Yesterday cover

Released 20 years ago

Yesterday

Grave Digger · 2006

20 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A thunderous return to form, blending epic storytelling with razor-sharp riffs and powerful melodic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic storytelling with thunderous riffs
  • powerful melodic choruses for sing-alongs
  • front-loaded energy for initial excitement
  • varied pacing that rewards attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
  • seek calmness over thunderous sound

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Yesterday' marked a significant point for Grave Digger as the band was enjoying a resurgence in popularity following their successful albums in the early 2000s. This EP followed their acclaimed album 'The Grave Digger,' showcasing the band's commitment to heavy metal traditions while experimenting with orchestral arrangements and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Iced Earth

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Yesterday (2006) 5:19
  • 2 The Reapers Dance 4:35
  • 3 No Quarter 6:57
  • 4 Yesterday (orchestra version) 4:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro
  • 2 Scotland United
  • 3 The Dark of the Sun
  • 4 The Reaper
  • 5 The Round Table
  • 6 Excalibur
  • 7 Circle of Witches
  • 8 Symphony of Death
  • 9 Lionheart
  • 10 Morgane Lefay
  • 11 Knights of the Cross
  • 12 Rebellion
  • 13 Heavy Metal Breakdown

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