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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tailgunner |Midnight Blitz |Napalm Records


Release Date February 6th, 2026
Format Digital/CD/Vinyl
Genre Heavy Metal
Country United Kingdom

Tailgunner blasted into the heavy metal landscape in 2022, instantly turning heads with their huge classic sound. Now, the United Kingdom crew returns with heavy metal legend K.K. Downing producing their sophomore attack. Featuring Craig Cairns on vocals, Zach Salvini and Rhea Thompson destroying the guitars, Bones on bass, and Eddie Mariotti smashing the drums, they deliver "Midnight Blitz". The absolute best album of the year is here, right now. These lunatics are the next huge thing in heavy metal, playing pure anthemic heavy metal. The metal masses better stop walking around with their eyes completely shut and pay attention to them this time.

"Midnight Blitz" unleashes total sonic destruction. The twin-guitar onslaught from Zach Salvini and Rhea Thompson rips through the speakers with insane speed and total precision. They trade blistering solos and lay down thrash-infused riffs that demand a violent mosh pit. Craig Cairns screams over the madness with insane range, delivering huge choruses that drill straight into your skull. Tracks like "Tears In Rain" and "Blood Sacrifice" explode out of the gate, armed with insane melodies that stick instantly. The production from K.K. Downing is loud and aggressive, letting the sheer power of the instruments do the talking.


The rhythm section crushes absolutely everything in its path. Bones and Eddie Mariotti drive "Dead Until Dark" and "Follow Me In Death" with aggressive speed. "Barren Lands & Seas Of Red" throws massive, neck-breaking riffs into the fire. "War In Heaven" slows things down, bringing in Adam Wakeman on synths for an epic, haunting atmosphere that gives you serious goosebumps. Then, "Night Raids" and "Eye Of The Storm" throw you right back into the madness. The entire album runs on pure adrenaline, delivering the absolute chaos headbangers crave.

"Eulogy" wraps up the massacre with epic orchestration before detonating into blistering speed metal fire. Tailgunner completely destroys the competition with "Midnight Blitz". They throw down the gauntlet and claim their spot at the top of the mountain. This is an absolute masterclass in heavy metal destruction. Get ready to bang your head until you break your neck.

Score: 9.5


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