Description
After ten years roaming the void, truth is revealed! Austrian metal force Wildhunt return with their eagerly awaited second album “ALETHEIA”, out January 2nd, 2026 on LP, CD & digitally via Jawbreaker Records. On their new work, the band consistently continues the path set with their debut album “Descending” – a mix of detail-loving, energetic metal and epic song structures – and lead the Wild Hunt into previously unknown realms. ALETHEIA – Chastise all deceit!
Limited to 400 copies on black vinyl and 100 copies on purple vinyl (note: actual vinyl color is darker than what is pictured in the mockups).
Release date: 2 January 2026
Tracklist:
- Touching the Ground
- The Holy Pale
- Made Man
- Kanashibari
- In Frozen Dreams
- Aletheia
- Sole Voyage
Reviews:
“Their unique brand of thrash metal is refined and perfect to the point of mastery!” – The NWOTHM (UK), 10/10
“Many musical layers… like a favorite 80s Power/thrash metal band with a sound taken from the 70s, yet modern.” – Metalzone (GR), 85/100
“If you’re a fan of the early years of greats like Megadeth and Heathen, I can definitely recommend this Austrian surprise!” – Rock Tribune (BE), 8.5/10
“This album fits comfortably into familiar territory while still carrying Wildhunt’s own identity.” – Heavy Metal Darkness (GR)
“It seems that Wildhunt has used the years to develop and refine their sound.” – Heavy Music Blog (DE)
“These gentlemen are high caliber experts in the technical power/thrash field.” – Dead Rhetoric (US), 9/10
“Remarkable creativity!” – Metalitalia.com (IT)
“Wildhunt return with a fantastic new progressive thrash album.” – The Razors Edge (UK)
“A unique combination of underground trad/epic metal, early thrash and a hint of prog combined with some strong writing.” – The Metal Crypt (US), 4/5
“An innovative reinterpretation of 80s heavy metal.” – Metalunderground (AT), 4.5/5
“Detailed and energetic with epic song structures.” – Hard Rock Info (SE)
“Competent musicians, who combine heaviness, speed, brutality and, above all, creativity.” – Metal Na Lata (BR)
