GRAVE DIGGER: New Support Acts Announced For European Tour

German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have issued the following update:

"We're very sorry to tell that GRAND MAGUS and SISTER SIN have been forced to cancel their attendance at the GRAVE DIGGER European tour.

"Because of deep vein thrombosis, GRAND MAGUS drummer Sebastian [Sippola] had to enter the hospital together with a strict stage veto. A substitute could not be found within this short period of time. And finally, two weeks before tour start, the financial tour calculation of SISTER SIN has been blown away as well ... So, until yesterday, we've been left alone without any tour support.

"But we're lucky to tell that we've found an equal value act named ORDEN OGAN, who will take the slot of GRAND MAGUS for the complete tour dates. The alternate for SISTER SIN will be the band DOWNSPIRIT, who will enter the stage for eight shows. Mastermind of this band is Cede Dupont, some of you might know his name by former activities with acts like FREEDOM CALL or SYMPHORCE. Some shows will be supported by local acts as well.

"We worked pretty hard to get the package together with GRAND MAGUS on the road, so you can imagine our disappointment regarding this sad news. But, of course, all of you, especially the lads and lasses who saw our performance at the Wacken Open Air 2010, know that GRAVE DIGGER is the pure force and a guarantor for teutonic German metal at its best!

"We'll stretch out set for a few more songs to give you the final smash, so nobody will return home disappointed."

"The Clans Are Still Marching", the new DVD from GRAVE DIGGER, entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 56 (German chart rules allow music DVDs to enter album charts).

One cannot think of a better location to loudly celebrate a metal anniversary than the legendary Wacken Open Air festival. GRAVE DIGGER never thought twice than to mark their 30th anniversary with a metal extravaganza that would allow their most loyal fans to celebrate with them at the metal Mecca. This once-in-a-lifetime evening delivered the band's classic "Tunes Of War" in its entirety. Thousands of headbangers shared in the enjoyment of timeless anthems such as "Scotland United", "The Dark Of The Sun", and, of course, "Rebellion". Staying true to the evening's theme, frontman Chris Boltendahl performed in "Braveheart"-inspired garb. Yet he had more surprises up his sleeve, as he welcomed guest artists VAN CANTO, Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN),and metal queen Doro Pesch to join him on stage.

Released on March 4 via Napalm Records, "The Clans Are Still Marching" DVD captures the energy of this unique evening and delivers it to living rooms everywhere. The DVD also comprises backstage footage, interviews, the video of "Highland Farewell" and its respective "Making of...", as well as all the live tracks on CD.

GRAVE DIGGER's latest album, "The Clans Will Rise Again", was released in Europe on October 1, 2010 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded between mid-May 2010 and mid-July 2010 at the Meadow Studios, which is owned by GRAVE DIGGER's new guitarist Axel Ritt, and Principal Studios, where all of GRAVE DIGGER albums since 1995's "Heart Of Darkness" have been tracked. It was produced by Chris Boltendahl and mixed by Jörg Umbreit.