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GRAVE DIGGER Release 20th Studio Album ‘Fields Of Blood’
May 29th, 2020

Cologne, Germany-based heavy metal band Grave Digger issued 20th full-length studio album Fields Of Blood on May 29th, 2020 through Napalm Records.

Frontman Chris Boltendahl commented: “We did it again and put on the kilts… as we always got fascinated by Scotland and its history. For a long time we considered when the right time would be to return to the Highlands, delve into their legends and myths. Our 40th band anniversary seems to be the right occasion for this and so we take you on a trip for the third time… put on the kilts and pull out your swords and axes, follows us to Stirling and Culloden and experience up close Scottish history, up close, authentic and emotional. As William Wallace / Braveheart said: ‘Yes, they may take our lives. But they never take away our freedom!’”

The song ‘Thousand Tears’ features guest vocals from Battle Beast singer Noora Louhimo.

Speaking about the song, Boltendahl said: “With ‘Thousand Tears’ we pay homage to the unforgettable Queen of Scotland Mary Staurt. Noora from Battle Beast gives Queen Mary an incredible, warm and fragile atmosphere through her voice which at the end of the song turns into pure anger and despair. We couldn’t have found a better voice for this song. One of the best ballads Grave Digger has ever written, maybe the best of our entire career.”

Noora Louhimo added: “It’s an honour to do a collaboration with the legendary Grave Digger and I’m very intrigued about the Scottish themed songs they’ve done. Now I will also be part of their historical song ‘Thousand Tears’ as the voice of Queen Mary. I hope all listeners can hear the big emotions and get a little glimpse of her story as one of most powerful woman that lived in her time.”

A series of three track-by-track breakdown videos for the album can be viewed below.

The track listing is as follows:

01. ‘The Clansman’s Journey’
02. ‘All For The Kingdom’
03. ‘Lions Of The Sea’
04. ‘Freedom’
05. ‘The Heart Of Scotland’
06. ‘Thousand Tears’ (feat. Noora Louhimo)
07. ‘Union Of The Crown’
08. ‘My Final Fight’
09. ‘Gathering Of The Clans’
10. ‘Barbarian’
11. ‘Fields Of Blood’
12. ‘Requiem For The Fallen’

Grave Digger’s line-up is as follows:

Chris Boltendahl (vocals)
Axel Ritt (guitar)
Jens Becker (bass)
Marcus Kniep (drums)

Music videos were released for the tracks ‘Thousand Tears’ and ‘Lions Of The Sea’. In addition, official lyric videos were created for the songs ‘All For The Kingdom’ and ‘Barbarian’. All four clips can also be viewed below.

Nineteenth studio record The Living Dead was released in September 2018 via Napalm Records.

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