ArchitectsUK
British metalcore heavyweight Architects return to Ilosaarirock on an entirely different scale. Formed in Brighton over two decades ago, the band have travelled a long road from the sharp end of the UK metalcore scene to becoming one of the most widely listened-to and critically acclaimed names in modern heavy music worldwide.
Architects are a textbook example of a band unafraid to evolve, and to push their genre forward in the process. Their recent output has refined the band’s sound into a powerful balance where ferocious metalcore collides with soaring melodies and massive choruses built for thousands of voices singing in unison. The result not only works, but firmly establishes Architects as one of the leading forces shaping modern metalcore.
The band’s previous appearance at Ilosaarirock in 2019 remains a standout moment for many: a performance that proved heavy music can be aggressive, deeply emotional, and ultimately liberating, even cathartic. There is every reason to expect another overwhelming surge of live energy when Architects take to the Ilosaarirock stage in July 2026. Come and witness the next bold chapter in the evolution of this modern metal giant at Laulurinne!
