Grave Digger

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Genre speed, heavy, power
Theme death, history, horror, metal, mythology, war
Country Of Origin Germany
Location Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia
Status Active
Formed In 1980
Genre Speed Metal (early); Heavy/Power Metal (later)
Themes Horror, War, Mythology, History, Metal, Death
Years Active 1980-1986, 1986-1987 (as Digger), 1988-1991 (as Hawaii), 1991-present
Current Label Rock of Angels Records

Line-up

current
Chris Boltendahl Bass (1980-1982, 1985), Vocals (1980-1983, 1983-1986, 1991-present)
Jens Becker Bass (1998-present)
Marcus Kniep Keyboards (2014-present), Drums (2018-present)
Tobias Kersting Guitars (2023-present)
past
Lutz Schmelzer Drums (1980)
Peter Masson Guitars (1980-1986), Bass (1985)
Philip Seibel Drums (1981-1983)
Willi Lackmann Bass (1983-1984)
Albert Eckardt Drums (1983-1986)
C.F. Brank Bass (1985-1986)
Martin Gerlitzki Bass (1985)
Tomi Göttlich Bass (1991-1997)
Peter Breitenbach Drums (1991-1992)
Uwe Lulis Guitars (1991-2000)
Jörg Michael Drums (1993-1994)
Frank Ullrich Drums (1995)
Stefan Arnold Drums (1996-2018)
H.P. Katzenburg Keyboards (1997-2014)
Manni Schmidt Guitars (2000-2009)
Thilo Hermann Guitars (2008-2009)
Axel Ritt Guitars (2009-2023)
past (live)
H.P. Katzenburg Keyboards (1996-1997)