Credit: Manuel Vargaz Lepiz

New project of Ivo Henzi (Cellar Darling, ex-Eluveitie)

Introducing Nighted, the new genre-bending black metal synthwave duo, who announce themselves with their debut single 'Aeons', out now via Klang Machine Records.

Stream 'Aeons' here: https://found.ee/DN7Nu

Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/1SsgQ0w8Hek

Nighted are Ivo Henzi (vocals, guitars - ex-Eluveitie, Cellar Darling, Forest Of Fog) and Marc Petralito (synths, Appearance Of Nothing). One late and misty summer night, in the enforced lockdown of 2020, the two struck on the idea of mixing black metal with 70s-era synth, à la Blade Runner and Jean-Michel Jarre: and Nighted is the result.

Their first resulting proof-of-concept is 'Aeons', the first single from their upcoming debut album Absence: an introspective journey rising from the soul's abysses to the universe's endless expanses, where fierce and aggressive sounds meet anthemic, epic soundscapes. Guitar riffs rooted in modern black metal meet analogue synthesisers and Hammond organ evoking the sound of the 70s and 80s, creating a unique and compelling take on extreme music.

Ivo Henzi comments:
‘With ‘Aeons’, Nighted is born. In the overall context of the album, this is both the fastest and the longest song. We took up a 10 year-old riff idea of mine and reinterpreted it completely, to form a track that describes a destructive journey of interdimensional beings, heavily influenced by old science fiction stories. Marc and I realised immediately that this was the right song to introduce Nighted to the world.’

‘Aeons’ is but the first of a series of songs that will be unveiled throughout 2022, leading up to Nighted’s debut album Absence.

‘Aeons’ was recorded and mixed by Anna Murphy (Cellar Darling, Eluveitie & many more) at Lucerne’s Sound Farm Studio, with drums performed by session drummer Dylan Watson (Kassogtha) and mastering by Dan Suter (Coroner, Eluveitie, Krokus & many more). Nighted are signed to the newly-formed heavy music label Klang Machine Records, co-founded by drummer and artist manager Merlin Sutter, (Cellar Darling and Eluveitie).

For more:

www.nightedband.com
Nighted on Spotify
www.facebook.com/nightedband
www.instagram.com/nightedband
www.kmm.rocks / www.instagram.com/klangmachine

For fans of Bring Me The Horizon, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish

'Dizzyingly raucous' - Rock Sound

New alternative artist Kubrick has revealed his third single, 'Mannequin'.

Watch the mesmerising new video for 'Devastate' here: https://youtu.be/4W2Wvq9vJIE

Stream here: https://ditto.fm/mannequin-kubrick

Kubrick will be playing his debut live show at London's Underworld on 23rd April with TheCityIsOurs. Tickets available here. Mannequin is the third stunning single from the unique new artist following the successful 'Painfall' and 'Devastate', which have gathered over 80,000 streams already.

Of the new single, Kubrick says: "'Mannequin' is my favourite track to date, it combines elements from two of my favourite genres, Dark Pop and Metal. The track details a deeply harrowing conflict I went through with a loved one. The lyrics are both dramatic and unflinchingly honest, if anyone has ever fallen out with one of the most important people in their lives this song will probably speak to 'em."

Kubrick has been performing and composing his music in various guises for over a decade. A child of two opera singers, and grandson of the globally-famous film director that bears his name, Kubrick was constantly surrounded by creative influences.

Kubrick's favourite artists and composers are those who created music depicting their experiences of pain and loss, as well as horror and sci-fi soundtracks. Kubrick himself is no stranger to tragedy, losing his mother at a young age and subsequently his close friend and fellow bandmember in Shields.

“Whilst the trauma of these losses is something I wish I could erase,” states Kubrick, "the perspective I gained from those experiences helped me leaps and bounds in my ability to empathise with others. As well as lay a foundation for the type of music I now enjoy to create”.

