The Architects have announced a brand new studio album titled Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit, which will be released via Epitaph on October 21. The announcement is accompanied by the release of the first single “Tear Gas”, an arena-ready anthem filled with industrial pedals.
Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit will be the band’s 10th studio album and follow last year’s critically acclaimed For These That Wish To Exist. The group barely had time to celebrate the success that they began the process of writing the songs that make up the new album.
Produced by Dan Searle and Josh Middleton, with additional production by Sam Carter at Deacon’s Middle Farm Studios and their own HQ, Electric Studios in Brighton. The band were encouraged by finally being back in the room together after their latest album was released mostly remotely due to COVID restrictions, the result was something altogether more “free, playful and spontaneous” explains the drummer and songwriter of the group Dan. “This one is more live, more exciting and more fun – it has that energy. We wanted it to be a lot more industrial and electronic,” frontman Sam Carter confirms.
Layers of electronic and industrial elements infuse the album with a burst of energy that sets the cinematic vibe of the 11-track ride. There’s more than a nod to the band’s post-rock influences as well as now-familiar anthems such as “When We Were Young” and new single “Tear Gas.” “Anything is possible – awaken the unstoppable.”
Watch the new music video here:
2022 TOUR DATES
September 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
September 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave Hall
September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater
September 10 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
September 12 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe – Old National Center
September 13 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
September 15 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theater
September 16 – Toronto, ON @ Canada Rebel
September 17 – Montreal, QC @ Canada Mtelus
September 20 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues – Boston
September 21 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
September 22 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore – Philadelphia
September 23 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore – Silver Spring
September 25 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival
September 26 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva Theater
September 27 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz – Raleigh
September 29 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
September 30 – Atlanta, Georgia @ The Masquerade
October 1 – St. Petersburg, Florida @ Jannus Live
October 3 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater – Dallas
October 4 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theater
October 6 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
October 7 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo by Microsoft
October 9 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
November 5 – Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena*
November 6 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro*
November 8 – Dublin, IE @ 3Arena*
November 9 – Belfast, IE @ SSE Arena*
November 11 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena*
November 12 – London, UK @ 02 Arena*
November 14 – Cardiff, UK @ Motorpoint Arena*
November 15 – Bournemouth, UK @ International Center*
* Biffy Clyro support