Architects - Animals

"For Those That Wish To Exist" is the upcoming ninth studio album by British metalcore band ARCHITECTS. It will be released on 26 February 2021 through UNFD and Epitaph Records. The album was produced by Dan Searle and Josh Middleton.

The lyrical content examines the part humans are all playing in the world's slow destruction, and tackles the biggest questions facing the future of our planet. Such concerns have long been prevalent in the music of a band, who have continually championed and shared their platform with causes such as Sea Shepherd, are outspoken critics of barbaric exercises such as fox hunting, and who focus on sustainability in everything from their touring to merch production. The record hangs in a limbo between energizing positivity that it is not too late to correct our collective course, and a paralyzing negativity of defeatism; where hope and despondency are bed-fellows triggered daily by the simple act of existence. A reflection of human condition, the line "For Those That Wish to Exist" calls for all of the humanity to rise to challenge established models and strive for a collective betterment.

In an official press release, the band explained that the record was inspired by global uncertainty in 2020 and looming threats to the future of mankind. Drummer and songwriter Dan Searle explaining and summarizing the record:

"This album was me looking at our inability to change to a way of life that would sustain the human race and save the planet. [...] I wanted to look in the mirror and ask ourselves the question of what are we going to do, as opposed to trying to point the finger at politicians. Change has to start on a personal level. The world has developed a culture of wanting someone else to deal with it, when we need to take our own responsibility. It has to start there."

"For Those That Wish To Exist" will also include some guest artists like Winston McCall of PARKWAY DRIVE, Mike Kerr of ROYAL BLOOD and Simon Neil of BIFFY CLYRO.

On 20 October 2020, the band released the first single "Animals", along with an accompanying music video, see it below. On 22 October, the band announced that to promote the album, they will play a special livestream show from the Royal Albert Hall in London on 21 November, with the show set to screened around the world via the streaming service Veeps.

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Pre-order "For Those That Wish To Exist" at https://architects.ffm.to/fttwte

Sam Carter - Vocals
Dan Searle - Drums & Keys
Josh Middleton - Guitars, Vocals & Keys
Alex Dean - Bass & Keys
Adam Christianson - Guitars



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