Architects' Josh Middleton Plays His Favorite Riffs
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3 жыл бұрынJosh Middleton of #Architects and #Sylosis joins #GearFactor to play his favorite riffs. 'For Those That Wish to Exist' is due Feb. 26 through Epitaph Records and you can pre-order your copy here: www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNG9QRP?... (As Amazon affiliates, we earn on qualifying purchases).
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@vianova7422 3 жыл бұрын
to everyone complaining about how he‘s named as architects guitarist here: keep in mind they are dropping an album in like a week so this is probably part of the promo. makes total sense in from that perspective
@Jt7166 3 жыл бұрын
I mean, he is the lead guitarist of the Architects so....has been for a few year now. #ripTom
@criseriksonB0121 3 жыл бұрын
He is architects guitarist, you little moaning worms!!!
@moloantti 3 жыл бұрын
tbh dont know ther guy at all but seems like just fine guy even tho architects music is trash lmao
@dvdpz89 3 жыл бұрын
@@moloantti says the dude who listens to “Spermswamp” 🤣
@airconditioningunit9777 3 жыл бұрын
@@moloantti no music is trash, it’s all subjective
@brandontadday6288 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine being such a beast at guitar that you play in both Sylosis and Architects.
@Fullcollapse1 3 жыл бұрын
Architects is probably easy af for him .
@Crotes1990 2 жыл бұрын
Not a technical riff in sight on the new Architects album though :P
@resetmodeon5254 2 жыл бұрын
Well guess like i missed architect, when my eyes open i was with sylosis 😁
@random-zb7fp 2 жыл бұрын
the drummer of sylosis plays in Bleed From Within
@Koragh_ Жыл бұрын
Hes a living legend
@limi. 3 жыл бұрын
Sylosis riffs are so so underrated.
@Controldenied0 3 жыл бұрын
To the point he didn’t even play any
@DropDeadSam666 3 жыл бұрын
@@Controldenied0 he was lead guitarist before vocals
@davidschwartz3427 3 жыл бұрын
@@DropDeadSam666 Crazy that you know that. It's almost as if the information isn't easily found on the internet 0.0
@DropDeadSam666 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidschwartz3427 I don’t need to google it
@bottlemanic Жыл бұрын
Honestly Sylosis' biggest boon are their brilliant riffs. Such a perfectly modern take on traditional thrash and death metal
@leonk4319 3 жыл бұрын
"Oh cool, free riff' This dude is casual asf. Mad humble
@corekidwithclearvison 3 жыл бұрын
I'll be stealing that phrase
@wrknhvc7708 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say to everyone in the comment section, that I saw you all talking about this band named “Sylosis”. So of course I searched in Spotify and listening to their songs.... my face just melted with the heaviness of the riffs. Thank you everyone 🙏🏼
@billkatsanakis7327 3 жыл бұрын
In case you don't know, Josh is the lead guitarist/vocalist for Sylosis. Check out their last album "Cycle of Suffering". Your face is gonna melt trust me😂😂😂
@bradcorrigan1495 3 жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, please check out their album "Edge of the Earth". Riff heaven.
@morallyemptycorruptedmaggot 3 жыл бұрын
@@bradcorrigan1495 Edge of the earth is probably one of the best albums ever released EVER
@random-zb7fp 2 жыл бұрын
check out Bleed From Within. the greatest riffs
@Groaznic Жыл бұрын
Sylosis album Dormant heart is the best album ever period full mother flipping stop, check To build a tomb, and Leech, if you want your soul to explode. Also OP, I hope you heard of Belakor ;)
@keeganwhitworth2647 3 жыл бұрын
Josh is so underrated . Such a master of his craft
@K_swiggle0440 Жыл бұрын
nice name G!
@-ajms- Жыл бұрын
His work on holy hell album goes under appreciated. Those riffs slap like hell.
@DropDeadSam666 3 жыл бұрын
His dad was my English teacher in school😂, also met josh at a sylosis gig in Reading back in the day, super cool guy 😂
@urivinyalssteaknot8683 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is actually creating the mosts amazing riffs and breakdowns in metalcore, and to be honest he looks like a very nice and lovely guy. Respect Josh. We love you.
