Tailgunner releases new single “Eulogy” + video

British heavy metal’s rising stars Tailgunner the masterful wrap-up to their upcoming album, “Midnight Blitz” (out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records), as their latest single. The album’s closing song, “Eulogy”, adds gentle orchestral melodies to their nostalgic sound before the power metal feel explodes into a speed metal firework—epic and bold, the young quintet proves yet again what inspired the rare appearance of metal icon K.K. Downing as producer on their triumphant second record. 

Tailgunner about “Eulogy”: 

“Eulogy is the most epic release of our career so far. Inspired in particular by our heroes in Helloween & Blind Guardian, it’s TAILGUNNERat full throttle, telling an epic journey into the afterlife. We needed a video that could match the scope of this quest, so once again sought the help of Andy Pilkington at Very Metal Art. Andy first came to our attention with his work on Judas Priest’s Painkiller, and of course killed it with our last single ‘Tears in Rain’ too. Prepare to battle demons, to ride over fire & ice, and to face the ultimate fate. This is Eulogy!” 

Watch The Lyric Video for “Eulogy” NOW:

TAILGUNNER unleash their second album, Midnight Blitz, out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. Bursting onto the scene in 2022, their sophomore work draws heavily from classic British Heavy Metal, but just like those influences, the band are determined to push forward. Always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with – Pure Heavy Metal. In an astonishingly short time, the emerging British heavy metal talent have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce the upcoming album, Midnight Blitz. 

Midnight Blitz is classic Heavy Metal without being pastiche. This is a band for the here and now – not just worshipping at the altar, but determined to stand upon it as the Metal Gods of a whole new generation of headbangers. TAILGUNNER prove their skills effortlessly, carving themselves out as Heavy Metal’s future and grabbing the torch from the legends themselves. Catchy hooks, killer riffs, and appealing to every heavy metal fan – join K.K. Downing and discover your new heroes now! 

TAILGUNNER about Midnight Blitz: 

“Like phantoms of the clouds, the Midnight Blitz screams silently through the air. Descending on their prey, a Heavy Metal militia striking at the speed of sound. Only blood can run! Whilst touring our debut album, we were described by one roadie as ‘The bastard child of Maiden & Priest’ and that became the ethos for our new album Midnight Blitz. Just like our fore bearers, we are determined to push forward, always crafting our sound and building on what we have, whilst never compromising on what we started with – Pure Heavy Metal! We are not just worshipping at the altar of those who have gone before, but determined to stand upon it and be the heroes for a whole new generation! We played over 100 shows touring our debut album, sharing the stages with some of the most legendary names in Metal while paying our dues in blood, sweat, tears and endless nights out on the road. Everything we learned is on display here, packed into 10 tracks in what we feel can be a true, essential TAILGUNNER album. Produced by none other than the Metal guitar God K.K. Downing, working closely with K.K. during this entire process has been the ride of a lifetime and you can hear those touches of a bonafide Metal God throughout this album!” 

K.K. Downing on TAILGUNNER: 

“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 

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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.”

Pre-Order Your Copy Of Midnight Blitz HERE

The ambitious quintet fires with more precision than ever before on 10 versatile tracks. An air raid siren stands as harbinger of the onslaught from the powerful title track, “Midnight Blitz”, in which blitzkrieg drums and screaming twin lead guitars serve as a powerful sign of what is to come. The epic “Tears In Rain” showcases frontman Craig Cairns’ broad vocal skills and the band’s ability to deliver huge, infectious choruses.  

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“Follow Me In Death” boasts TAILGUNNER’s Maiden-esque approach to grandiose, heavy melodies, while ‘The Lost Boys’-inspired “Dead Until Dark” turns up the 80s vibes full throttle. With “Barren Lands and Seas of Red”, the young British band prove they have epics in their arsenal, continuing to intertwine catchy choruses with manic, thrash tinged riffs before letting audiences catch their breaths during the modern classic ballad “War In Heaven” – goosebumps guaranteed! The following “Blood Sacrifice” ups the tempo significantly and offers numerous opportunities to raise your fist and shout along, while “Night Raids” and “Eye Of The Storm” add triumphant notes, respectively, preparing for the grand finale. The epic, Power Metal feel of “Eulogy” wraps Midnight Blitz up masterfully, shifting from gently orchestrated melodies and memorable vocals before exploding into Speed Metal fireworks. 

Midnight Blitz tracklisting: 

• 1. Midnight Blitz 
• 2. Tears In Rain 
• 3. Follow Me In Death 
• 4. Dead Until Dark 
• 5. Barren Lands And Seas Of Red 
• 6. War In Heaven 
• 7. Blood Sacrifice 
• 8. Night Raids 
• 9. Eye Of The Storm 
• 10. Eulogy 

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 Live 2026 

With HAMMERFALL 

14.01.26 CH – Pratteln / Konzertfabrik Z7 

15.01.26 CH – Lausanne / Les Docks 

17.01.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 

18.01.26 ES – Murcia / Mamba 

20.01.26 ES – Sevilla / Custom 

21.01.26 PT – Lisbon / Republica Da Musica 

22.01.26 PT – Porto / Hard Club 

23.01.26 ES – Madrid / La Riviera 

24.01.26 ES – Villava / Sala Totem 

26.01.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz 

30.01.26 WL – Porthcawl, Wales / Planet Rock Winters End Festival 

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Tour Support for Fozzy’s “Eyes On You” Tour

06.02.26 EN – Brighton, England / Chalk 

07.02.26 EN – Margate, England / Dreamland 

08.02.26 EN – Manchester, England / The Ritz 

10.02.26 EN – Norwich, England / Epic Studios 

11.02.26 EN – Bradford, England / Nightrain 

13.02.26 EN – Nottingham, England / Rock City 

14.02.26 SC – Glasgow, Scotland / TV Studios 

15.02.26 EN – Newcastle, England / Boiler Shop 

17.02.26 WL – Cardiff, Wales / Tramshed 

18.02.26 EN – Torquay, England / The Foundry 

19.02.26 EN – Southampton, England / The 1865 

20.02.26 EN – London, England / Electric Ballroom 

21.02.26 EN – Wolverhampton, England / KK’s Steel Mill 

Summer Festivals 2026

05.06.26 IS – Stykkishólmur / Sátan Festival 

06.06.26 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival 

13.06.26 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival 

26.06.26 CZ – Spálené Poříčí / Basinfire Fest 

27.06.26 DE – Dischingen / Rock Am Härtsfeldsee 

04.07.26 DE – Ballenstedt / Rock Harz 

07.07.26 NO – Trondheim / Trondheim Rocks Festival 

18.07.26 UK – Maidstone / Maid of Stone Festival 

06.08.26 ES – Villena / Leyendas Del Rock 

08.08.26 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz 

09.08.26 DE – Geiselwind / Keep It True Legions Festival 

15.08.26 NL – Eindhoven / Dynamo Metal Fest 

21.08.26 DE – Pellingen / Hells Pells Festival 

05.09.26 UK – Coventry / Hella Rock Festival (Coventry Empire) 

TAILGUNNER are: 

Craig Cairns – Vocals  

Rhea Thompson – Lead Guitar  

Zach Salvini – Lead Guitar  

Bones – Bass Guitar  

Eddie Mariotti – Drums