Speechless... Architects "Dead Butterflies" - REACTION / REVIEW

I'll be reacting and reviewing to Architects - "Dead Butterflies" off the album "For Those That Wish To Exist". Do you guys agree or disagree with my thoughts?
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[@AaronandJo]

idk what's more glorious, this song or your hair

[@AndresRodriguez-pn3fc]

Lmao for real

[@malachia2888]

Didn't expect you guys to be here lol

[@BruhMoment7685]

AARON AND JO!!!

[@joelfoster2275]

Agree with you 100%. Heard a lot of people who don't like their new stuff saying shit like, 'Bring Me the Architects', but the irony is, both bands are S tier bands, who constantly change up their sounds for the better! Stoked for the new album.

[@joedavies6364]

The only reason they say that is because it is following a similar formula. Converting to a radio friendly sound. Evolution or devolution of sound? Personal preference I guess

[@METALBIRB]

People often forget that both bands are influenced by one another. Oli started using Sam’s screaming technique back in There Is A Hell, but both bands are best friends so I don’t mind the comparison. I just love sound change when it’s creative and passionate in either band. I also loved Amo when it came out 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lolrumbuutu]

I just don't unterstand why people keep fighting about something like this. They move on as a band and try to find a new sound, which is very intuitive, as the person who was mainly responsible for their old sound passed away sadly. So, obviously, if you fell in love with the band for what they sounded like, you may or may not like the new direction. Either would be very subjective and totally fine. Hence, I wouldn't say they "changed up their sounds for the better", because it is just different and subject to personal preference. On the other hand, people will drop comments and comparing bands to BMTH regardless of whether there actually is somthing about it or not. So I really don't get why so many people immediately jump on comments like this and are so "angry" about it.

[@joelfoster2275]

@@lolrumbuutu When i said 'change up for the better', i didn't mean stylistically. I agree with you, that is totally objective, and actually as someone who prefers heavier stuff, i probably still listen to both bands older stuff more frequently anyway. I meant that their change in sound was for the better because change is always great! and sadly Architects circumstances as a band meant they had to. Anyway, this song is beautiful!

[@Nornfang]

@@joedavies6364 dude old metalcore is so washed out at this point. mature your taste in melody, old architects was great for the time. i’d much rather hear this then a new gravedigger nowadays. i ain’t 17 anymore

[@taj1997]

“GOOOOODBYEEEEE” -Sam Carter probaly

[@iJellySpoon]

I fully agree. Holy Hell was always going to sound the way it did because of Tom, and that is fully ok and expected. Fantastic album. BUT THIS, this is truly them on their own discovering how their sound will now be, and it's perfect

[@44poets60]

this.

[@pattysmusic524]

I think beautiful sounding metalcore is a trend and I'm digging it.

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

My only negative is that the live version sounded so much better

[@METALBIRB]

Heard it last night and I have to agree. But damn can’t wait to hear this song live

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

@@METALBIRB I'm really enjoying these songs so far. Been listening since The Here & Now and this feels like the natural progression .

[@METALBIRB]

@@ThatBlindGuy247 I agree, also The Here And Now is criminally underrated. It was too much of a drastic sound change for the band but I digged it especially Day In Day Out and Red Eyes

[@Crotes1990]

@@METALBIRB man Red Eyes is still one of my fav Architects songs to this days. The eery guitar intro gets me everytime

[@karltaras2132]

@@METALBIRB Yes! I still listen to TH&N along with the old stuff, so I totally get the progression. I had the same reaction hearing this on the RAH stream. This is what I want from architects, a more mature sound maybe. I’m not a teenager anymore I’m not gonna be upset by hearing my favorite band on the radio, I wish them all the success they get. My dream would be to see an Architects headliner at a festival one day! With this progression maybe they are on track to do that. I can’t wait for album, so excited!

[@savinakelly]

This vocal range... 😱😱

[@jbasti227]

Sam has been one of the best for years and it's great to see him still constantly find ways to improve

[@savinakelly]

I fully agree

[@garbageusername7924]

Is the first time in a while where I can use the word “Beautiful” to describe a song

[@emmetmcnamee5227]

The look on your face at the first "GOOD-BYEEEE" Was absolutely priceless, loved this tune and your reaction was spot on hahaha

[@michaeldrummond6809]

This might break the record for “woooos!” And “holy shits!”

