite like this tune. Another song with some frantic pace comes via “Braindead“; the rhythm here is all over the place, the groove is a bit unnerving, and it took me a minute to digest this one. These tracks mark a deliberate swing back to heavier territory while keeping the atmospheric touches that have colored their recent work.
The buzz around this release has been electric, with Alternative Press, Kerrang!, Revolver, and Idobi all placing it on their “Most Anticipated Albums of 2025” lists.
For a metalcore band in this day and age, the evolution Architects displays is quite extraordinary—but absolutely necessary. Consider Parkway Drive, a band that spent their early days grinding away at the genre before eventually evolving their sound to feature more guitars, heavier grooves, and richer melodies. That evolution propelled them to become one of the prime bands in the genre. Architects follow a similar formula—veterans of the scene using time-tested ideas and concepts to mold their sound into the image they want, rather than what the genre dictates.
Following 2022’s “the classic symptoms of a broken spirit,” this album finds Architects hitting their creative stride. Their recent stage conquests—supporting Metallica, headlining Bloodstock Festival, and commanding Download Festival—have clearly fueled the boldness heard throughout this record.
What strikes me about “The Sky, The Earth & All Between” is how it sounds unmistakably like Architects while still breaking new ground. Carter’s vocals shine, showcasing remarkable range and genuine emotion. The production strikes a perfect balance—crystal clear yet gritty enough to honor their metalcore roots.
Architects have proven themselves as both survivors and trailblazers in a genre often resistant to change. With upcoming support slots on Linkin Park’s world tour, they’re set to bring these fresh cuts to even bigger crowds. “The Sky, The Earth & All Between” isn’t just another chapter in their story—it’s a bold statement from a band that refuses to settle and continues to reshape what metalcore can be in 2025.
Review by: DJ
Ratings: 9/10
Editors Pick 
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