Kubrick strives to release the most authentic and unforgivingly personal songs which his audience can also interpret in a multitude of ways. Driving his sound is his unique cocktail of growling guitars and cinematic synthesizers which blend seamlessly with his multi-varied vocal styles. Elements of artists as varied as Bring Me The Horizon, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and Linkin Park all can be heard from this truly talented new force.

As Kubrick emphasises, “I don’t think I will ever just stick to one “sound” or “genre” as my taste is continually evolving. My songwriting will never be dictated by what people want to hear, or what’s trending at any particular point. The plan is just to be unforgivably myself."

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/kubrickmusic
https://www.instagram.com/kubrickmusic

Lost In The Waves (The Complete Edition) out today via Arising Empire

“If you’re craving metalcore with more depth, soul and artistry than the average, Marseille’s Landmvrks have you covered.” - Rock Sound

French metalcore quintet LANDMVRKS have released a video for their new single 'Self-Made Black Hole', featuring Anthony Diliberto of Resolve. The track is taken from Lost In The Waves (The Complete Edition), an expanded version of their highly acclaimed studio album, out today via Arising Empire. The release includes prominent guest features, new music and exciting bonus content.

Check out the video for 'Self-Made Black Hole' here: https://youtu.be/Vlq9uuFYBT0

Stream/purchase Lost In The Waves (The Complete Edition) here: https://arisingempire.com/completeedition

Lost In The Waves (The Complete Edition) is full of surprises, including three brand new songs with features from DR€W ¥ORK of Stray From The Path, Bertrand Poncet of Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! and Anthony Diliberto of Resolve, as well as the band's full livestream set, which premiered on 2nd June last year.

LANDMVRKS will be touring across the UK and Europe in March, April and May, with support from Resolve, ten56. and Glassbone.

UK dates:

23.05.2022 - Birmingham, Mama Roux
24.05.2022 - Manchester, Rebellion
25.05.2022 - London, 229

Check out the band's previous singles:

'Death' feat. DR€W ¥ORK of Stray From The Path: https://youtu.be/yR-ccu_XXvY
'Suffocate' feat. Bertrand Poncet of Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!: https://youtu.be/dO0xx_BmyTA

LANDMVRKS formed in 2014 in Marseille, France, and are now comprised of Florent Salfati on vocals, Rudy Purkart on bass guitar, Nicolas Exposito and Paul C. Wilson on guitars, with Kévin D’Agostino on drums.

The band spent two years writing and recording material and playing local shows, building their reputation within the French metalcore scene with a series of singles. In May 2016, LANDMVRKS self-released their debut album Hollow, which was produced entirely by Salfati and Exposito. Following the release of Hollow the band ventured on tours throughout Europe, enticing new fans with their modern metalcore style, peppered with hardcore riffs and catchy choruses. The record also landed them slots on big festivals, strengthening their reputation even further.

In 2018 LANDMVRKS signed a record deal with Arising Empire, releasing their second studio album Fantasy. Continuing to build their name with their own fresh take on metalcore, LANDMVRKS went on to travel the world, playing in Japan, embarking on several headline tours and supporting While She Sleeps and Stray From The Path on a UK/European tour.

Last year they returned with a vengeance, fresher and heavier than before with their new album Lost In The Waves. Their heaviest and most organic album to date with an uncompromising, distinctive style - this is LANDMVRKS in their purest form.

LANDMVRKS are:
Florent Salfati | Vocals
Nicolas Exposito | Guitar
Paul C. Wilson | Guitar
Rudy Purkart | Bass
Kevin D’Agostino | Drums

LANDMVRKS online:
www.landmvrks.com
www.facebook.com/landmvrks
www.instagram.com/landmvrks
www.twitter.com/landmvrks

Photo credit: Pieter van den Berg

European tour dates announced

Culture of Violence album out today via Unique Leader

US metal band Extinction A.D. have unveiled their aggravated new single 'Culture of Violence', taken from their brand new album, Culture of Violence, out today, 18th March, via Unique Leader.

Watch the music video to 'Culture of Violence' here: https://youtu.be/8JmKMhC9IKQ

On the new single, the band comment: "This was the last song we completed for the album and it summed up the themes of the entire project so cohesively, that we decided to re-title the album to Culture of Violence, base the artwork around the song, make it the first track on the album and film a video as the final single to launch the same day as the album's release."

