FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY 30 JUNE 09

Cairo Knife Fight Announce Debut Album

Cairo Knife Fight have announced the release date for their much anticipated debut album 'Iron'.

Cairo Knife Fight began as a solo recording project for Nick Gaffaney during the down time from Gaffaney's day job as drummer for some of New Zealand's most successful artists including Fat Freddy's Drop, Anika Moa, Goldenhorse, Dimmer and Hollie Smith..
Aside from Nick Gaffaney on drums and lead vocal duties, the band features Aaron Tokona (Weta) and Sam Taylor on guitars, Richie Pickard (Dave Dobbyn) on bass and backing vocalists Roslen Langton and Kate Taylor.

This plethora of musical experience has shaped a band whose music is difficult to pin down - Cairo Knife Fight is best described as a mix of rock, soul and beats. Led by Gaffaney playing drums at the front of the stage, songs grow, twist and take unexpected turns, all with a propulsive rhythm section.

Some two years on from the first jam sessions, Cairo Knife Fight is one of the country's most unique live acts. Recorded at Roundhead Studios, 'Iron' captures the formidable mix of talents and creative energies of the band.

NZ Tour dates to be announced.

A full album advance listening will be available exclusively on myspace the week prior to release -13th July: www.myspace.com/cairoknifefight

Cairo Knife Fight 'IRON' out on July 20
Through Distributor via Sony Music

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