#1 · 2025
The latest studio album offering 11 tracks, including title piece Bone Collector, showing the band's continued evolution.
11 tracksLimited edition LPReleased 2025Rock Of Angels Records
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Grave Digger
Grave Digger is a German heavy metal band formed in 1980 in Gladbeck. Their music spans traditional heavy metal, power metal, and speed metal.
17Albums on Vinyles.com
553Discogs releases
260kLast.fm listeners
About
Grave Digger, Four decades of German heavy metal, from Gladbeck's roots to powerful concepts.
21 vinyl releases tracked, including 1984's debut Heavy Metal Breakdown and 2025's Bone Collector; prices range widely on key pressings.
Grave Digger began in the early 1980s with members Chris Boltendahl, Peter Masson, Willi Lackmann, and Albert Eckardt. Their debut album Heavy Metal Breakdown was released in 1984, followed by Witch Hunter in 1985 and War Games in 1986, reflecting a shift toward a broader sound. After a brief disbandment in 1987, the band reformed in 1991 and released The Reaper, marking a return to their metal roots. Throughout their career, Grave Digger has developed a trilogy of medieval-themed concept albums: Tunes of War (1996), Knights of the Cross (1998), and Excalibur (1999). Their work continues with recent releases such as Liberty Or Death (2007), The Last Supper (2005), and the upcoming Bone Collector slated for 2025.
The band’s vinyl editions include numerous limited editions, picture…
Discography
Grave Digger — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Rock Of Angels Records · 2025Bone Collector
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Rock Of Angels Records · 2022Symbol Of Eternity
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Napalm Records · 2020Fields Of Blood
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Napalm Records · 2018The Living Dead
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Napalm Records · 2017Healed By Metal
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Napalm Records · 2015Exhumation (The Early Years)
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Napalm Records · 2014Return Of The Reaper
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Napalm Records · 2012Clash Of The Gods
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Napalm Records · 2011The Clans Are Still Marching
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Napalm Records · 2010The Clans Will Rise Again
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Napalm Records · 2009Ballads Of A Hangman
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Locomotive Records · 2007Liberty Or Death
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Nuclear Blast · 2005The Last Supper
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Nuclear Blast · 200525 To Live
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Nuclear Blast · 2003Rheingold
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GUN · 2002Tunes Of Wacken - Live
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Nuclear Blast · 2001The Grave Digger
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GUN · 1999Excalibur
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GUN · 1998Knights Of The Cross
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GUN · 1996Tunes Of War
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GUN · 1995Heart Of Darkness
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GUN · 1993The Reaper
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Noise International · 1986Stronger Than Ever
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Noise · 1986War Games
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Noise · 1985Witch Hunter
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Noise · 1984Heavy Metal Breakdown
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Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Grave Digger's career.
01
Rebellion (The Clans Are Marching)
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02
Excalibur
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03
Heavy Metal Breakdown
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04
Pendragon
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05
The Dark of the Sun
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06
The Ballad Of Mary (Queen Of Scots)
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07
Valhalla
Rheingold · 2003
08
Rebellion (The Clans Are Marching) - Remastered Version
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The essentials
The 3 Grave Digger albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 2007
A key album with 11 tracks blending traditional metal with intense themes, available in multiple vinyl editions.
11 tracksLP albumReleased 2007Locomotive Records
#3 · 2005
Concept-album-like work featuring 12 tracks infused with themes of good and evil, released in several vinyl variants.
12 tracksLimited edition picture discReleased 2005Nuclear Blast
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Bone Collector
Market position
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Min price 26 €Max price 139 €
Average price
42,87 €
Only 23 copies for sale on Discogs
44 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Symbol Of Eternity
Market position
i
Min price 20 €Max price 150 €
Average price
39,89 €
Only 18 copies for sale on Discogs
13 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Liberty Or Death
Market position
i
Min price 19 €Max price 24 €
Average price
20,00 €
Only 35 copies for sale on Discogs
44 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Last Supper
Market position
i
Min price 18 €Max price 360 €
Average price
31,34 €
Only 18 copies for sale on Discogs
49 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Rheingold
Market position
i
Min price 12 €Max price 40 €
Average price
29,95 €
Only 33 copies for sale on Discogs
74 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Grave Digger
Market position
i
Min price 17 €Max price 25 €
Average price
24,40 €
Only 35 copies for sale on Discogs
117 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Grave Digger
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Grave Digger will keep shaking their fans' souls for at least seven more years.— Chris Boltendahl
01Debut Album
Heavy Metal Breakdown Released in 1984
Grave Digger's debut album Heavy Metal Breakdown came out in 1984 on the Noise label, establishing their classic speed metal sound with long-lasting impact.
02Medieval Trilogy
Tunes Of War - 1996 Concept Album
Tunes Of War (1996) marked Grave Digger's first epic concept album about Scottish history, the start of a medieval trilogy completed by Knights Of The Cross (1998) and Excalibur (1999).
03Reformation
Band Reformation & The Reaper - 1991
In 1991, after a split, Chris Boltendahl and Uwe Lulis reformed Grave Digger and released The Reaper, signifying a return to their roots in traditional heavy metal.
04Concept Album
The Last Supper's Good vs Evil Theme
The Last Supper, released in 2005, features 12 tracks exploring opposition between good and evil, mixing passion with a raw thrash-metal sound on a Nuclear Blast LP.
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FAQ
FAQ: Grave Digger on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Grave Digger formed and where are they from?
Grave Digger was formed in 1980 in Gladbeck, Germany, emerging as a notable band in the heavy metal scene.
What are some notable vinyl releases by Grave Digger?
Key vinyl releases include Heavy Metal Breakdown (1984), Liberty Or Death (2007), The Last Supper (2005), and Bone Collector (2025).
Which Grave Digger album began their medieval-themed concept trilogy?
Tunes Of War, released in 1996, started their trilogy focusing on historic and medieval themes.
What formats and editions have Grave Digger's vinyl albums appeared in?
Their vinyl editions include standard LPs, limited editions, picture discs, and repressings, often with collectible packaging.
What themes do Grave Digger's lyrics and albums often explore?
The band frequently explores historical battles, medieval legends, and concepts of good versus evil across their albums.
Are Grave Digger's records available on vinyl in France?
Yes, many Grave Digger vinyl albums are available in European countries including France, often through specialized labels or distributors.
How does Grave Digger's music relate to other German metal bands?
They are part of a strong German metal tradition alongside bands like Running Wild, Rage, and Primal Fear.
What is the price range for Grave Digger vinyl records today?
Prices for Grave Digger vinyl range from under 20 euros for common editions to over 300 euros for rarer limited pressings.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026