They continue: "The title track from the record, much like the video, is no frills, in your face and makes no apologies musically, lyrically or conceptually. The entire world answers to one determinant factor and that's violence; both physical and mental."

Order Culture of Violence here: https://orcd.co/cultureofviolence

On the new record, Extinction A.D. comment: "Culture Of Violence is the album we've been in the process of creating since 2015. This is the record where we can firmly say with confidence, 'This is what XAD is all about!' The recording and releasing process has always been behind our songwriting by a few years, so the previous material was outdated to us before we even went in to record it. On this album, we moulded ideas for years as well as the fact that we never stopped writing, so everything is fresh and capturing us in this moment. Musically, lyrically, thematically and visually, this record is a heavy experience and a savage interpretation of what we've all witnessed and experienced over the past few years."

'Culture of Violence' follows previous singles '1992' and 'Mastic'.

Formed in 2013 on Long Island US, Extinction A.D. are an intense metal band with modern power and frenetic energy. The band have released two full-lengths and two EPs, and have shared stages with the likes of Obituary, Thy Art is Murder, Havok, Fit For An Autopsy, Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus, Kvelertak, Cattle Decapitation and more.

So many different worlds shaped this band; from writers like Alan Moore and George Orwell; lyricists like Wreak Havoc and Chuck D; to directors like Tarantino and John Carpenter. But musically, Extinction A.D. hook up a tube of early 90s era of metal into their veins. Not just bands like Machine Head and Pantera, but the often overlooked 90s offerings from Testament, Sepultura and Slayer.

Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of 80s thrash, 90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into their new LP.

Extinction A.D will tour the USA on a headline run with Rhythm of Fear throughout March, and with The Black Dahlia Murder and Cannibal Corpse throughout August. Dates below:

March (US)
18.3.22 - Upton, MA – Upton VFW
19.3.22 – Middletown, CT – Rednawa
20.3.22 - Manchester, NH - Angel City Music Hall
21.3.22 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
22.3.22 - Altoona, PA - McGarvey's Bar
23.3.22 - Harrisburg, PA – HMAC
24.3.22 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
25.3.22 - Kearny, NJ - Jimmy's Bar & Grill
26.3.22 - Amityville, NY - Amityville Music Hall
August (EU)
9.8.22 – Jaromer, CZ – Brutal Assault Festival
10.8.22 – Vienna, AT – Szene (w/ The Black Dahlia Murder)
11.8.22 – Aschaffenburg, DE – Colos-Saal (w/ The Black Dahlia Murder)
12.8.22 – Trier, DE – Mergener Hof (w/ The Black Dahlia Murder)
16.8.22 – Poznan, PL – B17 (w/ Cannibal Corpse & The Black Dahlia Murder)
17.8.22 – Wroclaw, PL – A2 (w/ Cannibal Corpse & The Black Dahlia Murder)
18.8.22 – Jena, DE – F-Haus (w/ The Black Dahlia Murder)
20.8.22 – Essen, DE – Turock Open Air


Extinction A.D. are:
Vocals & Guitar - Rick Jimenez
Lead Guitar - Ian Cimaglia
Bass - Tom Wood
Drums - Mike Sciulara

Extinction A.D. online:
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Unique Leader Records online:
Website || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram || YouTube

Track listing:

1. Culture of Violence
2. Dominion
3. Thirteen
4. Mastic
5. 1992
6. Heads Will Roll
7. Behind The Times
8. Star Spangled Banner
9. Praise the Fraud
10. National Disaster

Photo Credit: Kathi Sterl

New album Overdrive out today via Arising Empire

2022 is the year Breathe Atlantis finally break through" - Metal Hammer

German metalcore quartet Breathe Atlantis have released their eagerly anticipated album Overdrive, out now via Arising Empire. The band have also shared a video for 'Going Down'.