[@kylewitte8747]

I never thought a breakdown would be so pretty

[@alexw7303]

Incredible song - the live version of it is even better

[@aldusbrutus1401]

Spiritbox Constance - I cried, because I was sad

[@dogupekcan]

That "fly high" part. Getting goosebumps even while I'm thinking about it

[@RachelleReacts]

AYYYYYYYYYYY. Lets go. Big time agree with what you said in the beginning about Animals but we were on the same page when that track dropped as well. Also, started cracking up how off the bat "WOOOOOO SHITTTTT". Ya love to see it! Knew you would be into this one also. Great video per usual, cheers!

[@GrantInRealLife]

I sat in silence listening to this for the first time, exhaling “FUCK. ME.” about 15 seconds after it ended. Powerful. Could’ve been a 007 title track with its orchestral body.

[@kdrummusic]

Song brought me to tears. I love architects

[@RikkiTikkiTaco]

The reason this new sound is so great for them: I had literally never listened or even heard of Architects before Animals. I'm not a huge metal fan, don't particularly like a lot of screaming in music, but I kept getting suggested Animals on youtube so I figured it must be similar to other music I have listened to. Clicked on it and was blown away. Same with Black Lungs and now this song. I'm someone who never would have listened to their old stuff but I'm constantly playing one of their new singles. You should want a band to grow and gain new fans. If they're enjoying doing this kind of sound and it's working for them, that could never be a bad thing.

[@bensunnyisaac]

Check out a few more metal bands if you can. There's a huge goldmine of music out there.

[@RikkiTikkiTaco]

@@bensunnyisaac I’m definitely expanding on my music tastes. I was really into pop-punk in high school and as I’m getting older I’m enjoying heavier stuff more.

[@ChaseHoltonDev]

Same reaction, man. I watched the live stream concert event thing and when they played this I was bloooown away. Absolutely one of the best songs they've ever written. First time viewer, now subscribing. Hell yes.

[@panterarocks9326]

I’ve never really been a big fan of Architects. But these singles are BLOWING ME AWAY. This song is my favorite so far. It’s just so so so good

[@jay291094]

Definitely think this album is gonna be my album of the year, loved every song so far and I'm actually happy with the change if they keep this up 🖤

[@jb66692]

2:06 the most exitced we've ever seen you

[@martin.adolfssson]

This song is phenomenal and it sounds even better live😳

[@Pandumz-]

This song is sooo powerful jesus sams vocals are amazing

[@joshuasanchez5799]

The live version gave me even more goosebumps... Sam's voice is just... WOW

[@jlb8061]

This is going to be the best album they’ve ever released. I agree that this is one of their best songs. Awesome!! Great reaction video too as always!

[@SeelsOfElation]

Goliath, Dying Is Absolutely Safe say yes... this album was pretty good but there are a few naff songs on it but there are quite a few astounding songs

[@nickwait5260]

Holy shit man you're speaking absolute truth. I whole heartedly agree about their heavy "blegh" sound and the fact that it needed to go. It's also why I agree the slightly more "generic" sound they're absolutely killing right now with these new tracks is landing so well. It's emotionally heavy, musically tight and completely new. Don't even get me started on how they bust planets open with their orchestral side that kicks in on many of their tracks to elevate them to a level that in my opinion is untouchable. No other band does emotion in metal like these boys do. *slow claps* Bravo gentlemen. Thanks for the reaction.

[@ordinaryJ03]

they did great with this one. Just powerful. Let a band progress, everyone!

[@notcreativeside]

Agreed, it took me hearing this song to understand what they're trying to do and where they're going with this album.

[@dreero_]

Architects have been my favourite band for years and I absolute adore everything they do, but this might just be my new favourite architects album if these singles continue this type of quality

[@bcog9519]

I respectfully can’t agree with people’s criticism of the new tracks. Architects had this planned even when Tom was alive. This was a direction they had always intended to go down because Tom had spent years envisioning a new sound for them that mixed all the elements that make them great. They haven’t watered down their sound to be radio friendly, I believe that they’re bringing Tom’s idea to life with guitars that are still heavy but provide a melody as an undertone to the aggression, vocals that burst with emotion and allow Sam to fully demonstrate what he’s capable of with Josh and Adam backing him up. Everything they have released so far for the new album I have loved because I for one love it when bands go through an evolution and don’t stick to the formula that made them a success. Great reaction as always dude! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@lachlangardner1690]

Just because they planned it a long time ago doesn't make it sound any better. The song is just BORING

[@bcog9519]

@@lachlangardner1690 that’s your opinion and while I don’t agree with it I still respect it and it’s your decision whether or not to choose to listen to it further. I’m not here to argue with anyone on their opinion as that what they are entitled to make but I just wanted to share my opinion on it all and perhaps give people more insight in to something that had been years in the making if they didn’t know of it before

[@jackcravford8744]

@@bcog9519 i was never fan of this band and new tracks sounds to me so digital, sampled and autotuned. I am jamming into Ken Mode, Converge and other hardcore or old metalcore music and i just don't feel anything, when hearing Architects. Songs are probably not bad, but how it is mixed, it is just painful. It sounds like that band is not playing there, but it is just sampled. But that is my opinion, though.

