Norwegian hard rock force Audrey Horne announce new album »Achilles«; first high-energy single »Insanity« & official music video unleashed!
Bergen, Norway based hard rock supergroup Audrey Horne has announced their eighth full-length album, »Achilles«, set to release on September 4th, 2026 via Napalm Records.
Watch a music video for the first single »Insanity« below!
Tracklist:
01. Achilles
02. In The Eye Of The Hurricane
03. Vampires
04. God Damn Beautiful
05. Pretty Little Lies
06. Prodrome
07. Insanity
08. Hell Is Eternity
09. Six Feet In The Ground
10. Running Through The Night
11. New Star Falling
Courtesy of Napalm Records:
Acclaimed Norwegian hard rock unit Audrey Horne announce their eighth studio album, »Achilles«, to be released on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records! Today, the band has unveiled the first single from the new offering: The high-energy rock’n’roll number »Insanity« arrives with an accompanying music video that fits the track’s wild spirit seamlessly.
Audrey Horne on »Insanity«: “The first song that was written for the album. It‘s a classic Audrey Horne tune that has the energy, the twin guitars, a big chorus and a cool mid-section. The lyrics are inspired by »Hallowed Be Thy Name« by Iron Maiden. It is an attempt to say what might have happened prior to the story in that song.”
Norwegian hard rock force Audrey Horne is set to unleash the band’s 8th studio offering, »Achilles«, on September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records! Audrey Horne’s latest studio albums »Blackout« (2018) and »Devil’s Bell« (2022) received critical praise internationally, and the band was even awarded a Spellemannprisen (Norwegian equivalent to a Grammy) for their 2005 debut album. With previous international tours both as headliners and together with bands such as Papa Roach and Backyard Babies, as well as support slots for AC/DC and Mötley Crüe, Audrey Horne counts as one of Norway’s most interesting rock exports. The new album features 11 multi-faceted tracks, ranging from high-energy heavy rock pieces to more melodic and progressive songs, leaving no questions about the songwriting capabilities of this five-piece, which consists of vocalist Toschie, guitarists Ice Dale (Enslaved) and Thomas Tofthagen, bassist Espen Lien and drummer Kjetil Greve.
Hard-hitting title track »Achilles« kicks the new album right off as roaring guitars meet an impactful rhythm section, all topped with powerfully captivating vocals. The band showcases their more progressive side on the song through creating a strong contrast between different parts, which supports the lyrics that draw from today’s polarized world. More hit material is delivered through songs like »God Damn Beautiful«: This groovy Thin Lizzy-inspired track brings bass player Espen Lien to center stage on lead vocals. The band stays true to its sound on the high-energy rock’n’roll number »Insanity« that features a catchy chorus and twin guitars – and a gripping storyline inspired by the classic Iron Maiden tune »Hallowed Be Thy Name«! Closing track »New Star Falling« wraps the album up beautifully, showcasing the melodic side of Audrey Horne’s sound.
With »Achilles«, Audrey Horne returns with an atmospheric heavy rock album that combines classic ‘70s and ‘80s influences with lyrical themes spanning escapism to commentary on the instability of the world we live in. A perfect fit for both rock radio and live stages!
New studio album, »Achilles«, out September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records. Pre-orders available HERE.
Produced and recorded by Arve Isdal at Conclave&Earshot Studio.
Mixed by Herbrand Larsen at Conclave&Earshot Studio.
Mastered by Lawrence Mackrory at Rorysound Studios.
Photos by Jens Kristian Rimau.
Cover artwork by Asle Birkeland.
Audrey Horne
Toschie – Vocals
Ice Dale – Guitar
Thomas Tofthagen – Guitar
Espen Lien – Drums
Kjetil Greve – Bass
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well