Monitor Engineer for Wage War

When the pressure’s on and the show has to run flawlessly, Peyton Chisholm is the one you want behind the scenes. As both the Monitor Engineer and Drum Tech for Wage War, Peyton wears two critical hats—making sure the band hears exactly what they need and keeping the drums locked in and ready for war. In this exclusive interview, Peyton walks us through what it’s like to live in two worlds at once—dialing in crystal-clear in-ear mixes while also being responsible for the heartbeat of the band. From mid-set troubleshooting to fine-tuning drum tone, Peyton is the calm in the storm that keeps Wage War sounding tight and explosive every night. This isn’t just a job—it’s a finely tuned balancing act where technical skill, quick thinking, and trust from the band all have to be firing at full speed. ⚙️ What You’ll Learn: 🧠 How Peyton manages monitors and backline under pressure 🎛️ Building rock-solid in-ear mixes for a high-energy metalcore show 🥁 The secrets behind Wage War’s massive drum sound 🛠️ Drum tech tips, road hacks, and wild moments from tour 👂 What makes a great monitor engineer in a live setting If you’ve ever wanted to know what really happens behind the risers—this is the episode for you. 💬 Drop your questions for Peyton in the comments! 🤳 Social Media & Hangouts Twitter: https://x.com/thisisdelacruz 🐦 Instagram:   / thisisdelacruz   📸 Facebook:   / nicholas.delacruz👍   TikTok:   / this.is.delacruz   🎉 🤘🏽 Support My Journey Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thisisdelacruz   Patreon:   / thisisdelacruz   🌟 Join our little family for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes fun, and cool perks! 🌐 More Cool Stuff Merch: https://4dxm1p-nb.myshopify.com 👕 🔗 Band and Crew Peyton’s Instagram:  / peyton_chisholm_🌍   Wage War’s Instagram:   / wagewar📚   🙏 Shout Outs & Credits A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this video possible! Music by: https://www.epidemicsound.com 🎶 📩 Let’s Connect Got questions or just want to chat? Email me at: [email protected] or Ryan Sandlin our Creative Director Contact him at : [email protected] or follow him oh Instagram at   / ryansandlin   💌 🔥 Don’t Forget! Like, comment, and subscribe for more awesome content! 👍🔔