Artist Info: Grave Digger

Grave Digger is a German heavy metal band formed in 1980 by vocalist Chris Boltendahl and guitarist Peter Masson. The band emerged from the German heavy, power, and speed metal scene of the 1980s and is often associated with bands such as Helloween, Rage, and Running Wild.

After appearing at smaller festivals, the band contributed two songs to the compilation album "Rock from Hell" in 1983. In 1984, the lineup of Chris Boltendahl, Peter Masson, Willi Lackmann, and Albert Eckardt released the debut album "Heavy Metal Breakdown". [read more...]