Source: Blabbermouth.net
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER will release their 1th studio album, “Return Of The Reaper”, via Napalm Records on the following dates:
July 11: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Benelux
July 16: Spain, Sweden, Norway
July 14: Rest of Europe
July 15: USA, Canada
The “Return Of The Reaper” cover artwork (see below) was created by Gyula Havancsák of Hjules Illustration And Design, who has been responsible for all GRAVE DIGGER artwork since 2004’s “The Last Supper”.
The CD was recorded at Principal Studios (KREATOR, IN EXTREMO, GRAVE DIGGER) in Senden, Germany.
GRAVE DIGGER vocalist Chris Boltendahl recently revealed that “Return Of The Reaper” will be stylistically reminiscent of GRAVE DIGGER‘s classic albums “Heavy Metal Breakdown” (1984), “Witch Hunter” (1985) and “The Reaper” (1993).
“Return Of The Reaper” track listing:
01. Return Of The Reaper
02. Hell Funeral
03. War God
04. Tattooed Rider
05. Resurrection Day
06. Season Of The Witch
07. Road Rage Killer
08. Dia De Los Muertos
09. Satan’s Host
10. Grave Desecrator
11. Death Smiles At All Of Us
12. Nothing To Believe
GRAVE DIGGER‘s last album, “Clash Of The Gods”, was released on August 31 , 2012 in Europe and September 4, 2012 in North America via Napalm Records. A six-song mini-CD, “Home At Last”, preceded the full-length effort on July 27, 2012 in Europe and August 7, 2012 in North America.
“The Clans Are Still Marching”, the latest DVD from GRAVE DIGGER, entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 56 (German chart rules allow music DVDs to enter album charts).
