Norwegian hard rock force Audrey Horne release new single & music video »Achilles«, title track of upcoming album; out this Friday via Napalm Records!
Bergen, Norway based hard rock supergroup Audrey Horne premiere a brand new single and music video »Achilles«.
»Achilles« is the title track of Audrey Horne’s eighth full-length album, set to release this Friday, September 4th, 2026 via Napalm Records.
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:
Norwegian hard rock force Audrey Horne unleashes a hard-hitting new single with »Achilles«, the title track of the band’s upcoming 8th studio album, out this Friday, September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records! Roaring guitars meet impactful rhythms, all topped with powerfully captivating vocals. The band showcases the more progressive side of its sound on this ambitious single, arriving with a lyric video, and the strong sonic contrasts support the lyrics. Following the release of »Achilles«, Audrey Horne is set to head out on a European headline tour next month.
Audrey Horne on »Achilles«:
“»Achilles« is a song about the ‘us vs. them’ situation in today’s increasingly polarized world. It is also the title track from our new album and shows a bit more progressive side of the band. When we started recording the album, this song stood out immediately as a perfect opening track, and it has an energetic drive that will fit us perfectly on stage as well. We hope you guys like it as much as we do. Peace and love, Audrey Horne.”
Photo credit: Jens Kristian Rimau
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 is:
Toschie – Vocals
Ice Dale – Guitar
Thomas Tofthagen – Guitar
Espen Lien – Drums
Kjetil Greve – Bass
Audrey Horne live 2026:
08.10.26 DE – Cologne / Gebäude 9
09.10.26 DE – Essen / Turock
10.10.26 DE – Münster / Sputnik Café
11.10.26 DE – Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli
13.10.26 NL – Leiden / Nobel
14.10.26 NL – Eindhoven / Effenaar
15.10.26 BE – Kortrijk / CVC Club
16.10.26 FR – Paris / Nouveau Casino
17.10.26 FR – Grenoble / L’Austra Rocks
18.10.26 CH – Zurich / Plaza
20.10.26 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
21.10.26 DE – Bamberg / Live Club
22.10.26 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett
23.10.26 DE – Dresden / Puschkin Club
24.10.26 DE – Berlin / Hole 44
04.12.26 NO – Kopervik / Ovenpå
05.12.26 NO – Bergen / USF Verftet
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well