Phantom Not Midnight Yet CD (Slipcase, 2026, High Roller Records)

Not Midnight Yet is the third full-length album from Mexican speed and thrash metal force Phantom, delivering a fast, aggressive and increasingly dynamic interpretation of old-school heavy metal.

Released through High Roller Records, Not Midnight Yet captures Phantom at their most technical and ambitious while remaining firmly rooted in the traditional heavy metal spirit that defines the band's identity. Mastermind J.C. García has continued to develop the band's sound without abandoning its core, combining high-speed riffing, classic metal songwriting, powerful vocals and atmospheric arrangements with a more detailed and sophisticated approach.

Recorded and mixed with Héctor “Northen” Ibarra at Nehtron Studios in Guadalajara, Mexico, and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in Germany, the album benefits from a powerful production that gives Phantom's guitars, drums and vocals the clarity and impact needed to showcase their increasingly dynamic songwriting.

Not Midnight Yet moves comfortably between relentless speed metal aggression and heavier mid-tempo passages. Tracks such as Hordes Of Bats deliver rapid-fire riffs and uncompromising momentum, while Dracula's Curse and the title track Not Midnight Yet introduce heavier rhythmic sections, complex arrangements and greater dynamic contrast.

The Pale Remains Of Time is particularly notable for its more adventurous approach, incorporating melodic vocals, clean guitar passages and subtle progressive influences while maintaining the band's unmistakable old-school heavy metal foundation. These moments demonstrate Phantom's willingness to expand their sound without sacrificing the speed metal energy at the heart of their music.

The album represents an important step forward for Phantom. Rather than simply recreating the sound of classic speed and thrash metal, Not Midnight Yet adds additional textures, layers and atmospheric elements to the band's established formula. The result is a record that balances raw underground aggression with increasingly mature songwriting and musicianship.

With High Roller Records having already brought Phantom's earlier catalogue to a wider audience, Not Midnight Yet continues the band's development while reinforcing their position within the modern underground speed and traditional metal scene.

For collectors, the slipcase CD edition makes Not Midnight Yet an essential addition to any collection focused on underground heavy metal, speed metal and thrash metal. It also provides an excellent introduction to one of Mexico's notable contemporary bands carrying the old-school metal tradition forward.

Recommended for fans of Phantom, speed metal, thrash metal, traditional heavy metal, NWOTHM and underground European and Latin American metal. Also recommended for listeners who enjoy bands such as Exciter, Razor, Agent Steel, Enforcer, Midnight, Savage Master, Ranger and other aggressive old-school metal acts.

Ideal for fans of Mexican metal, Latin American heavy metal, speed/thrash metal, old-school heavy metal, underground metal and collectors of High Roller Records releases.

Whether you're already familiar with Phantom or discovering the band for the first time, Not Midnight Yet delivers a powerful combination of speed, aggression, melody, atmosphere and traditional heavy metal spirit.
Recommended For: Speed metal collectors, thrash metal fans, NWOTHM listeners, Mexican metal fans and collectors of underground heavy metal.

Artist: Phantom 
Title:  Not Midnight Yet
Label: High Roller Records
Catalogue Number: HRR1083CD
UPC: 4251267725304
Release Year: 2026
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Slipcase/Jewel Case
Condition: New & factory sealed

Tracklist:

1. Hordes of Bats
2. Out of the Mausoleum
3. Dracula's Curse
4. Morgenstern / Iron Strike
5. The Pale Remains of Time
6. Summoned to Kill
7. Not Midnight Yet
8. Solomonari
9. Sepulchral Majesty
10. Curse Your Name
11. A Trail Full of Sorrows
12. Echoes from the Fights