Grave Digger frontman Chris Boltendahl announces the release of his first solo album under the banner of Chris Boltendahl’s Steelhammer
Grave Digger frontman Chris Boltendahl announces the release of his first solo album under the banner of Chris Boltendahl’s Steelhammer!
After 42 years in the metal business, Grave Digger’s front icon Chris Boltendahl will release his first solo album. Under the banner of Chris Boltendahl’s STEELHAMMER, “Reborn in Flames” will see the light of day on July 28, 2023! Chris was able to win over an illustrious guild of first-class musicians for this work… none other than the ex-Orden Ogan guitar wizard Tobias Kersting can be found on the guitar. With him Chris wrote all 10 tracks on “Reborn in Flames”. The album is rounded off by the cover version of the classic “Beds are burning” by Midnight Oil. The line-up is completed by Lars Schneider on bass (ex Orden Ogan) and Patrick Klose on drums (Iron Savior). “Reborn in Flames” brims with classic power metal riffs… in Various interviews promised Chris a glowing mixture of “Grave Digger meets Metal Church”, which hits the nail on the head!
“Reborn in Flames” will be released on July 28, 2023 as Digipack CD, black vinyl, limited sun yellow vinyl, limited splatter vinyl, limited picture disc, digital streaming / download and as a limited to 500 copies collector’s black steel box with logo printing on the lid that includes: digipack CD, a metal necklace with waxy cord strap, a woven logo patch and photocard which is signed by Chris!
Pre-order the album here: https://roar.gr/smartlinks/cbsteelhammer-reborn-in-flames/
Line-up:
Chris Boltendahl – Vocals
Tobias Kersting – Guitars
Lars Schneider – Bass
Patrick Klose – Drums
Mixed & mastered by Chris Boltendahl @ Graveyard Studio
Cover & photo artwork – Uwe Jarling
Photos – Jens Howorka
OVERVIEW
After 42 years in the metal business, Grave Digger’s front icon Chris Boltendahl will release his first solo album. Under the banner of Chris Boltendahl’s STEELHAMMER, “Reborn in Flames” will see the light of day in 2023. Chris was able to win over an illustrious guild of first-class musicians for this work… none other than the ex-Orden Ogan guitar wizard Tobias Kersting can be found on the guitar. With him Chris wrote all 10 tracks on “Reborn in Flames”. The album is rounded off by the cover version of the classic “Beds are burning” by Midnight Oil.
The line-up is completed by Lars Schneider on bass (ex Orden Ogan) and Patrick Klose on drums (Iron Savior). Recorded in various studios and mixed and mastered in Chris’ in-house Graveyard Studio, where the last Grave Digger “Symbol of Eternity” (#7 in the German charts) was mixed and mastered, “Reborn in Flames” brims with classic power metal riffs… in Various interviews promised Chris a glowing mixture of “Grave Digger meets Metal Church”, which hits the nail on the head. From heavy metal steamers ala “Reborn in Flames, Fire Angel or Beyond the Black Soul” to the groove monsters “Gods of Steel, Out of the Ruins or The Hammer that kills” you can hear everything a banger’s heart desires on the album. Tobias Kersting refines the album with filigree Power Metal riffing and worldclass solos, while Lars Schneider and Patrick Klose provide the duo Kersting / Boltendahl with the necessary basis.
The unmistakable voice of the Grave Digger legend reigns supreme… “Reborn in Flames” is a firework of metal for every headbanger who loves classic metal… With “Reborn in Flames” the four musicians create an independent, fresh and high-class debut power metal album. As Ozzy says so beautifully: “let the madness begin”!
“Reborn In Flames” is released worldwide by ROAR! Rock of Angels Records (Grave Digger, Mystic Prophecy, Ashes of Ares, etc.).
Released as Digipack CD, black vinyl, limited sun yellow vinyl, limited splatter vinyl, limited picture disc and digital streaming / download format.
Also released as a limited to 500 copies collector’s black steel box with logo printing on the lid that includes: digipack CD, a metal necklace with waxy cord strap, a woven logo patch and photocard which is signed by Chris!
Mixed & mastered by Chris Boltendahl @ Graveyard Studio
Cover & photo artwork – Uwe Jarling
Photos – Jens Howorka
TRACK LIST:
1. Reborn In Flames
2. Fire Angel
3. Beyond The Black Souls
4. Gods Of Steel
5. Die For Your Sins
6. Let The Evil Rise
7. Out Of The Ruins
8. I Am Metal
9. The Hammer That Kills
10. Iron Christ
11. Beds Are Burning (CD Bonus Track)