Check out the video for 'Going Down' here: https://youtu.be/NLbj5Wq1MMY

Stream/purchase Overdrive here: https://arisingempire.com/overdrive

Vocalist Nico Schiesewitz comments:

"Overdrive has become a turning point for us, which we all needed. On the record we process our past, in which we were often frustrated and depressed due to external circumstances, and we felt limited and constricted by expectations or external ideas. On this album we just did what we felt like doing, we wrote and shouted everything from the soul. This is our most honest and emotional album we've written so far and I think it will speak to a lot of people."

Featuring 'Going Down', as well as previous singles 'Break The Silence', ‘Changes’ (feat. Eskimo Callboy’s Nico Sallah), ‘Earthquake’, ‘Savior’ (feat. Imminence’s Eddie Berg) and title track ‘Overdrive’, Breathe Atlantis display a maturity on their new record that will no doubt skyrocket them to success. Working with producer Andy Posdziech (Any Given Day, Caliban, Nasty), the four-piece brought their true identity to the surface and wrapped it in a modern, aggressive sound.

The first new material since their 2019 album Soulmade, Overdrive is two years in the making and packed with bigger, heavier riffs and driving, forceful drums. Schiesewitz's relentless, bone-grinding shouts will send shivers down your spine, until the stadium-ready choruses hit you right in the gut.

Check out Breathe Atlantis' previous singles:

'Changes' feat. Nico Sallach: https://youtu.be/F39IqXCVG7I
'Earthquake': https://youtu.be/HL93qakoqfM
'Savior' feat. Eddie Berg: https://youtu.be/6JKVB68kX_s
'Overdrive': https://youtu.be/Cung6VBjo48
'Break The Silence': https://youtu.be/DXNFeYoKIJA

Breathe Atlantis have previously played shows with Sum 41, Memphis May Fire, Attila, Bury Tomorrow, Crossfaith and Slaves, toured Europe supporting the likes of Any Given Day, To The Rats And Wolves and Imminence, and played top slots at German festivals.

Breathe Atlantis are:
Nico Schiesewitz | Vocals
Jan Euler | Guitar
Lasse Weigang | Bass
Silas Fischer | Drums

For more information:
http://www.breatheatlantis.com/
https://www.facebook.com/breatheatlantis/
https://twitter.com/breatheatlantis/
https://www.instagram.com/breatheatlantisofficial/

Overdrive tracklisting:

1. Break The Silence
2. Overdrive
3. Savior (feat. Eddie Berg)
4. Earthquake
5. Dead and Gone
6. Heavy Hearts
7. Changes (feat. Nico Sallach)
8. Gates Of Hell
9. Out There
10. Going Down

Credit: Harry Steel

Profound Morality due 29th April via Church Road Records

New metal group HERIOT have streamed the title track of their mighty debut EP, Profound Morality, due 29th April via Church Road Records. 

Stream 'Profound Morality' and pre-order the EP here: https://bfan.link/profound-morality
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TF-RzrTUILA

Julian Gage, drums, comments: ''Profound Morality' is the title track from our upcoming record. It illustrates the conflict of humanity in trying to maintain a clear conscience and how our weaknesses make us real. This song is unlike anything we’ve done before as HERIOT.'

HERIOT are a blistering, vicious, visceral new group, having made their mark with their titanic singles 'Dispirit', 'Recreant', 'Cleansed Existence', ‘Near Vision/Enter the Flesh’ as well as their monstrous cover of Machine Head's 'Ten Ton Hammer' over the course of 2021.

The band’s output across the last year has led to heads being turned across the metal world, all blown away by HERIOT’s unrelenting take on the new heavy. Fully-focused and with a razor-sharp edge, the awe-inspiring double-vocal attack of Jake Packer and Debbie Gough on vocals is all-conquering; the titanic support of Erhan Alman (guitar) and Julian Gage (drums) rock-solid. 
 
HERIOT have deservedly been grabbing attention with all four pairs of hands, weaponising metallic sludge and hardcore, unholy levels of distortion, speed and gut-punching talent. Elements of Nails, Knocked Loose, Code Orange, and Vein combine and collide to exhilarating new effect, to create a new sound that is truly groundbreaking, fully worthy of the notice the band are achieving.

