A1: Early Grave () A2: Dethroned () A3: Numbers Count For Nothing () A4: Follow The Water () A5: In Elegance () A6: We're All Alone () B1: Borrowed Time () B2: Every Last Breath () B3: One Of These Days () B4: Dead March () B5: Left With A Last Minute () B6: Hollow Crown ()
Description:
The "Hollow Crown (Picture LP)" by Architects on Arising Empire is a visually striking vinyl edition of the band's breakthrough metalcore classic. Pressed as a picture disc LP, this version combines the album's intense, technical sound with an eye-catching collectible presentation that will stand out in any record collection. "Hollow Crown" is widely regarded as a milestone in modern metalcore, capturing Architects in a phase of rapid artistic evolution: complex guitar work, tightly controlled chaos, and emotionally charged vocals are woven into songs that balance aggression with atmosphere. The LP format underlines the album's dynamic flow, from precise riff-storms and intricate rhythms to anthemic, cathartic choruses, making it ideal for focused listening from start to finish.
The picture LP not only delivers the music in warm, detailed analog sound, but also highlights the visual side of the release with artwork printed directly onto the vinyl surface. This makes the record particularly attractive for collectors and fans who value both sonic and aesthetic qualities. The sturdy LP format is designed for repeated play, while the artwork invites display outside the shelf as a statement piece for any fan of heavy music.
Architects are one of the leading bands in contemporary metalcore, known for their technical sophistication, emotional intensity, and socially conscious lyrics. Originating from the UK, they have built a strong international following through relentless touring and a series of acclaimed albums that helped shape and modernize the genre. With releases that have charted worldwide, sold-out headline shows, and appearances at major festivals, Architects have established themselves as a benchmark band whose sound bridges ferocity and melody in a distinctive way. "Hollow Crown" is often seen as a key chapter in their story, marking the moment when their forward-thinking songwriting and uncompromising heaviness reached a wider audience.
The LP is released by Arising Empire, a label that has made a name for itself by focusing on guitar-driven, modern heavy music and supporting emerging as well as established artists in the rock and metal scene. Known for high production standards and carefully curated releases, Arising Empire places particular value on strong visual identities, collectible editions, and close collaboration with their bands. This "Hollow Crown (Picture LP)" reflects that philosophy: a high-quality, fan-oriented edition that honors an important album in Architects' discography and offers listeners and collectors a special way to experience it on vinyl.
Metal
55.944
- Black Metal 3.564- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.921- Hardcore 2.420- Heavy Metal 31.977- New Metal 254- Power Metal 624- Rock Crossover 106- Thrash Metal 2.328Songwriter 3.442
