Grave Digger sign record deal with Reaper Entertainment

Reaper Entertainment is delighted to announce the signing of cult German heavy metal band Grave Digger. This step marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band and the label, which shares a decades-long passion for metal and heavy riffs.

Chris Boltendahl from Grave Digger says:
“After more than four decades of metal history, a new chapter is beginning for GRAVE DIGGER.
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with REAPER ENTERTAINMENT – a company that lives, breathes, and understands metal.
For us, this partnership means more than just a new record deal – it represents fresh energy, creative freedom, and an unshakeable belief in the spirit of heavy metal.
The story continues… louder, darker, heavier than ever!”
  
Flori Milz from Reaper Entertainment adds:
“Grave Digger accompanied me throughout my youth – songs like ‘Rebellion,’ ‘Heavy Metal Breakdown,‘ and ‘Knight Of The Cross’ were simply a must at every party. I am incredibly proud that this cult band is now part of the Reaper family. After more than 45 years, Grave Digger are still passionate about genuine, uncompromising heavy metal – and we can’t wait to write the next chapter of this legendary band together!”
 

Tour dates:
28.11.25 · (DE) Rheinfelden // NordRock Schwaben Winter Edition
29.11.25 · (CH) Frutigen // Metal Marmot
05.12.25 · (DE) Bochum // Pott Out Festival
12.12.25 · (DE) Augsburg // Rock Out Festival
13.12.25 · (DE) Karlsruhe // Knock Out Festival
27.12.25 · (DE) Glauchau // Alte Spinnerei (The Final Farewell) SOLD OUT!
30.01.26 · (DE) Coesfeld // Fabrik
31.01.26 · (DE) Rostock // M.A.U. Club (HMC BIRTHDAY BASH X)
16.05.26 · (CZ) Kuřim // Rockfest Kuřim
19.06.26 · (DE) Chemnitz // AJZ Talschock
20.06.26 · (DE) Kettenkamp // B:O:A  Bruch Open Air SOLD OUT!
24.07.26 · (DE) Freißenbüttel // Burning Q Festival
08.08.26 · (DE) Büdesheim // Krawall’o’Rock Open Air
28.08.26 · (DE) Wörrstadt // Neuborn Open Air

Tickets: tinyurl.com/grave-digger-live

Founded in 1980, Grave Digger are among the pioneers of German heavy metal. For over four decades, the band has stood for uncompromising sound, epic themes, and striking choruses that have thrilled generations of metal fans. With classics such as “Heavy Metal Breakdown,” “Tunes of War,” and “Excalibur,” they have made music history and built up a loyal fan base worldwide. To this day, Grave Digger embodies the spirit of traditional heavy metal—loud, honest, and unshakeable.

Discography
Heavy Metal Breakdown (1984)
Witch Hunter (1985)
War Games (1986)
Stronger Than Ever (1987)
The Reaper (1993)
Heart Of Darkness (1995)
Tunes Of War (1996)
Knights Of The Cross (1998)
Excalibur (1999)
The Grave Digger (2001)
Rheingold (2003)
The Last Supper (2005)
Liberty Or Death (2007)
Ballads of a Hangman (2009)
The Clans Will Rise Again (2010)
The Clans Are Still Marching (2011)
Clash Of The Gods (2012)
Return of the Reaper (2014)
Healed by Metal (2017)
The Living Dead (2018)
Fields of Blood (2020)
Symbol Of Eternity (2022)
Bone Collector (2025)