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GRAVE DIGGER – 45th Anniversary The Latin America Celebrations | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on August 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Grave Digger Facebook:

Tickets: bit.ly grave_digger_live
Additional “Meet & Greet”: tinyurl.com/gd-tlac-mg

31/10/25 – Mexico City – Alicia
02/11/25 – Tegucigalpa – Radio House Casa Campo
04/11/25 – San José – Peppers
05/11/25 – Bogotá – Ace Of Spades
07/11/25 – Buenos Aires – El Teatrito
08/11/25 – Santiago – Teatro Cariola
09/11/25 – Montevideo – Live Era
11/11/25 – Brasília – Toinha
12/11/25 – Curitiba – Tork N Roll
14/11/25 – São Paulo – Carioca
15/11/25 – Limeira – Mirage

https://www.grave-digger.de/

Presented by HHK Concertservice, CKConcerts & RockWorld24.com

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Heavy Metal Titans GRAVE DIGGER  Unleash Brand New Song “Bark to Hell”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 28, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

After the chart-smashing success of their latest album, Bone Collector, followed by an extensive touring schedule, German iconic heavy metal force Grave Digger returns with a brand new, stand-alone banger that bites hard and howls louder! “Bark to Hell”, the band’s latest single, is a fiery descent into chaos, crowned by the king of torment himself.

Obey the call… or be dragged under, Grave Digger’s new track is out now on all digital services at this location: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bthPR

Watch “Bark to Hell” (Official Audio) HERE

Grave Digger frontman Chris Boltendahl comments: 
 “Hey folks, we’re back! And we’ve brought you our brand-new single: “Bark to Hell”! For us, this track is the final exclamation mark to close out our celebrated Bone Collector session with a bang. With “Bark to Hell,” we’ve packed in everything that defines Grave Digger, raw energy, dark atmosphere, and no-compromise power.

Hellish guitar riffs, pounding drums, and my unmistakable vocals are driving this beast forward. This one’s a true headbanger, no playlist should be without it!
But let me make one thing clear: this isn’t a farewell. “Bark to Hell” is a triumphant afterburner, dark, loud, and gripping to the very last note. To all our die-hard fans: this one’s for you. Grave Digger still bites – hard.”

This year does not only see German iconic metal institution Grave Digger celebrate its 45th anniversary, but also their 23rd, chart success album Bone Collector, released in January 2025 via ROAR here).

Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck, 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 their ground-breaking debut Heavy Metal Breakdown in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation more than four decades later with their latest, new masterpiece Bone Collector, an album that sees the band going back to their old school roots.

GRAVE DIGGER 45th Anniversary Live!
Tickets & Facebook Events: https://bit.ly/grave_digger_live

29.06.25 · (ES) Barcelona // Barcelona Rock Fest
05.07.25 · (HU) Szalki-sziget // Rockmaraton Fesztivál
11.07.25 · (DE) Bissingen // Wisdom Tooth Festival
12.07.25 · (DE) Balingen // RVBang Festival
18.07.25 · (IT) Cremona // Luppolo In Rock
19.07.25 · (DE) Niedergörsdorf // Motorycle Jamboree
31.07.25 · (DE) Wacken // Wacken Open Air
23.08.25 · (DE) Magdeburg // Elbrock Open Air
28.08.25 · (DE) Burgebrach // Classic Rock Night
29.08.25 · (DK) Næstved // Næstved Metalfest
05.09.25 · (DE) Buchholz/Harz // Bookwood Festival
13.09.25 · (DE) Sinntal // Sinner Rock Festival
20.09.25 · (DE) Walbeck // Mett(4)All Festival
28.11.25 · (DE) Rheinfelden // Nordrock Schwaben Winter Edition
29.11.25 · (CH) Frutigen // Metal Marmot
05.12.25 · (DE) Bochum // Pott Out Festival
12.12.25 · (DE) Augsburg // Rock Out Festival
13.12.25 · (DE) Karlsruhe // Knock Out Festival
27.12.25 · (DE) Glauchau // Alte Spinnerei (The Final Farewell)
30.01.26 · (DE) Coesfeld // Fabrik
31.01.26 · (DE) Rostock // HMC Birthday Bash

Visit ROAR online: 
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/

Source: ROAR

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GRAVE DIGGER – Unveil Previously Unreleased New Song “Hellfire Crusade”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

2025 does not only see German iconic metal institution Grave Digger celebrate its 45th anniversary, they also had the release of their 23rd chart success album Bone Collector at the beginning of the new year, via the band’s label partner ROAR. 

