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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady narrative progression throughout
  • epic storytelling with grand themes
  • immersive experience of legend
  • focused listening for adventure seekers

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career 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
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Iced Earth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Secrets of Merlin 2:38
  • 2 Pendragon 4:20
  • 3 Excalibur 4:45
  • 4 The Round Table (Forever) 5:10
  • 5 Morgane Le Fay 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 4:02
  • 11 Emerald Eyes 4:04
  • 12 Avalon 5:49
  • 13 Parcival 4:58

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