@loganpriest6029 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't think of another guitarist best suited after Tom than Josh to play for architect's. Also sylosis is a mega band, still so underrated though and I wish they were more well known
@JiveTAB 3 жыл бұрын
Stoked for the new Architects album. His work in Sylosis is insane and solidified him as one of my favorite guitarists ever.
@kudcrap 3 жыл бұрын
finally someaone that loves Sylosis but doesn't throw shit to Architects :)
@wrknhvc7708 3 жыл бұрын
Wait there’s another architect’s album coming ??
@IDDQDXW 3 жыл бұрын
Always loved Architects riffs, every single song has a sick and catchy riff.
@matthewgates3393 3 жыл бұрын
Josh is one of my favourite guitarists ever. He deserve to be known more.
@ortizgaytanroberto9101 3 жыл бұрын
i second you brother
@nolanjonescu2388 3 жыл бұрын
That Royal baggers riff is deadly
@royasher9957 3 жыл бұрын
His riffs in sylosis are so much better.josh is just a riff machine there.
@thebloodychord 3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. Architects is alright, but as far as aggression and in-your-face wise, Sylosis trumps Architects.
@pepmiralles2108 3 жыл бұрын
Just different styles
@damonstewart70 3 жыл бұрын
@@pepmiralles2108 exactly his riffs crush regardless
@aidanlarose6901 3 жыл бұрын
@@thebloodychord Sylosis is nowhere near as aggressive as architects.
@Bodom92 3 жыл бұрын
@@aidanlarose6901 I think you might have this impression because Architects play in drop and low tunings. Sylosis is far more superior IMO tho.
@thewolf6675 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a drummer/producer and how you approach writing your riffs are some of the strongest ever. You use great right hand chops...
@fcasanova 3 жыл бұрын
Very talented dude. He's got solid work in both Architects and Sylosis. I don't know if anyone else have noticed, but nice detail that Sepultura Arise poster behind him. :)
@BlackAlbino2000 3 жыл бұрын
So good to hear about his influences , one of my absolute favorites.
@genghislad6195 3 жыл бұрын
I learned sweep picking from Josh, his solo project's album is absolutely fantastic, I hope he does more of that! Love all of your work
@josuastangl7140 3 жыл бұрын
Same! Daddy Middleton taught all of us how to sweep!
@justinleblanc1374 3 жыл бұрын
He woke up and could sweep pick.... i wish that happened to me
@tots8982 3 жыл бұрын
Its all about your Brain, sometimes they just get trough with it. But not all the time
@mikejenkins4924 3 жыл бұрын
Actually I now actively use this phenomenon when learning anything. Practice religiously for a week, then ignore it completely for at least a week. When going back to it, you will have progressed massively. I now swear by it.
@Jeffmetal42 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikejenkins4924 yea, it's weird how that happens. I'm sure it has everything to do with muscle memory. I find myself busting my balls to figure stuff out, put it down for a day or so, and when I come back to it something clicks and I have it. Been that way my whole life.
@mikejenkins4924 3 жыл бұрын
@@Jeffmetal42 Exactly. Even in videogames fighting hard bosses. You get destroyed over and over till you rage quit. Put it back on a couple of days later, and the boss goes down first time.
@Jeffmetal42 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikejenkins4924 no lie, I do that with video games as well. Especially when I'm towards the end on the highest difficulty.
@Neowaverecordings 3 жыл бұрын
Street spirit is my favourite song to play on guitar. So calming.
@PathologicallyIncurious 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why but “the world was my riff oyster” made me cackle 😂
@jamesgiannaros3064 3 жыл бұрын
“Discourse is dead was written before Holy Hell was released.” Me- “Ohhhhhhhhh that explains that”
@michaelclarke1716 3 жыл бұрын
It really did lmao.
@jacksonmitchell5348 3 жыл бұрын
Only decent track on it lol
@djandrewification 3 жыл бұрын
@@jacksonmitchell5348 Doomsday and The Seventh Circle are bangers. Most of the album is hit and miss though
@jacksonmitchell5348 3 жыл бұрын
@@djandrewification Nah nah nah I was talking about the new record lmao, saying the only thing good that came out of it was this song
@djandrewification 3 жыл бұрын
@@jacksonmitchell5348 oooooo shit my b. I’ll check it out. I’ve been put off by everyone saying that it wasn’t a great album but I’ll give her a rip and see what’s up.
