Tailgunner sign with Napalm Records
TAILGUNNER have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records!
The British heavy metal newcomers, who recently toured the UK supporting KK’s PRIEST, have also revealed that their highly anticipated sophomore album will be produced by none other than K.K. Downing himself. The JUDAS PRIEST legend, who has previously praised TAILGUNNER as the next big thing in metal, now takes on a pivotal role in shaping their next chapter.
Speaking about the signing, the band says, “there are iconic partnerships – like denim and leather, Jack & Coke, and swords and tequila. Now we hope to add TAILGUNNER & Napalm Records to that list. We’re proud of being pure heavy metal, with zero apologies or compromise – that’s why joining the world’s biggest independent metal label feels right at home. The blitzkrieg of our first three years as a band continues full throttle – with our upcoming sophomore album, and together with the incredible team at Napalm behind us and the great and legendary K.K. Downing producing the record, we’re taking on the world n’ planting the flag for British metal right at the top of it. Heavy metal for eternity!”
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.”
Sebastian Münch, Senior A&R at Napalm Records, comments, “over the past few months, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness the development of the new album, and it’s simply incredible. K.K. Downing has already said everything perfectly here. TAILGUNNER are not a copy or nostalgically drawing on IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, or DEF LEPPARD, but are creating their own fresh, authentic heavy metal universe.”
The band’s sophomore album is currently in production and will be released via Napalm Records in 2026. Stay tuned for more details soon.
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