[@miasma8166]

stop exposing degradation as evolution

[@mattcubed9658]

@@jackcravford8744 I mean fair enough, you definitely hear the instruments way more than the production/electronic element's but for some people the mix alone just doesn't sound right to them. And vocal layering is a huge no no for quite a bit of people, it's certainly not for everyone.

[@britballer4697]

Sam’s vocal range is incredible! So hyped for the new album 🖤

[@patbateman8116]

I got CHILLS man haha. Absolutely beautiful and incredible song 🔥🖤🤘

[@xRamZx]

I CANNOT wait for the album, cuz holy sheeeeeiiiiit it's so friggin good

[@aycaramba4910]

That chorus is so fuckin epic and beautiful!!! Black lungs was great, this is even better! So hyped for the new album!

[@alexlouise6166]

I'm really digging architects thanks to you and your reactions 🖤

[@fanzarelli1319]

Sams head voice is angelic man. His voice is like a fine wine. Getting better and more refined with age. The royal albert hall performance was not only masterfully mixed. But I've never heard sam nail a whole show that flawlessly. And not just him, the entire band was incredibly tight.

[@Jordyjordd]

Absolutely my favorite of the three singles, I like all three, but this is just next level. Can’t wait for February 26th! This and Landmvrks 👀

[@ia2k204]

When I first heard this song I instantly loved it, I can’t believe it’s not the last song of the album, sounds like a perfect closing track. This is only track 5. Knowing architects and josh this album is not going to be without some very heavy stuff.

[@robinaberg3947]

I agree with you completely! I think this is one of the best song from them ever!

[@hunterashton8855]

Dude! This song gave me chills when I first heard it love this song

[@Rob.Brown13]

I was worried with the archtects changes, but every song they have put out has blown me away.. Sam is way too talented to be put with just screams, his voice reminds me of a male version of Courtney from spiritbox, its very ethereal and powerful... i love it.

[@jorgeandresaguilarursic6168]

GLORIOSOOO!🔥🍃✨

[@brittanyyouknow877]

One of my fav songs

[@samholmes2098]

People forget they made softer songs than this in there earlier albums! Fucking sick song, Sam’s vocals are unreal.

[@SeelsOfElation]

People hate on these new songs then nut over Hollow Crown which is super light for like 3/4s of the song

[@itssomedonkus5700]

I swear every fucking time I hear that second verse where he slides into the chorus, I geek the fuck out.

[@jackfromthejungle7538]

I really dig the brass sections in the chorus, gives off an epic, orchestral sound. But i kinda miss the angry energy in the new songs a little bit - also Dans drumming got kind of more linear, I really loved his parts on AOGHAU :/ I guess after all the screaming Sam did all these years its exciting to experiment with clean vocals - and you gotta give it to him, he nails that!I also love the layering of Adams and Joshs vocals on top of Sams main voice - really well composed. But al lin all better than Black lungs, might tie with Animals imo - really excited for the new album :D

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

Just wait til Discorse Is Dead gets put out

[@METALBIRB]

There’s still 12 more unreleased songs, so I will bet my left nut that there will be a heavy track or two

[@PrinceBaconYT]

@@METALBIRB I'll be gladly awaiting your reaction to Discourse Is Dead. They played it during the Royal Albert Hall concert. Isa good one, I'll leave it at that! 🤘🤘 This album gonna be played a lot.

[@jackfromthejungle7538]

@@METALBIRB I sure as hell hope so, I mean on the one hand you cant restrict them, theyre the artists, the make the muisc they wanna make - on the hand i still want to hear "Architects"

[@jackfromthejungle7538]

@@user-ou3pj9yj9t Well, thats a bit of an overstatement. Hes never used them this much, this frequently or so good

[@johnnailon588]

Someone that knows 🖤

[@monicagonzales5899]

I love it when you are almost speechless. I agree, they are doing the best decision to use Sam's incredible voice.

