‘Coronach’ is due March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records

Photo by MM Photography

Scotland’s ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is now unleashing the electrifying title track from his upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Coronach,’ which will be released worldwide on March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records, making it his debut to the label! The anthemic single, “Coronach,” can now be heard along with a lyric video created by Irvan Dionisi / Theblackvisual.id  BELOW.

Hellripper’s mastermind, guitarist/vocalist and songwriter James McBain comments, “A coronach is a vocal lament traditionally performed at funerals in the Scottish highlands. Intertwined with my own words is the poem of the same name by Sir Walter Scott, which served as an inspiration for this story: the funeral of an ambivalent and mysterious figure, revered by his community for his heroic deeds but whose life hid many dark secrets. As well as lyrically, the track is also a musical experiment for me; it was primarily influenced by late 80’s thrash metal along with bands like Bathory, Gallowbraid and Atlantean Kodex. A dash of post-punk, a fair amount of Iron Maiden-style guitar harmonies, some classical references and the haunting wail of the bagpipes fading in the distance: this song feels like the perfect farewell to the album.”

‘Coronach’ can be pre-ordered HERE.

In addition, Hellripper has recently announced a string of support shows for thrash metal legend Testament in Spain and France. In addition, Hellripper will next embark on European headline tour alongside Schizophrenia and Sarcator to promote ‘Coronach’ and has also revealed a number of festival appearances and two performances in Mexico. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

Enter the GOAT KVLT HERE.

The cover artwork was created by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration and can be found below along with the tracklist!

Coronach’ Tracklisting:

• 1. Hunderprest (05:49) [WATCH]
• 2. Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite) (04:33) [WATCH]
• 3. The Art of Resurrection (05:44)
• 4. Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned) (06:24)
• 5. Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm (03:53)
• 6. Sculptor’s Cave (04:35)
• 7. Mortercheyn (04:18)
• 8. Coronach (08:48) [WATCH]

Hellripper Live Dates:

• SA 21.03.2026 Aalst (Belgium) – Oilsjt Omploft Festival
• FR 27.03.2026 Glasgow (Scotland) – Garage *
• SA 28.03.2026 Bern (Switzerland) – EmMetal Festival
• FR 03.04.2026 Nottingham (England) – Saltbox **
• SA 04.04.2026 London (England) – The Dome **
• MO 06.04.2026 Utrecht (Netherlands) – De Helling ***
• TU 07.04.2026 Dortmund (Germany) – Junkyard ***
• WE 08.04.2026 Hamburg (Germany) – Logo ***
• TH 09.04.2026 Copenhagen (Denmark) – Pumpehuset ***
• FR 10.04.2026 Berlin (Germany) – Lido ***
• SA 11.04.2026 Warsaw (Poland) – Voodoo ***
• SU 12.04.2026 Kraków (Poland) – Zascianek ***
• MO 13.04.2026 Vienna (Austria) – Arena ***
• TU 14.04.2026 Budapest (Hungary) – Dürer Kert ***
• WE 15.04.2026 Munich (Germany) – Backstage ***
• TH 16.04.2026 Prague (Czechia) – Subzero ***
• FR 17.04.2026 Mannheim (Germany) – 7er Club ***
• SA 18.04.2026 Paris (France) – Glazart ***
• TH 14.05.2026 Mexico City (Mexico) – Foro La Piedad
• FR 15.05.2026 Guadalajara (Mexico) – Anexa Independencia
• SA-SU 16.-17.05.2026 San Luis Potosi (Mexico) – San Luis Metal Fest
• TU 02.06.2026 Athens (Greece) – Kyttaro ^
• WE 03.06.2026 Thessaloniki (Greece) – Eightball Club ^
• FR 05.06.2026 Emmen (Netherlands) – Pitfest
• SA 06.06.2026 Maastricht (Netherlands) – South of Heaven Open Air
• SA 13.06.2026 Hauptmannsgrün (Germany) – Chronical Moshers Open Air
• TH-SA 25.-27.06.2026 Ukmergė (Lithuania) – Kilkim Žaibu
• SA 27.06.2026 Campania (Italy) – Southammer Metal Festival
• FR 03.07.2026 Villava (Spain) – Sala Totem Aretoa +
• TU 07.07.2026 Zaragoza (Spain) – Teatro de las Esquinas +
• WE 08.07.2026 Toulouse (France) – Le Bikini +
• TH 13.08.2026 Carhaix-plouguer (France) – Motocultor Festival
• TH 03.09.2026 Košice (Slovakia) – Collosseum Club
• FR 04.09.2026 Ostrava (Czechia) – Metal!!! Festival
• SA 12.09.26 Verona (Italy) – Arcanum Fest
• SA 26.09.26 Hinte (Germany) – Coast Rock Festival
• SA 09.01.2027 Mangualde (Portugal) – Mangualde Hardmetalfest

* w/ Sarcator

** w/ Schizophrenia

*** w/ Schizophrenia & Sarcator

^ w/ Midnight

+ w/ Testament