Having earned the uncommon endorsement of Okay.Okay. Downing as the following large factor in metallic, and touring the U.Okay. supporting KK’S PRIEST, British newcomers TAILGUNNER have simply signed with Napalm Data. Additional endorsing his reward for the band, the JUDAS PRIEST guitar legend has now taken on a brand new function of producer for his or her dynamic sophomore album. TAILGUNNER have rapidly made a reputation for themselves amongst heavy metallic followers — this younger band from the house nation of metallic is one to look at!
TAILGUNNER feedback on the Napalm signing: “There are iconic partnerships — like denim and leather-based, Jack and Coke, and swords and tequila. Now we hope so as to add TAILGUNNER and Napalm Data to that record.
“We’re pleased with being pure heavy metallic, with zero apologies or compromise. That is why becoming a member of the world’s greatest impartial metallic label feels proper at residence.
“The blitzkrieg of our first three years as a band continues full throttle — with our upcoming sophomore album, and along with the unimaginable group at Napalm behind us and the good and legendary Okay.Okay. Downing producing the document, we’re taking up the world n’ planting the flag for British metallic proper on the prime of it. Heavy metallic for eternity!”
Okay.Okay. Downing states: “TAILGUNNER is a band we must always have seen emerge years in the past from the U.Okay. They personify all the things that’s heavy metallic. They’re loud and proud, and completely descended from everybody in metallic that has gone earlier than — their vitality and rawness, along with their model of metallic, incorporates the entire godfathers and way more. [IRON] MAIDEN, PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, DEF LEPPARD — the record is infinite. The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that can little question elevate them to being a real Metallic favorite of the followers.”
Napalm Data senior A&R Sebastian Münch provides: “Over the previous few months, I have been lucky sufficient to witness the event of the brand new album, and it is merely unimaginable. Okay.Okay. Downing has already mentioned all the things completely right here. TAILGUNNER aren’t a replica or nostalgically drawing on IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST or DEF LEPPARD, however are creating their very own contemporary, genuine heavy metallic universe.”
TAILGUNNER will assist FOZZY on the “Eyes On You” U.Okay. tour in February 2026.
TAILGUNNER is:
Craig Cairns – Vocals
Rhea Thompson – Lead Guitar
Zach Salvini – Lead Guitar
Bones – Bass
Photograph credit score: Tunde Valiszka