@TiANr0ckst4r 3 жыл бұрын
check out sylosis whoever hasn't...ure fucking welcome josh is a riff beast
@H.E.M. 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll watch it again why not
@matthewhughes8227 3 жыл бұрын
Why do people care that he's been called "Architects Guitarist" lmao he plays guitar in the band architects, this video is clearly a promo for the album coming out in 2 days. Would be very unusual if loudwire were like hey this is Josh of sylosis, check out Architects new album when it drops
@ptr_grin 3 жыл бұрын
Oooh, can't imagine the awkwardness tho 😌😂😅
@matthewhughes8227 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-ou3pj9yj9t the gate keeping in the metal community is actually embarrassing
@grotesque666 3 жыл бұрын
Ppl bitch about anything now
@ronanator789 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-ou3pj9yj9t some of us aren't over Tom and I think it sits weird for us, but yes he is the guitarist of Architects. Replacing a guitarist who left a band is one thing but one that passed. I can imagine the pressure Josh had and all but respect to the guy.
@bottlemanic 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's more just people want to see Sylosis getting more love because they're still very underrated and have more focus on guitar, which I think is worth mentioning. I much prefer sylosis but it's no issue really, comments have ensured that their name is in the discussion so all's good
@atterion3923 3 жыл бұрын
Respect to that Hate Eternal shirt. Man of a culture right there
@iAManA55 3 жыл бұрын
Been a fan of both Architects and Sylosis for years now. I really respect Josh's decision to hold back his sick shreds to write riffs that seem more in line with the sound Architects established with Tom. At the same time, he doesn't simply mimic Tom's guitar but adds his signature death metal flair into the melodies. I think this sensibility what makes Josh not just an awesome guitarist, but a great musician. Looking forward to the upcoming album!
@Ssjcloud3 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. The smells like teen spirit solo was the first song that chilled my soul. The awakening of my connection to soulful music and myself. Sylosis also touches me like many others can't. Proud of you and can't wait to see sylosis live. One of my highest dream that will come true. keep shredding with soul and without mercy soulbro. Digging the album, I sever too.
@beautifulagonization Жыл бұрын
No way he played my favorite Pantera song God I fuckin love Josh
@Ryan_Perrin 3 жыл бұрын
I don't listen to architects much, but the riff at 5:32 made me so hyped
@saintluciaofficial2019 3 жыл бұрын
Loving his Hate Eternal shirt and his playing.
@ExpertofEverything 3 жыл бұрын
What a great dude. Its really interestiing to hear how he picked up so many different influences and techniques from different artists. The part where he compares Mortal After All to a Death riff is bang on.
@OFCOLOURS 3 жыл бұрын
One of the sickest riffs they have ever written is definitely "Mortal after all". Such a banger! Interesting to see how "Royal beggars" just came naturally to Josh. "Holy Hell" simply remains one of the greatest Modern Heavy records of all time. Just goes right to the core... ;)
@flashbackshape 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the audio was pitch shifted for a second because of how deep Josh’s voice is.
@DavidKrautscheid 3 жыл бұрын
i am a drummer but please let us appreciate that awesome guitar tone!!!!!!!!
@harveydjent_ 3 жыл бұрын
Wish he would've talked about Sylosis. I love Architects, but Sylosis is really where his riffs shine.
@USSCYT 3 жыл бұрын
He did at least mention it at 2:07
@Cxrinae 3 жыл бұрын
Will always remember that sweep on Empyreal, beast
@andy_182 3 жыл бұрын
Cap
@falricthesleeping9717 3 жыл бұрын
he should have done the riffs from sylosis, architects is cool and all, but sylosis, that's where we see the riff lord shining
@tnsmmu3269 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah both are cool. IMO Architects sounds more modern tho.
@falricthesleeping9717 3 жыл бұрын
@DΛVID X GOLIΛTH ヤハウェ with architects
@SanguineThor 3 жыл бұрын
Go listen to sylosis some then bruh, this is about riffs he likes and he's currently marketing for architects.
@JD_13 3 жыл бұрын
Its possible to enjoy both, guys.
