Chiming in with their thrash-luster take on NWOBHM, New Jersey power trio MIDNITE HELLION are dead set on conquering Europe with speed, charm and just good old fun. Their blend of heavy and thrash metal is always on point, even when they put sick 70’s blues notes up to battling killer riffs from the heart of the 80’s.
Now – with several EPs, singles, and a killer debut album behind their belts and after thrashing the stages ever since 2011, topping it all off with accompanying Anvil on their massive US tour in 2022 and 2023 – the band deemed the time right to unleash their latest album Kingdom Immortal on the European crowd. Making it available on CD, MC and LP for the first time outside the US, the three hellions would have celebrated their endeavor supporting U.D.O. on their 2023 continental tour, which unfortunately had to be postponed. But MIDNITE HELLION don’t cry over spilled milk.
Instead, they just keep the ball rolling and introduce a dope video single to their hungry listeners. H.M.O skyrockets with a highly infectious tune, cheering the audience with traditional riffs and a catchy chorus. We may only guess what the title stands for – Heavy Metal Overkill? Healthy Metal Orgy? Hold My Opossum? Be that as it may; MIDNITE HELLION commenting on the track: “You wanted it heavy, you got it! H.M.O is the song to crank again and again, whether it be for a kegger or a backyard brawl – it’s always a Rock ‘n Roll party with MIDNITE HELLION!” Its autobiographical theme tells the story of fighting against obstacles and never giving up. The vigorous message is mingled with live footage, showing the tireless metal party going on at a MIDNITE HELLION concert. You may check out the YouTube video here:
Upon release to the US market in 2022, their album Kingdom Immortal immediately entered the Metal Contraband and NACC Radio charts. And soon – on April 12, 2024 – the crazy time traveling riff machine will also become available for European fans of classic neck shredding. The title derives from a Rock’n’Roll heaven, which every deceased musician or band joins when they call it quits. Composed of eight memorable tracks, MIDNITE HELLION created a roaring beast that’s meant to be cranked up all the way to 11! Better yet, Kingdom Immortal is now available for pre-order and pre-save: https://orcd.co/kingdomimmortal
Tracklist Kingdom Immortal:
1. H.M.O
2. She-Demon
3. Phantomland
4. Rapscallion
5. Speed Demon
6. Resurrected
7. Army Of The Dead
8. In Sickness And In Hell
Oh, and lastly, on the other side of the great pond, we’ve got the new U.D.O./MIDNITE HELLION tour dates confirmed:
06.09. Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s Bar & Grill
07.09. New Bedford, MA – The Vault Music Hall
08.09. Reading, PA – Reverb
11.09. Jefferson, LA – Southport Music Hall
12.09. Houston, TX – Rise Rooftop
14.09. San Antonio, TX – Rolling Oaks Event Center
15.09. Dallas, TX – Trees
17.09. El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
18.09. Glendale, AZ – The 44
20.09. San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
21.09. Santa Ana, CA – Stages
22.09. West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
23.09. San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
25.09. Denver, CO – The Rickhouse
27.09. McHenry, IL – The Vixen
28.09. Joliet, IL – The Forge
01.10. Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey
02.10. Montreal, QC – Les Foufounes Electriques
03.10. Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
04.10. Westland, MI – Token Lounge
05.10. Ringle, WI – Q & Z Expo Center
06.10. Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
09.10. Harrison, OH – Blue Note
12.10. Manchester, NH – Angel City Music Hall
About MIDNITE HELLION
Formed in 2011 by drummer Drew Rizzo, MIDNITE HELLION took shape with the addition of bassist and vocalist Rich Kubik in 2016. Their distinctive style – classic, no-frills heavy metal serving tremendously infectious spurts of thrash riffs with a straight, fun stage attitude – made the guys a top pick for world-class acts to ignite their respective crowds. Bringing their strong regional fan base to the table, MIDNITE HELLION shared the stages with Overkill, Dirkschneider, Grim Reaper, Flotsam & Jetsam, Obituary, Diamond Head, Raven, Exodus, Yngwie Malmsteen, and many more.
Their electrifying debut album Condemned to Hell (2017) proved to be just the kind of wrecking ball that the band needed. Picked up and widely spread by multiple Marconi award holder WSOU 89.5 FM, the album successfully leveled a solid path into the wider US metal scene. In less than a year, Condemned to Hell became a national phenomenon – and so did MIDNITE HELLION as a touring act, spawning intense mosh pits left, right, and center. The touring cycle in support of the album peaked in late 2018, when the band shared stages with OTEP and THE WORLD OVER in the Midwest and Mountain regions of the United States.
Fueled by the sheer awesomeness of their fans and the energy received from this crowd, and driven by a bag of new songs and ideas that they brought back home, MIDNITE HELLION entered Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY in August 2019. The recording of their second album Kingdom Immortal took them only six days – with the help of iconic producer Alex Perialas, who in the past contributed to shaping the signature thrash sound of Anthrax/S.O.D, Overkill or Testament, while also adding a pound or two to Joe Bonamassa’s music.
Mixing took place in March and Mastering in May 2021, before the vinyl mastering got cut at Infrasonic Sound by Daniel Bacigalupi (Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Stray Cats, Willie Nelson).
Kingdom Immortal became successful with radio stations in the United States from the get-go, landing within the top 5 added albums on radio throughout the nation.
As a result, MIDNITE HELLION toured the US with Anvil in summer 2022 for 39 dates, supporting the album, followed by a second US leg with Anvil for an additional 25 dates in spring 2023.
Set out for the first world-wide release including Europe, MIDNITE HELLION will hit the road for an extensive US+Canada tour with German metal machine U.D.O. later in 2024. The blast from the past is far from over!MIDNITE HELLION online:
http://midnitehellion.bandcamp.com
http://www.midnitehellion.com
http://www.facebook.com/midnitehellion
http://www.instagram.com/midnitehellion
http://www.youtube.com/midnitehellion