Recently signed to Century Media Records worldwide, Scotland’s black metal thrash act Hellripper return with a brand-new single entitled ‘Kinchyle (Goatkraft And Granite)’ and news of a European tour alongside Schizophrenia and Sarcator.
The brainchild of guitarist, vocalist solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, brave-hearting his way through metal’s bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from Kill ‘Em All era Hetfield and Welcome To Hell era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with the likes of 2023’s Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper‘s Century Media debut, due around the vernal equinox of 2026. More details to follow soon…
While McBain plays all instruments when recording, for live and video performances he will be joined byJoseph Quinlan (Guitar), Andy Milburn (Bass), and Max Southall (Drums). The live band will perform two UK dates as part pf the aforementioned European tour.
“’Kinchyle’ is the McBain clan’s war cry and a fitting first glimpse at the upcoming album”, said McBain about the new single.
“Lyrically, the track was inspired by my experience growing up in the North-East of Scotland in Aberdeen (the Granite City), and reflects on what it’s like to feel trapped in a certain environment. I wanted to show a side of Scotland that is not necessarily the magical postcard that a lot of people picture when thinking of the country.
“Musically, the track is very Hellripper-sounding, and is the most rocking song that I’ve written in quite a while, though there are a few new elements in there that I had fun experimenting with. The track was influenced by the likes of Tank, Running Wild and Motörhead, as well as bands such as Opeth and Witherscape.
“All in all, a very personal song both in terms of lyrics and musical influences. Hope you enjoy it… All Hail the goat!”
With cover artwork by Ikosidio you can check the single out across all digital streaming platforms here. You can also check out the song via the video clip directed by David Gregory here at RAMzine.
HELLRIPPER – LIVE UK DATES 2025/2026:
Saturday 09.11.2025 Manchester (England) – Damnation Festival
Sunday 06.12.2025 Wolverhampton (England) – Bloodstock Winter Gathering
