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Excalibur

Grave Digger · 1999

58 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

Epic tales of Arthurian legend are brought to life through thunderous riffs and soaring vocals.

Why this album works

'Excalibur' received positive reviews and is often regarded as a cornerstone of power metal for its ambitious storytelling and theatrical presentation. The album peaked at number 30 on the German Albums Chart, demonstrating Grave Digger's growing popularity and influence within the genre during the late 90s.
Best for
steady narrative progression throughout epic storytelling with grand themes immersive experience of legend
Context
Released on September 6, 1999, 'Excalibur' is Grave Digger's sixth studio album and marks a significant moment in their career as they embraced a concept album format. Following the success of their previous album 'Heart of Darkness,' this release solidified their reputation in the power metal scene and showcased their narrative-driven songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Majesty· Angel Dust· Rob Zombie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Secrets of Merlin 2:38
  • 2 Pendragon Standout 4:20
  • 3 Excalibur 4:45
  • 4 The Round Table (Forever) 5:10
  • 5 Morgane Le Fay Standout 5:16
  • 6 The Spell 4:38
  • 7 Tristan's Fate 3:38
  • 8 Lancelot 4:45
  • 9 Mordred's Song 4:00
  • 10 The Final War Standout 4:02
  • 11 Emerald Eyes 4:04
  • 12 Avalon 5:49
  • 13 Parcival 4:58

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