Archivist (band)
Post-metal concept band from Europe, telling a sci-fi tale of the last human and an AI adrift in space.
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Archivist is a European post-metal band that came together in 2014. Its members are four Austrian instrumentalists, English vocalist and artist Alex CF, and German vocalist Anna. The group has released three concept albums—Archivist, Construct, and Triumvirate—forming a trilogy built around a science fiction story by Alex.
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Background
The Archivist is the last human, the sole survivor of an ecological catastrophe, adrift on an ark from a dying Earth. She records memories of a world ruined by human greed, sharing the ship with an artificial intelligence called Construct. They are the only remnants of a war between humans and machines.
Did You Know?
- Archivist shares a fictional universe with Alex and Gerfried's crust punk band Morrow, 'playing out from different millennia.'
- In a 2017 interview, Alex cited Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey as a major influence on Archivist.
- The band's sound has been described as 'atmospheric post-metal' with dystopian themes, featuring 'squalls of blackened guitar, post-hardcore barks and blast beats' as well as 'stunning shimmers of major-key riffage.'
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Archivist (band)?
Archivist is a European post-metal group that came together in 2014, blending five Austrian instrumentalists with English vocalist and visual artist Alex CF and German vocalist Anna. They are best recognized for turning their releases into a single, continuous science-fiction saga.
What is Archivist's concept trilogy about?
The three-album arc—Archivist (2015), Construct (2017), and Triumvirate (2019)—tells a story penned by Alex CF about the final human survivor of a planetary ecological collapse and an artificial intelligence left to wander the void of space.
Who are the members of Archivist?
The lineup consists of Austrian guitarists Gerfried and Matthias, drummer Steff, and bassist Hannes, joined by English vocalist and artist Alex CF and German vocalist Anna.
What albums has Archivist released?
Their catalog is built around a three-part narrative series: Archivist (2015), Construct (2017), and Triumvirate (2019), each advancing the same overarching sci-fi plot.
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- Wikipedia: Archivist (band) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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