On the Backs of Angels

Summary

On the Backs of Angels is a single^[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• On the Backs of Angels's instance of is recorded as single^[3].
• On the Backs of Angels's genre is progressive metal^[4].
• On the Backs of Angels followed A Rite of Passage^[5].
• On the Backs of Angels was followed by The Enemy Inside^[6].
• On the Backs of Angels was produced by John Petrucci^[7].
• On the Backs of Angels was performed by Dream Theater^[8].
• On the Backs of Angels's record label is recorded as Roadrunner Records^[9].
• On the Backs of Angels is part of A Dramatic Turn of Events^[10].
• On the Backs of Angels's country of origin is recorded as United States^[11].
• On the Backs of Angels was published on July 18, 2011^[12].
• On the Backs of Angels's lyricist is recorded as John Petrucci^[13].

Product Details

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• Release type: Single^[14]

• First release date: 2011-06-29^[15]

• Genre(s): heavy metal, progressive metal, rock^[16]

• Community tags: heavy metal, progressive metal, rock^[17]

• MusicBrainz ID: 563b30df-dc34-4616-9545-4e19f577f234^[18]

Body

Authorship and Creation

On the Backs of Angels was performed by Dream Theater^[8]. It was produced by John Petrucci^[7].

Publication

On the Backs of Angels was published on July 18, 2011^[12]. Its genre is progressive metal^[4]. It is part of A Dramatic Turn of Events^[10].

Adaptations and Inspiration

On the Backs of Angels followed A Rite of Passage^[5]. It was followed by The Enemy Inside^[6].

Why It Matters

On the Backs of Angels ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[19]