| Return of the Reaper (album) | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Grave Digger |
| Cover: | Gravediggerreturnofthereapercd.jpg |
| Released: | 11, 14 & 16 July 2014 (EU) 15 July 2014 (US & Canada) |
| Recorded: | February–April 2014 at Principle Studios, Germany |
| Genre: | Heavy metal, power metal |
| Label: | Napalm |
| Producer: | Grave Digger |
| Prev Title: | Clash of the Gods |
| Prev Year: | 2012 |
| Next Title: | Healed by Metal |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
Return of the Reaper is the 17th album by German heavy metal band Grave Digger, released on 11 July 2014 via Napalm Records. It is the final album to feature H.P. Katzenburg on keyboards.[1]
The album cover was created by Gyula Havancsák of Hjules Illustration and Design, who has been responsible for all of the band's artworks since 2005's The Last Supper.
When given a description about the album, vocalist Chris Boltendahl cites the album stylistically reminiscent of Heavy Metal Breakdown, Witch Hunter and The Reaper.
| Chart | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| German Albums Chart | 16 | |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 34 | |
| Austrian Albums Chart | 59 | |
| Czech Albums Chart | 65 |