UK metal band CAGE FIGHT, fronted by vocalist Rachel Aspe, have released a new version of their track “Oxygen,” reworked by French multi-instrumentalist Kabbel.
Currently based in Sweden, Kabbel has previously collaborated with artists including Perturbator, Cemetery Skyline and Imer6ia. For the remix, he transforms CAGE FIGHT’s most-streamed track with electronic production and synths while preserving the intensity of the original.
The band comments:
“We agreed that a hard electronic version would be awesome. Given that we’re playing multiple festivals in France, and it’s Rachel’s home country, we thought it would be great to collaborate with a French artist, and Kabbel couldn’t have been more perfect. His work on ‘Oxygen’ captures the intensity and stressful feeling of the original, but his skilful production and eclectic synth take the song into an entirely new realm. Play this loud!”
The original “Oxygen” appears on CAGE FIGHT’s second studio album, Exuvia, released May 1, 2026 via Spinefarm. According to Aspe, the song deals with “a fight against time, when everything becomes overwhelming and suffocating.”
Recorded by Sam Bloor (Graphic Nature, Dream State) and mixed by Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, Malevolence), Exuvia retains the band’s hardcore foundation while pushing into more layered and expansive territory.
The record also sees CAGE FIGHT embracing experimentation. “Pick Your Fighter” draws inspiration from French pop track “Et C’est Parti…” by Nâdiya, while much of the album’s lyrical content explores deeply personal subjects.
Closing track “Élégie” addresses the loss of Aspe’s grandfather and the regret surrounding things left unsaid. “Pig” takes aim at men who send women unsolicited messages online, while the title track was inspired by Aspe’s grandmother, who also contributed to its lyrics.
Exuvia Tracklist
- Confined
- Oxygen
- Pig
- Pick Your Fighter
- Un Bon Souvenir
- Deathstalker
- Le Déni
- Exuvia
- The Hammer Crush
- IHYG (I Hate Your Guts)
- Élégie
Digital bonus: Un Bon Souvenir (Single Version)
Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2022, CAGE FIGHT have developed a reputation for intense live performances, touring alongside Sepultura, Cro-Mags, Napalm Death and Employed To Serve, as well as appearing at festivals including Summer Breeze, Bloodstock and RADAR.
CAGE FIGHT
Rachel Aspe – Vocals
James Monteith – Guitar
Will Horsman – Bass
Nick Plews – Drums