Becoming the Archetype is an American Christian metal band with a penchant for fusing a variety of heavy music genres, including progressive metal, metalcore, and death metal. Their sound is characterized by complex arrangements, aggressive riffing, and a blend of growling and clean vocals, which converge to create a distinctive sonic intensity that explores profound and often spiritual themes.

Formed in the early 2000s, Becoming The Archetype quickly established themselves within the metal community with their debut album "Terminate Damnation," released in 2005. Over the years, they have continued to evolve their sound and lineup, never shying away from innovation or thematic depth. Albums such as "Dichotomy" (2008), which juxtaposes the organic with the synthetic, and "Celestial Completion" (2011), which explores eschatological imagery, showcase the band's ability to weave complex narratives into their music. The 2012 release "I Am" further exemplified their mastery of heavy riffs and theological ponderings. Despite lineup changes and the challenges of maintaining a band in a niche market, Becoming The Archetype has endured, releasing "Children of the Great Extinction" among other singles and extended plays, necessarily engaging a loyal fan base with their ambitious and thought-provoking metal opuses.