Now, the heavy metal titans have shared a previously-unreleased song, taken off the songwriting session for Bone Collector! “Hellfire Crusade”, a track that is 100% tailored to every headbanger with a chorus that sticks in the ear canals after one listen, once again showcases the raw and unbridled side of the band.

45 years in the game and Grave Digger show no signs of slowing down, on the contrary, the band is in top form in 2025 and does not want to deprive the fans of this further piece of German heavy metal. In this song, the band performs at the highest level and once again shows all their class and experience. Metal as it should be. Raw, brutal, filigree and always 120% forward!

Listen to “Hellfire Crusade” – out now on all digital providers at: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/hellfirePR

GRAVE DIGGER:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Tobias Kersting (Guitar)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)

Bone Collector was released as a CD digipak, picture vinyl, colored marbled vinyl, RPM exclusive splatter vinyl and digitally on January 17th through ROAR. 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. To order your copy of this must-have gem, one that belongs into every well-sorted heavy metal record collection, visit: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bonecollectorpr  

Visit GRAVE DIGGER Online:
Official Homepage: https://www.grave-digger.de

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband 

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GRAVE DIGGER – 45th Anniversary Tour Europe | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on January 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

45th Anniversary Tour: 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
05.02.25 · (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
10.05.25 · (DE) Gladbeck // Metal Bash Open Air
30.05.25 · (DE) Oberscheidweiler // Resäcker Open Air
11.07.25 · (DE) Bissingen // Wisdom Tooth Festival
12.07.25 · (DE) Balingen // RVBang 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

Source: RPM-ROAR

Visit RPM ROAR online: 

Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/

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GRAVE DIGGER – Unleash New Video Single “Killing is my Pleasure” From Upcoming New Studio Album: Bone Collector

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news with tags , , , , , on November 15, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

2025 will see German metal institution, Grave Digger, celebrate its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck, 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 their ground-breaking debut Heavy Metal Breakdown in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation with their forthcoming, 23rd studio album Bone Collector, slated for a release on January 17, 2025 via ROAR!

Following the previously-released, first album appetizer “Kingdom Of Skulls”, the heavy metal titans are today premiering a video clip for their brand new single “Killing is my Pleasure”! 

Stream the song on all digital services at: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/killing  

Watch the visualizer video clip premiering HERE

Band leader Chris Boltendahl reveals: “There it is – the new Grave Digger single, “Killing is My Pleasure”… It’s based on a riff created by bassist Jens Becker in collaboration with guitarist Tobi Kersting. The song’s lyrics are inspired by the infamous mafia contract killer Richard Kuklinski, who was believed to have committed over 200 murders before his death in 2006. Known as the “Iceman” due to his cold-blooded nature, Kuklinski had a family with three children and would leave his home every day like any ordinary “nine-to-five” worker.

Musically, the new single is a piece of pure heavy metal – no frills, just direct and uncompromising. The chorus drills into your head and it’s hard to get the song out of your mind!”

Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Boltendahl, optically set in scene by Brazilian artist Wanderley Perna, Bone Collector marks 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,” Boltendahl recently said.

Bone Collector 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 Bone Collector here: 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

GRAVE DIGGER:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Tobias Kersting (Guitar)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)

Visit GRAVE DIGGER Online:
Official Homepage: https://www.grave-digger.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband 

Source: RPM-ROAR

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GRAVE DIGGER – “Heart Of A Warrior” Video Teaser Released!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , , on August 14, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

From Rock Of Angels Records:

Taken from their upcoming album “Symbol Of Eternity” German Heavy Metal legends GRAVE DIGGER release their third single + matching video next week Friday, August 19th, 2022, check out the teaser here or below: https://youtu.be/HxmpXcBrRhk

Pre-order “Symbol Of Eternity” (out August 26, 2022): https://bit.ly/grave_digger_symbol_of_eternity

Follow Grave Digger:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband/
Official Site & Store: https://grave-digger.de/

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GRAVE DIGGER – UNVEIL DETAILS OF UPCOMING ALBUM!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, news, rock music with tags , , , on July 21, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Grave Digger - Exhumation The Early Years - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MOSMNM

As reported by Napalm Records:

After three decades of making heavy Metal history, GRAVE DIGGER is still one of the very best German Metal bands enjoying a leading role, when it comes to classic Heavy Metal! The band have unveiled heavy details of their upcoming studio album: Title, artwork, track list and release date!

