TAILGUNNER Unveil New Single “War In Heaven” Featuring Grammy Winner Adam Wakeman New Album Midnight Blitz out now!

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British heavy metal torchbearers Tailgunner have unveiled their new single “War In Heaven”, accompanied by an official music video available to watch now. The track arrives alongside the release of their brand‑new album Midnight Blitz, produced by metal legend K.K. Downing and out today through Napalm Records.

K.K. Downing praised the band, stating: “TAILGUNNER personify everything that is heavy metal.”

“War In Heaven” showcases a different side of the band, delivering a powerful, emotive ballad enriched by a guest appearance from Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple), who recently won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance. Wakeman’s synth work adds a sweeping, atmospheric depth that blends classic 80s metal influences with the band’s modern edge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np25HG13BCg

TAILGUNNER said of the single: “When the legendary K.K. Downing challenges you to write a ballad, you don’t let him down. Make no mistake, this one hits hard. We went all out and enlisted the help of Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple) on synths to make ‘War In Heaven’ an all‑time classic, just like those iconic 80s ballads from the bands we all love. Walking in the footsteps of giants, no ballad is complete without a blistering, iconic guitar solo, ready for the history books and ‘War In Heaven’ is no exception.”

AILGUNNER’s second album, Midnight Blitz, marks a bold step forward for the fast‑rising British outfit. Drawing deeply from the roots of classic British heavy metal while pushing their sound into new territory, the band remain committed to their founding ethos of pure, uncompromising heavy metal. Their rapid ascent has already earned the admiration of their heroes, with K.K. Downing stepping in to produce the new record after the band supported KK’s Priest on tour.

TAILGUNNER said of the album: “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 forebearers, 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.”

K.K. Downing added: “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.”

Read the review here:

https://thenwothm.com/2026/02/02/review-tailgunner-midnight-blitz/

tour support for Fozzy’s “Eyes On You” tour

  • 06.02.26 – Brighton, England – Chalk
  • 07.02.26 – Margate, England – Dreamland
  • 08.02.26 – Manchester, England – The Ritz
  • 10.02.26 – Norwich, England – Epic Studios
  • 11.02.26 – Bradford, England – Nightrain
  • 13.02.26 – Nottingham, England – Rock City
  • 14.02.26 – Glasgow, Scotland – TV Studios
  • 15.02.26 – Newcastle, England – Boiler Shop
  • 17.02.26 – Cardiff, Wales – Tramshed
  • 18.02.26 – Torquay, England – The Foundry
  • 19.02.26 – Southampton, England – The 1865
  • 20.02.26 – London, England – Electric Ballroom
  • 21.02.26 – Wolverhampton, England – KK’s Steel Mill

supporting Accept – “Half A Century Of Metal” tour

  • 27.08.26 – Wolverhampton, England – KK’s Steel Mill
  • 28.08.26 – London, England – Indigo at The O2

summer festivals 2026

  • 05.06.26 – StykkishĂłlmur, Iceland – SĂĄtan Festival
  • 06.06.26 – SĂślvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
  • 07.06.26 – Trondheim, Norway – Trondheim Rocks Festival
  • 13.06.26 – Donington Park, UK – Download Festival
  • 26.06.26 – SpĂĄlenĂŠ Poříčí, Czech Republic – Basinfire Fest
  • 27.06.26 – Dischingen, Germany – Rock Am Härtsfeldsee
  • 04.07.26 – Ballenstedt, Germany – Rock Harz
  • 18.07.26 – Maidstone, UK – Maid of Stone Festival
  • 06.08.26 – Villena, Spain – Leyendas Del Rock
  • 08.08.26 – Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz
  • 09.08.26 – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep It True Legions Festival
  • 15.08.26 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo Metal Fest
  • 21.08.26 – Pellingen, Germany – Hells Pells Festival
  • 05.09.26 – Coventry, UK – Hella Rock Festival (Coventry Empire)

Links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailgunnerhq

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tailgunnerhq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailgunnerhq

[photo credit: Tunde Valiszka]

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LION’S SHARE ROAR BACK WITH NEW SINGLE “ANOTHER DESIRE” AHEAD OF THEIR COMEBACK ALBUM INFERNO

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Swedish heavy metal veterans Lion’s Share make a powerful return with the release of “Another Desire”, the latest single from their long awaited album “Inferno,” which arrives on the 27th of March through Metalville.

“Inferno” is the band’s first full length studio album in seventeen years and has already become one of the most anticipated metal releases of the year. “Another Desire” sets the tone with commanding riffs, towering hooks and a lyrical theme that explores the darker side of loyalty, temptation and control.

Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson explains the heart of the song. “The lyrics of ‘Another Desire’ deal with gangs, brotherhood, money, and the destructive pull of addiction. It is about loyalty, power, and how easily you can become a slave to drugs and desires you think you control until they control you.”

Musically, the track captures Lion’s Share at their most focused and intense. The band combine the weight of classic heavy metal with a sharpened modern edge that reflects both their long standing identity and their renewed creative hunger.

Guitarist and founding member Lars Chriss describes the track as a statement of intent. “This song represents exactly where we are today heavy, sharp, and straight to the point. After all these years, it felt important to come back with something that hits hard both musically and lyrically.”

With six acclaimed albums behind them and a strong run of digital singles in recent years, Lion’s Share now prepare to unveil their most ambitious work to date. Chriss views “Inferno” as a defining moment for the band. “For us, Inferno is more than just a new album it is a statement. We have spent years writing, refining, and pushing ourselves harder than ever. The goal was simple make the strongest, heaviest, and most focused Lion’s Share record of our career. I honestly feel we have achieved that. This is the album where everything fell into place.”

Johansson adds that the long break between albums ultimately strengthened the band’s resolve. “Taking 17 years between albums was not the plan, but it allowed us to come back with fire in our veins. We have never sounded tighter, and we cannot wait to bring these songs to the stage. This album has the attitude, the hooks, the power… everything that made us fall in love with heavy metal in the first place. We are incredibly proud of “Inferno”.”

Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden in 1987 by Chriss and keyboardist Kay Backlund, Lion’s Share built their reputation through relentless rehearsal and electrifying live performances. Their self titled debut in 1995 led to extensive touring, including major runs with Motörhead, Saxon, Dio, Manowar, U.D.O. and Dee Snider.

Over the years, the band have collaborated with musicians from some of the most influential acts in metal, including KISS, Megadeth, King Diamond, Candlemass, Symphony X and Yngwie Malmsteen. Albums such as Emotional Coma and Dark Hours earned widespread praise for their powerful riffing, memorable hooks and balance of melody and aggression.

Since 2017, Lion’s Share have operated as a core partnership between Chriss and Johansson, supported by long time collaborators in both studio and live settings.

With “Inferno,” the band are ready to reclaim their place among the leading forces in heavy metal. The album’s artwork and full track listing are presented below.

Track Listing

Pentagram [4:03]

We Are What We Are [4:10]

We Will Rock [3:45]

The Lion’s Trial [5:31]

Baptized In Blood [3:58]

Live Forever [4:43]

Chain Child [4:31]

Another Desire [4:36]

Run For Your Life [6:56]

Links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lionsshareband

Bandcamp: https://lionsshare.bandcamp.com/

Website: https://www.lionsshare.org/

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