Archers

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About Archers

Archers is an American metalcore band from Madison, Wisconsin, formed in 2015 by guitarist Ben Koehler and vocalist Nathanael Pulley.

Archers is an American metalcore band from Madison, Wisconsin, formed in 2015 by guitarist Ben Koehler and vocalist Nathanael Pulley. Drummer Grayson Mesarosh later joined the lineup, and the group built its sound around high-energy metalcore melodies layered with pop hooks, a blend that has defined the band since its earliest releases.

The band released its debut EP Cuts & Bruises in 2015 and broke through nationally with a metalcore cover of The Weeknd's 'The Hills,' which drew over two million streams. Subsequent releases, including the New Normal EP (2020), the single 'Blanket Fort' (2021), and the All That I Have Left EP (2024), pushed the group's sound further toward pop-punk and pop production while retaining its heavier roots.

Archers has toured nationally alongside acts such as Asking Alexandria, From Ashes to New, I Prevail, Palisades and Magnolia Park, building a reputation for high-octane live shows that combine breakdown-heavy metalcore with melodic, radio-ready choruses. The band has cultivated a dedicated online fanbase around its social media presence and continued streaming success.

In 2026 the band signed with Fearless Records to release its debut full-length album, following the Temporary High EP issued the previous year.

Sources

• Metalheads Forever Magazine
• First Avenue