Sweden's Nightborn have released "Hammer Of The Heretic", the second single and title track of their upcoming EP.

Nightborn explains that, “‘Hammer Of The Herertic’ dwells on the theme of the Inquisition, exploring the idea of revenge by heretics and witches. The song is a fast-paced thrash anthem that evokes the feeling of hammering on the heads of the inquisitors, contrasting with the infamous Malleus Maleficarum. The lyrics do not follow a straightforward narrative; instead, they aim to capture a more philosophical approach by indulging in themes of existentialism and the doctrines of the occult.”

Stream the single here, and listen below:

For the recording of “Hammer Of The Heretic” and the EP, Arda used an extremely rare Ken Lawrence Explorer guitar, the only one of its kind in the world. This guitar played a crucial role in the creation of this EP, which features four brand-new songs. The songs are unrelenting, speed-driven thrash anthems.

The EP includes all music and lyrics written by Arda in classic Nightborn fashion, with Simon McKay (The Agonist) performing the drum parts, while Hubert Wiecek (Ex-Decapitated, Dieth, Blasphemer) handles the bass parts. The EP was mixed and mastered at Chris Donaldson’s studio in Montreal, CA, by Remi LeGresley (Grizzly Productions).

Nightborn will release one song from the EP each week, and the entire EP will be available on digital platforms on November 19.

About Nightborn:

Nightborn is a thrash metal band formed in 2012 by Arda K. that initially started as a one-man project, though some of the compositions date back even further. Nightborn focuses on producing melodic thrash metal, blending an old-school sound with elements from the revival scene.

Nightborn is:

Arda K. – Vocals & Guitars
Ege B. – Guitars
Ata A. - Bass
Serkan B. – Drums