1) Architects is a mathcore/metalcore/alternative metal band from Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, formed in 2004 by twin brothers Dan and Tom Searle As drummer and guitarist, respectively, they were joined by guitarist Tim Hillier-Brook, bassist Tim Lucas, and vocalist Matt Johnson Strongly influenced by the Dillinger Escape Plan, their initial sound was coarse, chaotic, and rhythmically complex Lucas was soon replaced by Alex Dean while Johnson left after the release of their debut album Nightmares (2006) He was replaced by Sam Carter, who quickly debuted on the band's second album Ruin (2007) After releasing a split EP with Dead Swans in 2008, they signed to Century Media Records and released their third album Hollow Crown through the label in 2009 In 2011, it was followed by The Here and Now The next year, Architects returned towards their original style with Daybreaker, establishing a balance of melody and technical harshness They also introduced more politicized lyrics, contrasting to the violent and even comedic lyrics of their older work By the time of the album's release, Hillier-Brook left the band, later replaced by Adam Christianson
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