Italian southern groove metal outlaws Hellcowboys return with new album »Renew, Reborn, Return«; first single and music video »Ghiaccio« out now!

Italian groove/stoner metal outfit Hellcowboys premiere new single and music video »Ghiaccio«.

»Ghiaccio« is the first single taken from the band’s upcoming third album, »Renew, Reborn, Return«, set to release on December 11th, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.

Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:

Italian Southern groove metal outlaws Hellcowboys join the Octopus Rising family and announce their new album »Renew, Reborn, Return«, due out on December 11, 2026.

Formed in 2014, Hellcowboys return with a new lineup and a musical direction that is more focused and powerful than ever. Their sound sits at the crossroads of Southern groove metal, stoner metal, sludge and classic heavy metal, combining massive guitar riffs, pounding drums, thick bass lines and a raw Southern attitude. It is heavy music built around groove and impact, with enough grit and swagger to hit hard without losing its sense of melody and dynamics.

At the helm is founding member Cris “Comaante” on vocals and guitar, now joined by Warner (Rainspawn, Mamöt) on lead guitar, Steve Russian (The Core, AGAIN – AiC tribute) on drums and backing vocals, and Val (Hellbow, Fugue) on bass.

This renewed lineup marks the beginning of a new era for Hellcowboys, and the band wastes no time making its intentions clear.

Today, Hellcowboys unveil »Ghiaccio«, the first single and official video from their upcoming third album, »Renew, Reborn, Return«. The track delivers a first taste of the band’s new incarnation, driven by muscular riffs, a relentless groove and a distinctly gritty approach that places Hellcowboys firmly in the territory where Southern metal meets the darker side of stoner and sludge.

»Ghiaccio« is the first chapter of a new beginning.

»Renew, Reborn, Return« will be released on December 11, 2026, via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, available on CD and digital.

The new album will also be brought to the stage with a series of live dates kicking off with the official release party in Rome, followed by further shows across Italy:
December 19, 2026 – Rome, Defrag – Release Party Show
January 15, 2027 – Rome, Questa è Roma, CSA Intifada
March 12, 2027 – Frosinone, Metropolis
March 13, 2027 – TBC

More live dates will be announced soon.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well