Architects Earn First No. 1 Album in UK
Photo by Ed Mason
Last Friday, February 26, UK metalcore royalty Architects released their ninth studio album, For Those That Wish To Exist. As of today, their latest release has earned its spot at No. 1 on the UK overall album charts after just one week.
Not only is it the first time Architects took the No. 1 spot, but it is the first time the band has made it in the top 10, previously peaking at No. 15 with the album, All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us. Being the second album since guitarist and songwriter Tom Searle's passing, the band took to social media to say a few words regarding the album making the top spot.
"We are blown away. Never in our wildest dreams did we aspire to this. Even 1 week ago, when we released this record, there was no discussion between us of having a number 1 record,” the band’s statement read.
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— Architects (@Architectsuk) March 5, 2021
You can read what our team has to say about the record here, and be sure to stream For Those That Wish To Exist, available on all streaming services.