The Clans Will Rise Again

The Clans Will Rise Again
Studio album by
Grave Digger
Released1 October 2010
RecordedApril–July 2010 at Principal Studios, Germany
GenreHeavy metal, power metal
LabelNapalm
ProducerGrave Digger
Grave Digger chronology
Ballads of a Hangman
(2009) 		The Clans Will Rise Again
(2010) 		Clash of the Gods
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
BW&BK[1](8.5/10)
Metal Hammer[2](5/7)
Power of Metal[3](85/100)
Lords of Metal[4](90/100)

The Clans Will Rise Again is Grave Digger's 15th album under their new label Napalm Records. It is a "loose sequel" to their Tunes of War album. It was released on 1 October 2010. It is also the first album to feature guitarist Axel Ritt.[5]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Chris Boltendahl; all music is composed by Chris Boltendahl, Axel Ritt and Jens Becker, except "Days of Revenge" by H.P. Katzenburg

No.TitleLength
1."Days of Revenge" (Intro)1:58
2."Paid in Blood"3:58
3."Hammer of the Scots"4:02
4."Highland Farewell"4:08
5."The Clans Will Rise Again"5:01
6."Rebels"4:41
7."Valley of Tears"4:09
8."Execution"4:46
9."Whom the Gods Love Die Young"6:12
10."Spider"3:19
11."The Piper McLeod" (Intro)0:49
12."Coming Home"4:23
13."When Rain Turns to Blood" (bonus track)6:14
Total length:57:35
Limited edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
14."Watch Me Die"3:55

Personnel

  • Chris Boltendahl - lead and backing vocals
  • Axel Ritt - guitars and backing vocals
  • Jens Becker - bass
  • Stefan Arnold - drums
  • H.P. Katzenburg - keyboards

Charts

Chart Peak
position
German Albums Chart[6] 28

References

  1. ^ bravewords.com. "> Hardwares > GRAVE DIGGER - The Clans Will Rise Again". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Grave Digger The Clans Will Rise Again Review - Metal Hammer". Metal-hammer.de. 30 September 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Grave Digger - The Clans Will Rise Again". Powerofmetal.dk. 19 September 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Grave Digger - The Clans Will Rise Again | Review | Lords Of Metal metal E-zine - issue 107". Lordsofmetal.nl. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  5. ^ "GRAVE DIGGER: New Album Details Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 16 July 2010.
  6. ^ ":: MTV | Album Top 50 KW 5 | charts". Mtv.de. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2012.