Cage9 - A Million Miles Below the Earth

What this video is

Released in February 2014, this video arrives during a transitional period for nu-metal and post-nu-metal acts navigating the fragmented streaming era. Cage9, fronted by Evan 9 (formerly of Powerman 5000), represents a second-generation nu-metal figure attempting to establish a distinct identity in the alternative hard rock space. The video's sci-fi/underground visual framing — low brightness, warm tungsten tones,…

Why it matters

Represents a documented example of post-nu-metal alternative hard rock video production in the independent sector circa 2014. The rapid editing pace (1.89s avg shot length), subterranean visual concept, and warm-dark aesthetic place it within a recognizable mid-2010s rock video grammar — kinetic,…

The director

Los Angeles-based director, producer, writer, and editor. Holds a degree in Recording Arts from Full Sail University. Career began in music and live/studio audio engineering before transitioning to video editing for Fortune 500 clients including Apple and…