In their short recent history HERIOT have caught the attention of Metal Hammer, Rock Sound, Brooklyn Vegan, Kerrang!, Revolver, and Knotfest, among many others. Acclaimed as "one of the most promising young bands in modern metalcore", HERIOT have recently supported Rolo Tomassi on their UK tour and will be performing at Download, 2000trees and Bloodstock festivals in 2022.

HERIOT are:

Jake Packer - Vocals/Bass
Debbie Gough - Vocals/Guitar
Erhan Alman - Guitar
Julian Gage - Drums

Watch HERIOT live:

24th Mar - London, Colours (w/ Witch Fever)
25th Mar - Torquay, The Foundry (w/ Napalm Death)
9th Apr - Luton, Castle Live (w/ Out Of Love)
29th Apr - Bristol, Crofters Rights (EP release show)
30th Apr - Manchester, Revive Festival
1st May - London, Boston Music Room (w/ END)
10th June - Download Festival
8th July - 2000trees Festival
29th July - Dominion Festival
14th Aug - Bloodstock Open Air
2nd-4th Sept - Brighton, Washed Out Festival

For more information:

https://heriotmetal.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.facebook.com/heriotmetal
https://www.instagram.com/heriotmetal
https://twitter.com/heriotmetal

Praise Armageddonism due 1st July via Hassle Records

'I Just Want That Movie Ending' streaming now

Blood Command have revealed their new single 'I Just Want That Movie Ending', taken from long-awaited new album, Praise Armageddonism, due 1st July via Hassle Records.

Fresh from their run of shows supporting Kvelertak, you can now stream the acclaimed death-pop group's newest offering here: https://orcd.co/bc_movie_ending

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZoycnDA_c_Q

Pre-order Praise Armageddonism here: https://orcd.co/blood_command

In their own words: "'I Just Want That Movie Ending' is a song about unrequited love - it describes the pain that is felt when the person you love most in the world doesn’t feel the same way, in fact they don’t even know you exist. The title is the heart-breaking realisation that even though you want the fairtytale ending, it will never happen as you can’t make someone fall in love with you."

Blood Command will be touring the UK and Europe in late Summer 2022. Dates as follows:

August:
31 Denmark, Copenhagen, Pumpehuset

September:
02 France, Paris, Olympic Café
04 England, Brighton, Washed Out Festival
06 England, London, Camden Assembly
07 England, Bristol, Exchange
08 Scotland, Glasgow, Stereo
09 England, Manchester, Deaf Institute
11 Netherlands, Amsterdam, Melkweg Up
13 Germany, Hamburg, Goldener Salon
14 Germany, Cologne, Blue Shell
15 Germany, Munich, Orangehouse
16 Germany, Berlin, Badehaus
18 Sweden, Gothenburg, Fängelset
21 Finland, Helsinki, On The Rocks
23 Sweden, Stockholm, Nalen Klubb

Tickets: https://www.bloodcommand.net/tour

Recorded over three years, and re-recorded with their new vocalist Nikki Brumen (ex-Pagan), Praise Armageddonism is Blood Command at their best yet. A one-of-a-kind proposition, the death-pop group combine blistering riffs, a hardcore attitude, and pop sensibility to create truly scintillating, invigorating music. Previously called 'one of the world's best kept secrets' by Rock Sound, achieved one of the Albums of the Year in Kerrang!, and applauded by Metal Hammer, Blood Command have stepped up even further with their new album, with Nikki Brumen fiercely leading the way.

Blood Command have previously toured with Biffy Clyro, Kvelertak, Rolo Tomassi, and Skindred, following the release of their acclaimed EP Return of the Arsonist, the conceptual successor to 2011's Hand Us The Alphamale EP. The band have also shared the stage with Refused, Tragedy, Comeback Kid, and Gallows, and have played Download Festival, The Great Escape, 2000trees and Roskilde festivals, among others. Now with celebrated UK label Hassle Records and with Nikki at the front, Blood Command's power and prestige only rises higher.

