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Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
Entertainment
Emily Swingle

"Everyone always looked at me like I was an alien. When I moved to the UK, it felt like freedom." The French misfit who found a home in the British metal scene - and has become one of its most exciting young vocalists

Rachel Aspe stood with her hand on her hip.

Many men have suffered at the hand of Cage Fight frontwoman Rachel Aspe. Even now, she’s arched over her latest victim, gun in one hand as the other dabs at a bloodied chest with a paper towel. When she pulls away, we lean in to inspect the damage – and we’re met with a striking tattoo, blackwork arching high up the neck, over the shoulders and cutting down across the chest.

Rachel’s (tattoo) gun continues to buzz in her hand as she narrows her eyes, mentally mapping out her next move. Her client, Steve, winces a little when she finally dives in for more – but don’t let that fool you. It’s his fifth session, and he’s been getting inked all day, so Steve’s no weakling.

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