Simon Neil

Biffy Clyro: “We want to put on a show that can change someone’s life”

Simon Neil is giddy with excitement, and who can blame him? For 20 years, the frontman of Biffy Clyro — arguably Britain’s biggest, and indisputably its finest, rock band today — has lived a life on tour; something that, for so many, was robbed of him by the past years’ COVID-19 crisis. This week, however, […]

Architects announce U.S. and Canada tour with exclusive presale

Architects have announced their U.S. and Canada For Those That Wish To Exist tour. Launching in November, the band will visit over a dozen North American cities during the run. In advance of the tour, Alternative Press is offering a special presale. Launching Tuesday, June 8 at 10 a.m. local time, the sale will last […]

Architects reach Top 10 on US Rock Radio with “Animals”

Architects are continuing to reach new heights with their ninth studio album For Those That Wish To Exist. Nearly a month after they earned their first-ever U.K. chart No. 1 with the LP, Architects have hit another chart milestone, and this time it’s in the U.S. Their single “Animals,” which helped kick off the For […]

Architects revisit “Animals” for new performance with full orchestra—watch

Following the recent chart success of their ninth studio album, Architects are revisiting “Animals,” the single that kicked off their For Those That Wish To Exist era. This time around, however, they aren’t alone. With the help of a full orchestra, Architects took over the legendary Studio Two at Abbey Road Studios in London for […]

Architects announce 2022 ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’ UK arena tour

Earlier this month, Architects celebrated a major milestone in their career when their new album For Those That Wish To Exist debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. charts. This feat marks the first-ever chart No. 1 in their career. Now, as COVID-19 cases in the U.K. continue to decline, Architects are making plans to take […]

Architects react to earning their first-ever No. 1 album in the UK

It’s a big day of celebrating for Architects and their new album For Those That Wish To Exist. Their ninth studio album has officially debuted at No.1 on the U.K. album charts. Read more: Children Of Bodom’s Alexi Laiho’s cause of death has been revealed There was a lot of build-up surrounding the release of […]

Architects' fiery "Meteor" video lets you live through an apocalypse—watch

We are less than a week away from the release of Architects‘ new album For Those That Wish To Exist. Now, the band are helping fans count down the days until Friday, Feb. 26 with their powerful new video for “Meteor.” Read more: blink-182’s next album has collabs with Grimes, Lil Uzi Vert and Pharrell […]

Architects unleash anthemic new single "Meteor"—listen

We are just a few weeks away from the release of Architects‘ highly-anticipated new album For Those That Wish To Exist. As listeners continue to count down the days until the LP’s arrival, Architects are offering another taste of their new music this week. The band have unleashed their anthemic new single “Meteor” which further […]

Architects unveil atmospheric video for “Dead Butterflies”—watch

Architects are giving fans another taste of their forthcoming album For Those That Wish To Exist this week. On Wednesday, Architects unveiled their powerful new video for “Dead Butterflies” which they filmed at the legendary Royal Albert Hall in London. Read more: Musicians react to President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris being sworn in […]

Parkway Drive and Royal Blood members collab with Architects on new LP

If you’re completely crushed about 2020 and are in a complete state of anguish about what the world is going to be like Nov. 3, be strong. Next year, British post-metalcore unit Architects will be delivering their ninth studio album, For Those That Wish To Exist on Epitaph. Slated for release Feb 26, it’s the follow-up […]