Grave Digger is a German heavy metal band founded in November 1980 in Gladbeck by vocalist Chris Boltendahl and guitarist Peter Masson. Active for over four decades, they are counted among the "big four" of the German heavy/power metal scene alongside Helloween, Rage and Running Wild. Boltendahl remains the sole constant member through numerous line-up changes, steering the band from raw speed metal roots toward epic concept albums and back again. Their 2025 release "Bone Collector" marks the band's 45th anniversary and a deliberate return to old-school heavy metal.
Grave Digger released their 22nd studio album "Bone Collector" on 17 January 2025 via Rock Of Angels Records, marking the band's 45th anniversary.
The band launched an extensive 45th Anniversary Tour across Germany and Switzerland in January-February 2025 to support the new album.
Grave Digger performed at the Hells Bells Festival in Szczecin, Poland, on 26-27 June 2025.
Grave Digger are scheduled to appear at Wacken Open Air 2025 in July.
Ahead of the album release, the band unveiled singles "Kingdom of Skulls", "Killing Is My Pleasure" and "The Devil's Serenade" in late 2024.
German heavy metal legends Grave Digger bring their "Legends Never Die Tour '27" to Münster.
German metal legends Grave Digger bring their "Legends Never Die Tour '27" to Nuremberg.
Legendary German heavy metal band Grave Digger brings their "Legends Never Die Tour '27" to Munich.
Legendary German heavy metal band Grave Digger performs in Mannheim on their worldwide Legends Never Die Tour.
Legendary German metal band Grave Digger brings the "Legends Never Die Tour '27" to Leipzig.
Legendary German metal band Grave Digger brings their "Legends Never Die Tour '27" to Berlin.
Iconic German heavy metal band Grave Digger brings their "Legends Never Die Tour '27" to Hamburg.
Legendary German heavy metal band Grave Digger brings the "Legends Never Die Tour '27" to Hannover.
