“The Conjuring,” located in the depths of the band’s rehearsal collection, is one of four bonus tracks featured on the re-release of “Condemned To Hell.” Our rendition of this Megadeth classic is fast, loose, and most importantly, fun – a fly-on-the-wall perspective of exactly what we were getting into 9 years ago.
MIDNITE HELLION return with fire in their veins and darkness at their command, unleashing their latest single, “The Conjuring.” This isn’t just a song, it’s a full-scale sonic ritual that pulls listeners into a world of mysticism, aggression, and relentless metal energy.
From the moment the track begins, “The Conjuring” casts its spell. Driven by razor-sharp riffs, thunderous drums, and soaring yet menacing vocals, the song channels classic heavy metal spirit while pushing forward with modern force. It’s a track built to hit hard, stick with you, and demand repeat listens.
Lyrically, “The Conjuring” dives deep into themes of power, transformation, and the unknown drawing from dark imagery and arcane influence to create a narrative that feels both cinematic and visceral. The band doesn’t just play the music… they summon it.
Heavy Metal Rock ‘n Roll – MIDNITE HELLION does it best. Founder/drummer Drew Rizzo, long-time bassist/backing vocalist Rach Kubik, and lead guitarist Charles Koegler create the power that amplifies every town.
Their distinctive style – classic, no-frills heavy metal serving tremendously infectious spurts of thrash riffs with a straight, fun stage attitude – made them a top pick for world-class acts to ignite their respective crowds. Bringing their strong regional fan base to the table, MIDNITE HELLION shared the stages with OverKill, Dirkschneider, Grim Reaper, Flotsam & Jetsam, Obituary, Diamond Head, Raven, Exodus, Yngwie Malmsteen, and many more.
Their electrifying debut album Condemned to Hell (2017) proved to be just the kind of wrecking ball that the band needed. Picked up and widely spread by multiple Marconi award holder WSOU 89.5 FM, the album successfully leveled a solid path into the wider US metal scene. In less than a year, Condemned To Hell became a national phenomenon – and so did MIDNITE HELLION as a touring act, spawning intense mosh pits left, right, and center. The touring cycle in support of the album peaked in late 2018 when the band shared stages with OTEP and THE WORLD OVER in the Midwest and Mountain regions of the United States.
Fueled by the sheer awesomeness of their fans and the energy received from this crowd, and driven by a bag of new songs and ideas that they brought back home, MIDNITE HELLION entered Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY in August 2019. The recording of their second album Kingdom Immortal took them only six days with the help of iconic producer Alex Perialas, who in the past contributed to shaping the signature thrash sound of Anthrax/S.O.D, OverKill or Testament, while also adding a pound or two to Joe Bonamassa’s music. Mixing took place in March and Mastering in May 2021, before Daniel Bacigalupi (Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton, Stray Cats, Willie Nelson) cut the vinyl mastering at Infrasonic Sound.
Kingdom Immortal became successful with radio stations in the United States from the get-go, landing within the top 5 added albums on radio throughout the nation. As a result, MIDNITE HELLION toured the US with Anvil for 39 dates in summer 2022 supporting the album, followed by a second US leg with Anvil for an additional 25 dates in spring 2023. After completing a bombastic 2024 with the first world-wide release including Europe and hitting the road for an extensive US and Canada tour with German metal machine U.D.O., MIDNITE HELLION took some well-deserved time off in 2025 to recharge.
2026 is proving to be a legendary year for MIDNITE HELLION. Pounding their past, they are reissuing their long out-of-print debut album, Condemned To Hell, complete with bonus material just in time for its 9th Anniversary. To honor this milestone, Midnite Hellion and Anvil are joining forces for an extensive Canadian and US tour to celebrate their shared history of pounding metal.
“We dug deep into our archives and located some gems that have never been available to the public before now! A rehearsal demo recording of Black and White shows the band’s raw, unhinged, and snarling energy, ready to strike. This collection also includes three cover tunes, recorded fast and loose in the studio as a fun venture, offering fans a perfect fly-on-the-wall view from 9 years ago. Megadeth, King Diamond, and even Satan himself have been conjured…pick up a copy of the reissued CD to hear what we’ve got in store for ya! See you this summer in your city to pound our past together!”
This Halloween, Midnite Hellion teams up with Marc “Skippy” Price (Family Ties) for the 40th Anniversary of “Trick Or Treat,” starring Marc Price, Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons, and the late Tony Fields as Sammi Curr. Under Sammi’s spell, Midnite Hellion is taking on the role of his band, Omniarch, performing along with the film for the ultimate fan experience for three exclusive shows…unless Sammi demands they play his songs again…
The best is yet to come, as the blast from the past is far from over!