Scottish blackened thrash export Hellripper has shared a new music video for the track, "Mortercheyn," the latest preview from the forthcoming Century Media full length, Coronach. Distilling elements of speed metal, thrash and crust, the end result is dominant show of prowess that combines viciousness and atmospherics into the same 4-minute jaunt.
Hellripper architect, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter James McBain explained of the track, "Much like the previously released 'Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite),' the lyrics on this track come from a more personal place. The title itself is a little nod to a track on the previous album, 'The Nuckelavee,' and mortercheyn is said to be the disease spread by the creature in its wake. It is a contagious and lethal sickness that primarily affects horses, and is used in the song to represent the decay and downfall of the world."
McBain continued, "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”.
In support of Hellripper's March 27th full length, McBain's first on Century Media, the project will embark on a run of supporting dates with the legendary Testament in Spain and France. Hellripper will also take on European headlining dates with Schizophrenia and Sarcator in support of Coronach. hellripper has also been confirmed for a number of festival plays and two performances in Mexico. See the list of dates and cities below. Get tickets - HERE
Coronach, the new album from Hellripper lands March 27th via Century Media Get the album - HERE
HELLRIPPER TOUR DATES
SA 21.03.2026 Aalst (Belgium) - Oilsjt Omploft Festival
FR 27.03.2026 Glasgow (Scotland) - Garage *
SA 28.03.2026 Bern (Switzerland) - EmMetal Festival
FR 03.04.2026 Nottingham (England) - Saltbox **
SA 04.04.2026 London (England) - The Dome **
MO 06.04.2026 Utrecht (Netherlands) - De Helling ***
TU 07.04.2026 Dortmund (Germany) - Junkyard ***
WE 08.04.2026 Hamburg (Germany) - Logo ***
TH 09.04.2026 Copenhagen (Denmark) - Pumpehuset ***
FR 10.04.2026 Berlin (Germany) - Lido ***
SA 11.04.2026 Warsaw (Poland) - Voodoo ***
SU 12.04.2026 Kraków (Poland) - Zascianek ***
MO 13.04.2026 Vienna (Austria) - Arena ***
TU 14.04.2026 Budapest (Hungary) - Dürer Kert ***
WE 15.04.2026 Munich (Germany) - Backstage ***
TH 16.04.2026 Prague (Czechia) - Subzero ***
FR 17.04.2026 Mannheim (Germany) - 7er Club / Sold Out! ***
SA 18.04.2026 Paris (France) - Glazart ***
TH 14.05.2026 Mexico City (Mexico) - Foro La Piedad
FR 15.05.2026 Guadalajara (Mexico) - Anexa Independencia
SU 17.05.2026 San Luis Potosi (Mexico) - San Luis Metal Fest
TU 02.06.2026 Athens (Greece) - Kyttaro ^
WE 03.06.2026 Thessaloniki (Greece) - Eightball Club ^
FR 05.06.2026 Emmen (Netherlands) - Pitfest
SA 06.06.2026 Maastricht (Netherlands) - South of Heaven Open Air
SA 13.06.2026 Hauptmannsgrün (Germany) - Chronical Moshers Open Air
TH-SA 25.-27.06.2026 Ukmergė (Lithuania) - Kilkim Žaibu
SA 27.06.2026 Campania (Italy) - Southammer Metal Festival
FR 03.07.2026 Villava (Spain) - Sala Totem Aretoa +
TU 07.07.2026 Zaragoza (Spain) - Teatro de las Esquinas +
WE 08.07.2026 Toulouse (France) - Le Bikini +
FR-SA 18.-19.07.2026 Ponteareas (Spain) - Arcanxo Festival
TH 13.08.2026 Carhaix-plouguer (France) - Motocultor Festival
TH 03.09.2026 Košice (Slovakia) - Collosseum Club
FR 04.09.2026 Ostrava (Czechia) - Metal!!! Festival
SA 12.09.26 Verona (Italy) - Arcanum Fest
SA 26.09.26 Hinte (Germany) - Coast Rock Festival
SA 09.01.2027 Mangualde (Portugal) - Mangualde Hardmetalfest
* w/ Sarcator
** w/ Schizophrenia
*** w/ Schizophrenia & Sarcator
^ w/ Midnight
+ w/ Testament
