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Their first tour since 2019 launches in May.

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Watch “Phantom of the Opera” HERE! https://youtu.be/WGKShiA2xw0

Joined by guitarist Eli Santana (IGNITE, ex-HUNTRESS, ex-HOLY GRAIL), Los Angeles’ symphonic progressive metal ensemble ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD present a hauntingly heavy and theatrical interpretation of “Phantom of the Opera“. 

The instrumental offering unleashes the darkness and seductive power of the track’s narrative through the dynamic arrangement. Thundering percussion and driving rhythms provide intensity and movement, while the vocal duet between Christine and the Phantom is brought to life by JD McGibney and Eli Santana on lead guitars. The atmosphere is enveloped with Gothic allure by means of orchestral layers and tolling bells.

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD inject their own distinctive qualities into the track including some unexpected moments. Sudden shifts in instrumental arrangements and embellished guitars entwine compelling elements and charisma into the sound. 

Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, the track was recorded at Counter Communications with engineering, mixing and mastering by Chris Wirsig. “Phantom of the Opera” cover art was created by JD McGibney.

About ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD began as a side project for guitarist JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU) before augmenting to a full line-up in 2021. Alongside McGibney, the instrumental symphonic progressive metal band is now comprised of Jason Klein on bass (ex-BUTCHER BABIES), Eddie Trager on drums (ex-NEKROGOBLIKON) and Chris Wirsig on keyboards (award winning TV and film composer).

The ethos of the band is to empower listeners through music, to assist individuals who are fighting on their own battlefields and to help them find courage. ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD strive to improve awareness of and discourse around mental illness through the power of heavy metal. The band made their live debut at the 2022 “This Is My Brave” mental health fundraiser, where the band helped to raise around $30,000 to donate to local Los Angeles mental health charities.

2024 saw ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD open for Taiwanese folk metal artist NiNi at her debut USA headline show in November of 2024. In the following year, the quartet embarked on their debut headline West Coast tour across October/November of 2025.

In 2025, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD‘s 2024 single release “Modern Prometheus” was long listed in the 2025 GRAMMY Awards in three categories: Best Metal Performance, Best Instrumental Composition and Best Arrangement – Instrumental or A Capella. Additionally, “Modern Prometheus” was nominated in the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in 2025.

Connect with ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

Official Website: https://onthewingsofdragons.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelsOnTheBattlefieldBand/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angels_on_the_battlefield/ 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vQV1dRMKNBHCRku2IsPMU?si=RoaUH-SuTCq5nRsPMrgpEg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/angels-on-the-battlefield/1441558520

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aotbband

Source: C Squared Music

The band have already announced a temporary live replacement.

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“Our connection with Brady was rooted in trying to support growth and mental health, which makes this even harder to sit with.”

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Chicago’s Cold Waves Festival has announced the lineup for its 2026 Chicago edition, with Cold Waves XIV set to take place September 24-27 across Metro, GMan Tavern, and Bottom Lounge. This year’s bill is led by TR/ST, Stabbing Westward, King Woman, and Tear Garden, with a deep lineup that once again spans industrial, post-punk, darkwave, synth-driven abrasion, and left-field heaviness.

Also set to appear are Youth Code, <PIG>, Chalk, N8NOFACE, Haunt Me, Acumen Nation, 16Volt, Spike Hellis, Die Sexual, Nuxx, Purest Form, Kaputt, Bragolin, Black Cross Hotel, Clubdrugs, Insula Iscariot, Carrellee, Patriarchy, Flesh_Bot, and Scary Lady Sarah.

According to the newly unveiled flyer, the festival will feature 24 acts plus DJs, food trucks, vendors, charity raffles, and auctions, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Darkest Before Dawn and other Chicago-area non-profits. The flyer also notes that main-stage shows are 18+, while GMan after-shows are 21+.

Metro doors open at 6 PM, with shows beginning at 7 PM. Bottom Lounge doors open at 7 PM, and GMan after-shows begin at 12 AM. The festival will offer GA and VIP passes, as well as multi-event discounts.

Cold Waves also notes that the day-by-day lineup schedule will be announced on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 AM CT. At that same time, Metro discount 3-day passes will go on sale. All single-day GA and VIP tickets will then go on sale Friday, April 17, at 10 AM CT.

If no other North American appearances are announced or have taken place beforehand, Dutch post-punk band Bragolin also appears set to make its North American debut at Cold Waves XIV and its first-ever Chicago performance.

The full lineup for Cold Waves XIV is as follows:

• TR/ST
• Stabbing Westward
• King Woman
• Tear Garden
• Youth Code
• <PIG>
• Chalk
• N8NOFACE
• Haunt Me
• Acumen Nation
• 16Volt
• Spike Hellis
• Die Sexual
• Nuxx
• Purest Form
• Kaputt
• Bragolin
• Black Cross Hotel
• Clubdrugs
• Insula Iscariot
• Carrellee
• Patriarchy
• Flesh_Bot
• Scary Lady Sarah

For more information and ticket updates, visit coldwaves.net.

Follow Cold Waves Festival:

• Official Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

Venues:

• Metro
• GMan Tavern
• Bottom Lounge

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Summer festival season is officially here. Coachella, the annual California desert bacchanal that traditionally kicks off the year’s endless procession of big-ticket fests, is taking place this weekend and next at Empire Polo Club in Indio. We posted and analyzed this year’s lineup way back in September, and now the fest’s 2026 edition is finally getting started. This year’s livestream begins today at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

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Just imagine if they heard the late 90s/early 00s Solid State roster.

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Artemis 2, properly called Artemis II, Splashdown time: Here’s when and how to watch it come back to Earth in every time zone.

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Well, the admat checks out.

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