Grave Digger have posted the following update:

"We are very sad to inform you that we have separated from Thilo Herrmann. After all the euphoria about the second guitarist in the beginning, first doubts regarding the current situation of the band started showing up bit by bit.

There were many different things, starting with the free room on the stage and going on to musical aspects, that have been observed by every old member of the band independently and which finally made us feel that we would have to separate from Thilo. This decision has been made by common consent and on behalf of the whole band. It does not have to do with any interpersonal problems or the like. In fact we took it very hard to separate from that really nice guy that Thilo is.

Grave Digger has been a well-attuned team for a very long time and according to expectations it's hard for a new musician to become integrated. Where previously a well practised team performed on the stage we were not able to pal up to a sixth man.

As for Thilo we wish him all the best for his musical and private future."

Source:	grave-digger-clan.com
Band profile:	Grave Digger

"Ballad Of A Hangman", the new video from German metallers Grave Digger, can be viewed at this location.

The song comes off the band's new album, entitled "Ballads Of A Hangman", which will be released on January 9, 2009 via Napalm Records.

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Source:	youtube.com
Band profile:	Grave Digger

German power metallers Grave Digger have posted a sample of a new song entitled "Ballad Of A Hangman" on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's forthcoming album, "Ballads Of A Hangman", which is scheduled for a January 9, 2009 release via Napalm Records. The "Pray" single will precede the album on November 28.

The tracklisting for "Ballads Of A Hangman" cover art] is shaping up as follows:

01. The Gallows Pole
02. Ballad Of A Hangman
03. Hell Of Disillusion
04. Sorrow Of The Dead
05. Grave Of The Addicted
06. Lonely The Innocence Dies
07. Into The War
08. The Shadow Of Your Soul
09. Funeral For A Fallen Angel
10. Stormrider
11. Pray
12. Jailbreak

The group's frontman Chris Boltendahl states: "We are very happy with the result. I think it is one of the hardest records we ever did."

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Grave Digger

Swedish death metal veterans Grave will embark on a tour of Australia and New Zealand in December.

Confirmed dates are as follows:

Dec. 04 - Gaelic Theatre - Sydney, AUS
Dec. 05 - The Globe Theatre - Brisbane, AUS
Dec. 07 - Corner Hotel - Melbourne, AUS
Dec. 08 - Fowlers Live - Adelaide, AUS
Dec. 10 - The Kings Arms - Auckland, NZ

Source:	regainrecords.com
Band profile:	Grave
Event:	Grave: Australian + New Zealand Tour

The following news was posted at Grave Digger official website:

"Dear Fans, we will tour Russia next month again ... three shows in a row for the Russian fans. We are very excited about that cause the Russian fans are very special and enthusiastic."

Here are the dates :

2008-10-19 Russia - Moscow - Plan B
2008-10-20 Russia - Kaliningrad - DK Rybakov
2008-10-21 Russia - St. Petersburg - Orlandina

"The "Hangman" mix is finished and we are very happy with the result. I think is one of the hardest record we ever did. Today the "video single track - Pray" will be online at the youtube.com page from Napalm Records. Here´s the link. But don't get irritated, this is the extended single version . The album is a "bit" harder then the single. The tracklist will be released in the next days."

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Source:	grave-digger-clan.com
Band profile:	Grave Digger
Event:	Grave Digger: Russian Tour

Napalm Records announce that the legendary German Metal band Grave Digger has joined their ranks. The band, who has been releasing cult classics since the early eighties, signed a worldwide record deal with the Austrian label.
Currently, the band and charismatic frontman Chris Boltendahl are working on their new studio album "Ballads of a Hangman", which will hit the streets on 9 January 2009. A yet untitled MCD will be released as a preview on 28 November 2008. More details cannot be revealed at this point in time, but the band promises that the new recordings will consist of "120% Metal." Headbangers can expect a celebration of true classic Heavy Metal.

Chris Boltendahl: "Grave Digger look forward to working together with their new label Napalm Records. We have observed the excellent work of the label in the past few years."

"Napalm did see the writings on the wall and is one of the leading companies for example in Online Promotion and Marketing. They elevated older bands like Atrocity to new heights and established newcomers like Alestorm. Thus, we are convinced that Napalm will bring out the best in us, and in return we will deliver a masterpiece of German True Metal. A storm is coming, the sea is rough, the coxswains are the veterans, only the ship is new and manned by an excellent crew who know their craft."

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Source:	napalmrecords.com
Band profile:	Grave Digger

Swedish metallers Grave have posted a video for the track "Bloodpath" at this location. The track comes off the band's new album entitled "Dominion VIII" which was released last April. The filming material of the video took 3 days to complete, and it is the band's first music video since 1994. The video was shot in the island of Gotland in Sweden.

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Source:	grave.se
Band profile:	Grave

Grave Digger have posted next statement:

''Now we want to offer you the new dates for 2009. Here you can see the confirmed dates. Alestorm and one second band will support our shows."

