He’s stepping in temporarily in place of Tom Searle, who died in September aged 28 following a three-year battle worth cancer.

 

And as a result of the move, SYLOSIS have announced that they’ll take a break from further activities to allow Middleton to help out his friends in ARCHITECTS.

 

SYLOSIS say in a statement: “We wish to inform our fans that SYLOSIS will be taking a temporary hiatus. Most will know that Josh is close friends with ARCHITECTS and he will be helping out with guitar duties for their upcoming tours on the All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us cycle.

 

“With respect to Sylosis fans, the band has decided to take some time off to allow Josh to focus on these commitments.”

 

They add: “Rest assured, Sylosis will be back with a new record in the future but for now we hope we have your understanding and we'll see you all soon.”

 

ARCHITECTS recently wrapped up shows in Australia – their first without Searle – with the band admitting it would be an “enormous challenge” without the guitarist.

 

The band will head out on the road in October, with the first date set for Paris on October 15.