Cage The Elephant have officially announced their seventh album, ‘Dying In Reverse,’ set for release on February 5, 2027, via Big Loud Rock, unveiling the guitar-heavy new single ‘Make It Easy’ as the latest taster. The band, fresh from a run as special guests on Oasis’ ‘Live ’25 tour,’ went straight into the studio to record the record.
Frontman Matthew Shultz described the album as “such a special one for us,” calling it “without doubt, one of the most creatively gratifying experiences we’ve had as a group yet.” He framed the record as “a goodbye to the past, closing the door on an era, with a renewed perspective grounded in the present while also walking towards the future with hope and gratitude. Signifying a rebirth of sorts.” The album was produced by Justin Raisen and his brother Jeremiah Raisen (A.K.A SADPONY) and commemorates the band’s 20th anniversary, having been formed in Kentucky by brothers Matt and Brad Shultz in 2006.
Make It Easy Debuts with Garage-Rock Energy
‘Make It Easy’ is the band’s newest offering, following prior singles ‘Beaches in Tennessee’ and the title track ‘Dying in Reverse.’ The new single was debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier this week. The album promises a renewed emphasis on spontaneity, distorted guitars, garage-rock energy, and psychedelic experimentation. According to the band’s announcement, the new material draws from the ragged energy of garage rock, flashes of psychedelia, infectious melodies, and dense layers of distorted guitar.
A Period of Intensity and Renewal
The band’s recent activity followed an unusually theatrical sequence of events. During their Tuesday-night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the band performed ‘Make It Easy,’ and Kimmel displayed artwork for the band’s then-unannounced album, sparking speculation among fans. The band followed the television appearance with an intimate Los Angeles performance on Wednesday before officially revealing ‘Dying In Reverse’ on November 5. Last year, Shultz had been detained in a hotel in 2023 for carrying firearms which were only licenced in Kentucky and Tennessee. He later told NME, “The arrest, without a doubt, was a miracle. It saved my life.”
Dying in Reverse Tracklisting and Upcoming Shows
The tracklisting for ‘Dying In Reverse’ is as follows: 1. ‘Influence’ 2. ‘Make It Easy’ 3. ‘Beaches In Tennessee’ 4. ‘Wound Up’ 5. ‘Dying In Reverse’ 6. ‘Leave The Light On’ 7. ‘I Love You Anyway’ 8. ‘Cherry Cola’ 9. ‘Crossfaded’ 10. ‘Why U Keeping Me Around’ 11. ‘Give Me One Good Reason’ 12. ‘Wear The Daylight’. The group have yet to announce a formal North American tour in support of Dying in Reverse, but they do have some 2027 shows in Europe planned. Find all the dates here and any remaining tickets here.
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Cage the Elephant have announced their seventh album, Dying in Reverse, due out on February 5th. The band have also shared the new single "Make It Easy."https://t.co/iHyoWn18c0
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