Inspired by a famous monologue from the legendary 80s blockbuster Blade Runner, Tailgunner dives into epic songwriting with the second single from their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz, out on February 6, 2026, via Napalm Records.
“Tears In Rain,” named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist, Roy Batty, uses in his last words, showcases Tailgunner frontman Craig Cairns’ broad vocal skills and the band’s ability to deliver huge, infectious choruses. No wonder the young British band even got heavy metal legend K. K. Downing himself on board as producer. “Tears In Rain” – contrary to the original movie quote – will definitely not be lost in time!
“‘Lost in time, like Tears in Rain…’ The most iconic monologue in cinematic history, and one of most legendary on-screen moments of the 80s. ‘Blade Runner’ has been a focal point throughout writing our new album, and none more so than here, on our new single ‘Tears in Rain’. Carrying a chorus for the ages, this is a track we can’t wait to take out on the road and have you sing with us, deep into the night. Made for those moments where the light fades, and things get that little more epic, ‘Tears in Rain’ is an all-time anthem, here for the modern day,” says the band.
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Bursting onto the scene in 2022, their sophomore work draws heavily from classic British heavy metal, but just like those influences, the band is determined to push forward. Always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with – pure heavy metal. In an astonishingly short time, the emerging British heavy metal talent has found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce the upcoming album, Midnight Blitz.
Midnight Blitz is classic heavy metal without being a pastiche. This is a band for the here and now – not just worshipping at the altar, but determined to stand upon it as the Metal Gods of a whole new generation of headbangers. Tailgunner prove their skills effortlessly, carving themselves out as heavy metal’s future and grabbing the torch from the legends themselves. Catchy hooks, killer riffs, and appealing to every heavy metal fan – join K.K. Downing and discover your new heroes now!
