Grave Digger have announced their new studio album, Faces of Pain, set for release on January 15, 2027 via Reaper Entertainment.
The upcoming record follows the German heavy metal veterans’ 2025 album Bone Collector and was produced by frontman Chris Boltendahl at Graveyard Studios in Senden, Germany. The cover artwork was created by Uwe Jarling.
Boltendahl commented on the new album: “The time has finally come: With our new album ‘Faces of Pain,’ we are opening the next furious chapter. This record is filled with an incredible amount of heart, sweat and pure passion.”
He also discussed his collaboration with guitarist Tobias Kersting, adding: “In particular, my collaboration with Tobias Kersting on guitar has grown incredibly strong and developed into a deeply rooted creative partnership. His riffs, my lyrics and our shared vision unleashed an incredible dynamic.”
According to Boltendahl, Faces of Pain explores different sides of Grave Digger’s established sound without straying from the band’s roots.
“Faces of Pain shows us at our most diverse in a long time. Grave Digger consistently follow their very own style – a style we have shaped ourselves over the years. The remarkable thing is that we never copy ourselves for a single second, yet every song and every note unmistakably carries the band’s typical, mighty sound.”
Among the songs featured on the record are the title track, “Satan’s Tango,” “The Number,” “Legends Never Die,” “When The World Is Calling You,” “Dead Sun” and “Say Hello To The Devil.”
Grave Digger will support the album with their “Legends Never Die Tour” beginning one day before the record’s release. Motorjesus and WarWolf will join the band throughout the run.
Check out the dates below.
Grave Digger, Motorjesus & WarWolf 2027 tour dates:
Jan 14 – Siegburg, Germany – Kubana Live Club
Jan 15 – Münster, Germany – Sputnikhalle
Jan 16 – Andernach, Germany – JUZ Live Club
Jan 21 – Nürnberg, Germany – Hirsch
Jan 22 – Memmingen, Germany – Kaminwerk
Jan 23 – München, Germany – Backstage
Jan 24 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7 Konzertfabrik
Jan 28 – Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
Jan 29 – Mannheim, Germany – Capitol
Jan 30 – Leipzig, Germany – Hellraiser
Feb 4 – Berlin, Germany – Hole 44
Feb 5 – Hamburg, Germany – Markthalle
Feb 6 – Hannover, Germany – MusikZentrum
Feb 12 – Markneukirchen, Germany – Musikhalle
Feb 13 – Bochum, Germany – RuhrCongress