Back to the 80s and back to their roots! That’s what the upcoming album Exhumation – The Early Years is going to be with re-recordings of their absolute classics with a dynamic and powerful sound of 2015 – Set to be released worldwide on October, 23rd!

The track listing of Exhumation – The Early Years reads as follows:

  1. Headbanging Man
  2. Fire In Your Eyes
  3. Witch Hunter
  4. Shoot Her Down
  5. Stand Up And Rock
  6. Heavy Metal Breakdown
  7. Enola Gay – Drop The Bomb
  8. Get Away
  9. We Wanna Rock You
  10. Playing Fools
  11. Here I Stand
  12. Tyrant
  13. Paradise
  14. My Private Morning Hell (Bonus Track)
  15. Young And Dangerous (Bonus Track)

Grave Digger - Exhumation The Early Years - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MOSMNM

Catch GRAVE DIGGER live on the road with supporting German power metal giants BLIND GUARDIAN on an extensive US-tour this autumn and some very special birthday shows in Germany! Don’t miss this Metal party live on tour!

27.10.15 US – Baltimore / Soundstage

29.10.15 CA – Toronto / Danforth Music Hall

30.10.15 CA – Montreal / Corona

31.10.15 US – Worcester / Palladium

01.11.15 US – Philadelphia Union Transfer

03.11.15 US – New York / Webster Hall

04.11.15 US – Munhall / Carnegie Music Hall

06.11.15 US – Pontiac / The Crofoot

07.11.15 US – Cleveland / House of Blues

08.11.15 US – Chicago / Concord Music Hall

09.11.15 US – Minneapolis / Mill City Nights

11.11.15 US – Denver / The Summit Music Hall

13.11.15 CA – Calgary / MacEwan Hall

14.11.15 CA – Edmonton / Union Hall

16.11.15 CA – Vancouver / Commodore Ballroom

17.11.15 US – Seattle / Studio Seven

19.11.15 US – San Francisco / The Fillmore

20.11.15 US – Sacramento / Ace Of Spades

21.11.15 US – Anaheim City / National Grove of Anaheim

22.11.15 US – Tempe / The Marquee

24.11.15 US – Dallas / Gas Monkey Live

25.11.15 US – Houston / Warehouse Live

27.11.15 US – Atlanta / The Masquerade

28.11.15 US – Orlando / The Plaza Live

Grave Digger - Exhumation The Early Years - promo album cover pic - 2015 - #33MOSMNM

35 YEARS GRAVE DIGGER – BIRTHDAY BASH SHOWS

26.12.15 DE – Glauchau / Alte Spinnerei

27.12.15 DE – München / Backstage

28.12.15 DE – Bochum / Zeche

29.12.15 DE – Berlin / C-Club

31.12.15 DE – Nürnberg / MS Franconia – Aqua Ruction

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* For more GRAVE DIGGER info:

Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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GRAVE DIGGER – German Metal Attack November / December – Info

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , on August 19, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Grave Digger - German Metal Attack - promo tour flyer - winter - 2014

This coming November and December, the legendary GRAVE DIGGER will be marching again on the German Metal Attack tour, with dates in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Czech Republic. Click on the link below for complete tour dates, cities and venues:

http://www.grave-digger.de/home/tour/

* For more info on GRAVE DIGGER:

Facebook: Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site

Website: http://www.grave-digger-clan.com

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

LONG LIVE GERMANY.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

 

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GRAVE DIGGER – HEADLINING ROÇA ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL IN BRAZIL!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock festivals, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on May 27, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Roca n Roll - Episode XV - festival promo flyer

GRAVE DIGGER – This Roça ‘n’ Roll Festival Episode XV in Brazil looks to be one hell of a grand Metal time! Germany’s Metal legends GRAVE DIGGER are a headliner on June 1st! May 30th, 31st and June 1st are gonna ROCK cause of this event! Metal be thy name.

Considered the largest and best known festival of Rock ‘n’ Roll and one of Brazil’s most important, the Roça ‘n’ Roll takes place annually in Varginha. This festival is part of the city’s cultural agenda, showcasing artists of both the Rock and Metal scene, with underground, national and international reputation.

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* For more info on this Roça ‘n’ Roll Festival, click on the links below!

http://www.rocainroll.com

facebook: FESTIVAL ROÇA ‘N’ ROLL

Grave Digger - publicity pic - 2012 - #1

* For more info on GRAVE DIGGER, click on the links below! Whoa!

http://www.grave-digger-clan.com

facebook: Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site

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LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

LONG LIVE ROÇA ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL.

Stone.