[@Polaris_x]

Animals took some listens to grow on me but now I'm digging it as well as all the other songs released so far. The 26th Feb cant come fast enough.

[@andimatt7232]

Don't justify yourself for liking certain bands or certain tracks, it's all okay bro :D

[@damianstalker4266]

I was very disapointed with Animals but this one i love soooo much! Love these vibes and MAN that chorus 💜 I could have a whole album of songs with this atmosphere.

[@Sergiopinedais]

The only person who appreciates this beautiful song .. that's why you are the best in reaction videos! I’m speechless too.. This song equates to sleepless by northlane

[@adrenalineonwheels5116]

can't wait to see Sam's face when I yell play buried at sea!

[@akmetalhead95]

Damn... this sounds huge!

[@pewterschmidt23lord99]

This is definately one of if not the best ive heard from them

[@JR-90]

Best songs: Animals, Black Lungs, Libertine (one of my favorites 🔥🔥), Impermanence (ft. Winston McCall), Little Wonder (ft. Mike Kerr - also one of my favorites 🔥🔥), Goliath (ft. Simon Neil), and Demi God (love the egyptian vibe). Easily one of the best albums of 2021, and the year barely started. No words to express how much this band has evolved since the early days.

[@SeelsOfElation]

No Dying Is Absolutely Safe? That was a bloody spinechilling and beautiful ending

[@jordangrasso4351]

I can't imagine how this dude reacted when he heard memento mori.... Which blows this track away

[@Adam-rf6cx]

Time for a GHOST IRIS review!

[@JLG5866]

I watched the live concert and when Sam sang for the first Time that " GOOD BYE"....😱😱😱. THOSE F...ING GOOSEBUMPS

[@heathstory9655]

And here it is, as promised.

[@nar9430]

The live version hits harder!

[@980Logan]

Hey man jw what headphones do you use? I have a pair of shur srh840s that I love, but they broke recently in a stupid way and I refuse to get them again lol :(

[@davidhume4566]

he's using the audio technica ath-m50's, I have the same pair and highly recommend! Some of the best pair of cans you can get especially for its price

[@980Logan]

@@davidhume4566 Thank you so much!! I am always very weary about making big purchases like this without being able to actually try them out first. I will look into them!

[@trs5127]

It's just mind blowing to me that they can still keep the energy going even with the soft orchestra and the sombre tone. It's not even heavy and yet I can headbang the shit out of it. It's not heavy but the sound and the energy is just so so huge. This album reminds of Starset in that sense. Even their softest songs have a shit tonne of energy pushing them at some point. Also, kudos to the whole band, but can I just say that Sam Carter's existence is not even fair to other vocalists in the metalcore scene? This guy's just out of this world.

[@realtealcovers232]

Love this song. I think this is one of the best choruses they’ve written. Discourse is Dead is my favorite new song so far (they played it on their live stream) out of the singles. But I’ve enjoyed all of them

[@greyknightlord175]

Great Song

[@zachsaylors4412]

Addicted to pain- alter bridge

[@mprior93]

I cannot lie, I was severely disappointed at the sound since it didn’t sound like LT/LF or AOGHAU but after many many more listens, i absolutely love the sound and I can’t wait for the rest of the album

[@adrenalineonwheels5116]

I've been listening to architects since the RUIN album. my favorite part about this band is no matter how much they change their sound, the emotion and intensity and love for what they do never does!! ❤ love you guys. always will!!

[@ChillingWithBrett]

So I'm a bit late but have you heard the last song from that album Dying is absolutely safe it's really good

[@iiTzKareem]

That was fuckin sick

[@freesuckerMCR]

Unpopular opinion but I don't mind Sam doing more clear vocals AT ALL, like we all know he's the GOAT when it comes to screaming and vocal fry technique but the fact that he's genuinely a good singer is often overlooked at and I think it's something that can be explored so much more. His range is INCREDIBLE and his transition from full to head voice is always flawless.

[@NobodyMoves777]

I'm beyond stoked for this album. Idgaf what anyone thinks about the sound change because I'm absolutely in love with it. Calling it now, this is gonna be one of the defining albums of the scene for this decade

[@bryanlopez5451]

I have been a fan of Architects since I was 14 years old the first album I heard was lost forever lost together and literally at that point in my life that album saved my life and I have been a fan of that band for a long time and yes I have heard all the older albums to I love this f****** band

[@juliensavoie4742]

reminded me of Landmvrks with their recent songs

[@noahriva]

when “spice up our lives” turns to “spice up my life”…🥺 also this song is breathtaking. straight up chills all the way through.

