Norwegian Hard Rockers AUDREY HORNE Unveil New Single "God Damn Beautiful"

Heavy rock band AUDREY HORNE continue to deliver absolute hit material with their new single “God Damn Beautiful,” cut from the new 8th studio album Achilles (out September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records)! This groovy, Thin Lizzy -inspired track brings bass player Espen Lien to center stage on lead vocals, and arrives with a playful official music video.

The follow-up to the critically praised latest studio albums Blackout (2018) and Devil’s Bell (2022), the upcoming studio offering Achilles stays true to AUDREY HORNE’s classic heavy rock sound while demonstrating the more melodic side of the band. These Norwegian rock exports are also set to bring the new album on the road in Europe this autumn on yet another international headline tour. Check out the music video for “God Damn Beautiful” below and secure your copy of Achilles now!

AUDREY HORNE on “God Damn Beautiful”:
“The fight for being center stage and in the limelight has always been strong and at times pretty ugly in AUDREY HORNE. But now Espen has taken it a step further and pushed Toschie into the shadows.
‘God Damn Beautiful’ is straight-to-the-point, dripping with twin guitars and is simply beautiful, much like Espen himself. Things might look bright for him, but Toschie still has a couple of tricks up his sleeve. Stay tuned for the next chapter.”

Watch the Official Music Video for “God Damn Beautiful” HERE!
Pre-Order Your Copy of Achilles NOW!

The new album 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.

Hard-hitting title track “Achilles” kicks the new album right off as roaring guitars meet an impactful rhythm section, all topped with powerfully captivating vocals. The band showcases their more progressive side on the song through creating a strong contrast between different parts, which supports the lyrics that draw from today’s polarized world. The band stays true to its sound on the high-energy rock’n’roll number “Insanity” that features a catchy chorus and twin guitars – and a gripping storyline inspired by the classic Iron Maiden tune “Hallowed be thy name”! Closing track “New Star Falling” wraps the album up beautifully, showcasing the melodic side of AUDREY HORNE’s sound.

With Achilles, AUDREY HORNE return 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. It’s a perfect fit for both rock radio and live stages!

Achilles tracklisting:
1.Achilles
2.In The Eye Of The Hurricane
3.Vampires
4.God Damn Beautiful
5.Pretty Little Lies
6.Prodrome
7.Insanity
8.Hell Is Eternity
9.Six Feet In The Ground
10.Running Through The Night
11.New Star Falling

Achilles will be available in the following formats:
Deluxe 1LP Gatefold Splattered Christallo/Yellow/Gold/Silver w/ 12pp Vinyl Booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive, limited to 300 copies
1LP Gatefold Splattered Black Smoke/Black White – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive, limited to 300 copies
1LP Gatefold White
1LP Gatefold Trans Red – Scandinavian exclusive, limited to 300 copies
Bundle: 1LP Gatefold White & Logo Shirt
Bundle: Digisleeve & Logo Shirt
1CD Digisleeve w/ 6p Digipack
1CD Digisleeve
Digital Album

[Deluxe 1LP Gatefold Splattered Christallo/Yellow/Gold/Silver w/ 12pp Vinyl Booklet – Napalm Records mailorder exclusive, limited to 300 copies]
AUDREY HORNE Live 2026
28.08.26 DE – Rheinfelden-Nordschwaben / NordRock Schwaben Festival
08.10.26 DE – Cologne / Gebäude 9
09.10.26 DE – Essen / Turock
10.10.26 DE – Münster / Sputnik Café
11.10.26 DE – Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli
13.10.26 NL – Leiden / Nobel
14.10.26 NL – Eindhoven / Effenaar
15.10.26 BE – Kortrijk / CVC Club
16.10.26 FR – Paris / Nouveau Casino
17.10.26 FR – Grenoble / L’Austra Rocks
18.10.26 CH – Zurich / Plaza
20.10.26 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
21.10.26 DE – Bamberg / Live Club
22.10.26 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett
23.10.26 DE – Dresden / Puschkin Club
24.10.26 DE – Berlin / Hole 44
04.12.26 NO – Kopervik / Ovenpå
05.12.26 NO – Bergen / USF Verftet