The NwothmTailgunner set to return with “Midnight Blitz”
British heavy metal rising force Tailgunner will release their new full-length album “Midnight Blitz” on Friday, February 6th 2026 through Napalm Records.
The album delivers ten tracks of high-voltage heavy metal, including the explosive title track, the cinematic “Tears in Rain,” and the apocalyptic “War in Heaven.” Produced by K.K. Downing with additional production by Anthony Wall, the record was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen. Artwork was created by DEATH.BY.VHS, with graphic design by Revolver Creative and Andreas Markaritzer, and photography by Tunde Valiszka.
Tracklisting:
Album preorder and merch at Napalm Records: https://tinyurl.com/yc79hy7k
Tailgunner have also released a new music video for the title track, directed, filmed and edited by Charlie Smith at Mind Art Visual. Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnsTQq_8mR8&list=RDnnsTQq_8mR8&start_radio=1
Speaking about the album, Tailgunner state:
Whilst touring our debut album, we shared stages with members of Iron Maiden, Judas 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.
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.
Photo Credits: Tailgunner
“Midnight Blitz” will be available in the following formats:
– 1LP Gatefold Splatter CRISTALLO/RED, SKYBLUE – strictly limited to 300 copies
– 1LP Gatefold Splatter Dark Night Blue – strictly limited to 300 copies
– 1LP Gatefold Translucent Red
– 1LP Gatefold Solid Baby Pink – strictly limited to 300 copies (Band shop only)
– 1LP Gatefold Translucent Blue – available in the UK only
– Digipack & Shirt Bundle
– Music Cassette GREY – strictly limited to 100 copies
– 6 Page Digipack
– Digital Album
TAILGUNNER are:
Craig Cairns – Vocals
Rhea Thompson – Lead Guitar
Zach Salvini – Lead Guitar
Bones – Bass Guitar
Eddie Mariotti – Drums
TAILGUNNER 2026 LIVE DATES
Supporting Hammerfall
January 14th – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z 7
January 15th – Lausanne, Switzerland – Docks
January 17th – Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz 1
January 18th – Murcia, Spain – Mamba
January 20th – Sevilla, Spain – Custom
January 21th – Lisbon, Portugal – Republica Da Musica
January 22th – Porto, Portugal – Hard Club January 23 – Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
January 24th – Villava, Spain – Totem January 26 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
January 30th – Porthcawl, Wales – Planet Rock Winters End
Supporting Fozzy
February 6th – Brighton, England – Chalk
February 7th – Margate, England – Dreamland
February 8th – Manchester, England – The Ritz
February 10th – Norwich, England – Epic Studios
February 11 – Bradford, England – Nightrain
February 13th – Nottingham, England – Rock City
February 14th – Glasgow, Scotland – TV Studios
February 15th – Newcastle, England – Boiler Shop
February 17th – Cardiff, England -Tramshed
February 18th – Torquay, England – The Foundry
February 19th – Southampton, England – The 1865
February 20th – London, England – Electric Ballroom
February 21st – Wolverhampton, England – KK’s Steel Mill
Summer Festivals
June 4th – Stykkishólmur, Iceland – Satán Festival,
June 6th – Sölvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
June 13th – Donington Park, England – Download Festival
June 26th – Spálené Poříčí, Czech Republic – Basinfire Festival
July 18th – Maidstone, England – Maid of Stone Festival
August 9th – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep it True Legions Festival
August 15th – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo Metal Festival
September 5th – Coventry, England – Hella Rock Festival
Follow Tailgunner:
Facebook: Http://www.facebook.com/tailgunnerhq
Instagram: Http://www.Instagram.com/tailgunnerhq
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