Watch Blood Command's previous single 'The End Is Her' here: https://youtu.be/4blcXHQBWWM

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/Bloodcommand/
https://bloodcommand.bandcamp.com/
https://www.hasslerecords.com/

Tracklisting:

1. Praise Armageddonism (Awake Theme)
2. Saturday City
3. The End is Her
4. Everything You Love Will Burn
5. A Questionable Taste in Friends
6. A Villain's Monologue
7. Nuns, Guns & Cowboys
8. I Just Want That Movie Ending
9. Burn the Blasphemer
10. Last Call for Heaven's Gate

London alt-rockers embrace their pop sensibilities with stunning new single

London alt-rockers In Search Of Sun return with powerful new single / video ‘The Fire I Play With’, a huge anthem which shows the band fully embracing their love of pop hooks and sensibilities, but retaining their unique raw rock edge.

Directed by vocalist Adam Leader, watch the video here: https://youtu.be/X7N3W3P8Jcs

Stream here on Spotify.

Over the band’s career, In Search Of Sun have evolved and honed their songwriting skills to a point where irresistible hooks and infectious melodies became so second nature, they naturally fell into much more ‘pop’ territory. Previous album Virgin Funk Mother had already seen the band expand their range from a rock band into a more eclectic space,  but their stunning cover of ‘The Hills’ by the Weeknd was a huge indicator of the band’s pop destiny.

On the meaning behind new single and video Adam Leader comments: “We spend our entire lives continuously setting the bar of career and financial success to unobtainable heights, which can be dangerous because it’s incredibly easy to lose sight of what actually makes all the difference; love, friendship and the beauty of the world we live in. 

"It’s too easy to take for granted the happiness right before our eyes in the shadow of our own pursuit of material fulfilment that suddenly, our short time in this world has come to an end, but that realisation can often come too little too late”.

The impact of COVID - cancelled tours, ruined plans and financial strains - inspired In Search Of Sun to go for broke and follow their true calling and write whatever they want to write, with no concern with tailoring to scenes or markets. The result is a new energised sound that is so infectious and hook laden that the band are guaranteed to turn many heads in 2022. ‘The Fire I Play With’ is the first of a series of singles the band will release across the year, with a new record planned for 2023.

On the band’s evolution Adam continues: “We spent the best part of a decade with this idea that it would be wrong or too risky to branch out musically into genres leaning towards the pop end of the spectrum - even
though we’ve always dabbled in it here and there, we never fully embraced it.
These songs we have coming out over the year are the result of us finally finding our feet through personal hardships and a world stopping pandemic.

"We have gained a collective clarity, picking up where we left off with the single 'Rhythm' back in 2020 - we have new music that we feel really pushes the poppier elements to the forefront of our sound and it’s a natural progression to us as a band - something we’ve always wanted to do but we were forever at a crossroads with the idea due to our own fears.

"The pandemic forced us to take stock and deal with some deeper questions and our musical direction was a big part of that whole process; in a way, the songs gave us the confidence to take ownership of being labelled a pop-metal band which has been subtly hinted at in the past. We can now wear that badge with pride.“

In Search Of Sunonline:
https://www.facebook.com/insearchofsunmusic
https://twitter.com/search_sun
https://www.instagram.com/insearchofsun
https://www.tiktok.com/@insearchofsunofficial

More information on In Search Of Sun:

In Search Of Sun are a five piece Alternative Rock band hailing from London. Since the band’s inception, the quintet have been crafting a fine-tuned and energetic live show. Following a high octane set at Hammerfest 2013 in North Wales, they have played sold out shows at The Borderline, Camden Barfly and Relentless Garage in London, and have shared the stage with countless awesome bands throughout the UK, including long established acts such as Twelve Foot Ninja, Bullet For My Valentine, Funeral For a Friend and US rockers Pop Evil. They concluded 2015 by supporting Billboard chart toppers Nothing More across the UK.

