Rock Feed Sam Carter (Architects)
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Jan 15, 2025 
Sam Carter, the lead vocalist of British metal band Architects, dives deep into their new single 'BLACKHOLE' and the highly-anticipated album The Sky, The Earth, and All Between. He shares his exhilarating experience shooting a high-altitude video while battling a fear of heights. Sam reveals the band's renewed mission through their collaboration with Jordan Fish, the excitement of touring with his longtime idol Linkin Park, and the immense pressure of performing on massive stages. With hopes for an impactful return to the U.S., he promises a record filled with energy and resilience.
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Commit Fully To Emotional Extremes
- Make creative choices extreme to capture attention: lean fully into being very sad or very heavy.
- Sam argues that polarizing, committed emotion is necessary to pique listeners' interest today.
Terrifying Real Stunts On BLACKHOLE Video
- Sam describes filming the BLACKHOLE video on top of a terrifying abandoned oil-plant structure in Oxnard near LA.
- He reveals he has a massive fear of heights but trusted Jensen and performed real stunts high above the floor.
Real High-Platform Guitar Solo
- Sam recalls being strapped on a giant podium while Adam played a real guitar solo high above the set in the video.
- He suggests a behind-the-scenes edit would reveal how much of the peril was real.