I am quite the Grave Digger fan, believe it or not. Even though they’ve been together for almost 45 years, I first got into them roughly a decade ago. The thing that really got me was their rawness and intensity. Well, guess what? The newest album Bone Collector keeps that feel going and then some. Vocalist Chris Boltendahl also produced this disc and he sounds like a man possessed. Hell, as soon as “The Devils Serenade” kicks in you’ll find yourself taping the windows like a hurricane is coming.
Guitarist Tobias Kersting keeps the riffs hot and tasty like that aunt who makes killer mac and cheese, while “Killing Is My Pleasure” is a song that sprained and retaped ankles are ready to go back in the game for. “Mirror of Hate” is equal parts dark n’ moody, yet heavy as balls. Bassist Jens Becker and drummer Marcus Kniep complement each other very well here, and the track simply destroys. Meanwhile “Made of Madness” will bloody your nose like it’s nothing.
“Graveyard Kings” will mess you up, down, and sideways before “Forever Evil – Buried Alive” keeps that trend going. We get dark and moody at times on the closer “Whispers of the Damned” which I personally loved. Dunno, something about this one just hits. All told, Grave Digger have done it once again. A kickass metal record with great hooks and sexy riffs makes Bone Collector an album you’re gonna love. I’d recommend it!!
Standout Tracks: “Killing Is My Pleasure”, “Made of Madness”, “Whispers of the Damned”, “Graveyard Kings”.