Cage Fight - Exuvia [CD]

Format: CD 
Catalogue No.: SPINE801091P
Barcode: 5401148010916
Release Date: 01 May 2026
Genre: Metal

 Recorded by Sam Bloor at Lower Lane Studios and mixed by Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, Malevolence), ‘Exuvia’ retains the raw, old school hardcore heart of Cage Fight - vibrating with meaty grooves, pummelling rhythms and a wave of furiosity that feels like a punch to the gut. But it also explores more multi- layered terrains, atmospheres and melodies, making Cage Fight sound bigger, tighter and more epic than ever before.
 ‘Exuvia’ is Cage Fight’s first record with new bassist Will Horsman, who joins original members James, vocalist Rachel Aspe and drummer Nick Plews.
 Cage Fight prove they aren’t afraid to experiment and have a bit of fun. A case in point is the track ‘Pick Your Fighter’, which features Julien Truchan from Benighted on guest vocals and was inspired by a French pop song ‘Et c’est parti…’ by Nâdiya, though you’d never guess it from the song’s crushing heaviness.  Rachel explores multiple experiences in her lyrics like anxiety, assault and dealing with grief. The expansive final track, ‘Élégie’, is about losing her grandfather and the regret that can come from things left unsaid. On ‘Pig’, she calls out the creepy men who send women unsolicited messages online, while the title track was inspired by her grandmother, who is currently battling cancer, and who also helped Rachel write the lyrics for this particular song.  The cover art of the album, shot by photographer Manuel Acquualeni, depicts a radiation mask, connecting both to
Rachel’s experience with her grandmother and to the album’s title.
 LP pressed onto Transparent Magenta coloured vinyl.
 Touring planned throughout 2026, as direct support to Employed To Serve.  The band have performed at Summer Breeze Festival and Bloodstock Festival and toured alongside the likes of Cromags, Sepultura and Napalm Death.

Tracklisting
Confined
Oxygen
Pig
Pick Your Fighter
Un Bon Souvenir
Deathstalker
Le Déni
Exuvia 
The Hammer Crush
IHYG (I Hate Your Guts)
Élégie