[@brennanlundie8649]

I agree that the context of this song in relation to Architects' discography is one of the reasons it's so good. I've been listening since Hollow Crown days as well, and this is fresh and captivating really. I'm absolutely here for it, but wouldn't be mad if they threw in a few nasty heavy bois

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

You should check out more Archspire please! They are fast. I remember you did Involuntary Doppëlganger, but you should check out Archspire- Calamus will Animate as well. Archspire is coming out with a new album this year, and it's just one of my anticipated releases. Architects is awesome!!

[@musicalstan_6612]

It’s nice to hear someone so passionately talk about a song that deserves that much passion. I hate it when fake close minded fans of the band go, Oh BriNg Me ThE aRcHiTeCtS oh ThEiR SeLliNg OuT cause it’s bollocks. They’re transforming their sound and writing their first album almost as the new architects. And if people can’t handle that they can simply fuck off

[@XAVR_]

Holding out for the album before I judge any of these tracks, so far I've "liked" all three, but haven't fully decided how I feel about them when compared to the rest of their music/their peers (obvious comparisons to BMTH)

[@SpicyTortilla69]

If you don't think this song is special, you're likely not gonna be able to appreciate much outside of the corny "blegh" sections of songs

[@SeelsOfElation]

Discourse Is Dead and Goliath are coming to change your mind on the new stuff

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

bro we have the exact same hair right now

[@jamesgrenard]

Bring Me The Architects

[@xshiiner4626]

I dont like anything of them very much, but I am stoked of their new tracks

[@psimetric8887]

Hey people!, do you want only screaming?...ok, go to Cannibal Corpse or Napalm Death channel.

[@nafiz5609]

Sam is a different breed

[@jakenelson5072]

People always forget that they always have their old tracks too including their new masterpieces. They will never lose their old sound while having a new one.

[@OWA_Freerunning]

Yeah, thats something great about Architects. For example, the last time I sae BMTH live, two years ago, they played only 2-4 Sempiternal/TTS songs, the rest were all from AMO. I know thay theyve come back their old style, but during that era it felt like they were neglecting their old fanbase. With Architects? You still hear These Colours Dont Run, Gravedigger, Broken Cross, etc being major hits of their sets. They dont play stuff older than that, and I understand it them having 8 albums. But you still have a bit of that part of Architects.

[@CarlosCruz-sv1ti]

This is a real fact.... Architects is the best metal core band.

[@kevinmcquade1688]

All I could think of was Sal from Impractical Jokers

[@ELIASogHENRIK]

AYE! Scarlxrd has dropped his best song ''Let the wxrld burn'' a good mix of fast flows and his best screams (and i think he has been practicing)

[@randall1savage853]

You should react to Outsiders by Asleep At The Helm

[@stonersasquatch7204]

Man I love how bands change shit up all the time keeps everything fresh and why not sing more he has a good voice 🤷‍♂️

[@jonathanholzapfel9169]

Please react to the two New Songs "Terra Firma" and "Petrichor" by the band Artemis Rising. 🔥🔥🔥 They started a new Chapter with their Singer. The band is based in germany in a small town in loser saxony and they deserves much more reach and attention. These guys gave so much fire power and passion! ❤🔥 By the way I love your reactions! ❤😘😎💪🎸

[@waynecalvert2148]

Please check these 2 newer tracks, please. You won't be disappointed. Devil sold his soul - beyond reach. From sorrow to serenity - shadows. The former are very unique. Original vocalist left for personal reasons then rejoined, but of course they couldn't fire the new guy (the lad is also the singer for the arusha acord) so now they have 2 singers. And it works beautifully. The latter have at least one if not more members of bleed from within and yeah thats all I need to say on that one.

[@fistermantast1c]

Do you think this album is their "White Pony"?

[@Draks1507]

React to Karmanjakah - Nautilus, a litlle band that deserve to be heard !!!

[@nazman465]

Their album is already leaked lol.

[@daywalker0082]

If only Billy talent would put out some new music then my favorite band could make me gosh too.

[@Leo-fu6yn]

Oli Skyes vibes at 02:35 anyone? Edit: not a negative thing!

[@SeelsOfElation]

Oli uses Sam’s vocal technique so theres no surprise there. He was taught by Sam after some vocal damage or something I believe

[@CardiffMark]

Amazing ambience and emotion, vocals could be a little clear. Little hard to work out at times.