Acclaimed Norwegian hard rock unit Audrey Horne will release its eighth studio album, "Achilles", on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records.

The band has unveiled the first single from the new offering, the high-energy rock 'n' roll number "Insanity", which 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 its 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.

AUDREY HORNE comments 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." "Achilles" 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.

The band showcases their more progressive side on the title track "Achilles", creating a strong contrast between different parts that supports the lyrics drawing 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 returns 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.

AUDREY HORNE will embark on a European tour supporting the new album, visiting the following cities: Sep.

03 - Oslo / John Dee Sep.

04 - Porsgrunn / RIP Sep.

05 - Hamar / Festiviteten Sep.

19 - Trondheim / Verkstedhallen Oct.

08 - Cologne / Gebäude 9 Oct.

09 - Essen / Turock Oct.

10 - Münster / Sputnik Café Oct.

11 - Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli Oct.

13 - Leiden / Nobel Oct.

14 - Eindhoven / Effenaar Oct.

15 - Kortrijk / CVC Club Oct.

16 - Paris / Nouveau Casino Oct.

17 - Grenoble / L'Austra Rocks Oct.

18 - Zurich / Plaza Oct.

20 - Munich / Backstage Halle Oct.

21 - Bamberg / Live Club Oct.

22 - Frankfurt / Das Bett Oct.

23 - Dresden / Puschkin Club Oct.

24 - Berlin / Hole 44 Additionally, the band has scheduled a series of headlining shows in Norway: Dec.

04 - Kopervik / Ovenpå Dec.

05 - Bergen / USF Verftet The album "Achilles" will be released on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records.