PHOTO CREDIT: Jens Kristian Rimau
Norwegian hard rock force Audrey Horne unleashes a hard-hitting new single with “Achilles,” being released 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, the band is set to head out on a European headline tour next month.
Audrey Horne descripts their new single “‘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.”
For those who have never heard of Audrey Horne, you are truly missing something. Formed in 2002 taking their band name from the fictional character in the TV series, Twin Peaks, they have released seven studio albums, one live album and one EP. The band members all perform with other bands that have a heavier and more progressive sound, Audrey Horne is down to earth classic metal rock sound. Traveling around Norway in the festival circuit for years in the early 2000’s they released their first album in 2005, No Hay Banda and now September 4, 2026, releasing their 8th album Achilles.
On September 3, 2026, the band started a 21-city tour across Europe. Ending December 5, 2026, in their founding city Bergen, Norway. Where they will be performing many songs from the new 10 song album.
If you want to learn more about this classic heavy metal band, follow these links and consider purchasing their new album.
https://label.napalmrecords.com/audreyhorne