Cage Fight Tear Into Online Harassment With New Single “PIG”

Photo by Andy Ford

UK metal juggernauts Cage Fight have unleashed their new single, “PIG,” a sonic assault of metal prowess, full of crushing riffs, head-bang inducing grooves that lyrically is a brutally honest attack on digital sexual harassment. The track sees vocalist Rachel Aspe deliver a powerful vocal performance aimed directly at the men who send women unsolicited explicit messages online, an issue she’s faced personally for years.

“‘PIG’ is the expression of my disgust of men sending unsolicited intimate pictures, messages, crossing boundaries and harassing women digitally,” Rachel explains. “I’ve had hundreds over the years, and it’s crazy to think that everyday women regularly get these messages. I just wanted to scream my hatred to them, raise awareness of the issue and show solidarity to other women who experience this abuse.”

The music video for “PIG” takes the message even further, incorporating real messages sent to Rachel and other women who volunteered their own experiences of harassment.

New data from Amnesty International highlights how widespread this problem has become among Gen Z women online:

• 53% have received inappropriate emojis (🍆💦) on their posts and photos

• 44% have received unsolicited explicit images

• 43% have been body-shamed

• 40% have faced unwanted sexually suggestive comments

• 32% have experienced hate speech

• 27% have reported online stalking

If you or someone you know has been affected by digital sexual harassment, you can contact:

• Victim Support: 0808 16 89 111

• CEOP Safety Centre: Report abuse or get advice

• Childline (under 18s): 0800 1111

• Report Harmful Content: Report abuse across platforms

• Or contact police (999) if there is immediate danger.

The band  are set to hit the road next month for a UK tour supporting Svalbard, who recently announced these will be their final shows.

CAGE FIGHT UK TOUR DATES W/ SVALBARD:

Cage Fight’s self-titled debut album is out now via Spinefarm Records – stream it here.