GRAVE DIGGER – reveal first single and video-clip from their upcoming album

Fotocredit: Jens Howorka

In the year 2025 the German metal institution celebrates its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck/Germany, they set 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 album “Bone Collector”, on January 17, 2025

Chris Boltendahl comments: “Yeah, here it is at last, our first track “Kingdom of Skulls” from the new album “Bone Collector”, including the accompanying video clip: a good portion of heavy metal with straight guitar riffs, pumping bass, powerful drums and my ever-popular grating iron tube. As if time had stood still in the 80s, the track blasts out of the speakers in the very best old-school style. No bling-bling, just heavy metal as it should be… and this awesome oldschool video to boot! More Grave Digger trademarks in one song? That’s hardly possible, so enjoy this hot piece of metal and look forward to what’s to come. Your Chris “Reaper” Boltendahl”

Few days ago, the pre-sale for “Bone Collector” started, 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.
 
“Bone Collector” album pre-order/save: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bonecollector

“Bone Collector”-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.

“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.

GRAVE DIGGER is:

Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Tobias Kersting (Guitar)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)
 
GRAVE DIGGER Live:
 
26.10.24 · (DE) Solingen // Laut&Hard Festival
22./23.11.24 · (DE) Weissenhäuser Strand // Metal Hammer Paradise
 
45TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR:
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
18.07.25 · (IT) Cremona // Luppolo In Rock
30.07. – 02.08.25 · (DE) Wacken // Wacken Open Air
29.08.25 · (DK) Næstved // Næstved Metalfest
 
GRAVE DIGGER Online:
 
Official Homepage: https://www.grave-digger.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband