Heavy Rock Force AUDREY HORNE Announce New Album “Achilles”, Out September 4th, 2026

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‘s prior 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. Having supported legends like AC/DC and Mötley Crüe and played previous international tours, both as headliners and together with bands such as Papa Roach and Backyard Babies, AUDREY HORNE counts as one of Norway’s most interesting rock exports. Make sure to pre-order your copy of Achilles, and check out the intense music video for “Insanity” below!

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.”

Watch the Official Music Video for “Insanity” HERE:

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 return 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!

Achilles tracklisting:
1    Achilles
2    In The Eye Of The Hurricane
3    Vampires
4    God Damn Beautiful
5    Pretty Little Lies
6    Prodrome
7    Insanity
8    Hell Is Eternity
9    Six Feet In The Ground
10    Running Through The Night
11    New Star Falling

Achilles will be available in the following formats: