Hellripper – launches new single “Mortercheyn” / new album out later this month

Scotland’s ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastards of Hades otherwise known as Hellripper are pleased to share a next new song off their upcoming, fourth studio album “Coronach”, to be released worldwide later this month on March 27^th, 2026 via Century Media Records.

Check out the aggressive track “Mortercheyn” in a video produced, directed and edited by David Gregory.

Hellripper’s mastermind, guitarist/vocalist and songwriter James McBain comments on “Mortercheyn” as follows: “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.

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”.

Hellripper – “Coronach” (44:09):

1. Hunderprest (05:49)

2. Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite) (04:33)

3. The Art of Resurrection (05:44)

4. Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned) (06:24)

5. Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm (03:53)

6. Sculptor’s Cave (04:35)

7. Mortercheyn (04:18)

8. Coronach (08:48)

“Coronach” will be available as Jewelcase CD, Digital Album and in the following LP variants on 180g vinyl:

– “Black Cuillin” LP on black vinyl (Unlimited, available in Europe)

– “Wild Thistle” LP on transp. magenta vinyl (Ltd. to 400x copies, available from UK retailers and Hellripper)

– “Saltire” LP on blue vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available from selected German & Austrian retailers and from Hellripper)

– “Highland Mist” LP on grey vinyl (Ltd. to 1000x copies, available from Hellripper)

– “Baobhan Sith” LP on transp. forest green vinyl (Unlimited, available in the USA)

– “Granite City” LP on electric smoke colored vinyl (Ltd. to 500x copies, available in the USA)

– “Bean Nighe” LP on ultra clear vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available in the USA from Hellripper)

The album’s pre-order is available here: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-Album

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