As they approach their 45th anniversary in 2025, German metal icons, Grave Digger, are preparing to release their 23rd studio album, Bone Collector. It is slated for a release on January 17, 2025 via ROAR records, part of the Reigning Phoenix Music label. After sharing previous singles “Kingdom Of Skulls,” and “Killing is my Pleasure,” they have now unleashed their latest, “The Devils Serenade.” Catch the official video and more below.

Stream “The Devils Serenade” here: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/devilsserenade
Pre-ordered Bone Collector https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bonecollector

Charismatic frontman Chris Boltendahl comments:
“We are proud to present the brand new Grave Digger video “The Devil’s Serenade”! This groovy anthem is a real banger that captures the essence of heavy metal and 80s stadium rock in every riff and every line. We went all out to write a song that is equally infectious, banging and takes you on a little journey through the band’s history. The clip is a perfect mix of gripping atmosphere and pure energy – a feast for all those who have metal in their blood! We are thrilled with the result and can’t wait to bring this anthem to the stage with you. Turn it up loud and be ready to rock the hell out with us!”

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 the band’s much-waited new masterpiece Bone Collector, an album that sees the band going back to their old school roots. 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 Grave Digger 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. In support of Bone Collector and their 45th anniversary, the band will embark on an extensive tour in early 2025, with many more dates to follow. Find all upcoming concerts listed below.

Bone Collector trackslisting:
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 live
45th Anniversary Tour:
January:
16 · (DE) Siegburg // Kubana Live Club
17 · (DE) München // Backstage
18 · (DE) Glauchau // Alte Spinnerei
23 · (DE) Stuttgart // Im Wizemann
24 · (DE) Hamburg // Markthalle
25 · (DE) Andernach // JUZ Live Club
26 · (CH) Pratteln // Z7 Konzertfabrik
30 · (DE) Aschaffenburg // Colos-Saal
31 · (DE) Nürnberg // Hirsch
February:
01 · (DE) Memmingen // Kaminwerk
02 · (DE) Mannheim // 7er Club
05 · (DE) Hannover // MusikZentrum
06 · (DE) Berlin // Hole 44
07 · (DE) Neuruppin // Kulturhaus
08 · (DE) Essen // Turock
Festivals
April:
17 · (DE) Blieskastel-Bierbach // Pirminiushalle
May:
03 · (DE) Wilferdingen // No Playback Festival
10 · (DE) Gladbeck // Metal Bash Open Air
30 · (DE) Oberscheidweiler // Resäcker Open Air
July:
11 · (DE) Bissingen // Wisdom Tooth Festival
12 · (DE) Balingen // RVBang Festival
18 · (IT) Cremona // Luppolo In Rock
July 30 – August 02 · (DE) Wacken // Wacken Open Air
August:
29 · (DK) Næstved // Næstved Metalfest
Tickets & Facebook Events: https://bit.ly/grave_digger_live

Grave Digger is:
Chris Boltendahl – Vocals
Jens Becker – Bass
Tobias Kersting – Guitar
Marcus Kniep – Drums

Follow Grave Digger:
https://www.grave-digger.de
https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband