Achilles Audrey Horne

• 1 Achilles 05:36
• 2 In The Eye Of The Hurricane 04:47
• 3 Vampires 03:59
• 4 God Damn Beautiful 03:38
• 5 Pretty Little Lies 05:02
• 6 Prodrome 01:03
• 7 Insanity 04:24
• 8 Hell Is Eternity 03:38
• 9 Six Feet In The Ground 03:46
• 10 Running Through The Night 03:48
• 11 New Star Falling 04:30
• Total Runtime 44:11

Info for Achilles

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. Closing track "New Star Falling" wraps the album up beautifully, showcasing the melodic side of AUDREY HORNE's sound.

"With Achilles, Audrey Horne remain true to their musical roots while taking their sound another step forward. The album is rooted in rock, carries a healthy dose of metal power, and offers enough variety to make it a strong addition to the band’s catalog. It grabs your attention right away, yet there are enough details to discover that you’ll want to return to it again and again. The excellent melodies certainly help with that." (markusheavymusicblog.org)

Toschie, vocals
Arve “Ice Dale” Isdal, guitar
Thomas Tofthagen, guitar
Kjetil Greve, bass
Espen Lien, drums

AUDREY HORNE


ring the Devil’s Bell with a future Scandinavian hard rock classic!

Fuel to the fire – that’s what relentless hard rock outfit AUDREY HORNE ignites! What started back in 2002 soon took the Norwegians and their expertly-executed, riff-soaked fury all the way to the top of the rock scene. USA metal outlet Angry Metal Guy even dubbed the band as ‘the first extreme metal collective to rediscover and mercilessly plunder the sacred crypts of 70s and 80s radio rock, leaving naught behind for subsequent tomb raiders but Frank Stallone 8-tracks and broken pieces of Toto and Billy Joel imports.’ Four years after their much-praised album Blackout the Norwegians are back for more with their seventh album! Devil’s Bell is out on April 22, 2022 and proves to be a massive rock’n’roll album full of infectious earworms!

Devil’s Bell offers 9 fist-pumping songs that will shake concert venues worldwide. The album kicks off with charging opener “Ashes to Ashes”, followed by “Animal”, a stripped down rocker that will make you go crazy. Songs such as “Danse Macabre” and “Break Out” prove to be real rock anthems with big arena choruses, showcasing frontman Toschie in top shape, followed by the instrumental “Return To Grave Valley”, immediately creating a laid back atmosphere. Title track “Devil’s Bell” starts off with a strong guitar solo by Ice Dale that leads into a pure melodic hard rock anthem, while “All Is Lost” offers excellent head-turning drumming as the central element of the song. Toschie once again proves that he has one of the most charismatic and energetic voices in rock. The kinetic guitar-work of Ice Dale (Enslaved) and Thomas Tofthagen (ex-Sahg) underline an outstanding genre-warp of 70s and 80s rock via NWOBHM, keeping the music rocking and the listener locked in. As with every AUDREY HORNE album, there are no duds or misfires as the songs flow together seamlessly, making Devil’s Bell a delight to play from the first tune straight to the end. The band is tight, the music is festive, and the songs stick on the first listen – that’s how a modern hard rock album should sound!

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