Tag: Archives

NEWS: Archives swim with the fishes?

Joined by Lewis MacRae of Rituals fame Northern Ireland homewreckers Archives have unleashed a music video for “Sharkpit” to celebrate the release of their sophomore album “No Bliss In Ignorance“. An album that also features the presence of Benji Mars of Waterlines it combines brutal music with melodic hooks and boundless energy and is one

Review: “No Bliss In Ignorance” by Archives

They say that one good turn deserves another so having given us a debut full length album in 2021’s “Decay” which left a dent in our skulls, Northern Ireland Progressive Metalcore outfit Archives are due a second. They’ve earned the right by supporting Skindred during a run of sold out shows, reducing Techfest Techabiliation to

NEWS: Archives make no mistake with Waterlines!

Ensuring the summer is a scorcher in more ways than one, Archives have set 7th June as the date when their new album “No Bliss In Ignorance“. The reverse of the sentiment expressed by Cypher in The Matrix is expressed in both screamed and clean vocals in equal measure as the band are joined by

Live Review: Tech-Fest Techabilitation 2023: Friday (1 of 3)!

There is a certain irony that just as we arrive in Derby for what could be the final Tech-Fest event in Techabilitation at The Hairy Dog, “Beginning of the End” by Spineshank should surface on the Spotify playlist we’ve been listening to on the drive. In truth it’s not so much the end as a

NEWS: Archives won’t break sweat…

Built around the concept of pushing mental health awareness to the forefront of their purpose, Northern Irish Metal outfit Archives continue to raise their profile with “No Sweat“. Their vision for fierce, high energy music with memorable hooks has been matched by their cryptic writings and when the new single they announce a new album

NEWS: Archives premier new single “Matriarch”!

It seems that “Matriarch” isn’t a term trademarked by Veil Of Maya as Northern Irish Metal outfit Archives have chosen it as the title for a monolithic new single. Their debut album “Decay” saw them produce a string of stout and fierce cuts laden with earworm riffs and catchy melodies, wrapped in boundless energy while

NEWS: Sertraline evolve into Waterlines!

What’s in a name? Well a lot actually. A new line up have brought fresh ideas and a new sound and so Sertraline have taken the decision to rebrand themselves Waterlines although changing their name on social media and keeping their followers has proved to be more difficult than it needs to be. They’ve launched that ship

NEWS: Archives open new wounds?

Continuing to push the envelope of Mental Health awareness, an issue close to their hearts, Northern Irish Metallers Archives have unveiled their first single since debut album “Decay“. The monsterous “Self Inflicted” continues the promise the band made to deliver heavy music with melodic hooks while hinting at what 2023 might bring…

NEWS: Archives search for the Mapmaker?

After single “Eulogy” surpassed the 50k of Spotify stream milestone, Northern Irish Metalcore merchants Archives have utilised the acting skills of Chris Mohan and shared a music video for “Mapmaker” directed by Kyle Colby. Both cuts appear on the bands debut album “Decay“, an album released in mid December and laced with limitless energy and

NEWS: Archives begin the eulogy!

If anyone dared think Metalcore was a dying genre then they only need look as far as Northern Irish new comers Archives to see that it’s very much alive. They’re about to launch their debut album “Decay” at an inspecting World on 10th December with second single “Eulogy” a kicking and screaming wake up call