British metal band Tailgunner has shared "War in Heaven," the latest single from its sophomore album, "Midnight Blitz" (Feb. 6, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). The song, a ballad, features Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple), who just won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance (with Yungblud) for his appearance at Black Sabbath’s Back to... Continue Reading →
British metal band Tailgunner has shared the new song "Tears in Rain," inspired by a famous monologue from the 1982 sci-fi classic "Blade Runner." Named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist, Roy Batty, uses in his last words, the song is from the band's upcoming second album, "Midnight Blitz" (Feb. 6, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order... Continue Reading →
British metal band Tailgunner, recently signed to Napalm Records, will release its second album, "Midnight Blitz," on Feb. 6, 2026. Pre-order the album, produced by guitar legend K.K. Downing (Judas Priest, KK's Priest), here, and watch the music video for the record's title track below. “Whilst touring our debut album, we shared stages with members... Continue Reading →
Having earned the rare endorsement of KK Downing as the next big thing in metal and touring the U.K. supporting KK's Priest, British metal act Tailgunner has signed with Napalm Records. Further endorsing the band, the Judas Priest guitar legend now has taken on a new role of producer for Tailgunner's upcoming sophomore album. “Tailgunner... Continue Reading →
KK's Priest, featuring Judas Priest alumni KK Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals), and veteran metal band Accept will join forces in North America for the Full Metal Assault Tour 2024 Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 9. "It's time!!! Let the full European metal assault commence, KK's Priest/Accept," Downing... Continue Reading →
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KK's Priest—featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals)—has shared an animated video for "Keeper of the Graves," from the band's second album "The Sinner Rides Again" (2023, Napalm Records; get it here). KK's Priest also is set to begin its first U.S. tour on March 7, 2024, with a sold-out show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. L.A.... Continue Reading →
In advance of its U.S. tour supporting Napalm Records labelmate KK's Priest, Swiss metal band Burning Witches has shared a music video for their cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "Shot in the Dark." The song appears as a bonus track on select versions of the group's 2023 album "The Dark Tower" (get it here). "We are... Continue Reading →
KK’s Priest, featuring Judas Priest alumni K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), will launch its inaugural U.S. tour, a headline run kicking off March 7, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and featuring support from L.A. Guns and Napalm Records labelmates Burning Witches. This is scheduled to be the first of at least two legs of... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Didn’t we just do this? Another year is winding down, and we’re back to share the music we have enjoyed the most throughout 2023. With so many albums out in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic and bands more focused on touring now, this year might not have been quite as strong... Continue Reading →