Grave Digger & Alestorm plus special guest

Do 15.Januar 2009 Halle- Easy Schorre
Fr 16.Januar 2009 Lichtenfels- Stadthalle
Sa 17.Januar 2009 Glauchau- Alte Spinnerei
So 18.Januar 2009 Berlin- Columbia Club
Mo 19.Januar 2009 Bochum- Zeche
Di 20.Januar 2009 Aschaffenburg- Colosaal
Mi 21.Januar 2009 Ludwigsburg- Rockfabrik
Do 22.Januar 2009 Saarbrücken- Garage
Fr 23.Januar 2009 Speyer- Halle 101
Sa 24.Januar 2009 Andernach-Juz Live Club
So 25.Januar 2009 Hamburg- Markthalle
Mo 26.Januar 2009 München- New Backstage
Di 27.Januar 2009 CH-Pratteln- Z7

''At the moment we write new songs and we will go to studio for a preproduction at June 20.''

The band will start recording a new album on 15th August for a January 2009 release. The new CD will reportedly be another concept album.

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Source:	grave-digger.de
Band profile:	Grave Digger
Event:	Grave Digger + Alestorm

Floridian metal band Monstrosity have cancelled their headlining tour with Grave. Here's the official statement:

"Due to a number of reasons we are cancelling our headline tour starting in May. Theres been issues with some of the shows and our direct support Grave dropped off so instead of just throwing something together were just going to cancel and start fresh. We've been having a great run with Vital Remains but its just not the same as headlining and we want to bring our show to you guys the way it should be. We will finish out the Vital Remains tour so come out and see it if you get the chance."

Remaining Monstrosity dates:

April 22 - CHICS 9809 Montana El paso,TX
April 23 - RED SEVEN 611 E 7th st austin, tx 78701
April 24 - The BULLDOG CAFE 10619 West Manslick Rd, Fairdale, Kentucky
April 25 - MONTAGE MUSIC HALL 50 Chestnut Street Rochester,NY 14604
April 26 - New England Metal and Hardcore Fest
April 27 - THE HAUNT at 320 Yonkers Ave Yonkers, NY 10701

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Monstrosity

Graveworm have confirmed on their myspace page their participation in the metal fest Casa Gateways in Casablanca-Morocco, the event is going to be one of the very biggest in Africa with th participation of 16 bands, among the bands that haven't confirmed their participation yet on their pages Behemoth, Nightmare, Emeth, Nervecell, Kimaera,Tchi Hi Dis(Tunisia)..

More information here and here.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Graveworm
Event:	Casa Gateways Festival 2008 [POSTPONED!]

Regain Records has launched a special Grave MySpace page (here) featuring a streaming version of the track "Bloodpath", taken from the Swedish death metallers' forthcoming album, "Dominion VIII," which will be released in Europe on April 21.
According to a band's studio report on "Dominion VIII", the new album will contain "nine tracks of sheer evil and mass brutality".

"Dominion VIII" Tracklist:

01. A World In Darkness
02. Fallen (Angel Son)
03. Deathstorm
04. Stained By Hate
05. Bloodpath
06. Annihilated Gods
07. Sinners Lust
08. Dark Signs
09. 8th Dominion

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Grave

Swedish death metallers have revealed the new title of their upcoming album; it will be called "Dominion VIII" and will contain 9 tracks of sheer evil and mass brutality. Currently the vocal parts and mixing/mastering is underway and will be completed next January.

Source:	grave.se
Band profile:	Grave

Regain Records proudly welcome Swedish death metal kings Grave to the family. The band is currently in the studio working on their 8th album with a title yet to be announced.

Grave comments the following in their newsletter:

"We are proud to announce that we have signed a record deal with Regain records. After 15 years and 7 albums on Century Media and
free from any contract we felt the need to try something new. The recording of our 8:th album began this week and is scheduled for release before the summer."

"Next year it´s already 20 years since Grave was formed. In 1988 after replacing some members we changed our name from Corpse. That year we also recorded our classic first demo "Sick Disgust Eternal" and continued musically what we started with our previous bands Destroyer, Anguish, Corpse and Putrefaction. We will mark the anniversary with a new album and also massive touring and festival appearances where we will mainly play old stuff from the early days.."

Source:	regainrecords.com
Band profile:	Grave

Open Grave Records has announced their first ever free download weekend From November 23rd - November 25th, 10 different albums on the Open Grave Records roster will be up for free download.

Albums currently selected for FREE download include:
Necrodemon - Ice Fields of Hyperion
Exterminance - Vomiting the Trinity
Primitive Graven Image - Traversing the Awesome Night
Sapremia - Hollow
Frost Like Ashes - Tophet
A.W.A.S. - Hope
Demon Dog Sperm - Hopeless
Grind Minded - 9mm Facial (officially a Filthy Records release)
No Souls Lost - Eulogy of Genocide (officially self released)

Open Grave Records' president, James Mattern is quoted saying, "We are excited about trying something that is still unheard of in the recording business, however it's time for a label to step forward and give music fans what they have been asking for."

All of the free digital downloads will come with a coupon for purchasing the actual compact disc version of the album, as well donate links will be set up for each release where you can donate if you chose to.

Go to this location for more details.

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opengraverecords.com

Swedish Death Metal band Grave are currently working on material for their upcoming 8th studio album. As stated on their official website "The writing process has been going very good the past month and we already have some songs in the final stages. Release is scheduled to April/May 2008 on a label that we are very excited to start working with. More news on that soon.."

Source:	grave.se
Band profile:	Grave