@Massivehero1 3 жыл бұрын
Josh Middleton plays some sylosis riffs because random KZfaq account tells him to
@ax.hawley 3 жыл бұрын
Had a masterclass with this guy through college after weeks back, solid dude 👏
@judemelroses9920 3 жыл бұрын
Josh's voice already has enough bass. Of course he decided to play guitar. Jk
@MAKII724 3 жыл бұрын
LOL that took me a few secs to understand that
@lionsatmidnight 3 жыл бұрын
If he mouths the bass parts on a mic, they may not even need a bassist 😂😂
@PathologicallyIncurious 3 жыл бұрын
His voice is so much deeper than I thought it would be lol
@khuret90 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@user-oc9ty5rr5f 3 жыл бұрын
This bass in his voice is a real problem for slavic ears) It's really hard to understand what he saying, even if you know all the words
@Sxionix 3 жыл бұрын
this is my first time hearing his speaking voice and good lord why is it so DEEP
@benjaminloggenberg839 3 жыл бұрын
"As soon as I could do that the world was my riff oyster." CLASSIC!
@SimoneVolpin 3 жыл бұрын
Ehy Josh!!!! I love your style and your tecnique!!! Wish to have a collaboration One day in the future eheh 🤘🏻😜🎸🎤
@anonymouswombat8538 3 жыл бұрын
He is such an awesome guitarrist, and musician overall. The fact that he has done so much cool shit in Sylosis, and Architects is something to be celebrated. Probably Architects is giving him the exposure and... well, the money that Sylosis, being so "niche" (at least in terms of market and comercial success), would never have. I honestly feel very happy of seeing such a fucking good guitarrist making a name for himself and flying high.
@MB57 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of baffles are those? I love his room! Royal Beggars 💀 Also having the chunky stuff always makes the more intricate stuff really shine for Architects. I love how he keeps innovating & I'm excited for the new record. So glad this band & guitarist exist.
@cheribailey1753 2 жыл бұрын
I could watch this all day!!
@sebandsound7426 3 жыл бұрын
"...yeah, the world was my Riff Oyster." - Josh, probably
@ragnid 3 жыл бұрын
5:01 God damn it I can only hear Veil of Maya's Ellie intro only cuz of those 3 notes haha
@timdedecker7894 3 жыл бұрын
4:06 this is scarily relatable, i still have nightmares about when i was in the exact same position
@ivannamba1 3 жыл бұрын
Great dude!
@Nisupalocono 2 жыл бұрын
Josh's magical riffs always emerge when he gives it his all on Sylosis. Without a doubt. Capable of memorable and epic creations impossible to get out of your head. He is capable of playing more extreme styles of metal. I hope any day is encouraged. All a contemporary reference for me.
@jodymcdougle8810 3 жыл бұрын
The bride @ around 7:00 is pretty awesome. Thr one prior to Animals. Ive never even heard if the band architects but this guy is pretty talented snd seems to have a nice personality.
@jerryhill8281 2 жыл бұрын
Follow the water, early grave, dead march. the whole hollow crown album is my favorite.
@DiegoFernandes-vv3qo 3 жыл бұрын
I like the sepultura picture behind, sylosis is great!
@null4008 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you use all the strings.
@mutilasijelangkungmelodeat2286 3 жыл бұрын
Josh with architecs reminds me a lot Jeff Loomis with arch enemy , you know what I mean , just a personal opinion
@Truth-Assassin Ай бұрын
Shedding Skin is my favorite song off Far Beyond Driven.
@ImSmiley0507 3 жыл бұрын
1 minute :D good video greetings from Chile
@rareformtx 2 жыл бұрын
So sick!
@KUTEY 3 жыл бұрын
I could fucking watch him playing and talking about riff all day long... This guy's a monster player and such a cool dude...
@Hikaeme-od3zq 3 жыл бұрын
Wasn't expecting Street Spirit! Nice
@santielfeo9418 3 жыл бұрын
Really good video loudwire
@Steve_the_Bastard 7 ай бұрын
King of all kings! Brilliant album!
@ahopeoflife 3 жыл бұрын
great riff!
@joe5834 3 жыл бұрын
yea battery was a game changer for me as well. damage inc. was another fun one to practice off of master of puppets. shout out to my mom dukes for buying that guitar booklet for me that christmas. ******* had to go back to edit this just to say i'm so glad he threw black lungs in there! that is by far my favorite song of the new album.
@SoappNuts 3 жыл бұрын
I accidentally came across this while listening to demos of The Here And Now
@jimiclapton 3 жыл бұрын
Man those baffles behind Josh are beautiful! Anyone know what make? Want!
