Battlefields

Emerging Post-Rock Ensemble

The band was formed in Fargo, ND in 2006 by Rusty Steele (ex-Dispensing of False Halos), Rob Schmidt, Andrew Wallin, Matt Ricigliano and with an open door to contributing guest bassist, Dylan Desmond (Samothrace/BellWitch), Ryan Cofer (ex-Strong Like Bear), Zander Ness(Høst), Erik Torkleson (Examination of the…) and touring bassist Casey Loren (Ricky Fitts). Battlefields play a mixture of dark ambient metal, post-hardcore and sludge. Dan Jansen - Bass, Vocals Rob Schmidt - Drums James Kreager - Guitars Matt Ricigliano - Guitars Rusty Steele - Vocals, Samples, Microkorg Past Dylan Desmond Erik Torkelson Ryan Cofer Zander Ness Andrew Wallin Casey Loren