The last couple of years have seen the prominence and the fan base of Architects soar. Their blazing performance at the 02 Academy 2 is an indication why.
The event was bursting at high energy levels well before Architects graced the stage – a sold out crowd proceeded to mosh relentlessly throughout the three support acts, culminating in a ferocious fight between two fans during the Norma Jean set. The two troublemakers were subsequently dragged out of the venue. However it was Architect’s who packed the biggest punch tonight. Once on stage, the Architects got straight down to business.
Songs such as ‘In Arrogance’ and their latest single ‘Day In Day Out’ ooze with flavour and impressive vocals from frontman Sam Carter. Songs ‘Early Grave’ and ‘Numbers Count For Nothing’ are both utterly stunning – the frenzied response from the crowd a clear reflection of this. The Brighton born frontman commanded the audience to "get drunk and have some fun" - the mass of moshing fans willingly obliged.
Architects produce a sound that is both uncompromising and ferocious, and it is evident that every band member puts 110% into their performance. The Architects send out a clear message from their explosive set. They are on top of their game, and the only way is up. Although their style of music is not suited to everyone’s taste, they have clear potential to be heavy-weights in their own genre.
Michael Worthington
Friday 8 October 2010
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