York Minster is set to be filled with metal music as a band prepares to rock the ancient building.

Friday, 25 April 2025 14:38

By Dylan Connell

A stage has been erected inside the Grade I listed cathedral’s nave ahead of the sold-out Organic Metal: Two Worlds Collide concert by Plague of Angels tonight (Friday, April 25).

“It’s awe inspiring… it’s quite overwhelming. It’s just such an incredible space, an incredible building,” said the band’s guitarist, Mark Mynett, after stepping down from the stage in front of what will be a crowd of 1,400 people.

Tonight will be the first time the Minster has hosted metal music.

Mark said it is an “absolute honour” to perform at the iconic building.

Plague of Angels will be joined by a pipe organ, played by David Pipe, the former assistant director of music at the Minster.

David first got involved with the band after Mark, a senior lecturer in music technology and production at the University of Huddersfield, asked him to create a recording for the musicians to use.

Since then, David has played the organ alongside the band on stage – and the combination has gained international attention, even showcased on the One Show.

David will perform songs on the organ by metal artists, including Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, before joining Plague of Angels for a one-hour set.

“It’s quite a difficult building to tame because it’s so large… I’m a bit apprehensive but it’s going to be fun,” he said.

Mark said the combination of the band and the organ will result in an “amazing experience”.

“Metal music is powerful. It’s incredible, it’s absolutely incredible,” he said.

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