Artist: GRAVE DIGGER
Album: EXHUMATION - THE EARLY YEARS VINYL (LP+7” BLACK)

Release date: 2015
EAN/UPS: 840588103737
Media type: LP

Re-Recordings of their absolute classics with the dynamic and powerful sound of 2015 + 2 Brand-New Tracks as Bonus.

Grave Digger, along with bands like Running Wild, Rage, Sinner, and early Helloween spearheaded the Teutonic Metal scene in Germany in the early eighties. The title track from their iconic debut 'Heavy Metal Breakdown', as well as “Headbanging Man” were some the first anthems showcased in this groundbreaking new era of Metal. Charismatic frontman Chris Boltendahl, core and figurehead of the band since the very beginning left his mark with his unique vocal style on each and every release since. This new compilation, 'Exhumation – the early years', presents a new take on the band's classic recordings in a wistful look back to the eighties. Focusing beyond their debut and subsequent hit albums like 'Witch Hunter' and 'War Games', with new takes on classic favorites such as “Shoot Her Down” the unforgettable opening track from the first Grave Digger demo from 1982! Also included is “Stand Up And Rock” from 1987's 'Stronger Than Ever', which was released under the cross-over attempted band name “Digger” (now a rare and highly sought after edition). In addition, the release includes "My Private Hell Morning" and "Young And Dangerous" two bonus tracks and the first new songs since last year's 'Return Of The Reaper' teasing what is to come from the band's upcoming 2016 new studio album!

TRACKLIST CD LTD/ 2LP:

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 (New- / Bonus Track)
15. Young And Dangerous ( New / Bonus Track)

LINE-UP:

Chris "Reaper" Boltendahl: Vocals
Stefan Arnold: Drums
Jens Becker: Bass
Marcus Kniep: Keyboards
Axel "Ironfinger" Ritt: Guitars