Modern metal band Horseman has revealed details of their upcoming full-length album, No Surrender in Dark Days, set for release on February 20, 2026. The record explores themes of personal struggle and resilience through a mix of heavy grooves and melodic elements. Two singles precede the album, highlighting its intense and varied sound.
Horseman, a band known for their modern metal style, is preparing to release No Surrender in Dark Days, their new full-length album on February 20, 2026. This project combines groove-driven heaviness with aggressive riffs and melodic depth, reflecting themes of inner conflict, emotional intensity, and perseverance. The production features drop-tuned guitars, massive grooves, and dynamic shifts from brutal confrontations to atmospheric passages, all delivered in a tight, heavy sound.
The album's tone is introduced through two singles. "Codeine Cowboy," released on December 19, 2025, tackles addiction and self-destruction with crushing riffs, a heavy groove, and a haunting chorus that captures emotional collapse. Following it, "Time To Defend," out on January 16, 2026, offers a fast-paced track on social pressures, political tensions, and defending personal values, showcasing the album's more direct aggression.
No Surrender in Dark Days was produced, recorded, and mixed by Michael Kolar at Rockstudios, then mastered by Grammy-nominated Machine the Producer from Machine Shop Productions. It appeals to fans of bands like Lamb of God, Machine Head, In Flames, and System Of A Down, fitting well into playlists for groove metal and metalcore. Streaming options are available at http://listen.horseman.de.
