Tag: Archives

NEWS: Archives raid the hivemind!

“You know, I know this steak doesn’t exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? Ignorance is bliss”

NEWS: Archives and Downpour March Weekender!

Continuing the tidal wave of show announcements, Northern Irish creators of “No Bliss In Ignorance” Archives and Melodic Hardcore crew Downpour will join forces for a trio in March. If you’ve not heard of the latter then we’ll tell you that they feature in their ranks members of Lock & Key and We Struck Gold.

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…