In the year 2025 the German metal institution celebrates its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck/Germany, they moved out to conquer the world. Who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany.
With the release of the album “Heavy Metal Breakdown” in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation with their new studio album “Bone Collector”, on January 17th, 2025.
“Here it is at last, our new studio album, true to the motto: #gravediggeroldschool. With Tobi Kersting in the band, we have focused on the essentials of our sound again after many years with numerous concept albums: Concise straightforward metal songs that burn themselves into your brain stems after the first listen. “Bone Collector” doesn’t sound like off-the-shelf stuff, but highly energetic, fresh and you’ll notice that we had a lot of fun with the songs. We’re looking forward to your reaction, the release of the album in January and 45 years of Grave Digger live with you”, states band leader Chris Boltendahl.
On October 11th the first single “Kingdom of Skulls” will be released, which you can pre-save here.
Today also marks the pre-sale start for “Bone Collector”, which will be released as a CD digipak, picture vinyl, colored marbled vinyl, RPM exclusive splatter vinyl and digitally.
At the RPM & ROAR Mailorder Shop, the limited splatter vinyl and the digipak are also available as a bundle with the exclusive “Old School” shirt.
Pre-order & pre-save “Bone Collector” here.
Tracklist:
01. Bone Collector
02. The Rich The Poor The Dying
03. Kingdom of Skulls
04. The Devil’s Serenade
05. Killing is My Pleasure
06. Mirror of Hate
07. Riders of Doom
08. Made of Madness
09. Graveyard Kings
10. Forever Evil & Buried Alive
11. Whispers of the Damned
Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Boltendahl, optically set in scene by Brazilian artist Wanderley Perna, this is a work of art that heralds a new era.
German Live Shows 2024:
26.10.24 · (DE) Solingen // Laut&Hard Festival
22./23.11.24 · (DE) Weissenhäuser Strand // Metal Hammer Paradise
European Tour Dates 2025:
16.01.25 · (DE) Siegburg // Kubana Live Club
17.01.25 · (DE) München // Backstage
18.01.25 · (DE) Glauchau // Alte Spinnerei
23.01.25 · (DE) Stuttgart // Im Wizemann
24.01.25 · (DE) Hamburg // Markthalle
25.01.25 · (DE) Andernach // JUZ Live Club
26.01.25 · (CH) Pratteln // Z7 Konzertfabrik
30.01.25 · (DE) Aschaffenburg // Colos-Saal
31.01.25 · (DE) Nürnberg // // Hirsch
01.02.25 · (DE) Memmingen // Kaminwerk
02.02.25 · (DE) Mannheim // 7er Club
06.02.25 · (DE) Hannover // MusikZentrum
06.02.25 · (DE) Berlin // Hole 44
07.02.25 · (DE) Neuruppin // Kulturhaus
08.02.25 · (DE) Essen // Turock
17.04.25 · (DE) Blieskastel-Bierbach // Pirminiushalle
03.05.25 · (DE) Wilferdingen // No Playback Festival
30.07-02.08.25 · (DE) Wacken // Wacken Open Air
29.08.25 · (DK) Næstved // Næstved Metalfest
Line-up:
Chris Boltendahl – Vocals
Jens Becker – Bass
Tobias Kersting – Guitar
Marcus Kniep – Drums
Weblinks:
www.grave-digger.de
www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
