Plague of Angels first turned heads in 2024 with their debut single, ‘What Lies Beneath‘, and becoming the first metal band ever to perform on BBC’s The One Show. Their breathtaking live performance inside a church, complete with pipe organ accompaniment, earned critical acclaim from The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, whilst solidifying their reputation as pioneers of “organic metal,” blending classical grandeur with contemporary heaviness. Their follow-up singles ‘Beyond Salvation’ and ‘Lazarene‘ deepened that vision, showcasing a remarkable range of musical and emotional dynamics. The band made history once again with a sold-out performance at York Minster, one of the UK’s most iconic cathedrals. The monumental show saw their sound rise through the vast gothic arches of the Minster, merging the sacred and the extreme in a spellbinding display of light, sound and emotion. The event drew widespread national media attention, with coverage across BBC Look North, ITV News and BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, underscoring Plague of Angels’ reputation as one of the most ambitious and visionary forces in contemporary metal. The concept of Organic Metal was born from guitarist Mark Mynett’s collaboration with Leeds Cathedral organist David Pipe, an experiment that bridged the sacred and the extreme. The project’s success, covered by local, national and international media, laid the foundations for Plague of Angels, a band devoted to exploring beauty, darkness and transcendence in sound. Plague of Angels are:
Vocals – Emilie Nox (Gravity)
Guitar – Mark Mynett (Kill II This)
Guitar – Oz Wright (Pythia)
Drums – Jeff Singer (Kill II This, Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride)
Bass / Piano – Caroline Campbell (formerly Cradle of Filth)
Guitar – Richard Shaw (formerly Cradle of Filth) – writing member (non-touring) |