Nov. 15 — Grave Digger fans are getting a taste of the band’s forthcoming album this weekend.
The band premiered its new single, ‘Killing is My Pleasure‘ Friday, along with the song’s visualizer. The song is featured in the band’s forthcoming album, Bone Collector, which is scheduled for release Jan. 17 through Rock of Angels Records, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders are open.
‘Killing is My Pleasure’ is the second single from Bone Collector. The band debuted the album’s lead single, ‘Kingdom of Skulls‘ last month.
Musically speaking, ‘Killing is My Pleasure’ boasts all of the grit and energy featured in its predecessor. It is a rich composition that will appeal easily to any metal purist.
According to a statement from front man Chris Boltendahl, the song’s lyrical content was inspired by the crimes of an infamous mafia hitman.
“The song’s lyrics are inspired by the infamous mafia contract killer Richard Kuklinski, who was believed to have committed over 200 murders before his death in 2006,” said Boltendahl. “Known as the “Iceman” due to his cold-blooded nature, Kuklinski had a family with three children and would leave his home every day like any ordinary “nine-to-five” worker.”
The track listing for Bone Collector is noted below:
“Bone Collector” Tracklist:
01. Bone Collector
02. The Rich The Poor The Dying
03. Kingdom Of Skulls
04. The Devil’s Serenade
05. Killing Is My Pleasure
06. Mirror Of Hate
07. Riders Of Doom
08. Made Of Madness
09. Graveyard Kings
10. Forever Evil & Buried Alive
11. Whispers Of The Damned
In other news, Grave Digger also recently announced a new European tour to celebrate its 45th anniversary. The tour’s schedule is noted below. Tickets are available here.
GRAVE DIGGER Live!
Last Show 2024:
23.11.24 · (DE) Weissenhäuser Strand // Metal Hammer Paradise
45th Anniversary Tour:
16.01.25 · (DE) Siegburg // Kubana Live Club
17.01.25 · (DE) München // Backstage
18.01.25 · (DE) Glauchau // Alte Spinnerei
23.01.25 · (DE) Stuttgart // Im Wizemann
24.01.25 · (DE) Hamburg // Markthalle
25.01.25 · (DE) Andernach // JUZ Live Club
26.01.25 · (CH) Pratteln // Z7 Konzertfabrik
30.01.25 · (DE) Aschaffenburg // Colos-Saal
31.01.25 · (DE) Nürnberg // Hirsch
01.02.25 · (DE) Memmingen // Kaminwerk
02.02.25 · (DE) Mannheim // 7er Club
05.02.25 · (DE) Hannover // MusikZentrum
06.02.25 · (DE) Berlin // Hole 44
07.02.25 · (DE) Neuruppin // Kulturhaus
08.02.25 · (DE) Essen // Turock
17.04.25 · (DE) Blieskastel-Bierbach // Pirminiushalle
03.05.25 · (DE) Wilferdingen // No Playback Festival
10.05.25 · (DE) Gladbeck // Metal Bash Open Air
30.05.25 · (DE) Oberscheidweiler // Resäcker Open Air
11.07.25 · (DE) Bissingen // Wisdom Tooth Festival
12.07.25 · (DE) Balingen // RVBang Festival
18.07.25 · (IT) Cremona // Luppolo In Rock
30.07. – 02.08.25 · (DE) Wacken // Wacken Open Air
29.08.25 · (DK) Næstved // Næstved Metalfest
More information on Grave Digger’s new single is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Website: http://www.grave-digger-clan/de
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GRAVEDIGGERclan