Following the release of their debut album The World Is Yours in 2014, In Search Of Sun were recently included in VH1's "15 Metal bands you should be listening to in 2015", and album singles 'Draw The Line' and 'The World Is Yours' have earned their place on the Kerrang Radio and Scuzz TV playlists.

The band released their critically acclaimed second album Virgin Funk Mother, in 2017 through Spinefarm Records which was mixed by Nolly Getgood from Periphery. The single ‘Elevation’ received UK and US support from Kerrang, Revolver magazine and the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, and the video has amassed over 1.1 million views across their social media platforms.

In Search Of Sun made their major festival debut in 2016 when they appeared at the UK’s legendary Download event, getting a great turn-out and response. Touring and gigging with the likes of Twelve Foot Ninja and Nothing More has helped to garner massive praise for both their energetic live performance and their dynamic sound, which refuses to play the genre game and can best be described as a “breath of fresh air”.

2022 sees the band return with a new and refined sound and big plans ahead, more news soon.

New UK dates supporting Sepultura and live shows alongside Svalbard, Napalm Death and more announced

Self-titled album due for release 13th May via Candlelight Records

Hardcore / thrash / crossover band, Cage Fight, have released their enraging new single, 'Respect Ends'. The track is the second to be taken from their upcoming debut album, Cage Fight, due for release 13th May on the Candlelight label.

Check out the music video for ‘Respect Ends’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPmaIXSkOOM
Stream 'Respect Ends' here: https://CageFight.lnk.to/CageFight

Pre-save the album here: https://presave.umusic.com/cage-fight

The new track presents itself as an aggressive warning to those that attempt to prey on others. Vocalist Rachel Aspe explains:

"This song is dedicated to men (and anyone in general) who thinks it’s okay to harass, abuse, make inappropriate comments or not take no for an answer, both in the real world but also online. It’s also a message of solidarity to those who have been victims of such behaviour. The video is symbolic of the frustration and damage this can cause, and it’s something we as a society should not and will not accept. The final message is clear. If this is how you behave, stay the f**k away, otherwise you will regret it."

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 the 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, Cage Fight, alongside Raging Speedhorn, have been announced as support to Sepultura across three UK shows:

12.6.22 – Buckley, The Tivoli w/ Sepultura
14.6.22 – Hull, Tower Hall w/ Sepultura
15.6.22 – Norwich, Waterfront w/ Sepultura

The band are set to be busy throughout spring and summer 2022, playing various festivals and supporting the likes of Cro-Mags, Napalm Death, Svalbard and ShaiHulud; as well as playing a free show for their album release party at Blondies, London, on 26th May.

All confirmed Cage Fight appearances listed below:

March
19.3.22 - The Culture Trust, Luton w/Svalbard
25.3.22 - The Foundry, Torquay w/ Napalm Death
26.3.22 - Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes w/ Napalm Death
April
15.4.22 - New Cross Inn, w/ShaiHulud& Ithaca
22.4.22 - Primordial Festival w/Devin Townsend, Those Damn Crows
May
26.5.22 - Blondies, London. Album release party [FREE SHOW]
June
12.6.22 - The Tivoli, Buckley w/ Sepultura
14.6.22 - Tower Hall, Hull w/ Sepultura
15.6.22 - Waterfront, Norwich w/ Sepultura
21.6.22 - Broadcast,Glasgow w/ Cro-Mags
22.6.22 - La Belle Angele, Edinburgh w/ Cro-Mags
25.6.22 - Uprising Festival, Leicester w/ Orange Goblin, Ingested
26.6.22 - The Boulevard –Wigan w/ Cro-Mags
27.6.22 - The Cluny, Newcastle w/ Cro-Mags
28.6.22 - Brudenell Social Club,Leeds w/ Cro-Mags
29.6.22 - The Joiners,Southampton w/ Cro-Mags
30.6.22 - The Underworld,Camden London w/ Cro-Mags
July
31.7.22 - Radar Festival, Guildford w/ Dirty Loops, Hacktivist
August
13.8.22 - Bloodstock Festival, Walton-on-Trent w/ Merciful Fate, Hatebreed

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