UK/ FR crossover aggressors Cage Fight have released a video for ‘My Dreams’, a single version of the emotive track taken from the band’s self-titled debut album, out now via Candlelight Records.

On the track, guitarist James Monteith commented: “The original version of ‘My Dreams’ is a slow building, almost proggy track that closes our debut album and it was never intended as a single. However, it’s been a big hit live so we reworked it into a snappy more immediate song, and we felt it worked so well it was worth releasing to the world. It also serves as a nice transition to our new music which has taken a darker turn.”

Vocalist Rachel Aspe commented on the video: “Filmed at BTS Audiovisuel – Lycée Suge in Paris, director Alex Stark (who is also the guitarist in our good friends Gravity) captured the misery and struggle of the song perfectly. It visually represents feelings of isolation and when fighting forward, internal battles, and understanding meaning and purpose. Persevering in the face of life’s challenges and defeating internal demons.”

Directed by Alexandre Stark, check out the video here:

The single is released ahead of a number of festival appearances in 2024, as well as the band’s first club show in Belgium.

Currently announced dates:

27 Mar: NO Inferno Fest
06 Jun: PL Mystic Festival
20 Jun: BE Fontaine-l’Évêque, MCP Apache (headline)
21-23 Jun: – DE Full Force
28 Jun: UK Funeral Fest (headline)

On new material, James concludes: “Our second album is about 70% written and we’re very excited to get in the studio to record it later this year. We wrote the first album in 6 months of knowing each other and it was born from pure chemstry, but now we’ve had a few years to really discover our sound, which is deeper, darker and more agressive. We can’t wait to unleash it on the world!”

Cage Fight, whose line-up includes TesseracT guitarist James Monteith and former Eths vocalist Rachel Aspe, will hit the studio this summer to record their second album.

Since forming in 2021 Cage Fight‘s visceral brutality made a huge impact on the metal world with the release of their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album, tours with Sepultura, Raging Speedhorn,Cro-Mags & Nekrogoblikon and appearing at many festivals including Bloodstock, 2000 Trees, Radar and Summer Breeze.

More news to be announced very soon.

Cage Fight are:
Rachel Aspe – vocals
James Monteith – guitar
Will Horsman – bass
Nick Plews – drums

Cage Fight online:
facebook.com/cagefighthc
instagram.com/cagefighthc
twitter.com/cagefighthc
https://linktr.ee/cagefightldn

Hardcore / thrash / crossover band, CAGE FIGHT, have released new single ‘Eating Me Alive’ featuring the late, great Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder). Opening up about struggles with mental health, the ‘Eating Me Alive’ lyric video has been released on World Mental Health Day, the international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. 

Check out the lyric video for ‘Eating Me Alive’ here:

https://youtu.be/AaSuZKE9pdc

One of, if not the final recording by Strnad, the video was originally planned for 13th May (album release day), but was postponed due to his tragic unexpected passing just days before. Trevor‘s support for Rachel Aspe‘s work played a key role in the formation of Cage Fight, which is why his contribution to their debut album is so special. And the subject matter – struggles with anxiety and mental health – makes this poignant song even more significant.

Vocalist Rachel Aspe commented: “Over COVID I was looking for a new project and releasing covers for something to do, but also to hopefully connect with other musicians. When I released my cover of ‘Statutory Ape’, Trevor picked up on it and shared from The Black Dahlia Murder‘s pages, and it got a lot of attention. Trevor messaged me to say he loved it, and hoped that I’d find a band off the back of the cover. Not long after James (Monteith, guitar) contacted me about Cage Fight and the rest is history.

“Had it not been for Trevor’s support Cage Fight may never have happened; it was a huge honour to have him guest on this song and it meant the world to us. He was one of the greatest supporters of the scene and new music, and is truly missed. RIP Trevor“.

On the song’s content, bassist Jon Reid commented “‘Eating Me Alive’ is about the day-to-day struggles and challenges with mental health that are so prominent to so many people and how the sorrow and loneliness can have a tangible effect. This is something personal to us and we wanted to let people know that they are not alone. We can all have these feelings and that most importantly there is help out there, and we can all find something special.”

“We have chosen to release this on World Mental Health day as a sign of solidarity.”

With the new single, Cage Fight are urging fans to show support by purchasing the Trevor Strnad memorial shirt. All proceeds will help Trevor‘s family cover expenses incurred by his death and benefit the Common Ground Resource & Crisis Center. Purchase and donate here: https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/products/trevor-strnad-memorial-t-shirt

‘Eating Me Alive’ is taken from their debut album, Cage Fight, out now on the Candlelight label. Stream / purchase the album here: https://cagefight.lnk.to/CageFight

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) 

2022 has been an explosive year for Cage Fight with the release of their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album, tours with Sepultura, Raging Speedhorn & Cro-Mags, shows with Svalbard, Napalm Death and more, as well as appearing at many festivals including Bloodstock, Burn It Down, including headlining Derby Alt Fest.

Now firm favourites on the live circuit, Cage Fight have announced their first ever UK headline tour, presented by Primordial Radio. The band will also play Techabiliation festival in November.

Catch them on the following dates:

19 Nov – Derby, Techabiliation Festival
30 Nov – Manchester, Satan’s Hollow
09 Dec – Leeds, Boom
10 Dec – Birmingham, Asylum
11 Dec – London, Black Heart

Headline tickets now available on pre-sale via Primordial Radio here: https://primordialradio.com/cagefight

Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday 12th October.

Techabiliation tickets now available here: https://www.gigantic.com/uk-tech-fest-tickets/derby-the-hairy-dog/2022-11-19-12-00

Cage Fight are:
Rachel Aspe – vocals
James Monteith – guitar
Jon Reid – bass
Nick Plews – drums