Tailgunner: Reviving Classic Metal

On April 2nd, British Heavy Metal Band Tail Gunner is shooting for the stars, aiming to become

the next Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, or Metallica.

Their bassist, Tom Gusson, known as Bones, laid it out plain.

They want to dominate the scene.

What gives them cred?

Their latest album got produced by KK Downing, the Judas Priest guitarist who shaped the genre

for decades.

The band kicked off officially on New Year's Day in 2022, but Bones had the vision brewing

since he was a kid.

They draw stray from classic UK metal roots, like Maiden, Priest, Motorhead, and Death

Leopard, but inject fresh energy.

guitars, Rhea Thompson joined in 2023, rounding out the lineup with Killer Shreds.

Downing himself is all in, calling them loud, proud, and the band the UK should have

birthed years ago.

Fans are buzzing too.

Their intimate gigs and supports lots built a loyal bass, exploding after opening for KK's

Priest, and ex Maiden Singer Paul.

Viano that same year.

Their debut, guns for hire, dropped in 2023, putting them on the map.

Now Midnight Blitz is out via Napalm Records, built as pure classic metal without copying

the past.

Bones says they are not stuck on mid 80s vibes.

They aim to lead a new generation.

Tail Gunner stands tall in leather and studs, reviving traditional metal that's been overlooked

amid all the extremes.

Keep an ear out, this crew might just rewrite the heavy metal playbook.

I'm Kory with the story, that's your music news today update.

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