Tag: Decay

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

Review: “Decay” by Debt Collector

Sometimes it’s all about being at the right place at the right time and back in November the first of a prize pair of singles were dropped by Sydney Nu-Deathcore operatives Debt Collector were placed firmly on our radar as ones to watch. The four piece are so fresh that they only made their live

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: The Riffening Tour from Archives and Rituals!

Rituals and Archives have announced a co-headlining run of six shows across England and Ireland together titled “The Riffening Tour” for August as each band takes the other around their neck of the woods. The former have the critically acclaimed EP “Show Me The Signs” to rip through while the later will be delivering cuts

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

NEWS: Archives sweep the mindfield!

Conceived in Northern Ireland in 2020 the instant and undeniable chemistry of Progressive Metalcore quintet Archives has been so immediate that they’ve only gone the whole hog and recorded a full debut album “Decay” for release on 10th December. Channelling influences including Oceans Ate Alaska, Architects and August Burns Red, they’ve premiered “Mindfield” from the