@Oledole1337 3 жыл бұрын
for me, as a metal/rock whatever guitarist! This is crazy!
@zakklowe8233 3 жыл бұрын
We need an entire guitar collection video josh
@BA99253 3 жыл бұрын
Hell ya the battery riff!🤘🏻
@hoffman117 2 жыл бұрын
Sylosis definitely my biggest find last year . 🤘🤘🤘
@ylcn77ylcn 3 жыл бұрын
very nice great
@RafaelVulturous 3 жыл бұрын
Josh Middleton + Sylosis + Standard Tuning Guitar = METAL RIFFS / SOLOS EPICS
@Stizzl 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but 8 year old Josh looks, in my mind, like a way smaller Josh, but still bald and with a beard.
@cgrind3000 3 жыл бұрын
Right hand king, sick riff machine
@necroticfeasts 3 жыл бұрын
Came for the shirt, stayed for the riffs!
@silviyad9621 3 жыл бұрын
What tunning is this ? It's like Korn and Sikth had a string baby. Sounds amazing. Loved the new album ! Black lungs is one of my favourite songs. The riffs are sick.
@ErikEkholm 3 жыл бұрын
Love that guitar, where can I get one?
@storedmush 2 жыл бұрын
Josh's playing in architects is like a badass truck driver rides bike to amuse children for money. I just hope he collects enough money for driving again the beast that's called SYLOSİS
@MrCumberdale22 3 жыл бұрын
Still suprises me that he still uses a 25.5" scale for the "Architects" tuning - I do that too (simply because I don't want to buy an extended range 6 string at the moment) - but with a 80 gauge string on the top. Also, it seems he switches guitars with different tuning - one for the "Architects" tuning and one in E-standard for Metallica and the new Architects songs with octave pedal on top.
@donlucio03 3 жыл бұрын
God I love his voice
@loganpalshook 3 жыл бұрын
Oh cool....Free riff. Man I felt that!
@chazzyX7 3 жыл бұрын
that guitar is sick af! i want that :(
@sorinkrithuk1080 2 жыл бұрын
Great guitar player
@theHighlightR33L 3 жыл бұрын
I did not expect his voice to be this deep.
@dvdpz89 3 жыл бұрын
Audio sounds better. Thanks for reading the comments!
@UltimateMusicTraining 3 жыл бұрын
I went to ACM as well!
@Wherespaulbearer 3 жыл бұрын
10:37 that's got Korn written all over it.
@leonestello8519 3 жыл бұрын
Solid
@thevoid5117 3 жыл бұрын
Only really enjoyed architects up to hollow crown tbh. Loves every sylosis release though 🤘
@millerandall4102 3 жыл бұрын
King of All Kings \m/
@otakukid34 3 жыл бұрын
Love you, Josh. New Sylosis plz
@MichaelHolmgaard 3 жыл бұрын
This is Josh Middleton from SYLOSIS
@meteor09 3 жыл бұрын
Architects' Josh Middleton is like saying Slayer's Gary Holt, Control Denied's Chuck Schuldiner, or America's Nikola Tesla
@vorpalblades 3 жыл бұрын
Except Tesla sucked.
@Johnny2Drinks 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Why talk about Architects when Sylosis is guitar driven, sucks
@retrorewind6042 3 жыл бұрын
@@Johnny2Drinks because architects is the main thing for him now
@codysampson8614 3 жыл бұрын
Shut up 🙄
@Powermad-bu4em 3 жыл бұрын
Control Denied was literally Chuck though. Same as Death.
@owenpaullucas6882 3 жыл бұрын
had a similar thing with sweep picking. tried for ages, eventually gave up. came back and it was there. odd, maybe you start to "overthink" it or something and then when you re-approach it a bit more casually you lean on your muscle memory more? who knows lol
@herpderpl0rd 3 жыл бұрын
6:08 damn i wish my life was like this
@trxy1503 3 жыл бұрын
So glad mortal after all is one of his favorites cuz its mine too lmao
@JamesNova 2 жыл бұрын
"The world was my riff oyster". And it still is Josh, and it still is...
@pxtixntzero7127 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t even know there was an acadamey for contemporary guitar fukin wild mate
@Brav999 3 жыл бұрын
Arise! 🔥🔥
@thomasgursky659 3 жыл бұрын
What amp set up do you have? I love that distortion!!!!
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