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GRAVE DIGGER – German Metal Attack Tour – Arrives This October, 2013!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, Metal, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on April 22, 2013 by Metal Odyssey

Grave Digger - German Metal Attack - promo flyer - 2013

GRAVE DIGGER – Whoa! Here’s a bounty of a Metal whoop-ass 4 city tour, arriving this October, in the grand Metal country of Germany! The ever legendary GRAVE DIGGER headlining the German Metal Attack, with Wizard, Paragon and Gun Barrel supporting! Metal be thy name!

Grave Digger - publicity pic - 2012 - #1

GRAVE DIGGER:

Chris “Reaper” Boltendahl – Vocals

Stefan Arnold – Drums

Jens Becker – Bass

HP Katzenburg – Keyboards

Axel “Ironfinger” Ritt – Guitars

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* For more info on GRAVE DIGGER, click on the links below!

http://www.grave-digger-clan.com

facebook: Official GRAVE DIGGER Fan Site

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LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

Stone.

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GRAVE DIGGER ‘Clash Of The Gods’ – German Metal Legend’s 16th Studio Album Releases September 11th In U.S.

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, metal music, Music, Power Metal, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , on September 10, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

GRAVE DIGGER – The 16th studio album, Clash Of The Gods, from Germany’s Metal Legends Grave Digger, will be released in the U.S. on September 11th, via Napalm Records. The reviews for Clash Of The Gods have been very positive, across the Metal media landscape. The album cover artwork is, as always with Grave Digger, incredible stuff! Metal be thy name.

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CLASH OF THE GODS – Track Listing:

Charon

God Of Terror

Hell Dog

Medusa

Clash Of The Gods

Death Angel And The Grave Digger

Walls Of Sorrow

Call Of The Sirens

Warriors Revenge

With The Wind

Home At Last

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GRAVE DIGGER:

Chris “Reaper” Boltendahl – Vocals

Stefan Arnold – Drums

Jens Becker – Bass

HP Katzenburg – Keyboards

Axel “Ironfinger” Ritt – Guitars

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* For more info on GRAVE DIGGER, click on the link below!

http://www.grave-digger-clan.com

LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER.

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GRAVE DIGGER – “The Clans Will Rise Again” Releases October 12th In U.S.!!

Posted in hard rock bands, hard rock music, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, heavy metal bands, heavy metal music, heavy metal news, metal music, metal odyssey, Music, Power Metal, power metal bands, power metal music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 9, 2010 by Metal Odyssey

GRAVE  DIGGER – 2010 marks the 30th Anniversary of Grave Digger, further cementing their legendary Heavy, Speed and Power Metal status with the release of their 15th studio album – The Clans Will Rise Again. This new studio album from Grave Digger has a U.S. release date of October 12th, on Napalm Records. * The European release date was October 1st, 2010.

Germany is the birthplace for many important Heavy Metal Bands over the decades, (ACCEPT, Scorpions, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Kreator and Edguy to name a many few), with Grave Digger bestowing their very own identity, brand and sound as well. You cannot discount Grave Digger, when the topic of German Heavy Metal Bands of influence comes up.

Axel Ritt has taken over all guitar duties as the newest member of Grave Digger on The Clans Will Rise Again. Guitarists Thilo Hermann and Manni Schmidt left Grave Digger, due to personal and musical differences, before entering the studio to record The Clans Will Rise Again.

There is no better time of the year than October, to have a brand new studio album released from Grave Digger! With the days growing shorter with sunlight and Halloween only a few weeks away, this new Grave Digger album will be a welcomed listen to my Metal scorched ears!

GRAVE DIGGER:

Chris Boltendahl – vocals

Axel Ritt – guitars

Jens Becker – bass

Stefan Arnold – drums

Hans Peter Katzenburg – piano & keys

* For more info on GRAVE DIGGER, just click on the cool links below:

GRAVE DIGGER CLAN.com

GRAVE DIGGER – myspace music

* Check out the music video for Highland Farewell below! This song is on The Clans Will Rise Again. A Potent and Power packed song that grabbed my Metal attention from the opening bagpipes!

Track Listing For The Clans Will Rise Again:

Days Of Revenge

Paid In Blood

Hammer Of The Scots

Highland Farewell

The Clans Will Rise Again

Rebels

Valley Of Tears

Execution

Whom The Gods Love

Spider

The Piper McLeod

Coming Home

When Rain Turns To Blood

Watch Me Die (Bonus Track)

LONG LIVE GRAVE DIGGER!

Stone.

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