British heavy metal band TAILGUNNER return in full force with their second album, Midnight Blitz, set for release on February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. Rising fast since their 2022 debut, the band charge forward with a sound steeped in classic NWOBHM spirit while forging their own path of high-voltage, modern steel.
In a remarkable ascent, TAILGUNNER have already earned the attention of their heroes, none other than K.K. Downing not only invited them to support KK’s Priest, but stepped in to produce the entire album.
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A 10-Track Strike of Pure Heavy Metal
Midnight Blitz ignites with its air-raid siren title track, exploding into blitzkrieg drumming, screaming twin leads, and an unmistakable call-to-arms for traditional metal fans.
Other standouts include:
- “Tears In Rain” – A soaring, emotional epic showcasing Craig Cairns’ powerhouse vocal range.
- “Follow Me In Death” – Grand, Maiden-esque melodies sharpened with modern bite.
- “Dead Until Dark” – A high-octane, 80s-charged anthem inspired by The Lost Boys.
- “Barren Lands and Seas of Red” – Thrash-tinged riffs meet huge arena-sized choruses.
- “War In Heaven” – A heartfelt, goosebump-inducing metal ballad.
- “Blood Sacrifice” – A fist-pumping speed assault built for packed club stages.
- “Eulogy” – A triumphant, power-metal finale erupting in blazing speed metal glory.
From fist-raising hooks to adrenaline-fueled riffing, Midnight Blitz captures everything true heavy metal stands for, without slipping into nostalgia or pastiche. This is metal for now.
K.K. Downing on TAILGUNNER
“TAILGUNNER is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the UK. They personify everything that is heavy metal… Their energy and rawness, together with their brand of metal, incorporates all of the godfathers and much more… The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that will no doubt elevate them to being a true metal favourite of the fans.”
With Midnight Blitz, TAILGUNNER seize the torch from the legends and sprint forward, loud, proud, and ready to lead a new generation of headbangers into battle.