Napalm\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
From Scotland to Greece, GRAVE DIGGER continues to impress. Studio release number 16 from one of Germany\u00b4s longest running bands with a major audience. Still commanded by ubiquitous vocalist Chris Boltendahl, since 1980, the rest of the clan is; drummer Stefan Arnold, bass player Jens Becker (ex. RUNNING WILD), keyboard player H.P. Katzernburg and their latest recruit Axel \u201cIron Finger\u201d Ritt, who joined in 2009. The feeling is that ever since 1996 the band has been on the rise. Maybe they can even kick out RUNNING WILD as the foremost German spitzenklasse in the genre?<\/p>\n
The opening intro \u201cCharon\u201d is a daring oddball with something like an accordion, and Chris aspiring for a position in a cabaret in that voice. From then on the battle rages on. It seems the Grecian sun did the band a lot of good, creating new spark and a fresh hunting ground for new songs. \u201cGod of Terror\u201d hammers on, \u201cDeath Angel and the Grave Digger\u201d dominates alongside the EP-track \u201cHome at Last\u201d. And the BLITZKRIEG-like Warriors Revenge\u201d makes me smile big time. The rest of the album is well above par, Teutonic to the core, but without the dreaded waltz-pace. The only faded moment is atmospheric intermission \u201cWith the Wind\u201d. I must confess to always having preferred RUNNING WILD\u2026until now. I think GRAVE DIGGER is the leading German heavy metal band at the moment and this one goes straight to my Top Ten 2013, may I be relived of the \u201cHelldog\u201d and the \u201cMeduza\u201d now please?<\/p>\n
Track List
\nCharon
\nGod of terror
\nHelldog
\nMedusa
\nClash of the Gods
\nDeath Angel and the Grave Digger
\nWalls of Sorrow
\nCall of the Sirens
\nWarrior\u00b4s Revenge
\nWith the Wind
\nHome at Last<\/p>\n
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