The Grave Digger, originally released in 2001, was the band's 10th studio album by mastermind Chris Boltendahl. With songs based on stories by Edgar Allen Poe, it is considered the darkest work in the band's discography. "The Grave Digger" was also the first album with ex Rage guitarist Manni Schmidt, and this sought-after classic is now available as a new edition in high-quality CD-Digipak with one extra track and as clear blue LP-Vinyl. The reissue also includes exclusive liner notes for the first time, written by Chris Boltendahl. Note: CD and LP have a different frontsleeve KEYFACTS - Long out of print Grave Digger album from 2001. - Available as digipak incl. bonus track “Black Cat” and as LP-Vinyl - Big 40th Anniversary Show at Wacken Festival 2020.