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  • Midnight Blitz: An Exclusive Interview with TAILGUNNER

    “I started to write ‘Midnight Blitz’ years ago, late 2021…I write in periods of three years.” – Bones Photo credit Tunde Valiszka George Dionne interviews TAILGUNNER bassist BONES and guitarist RHEA THOMPSON about their latest album MIDNIGHT BLITZ for KNAC.COM.  The album is out now through Napalm Records and was produced by K.K. DOWNING (KK’S…

  • TAILGUNNER Release New Video “War In Heaven” Feat. Grammy Winner Adam Wakeman

    New Album, Midnight Blitz, Produced by Metal Legend K.K. Downing, Out This Friday via Napalm Records Photo credit: Tunde Valiszka With the release of their sophomore album, Midnight Blitz, only a few days away, heavy metal band TAILGUNNER fires on all cylinders once again. “War In Heaven” is a ballad that truly proves their versatility – a powerful statement in the book…

  • Album Review: TAILGUNNER ‘Midnight Blitz’

    TAILGUNNERMidnight BlitzNapalm Records Vampires!Conquests!And a lot of blood! Not that heavy metal had ever prided itself on being neat and orderly in the first place, but if there’s one upcoming band in the scene that’s ready to clean up well in 2026, it’ll likely be TAILGUNNER, the fiery UK quintet whose powerful and unabashedly traditionally…

  • TAILGUNNER Pay Homage To Classic 80s Movie ‘Blade Runner’ With New Single, “Tears In Rain”

    New Album, Midnight Blitz, Produced by Metal Legend K. K. Downing, Out February 6 Photo Credit: Tunde Valiszka Inspired by a famous monologue from legendary 80s blockbuster Blade Runner, TAILGUNNER dive into epic songwriting with the second single from their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz, out on February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. “Tears In Rain”, named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist,…

  • TAILGUNNER Announces New Album, ‘Midnight Blitz’, Produced by Metal Legend K. K. Downing

    Out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records; First Single, “Midnight Blitz”, Revealed photo credit: Tunde Valiszka Carrying the torch of NWOBHM are TAILGUNNER! Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band announces their upcoming sophomore record, Midnight Blitz, out February 6, 2026. Drawing heavily from classic heavy metal sounds, TAILGUNNER have found support in the very heroes they follow: after…