MUCK POOL NEWS: ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD – “A DANCE WITH ANGELS” (SYMPHONIC, PROGRESSIVE METAL)

Los Angeles-based symphonic progressive metal outfit ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, led by guitarist JD McGibney, has released “A Dance With Angels.” This acoustic track is the third single from their upcoming full-length album, New Beginnings, which will be released independently on January 15, 2027.

On the meaning behind "A Dance With Angels," ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD share:

"This song was written to showcase the process of grief, and acceptance of loss. Showing that it is perfectly normal and acceptable to feel overwhelmed when we lose someone we love, and at the same time it’s ok to learn to move forward and continue your life afterwards when the time is right."

Production and Credits:

• Production: Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD.

• Engineering, Mixing, & Mastering: Handled by Chris Wirsig at Counter Communications, who also provided the orchestral arrangements.

• Artwork: Cover artwork for New Beginnings was designed by Kiren In Digital (Kiren Bagchee).

• Music Video: Directed and edited by Tom Flynn.


About the Band:

Formed initially as a side project for JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU), the line-up expanded in 2021 to include Jason Klein on bass (ex-BUTCHER BABIES), Eddie Trager on drums (ex-NEKROGOBLIKON), and Chris Wirsig on keyboards. The band focuses on raising awareness around mental illness.


LINE UP:

JD McGibney - Guitar

Jason Klein - Bass

Chris Wirsig - Keyboard/Orchestration

Eddie Trager - Drums


LINKS:

Official Website: https://onthewingsofdragons.com/

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

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

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aotb_band 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelsonthebattlefield

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

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