Tailgunner announce new album ‘Midnight Blitz’

TAILGUNNER have announced a brand new album!

Titled Midnight Blitz, the upcoming album from the British heavy metal band is their sophomore full-length record and is scheduled to be released on February 6th, via Napalm Records. Produced by legendary guitarist K.K. Downing, the album draws heavily from classic heavy metal sounds while pushing the genre forward with blitzkrieg drums, screaming twin leads, and anthemic hooks.

Speaking about the new album, the band says, “like phantoms of the clouds, the Midnight Blitz screams silently through the air. Descending on their prey, a heavy metal militia striking at the speed of sound. Only blood can run! Whilst touring our debut album, we were described by one roadie as ‘The bastard child of MAIDEN & PRIEST’ and that became the ethos for our new album Midnight Blitz. Just like our fore bearers, we are determined to push forward, always crafting our sound and building on what we have, whilst never compromising on what we started with – pure heavy metal! We are not just worshipping at the altar of those who have gone before, but determined to stand upon it and be the heroes for a whole new generation! We played over 100 shows touring our debut album, sharing the stages with some of the most legendary names in metal while paying our dues in blood, sweat, tears and endless nights out on the road. Everything we learned is on display here, packed into 10 tracks in what we feel can be a true, essential TAILGUNNER album. Produced by none other than the metal guitar God K.K. Downing, working closely with K.K. during this entire process has been the ride of a lifetime and you can hear those touches of a bonafide metal God throughout this album!”

Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a brand new single, the title track Midnight Blitz. Speaking about the track, the band says, “whilst touring our debut album, we shared stages with members of IRON MAIDEN, PRIEST and ACCEPT – we watched, we learned, and we put it all down on tape. The aim behind Midnight Blitz was to craft an all time album opener, like Aces High, Painkiller, Welcome to the Jungle and Hells Bells. Everyone remembers the first time you hear the opening track on an album that changes everything. The hair stands up on the back of your neck and you know from this moment onwards, nothing will ever be the same. The launch sequence on the next era of TAILGUNNER has been hit. ‘Masters of the skies, never call it quits. Time to do or die, we are the Midnight Blitz!”

Legendary guitarist K.K. Downing adds, “TAILGUNNER is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the UK. They personify everything that is heavy metal. They are loud and proud, and totally descended from everyone in metal that has gone before – their energy and rawness, together with their brand of metal, incorporates all of the godfathers and much more. MAIDEN, PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, DEF LEPPARD – the list is endless. The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that will no doubt elevate them to being a true metal favourite of the fans.”

Watch the official music video for Midnight Blitz here: 

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:

Track List:

1. Midnight Blitz
2. Tears In Rain
3. Follow Me In Death
4. Dead Until Dark
5. Barren Lands And Seas Of Red
6. War In Heaven
7. Blood Sacrifice
8. Night Raids
9. Eye Of The Storm
10. Eulogy

Midnight Blitz is set for release on February 6th via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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