Hellripper

Scotland’s ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastards of Hades otherwise known as Hellripper are pleased to share a next new song off their upcoming, fourth studio album “Coronach”, to be released worldwide later this month on March 27^th, 2026 via Century Media Records.

 Musically, “Mortercheyn” is a crust track at its core, drenched in a sinister atmosphere that lies between the black metal vibe of Watain and the raw aggression of bands like Martyrdöd and Skitsystem. Hints of Whiplash and Agent Steel are clearly evident in the guitar work and are paired with some uncomfortable ambience inspired by the likes of Aphex Twin and Venetian Snares. On the surface, it may feel like one of the less “complex” songs on the album, but I think there’s quite a lot going on throughout”.

Previously, Hellripper have unveiled the following songs off “Coronach”:

Traditionally, “Coronach” was recorded and mixed by Hellripper’s James McBain at Coronach Studios in Scotland, UK and then mastered by Damien Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in the USA. Cover artwork, as to be seen above, was created by Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration. And here is the tracklisting for the album:

The album’s pre-order is available here: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-Album

On the live-front, Hellripper will next embark on a European headline tour alongside Schizophrenia and Sarcator to promote “Coronach”. Here is the list of upcoming live appearances for Hellripper:

And many more shows to be announced soon!

 Info and tickets: https://www.hellripper.com/tickets

The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, bravehearting his way through metal’s bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from “Kill ‘Em All” era Hetfield and “Welcome to Hell” era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023’s “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” that Metal Injection stated: “Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper’s Century Media debut “Coronach”.

 Hellripper:

Hellripper live and video performance line-up:
James McBain – Guitar & Vocals
Joseph Quinlan – Guitar
Andy Milburn – Bass
Max Southall – Drums

The album’s pre-order is available here: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-Album