Incoming! Cage Fight

 

Hardcore / thrash / crossover band Cage Fight, featuring TesseracT guitarist James Monteith and former Eths vocalist Rachel Aspe, have announced their debut self-titled album, Cage Fight, due for release 13th May on the Candlelight label. Check out first single / video, ‘Shine Don’t Fade’ here: https://youtu.be/EUdIv5zoNwU Stream 'Shine Don't Fade here: https://CageFight.lnk.to/CageFight  Pre-save the album here: https://presave.umusic.com/cage-fight One of the most furious hardcore records to emerge from the UK in years, the anger and frustration of Cage Fight’s self-titled debut album is the perfect catharsis for our times.  Rachel comments: “I cherish the ability to channel my anger through this outlet. In a world full of uncertainty and frustration this type of music was the only thing I found solace and balance in. These songs have a deep meaning for me and I hope this is something that other people can relate to.” Bassist Jon Reid adds: “In the wake of the greatest media heist in modern British times and the fall out of the cataclysmic debacle that is Brexit, it seemed perfect stimulus to write lyrics that confronted the continued world of systemic racism, cultural divide and an antiquated class system wrapped up with personal mental health issues and the challenges of modern living”   The album’s artwork – a grabbing hand with the Cage Fight logo tattooed on the palm - visually portrays the violent rage at the core of the band’s music. Legitimately tattooed by Rachel, a tattoo artist by trade, the process of creating the image is as impactful as the final artwork itself.

Tracklisting: 01: Intro feat. Jeremy Sylvester 02: The Mirror Shattered 03: Killer 04: Hope Castrated 05: Make A Decision 06: Guillotine 07: Cage Fight! 08: Shine Don’t Fade 09: One Minute 10: Tell Me What Real Is 11: Respect Ends  12: Eating Me Alive Feat. Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder) 13: My Dreams 14: Bitch In The Pit (Body Count cover)

Meanwhile, the band have confirmed a number of UK shows, supporting the likes of Svalbard and Shai Hulud, in addition to a festival appearance at Bloodstock Festival 2022.  Full list of confirmed Cage Fight shows:  25 Feb - Voodoo, Elektrowerkz, Angel, London w/ The Five Hundred, EXIM, Red Method 19 Mar - The Culture Trust, Luton w/ Svalbard  15 Apr - New Cross Inn, w/ Ithica & Shai Hulud  22 Apr - Primordial Festival w/ Devin Townsend, Those Damn Crows  13 Aug - Bloodstock Festival More gigs & festivals will be announced shortly.  Cage Fight are: Rachel Aspe - vocals James Monteith - guitar Jon Reid - bass Nick Plews - drums Cage Fight online: facebook.com/cagefighthc instagram.com/cagefighthc twitter.com/cagefighthc linktr.ee/cagefighthc