REVIEW: Architects at Alexandra Palace, London, ​February 3rd, 2018

Sam Carter clears his throat. "Give me a second" his voice echoes, shakily, maybe on the verge of tears. "I've waited a long time to say this... ALLY PALLY HOW THE F—K YOU FEELING TONIGHT?" All 10,000 people of the sold-out Alexandra Palace screams in unison and then begin to chant the band's name over and over. "Welcome to the biggest Architects show EVER."

Their set begins after a good five minutes of ominous thunder sounds, booming through the massive venue. When the room goes completely dark, and the audience screams their lungs out at first glimpse of the band as they walk on stage. The intro of "A Match Made In Heaven" fills the room and not a single person stands still. The set consists of a good variety of songs. Both longtime fans and newcomers can both walk away feeling content.

An absolutely magical show is what Architects performs. Carter's screamed vocals are raw and full of emotion, and alongside with the sound of heavy guitars and intense double-bass, they are exactly what makes metalcore great. Before the very last song of the encore, Carter hands the mic to drummer Dan Searle, brother to the late guitarist Tom with a speech that didn't leave a single eye dry. The band then proceeds to play "Gone With The Wind", a song often associated with Tom's passing. During the final outro, two letters appear on the screen on stage. "T/S". Tom Searle. And this is how Architects end this spectacular, historical, fantastic show.

Published in Brighton Life, March 2018

WELCOME "to the biggest Architects show ever", said singer Sam Carter at the start of a hugely emotional night. The Brighton rockers playing to 10,000 people last Saturday was long overdue.

The intro of A Match Made In Heaven filled the room and not a single person was standing still. Carter's vocals were heavy with emotion alongside heavy guitars and an intense double-kick.

Drummer Dan Searle paid tribute to his brother, guitarist bandmate Tom who died in 2016 after a three=year battle with cancer, with a speech met by tears and cheers, before playing Gone With The Wind in honour of him.

A historical and moving show met by a thundering ovation. Magical.

Published in The Sun, March 2018