Grailknights - Calling The Choir (Digipak Edition) (2013)
Year : 2013 Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 132 mb
Bio:
Originally formed as Galactic Grailknights. The band jokingly claim to be from a place called Grailham City, and to live in Castle Grailskull. This is a play on Castle Grayskull from the 80s toy range/cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.As part of their comedic "superhero" image, Grailknights' live show features stagehands wearing the costumes of their "nemesis" Dr Skull, and his henchmen Morph the Swarf and Urks the dragon.Sovereign Storm previously filled in for Lord Lightbringer as a live member before joining permanently in 2011.Sir Optimus Prime and Mac Death were joint lead vocalists until Death's departure, with Prime taking over all lead vocal duties at that point and reducing his role as guitarist.
Album:
Superhero Metal from Grailham City! The North German cult band Grailknights presents her new masterpiece " Calling The Choir" !The Grailknights , with their mix of various varieties of Metals , short Superhero Metal, for eight years a fixed instance in the scene. On numerous festivals and with over 120 club shows (including several weeks as the Swedish band Sabaton Support ) , the Knights have gained a large following in recent years .The new album " Calling The Choir" contains eleven heroic anthems from the battle between good and evil. The diversity of content of the texts is reflected in the music of the Grailknights again ." Calling The Choir" offers the listener a melodic fireworks, the deep screws into the ear and this will not soon leave again . Driving beats meet virtuoso guitar runs , bloodcurdling shouts are broken by melodic songs , heroic male choirs resound in an interplay with rough robber singing.
Line Up:
Sir Optimus Prime - Vocals, Guitars (2002-present) Sovereign Storm - Guitars (2011-present) Earl Quake - Guitars (2011-present) Count Cranium - Bass (2011-present) Lord Drumcules - Drums (2013-present)
Production:
Distributed By – Rough Trade Distribution GmbH Mixed At – Institut Für Wohlklangforschung Mastered At – Institut Für Wohlklangforschung Engineer – Willi Dammeier
Tracklist:
01. Calling the Choir 04:27 02. Now or Nevermore 05:27 03. Morning Dew 05:19 04. Absence of Gravity 04:09 05. Victorious 04:25 06. Anna Lee 05:29 07. Desert Star 05:20 08. Sea Song 04:59 09. End of the World 04:28 10. Far and Away 05:51 11. Holding out for a Hero 04:33 (Bonus Track)
Grailknights - Dead Or Alive (EP) (Digipak Edition) (2016)
Year : 2016 Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 105 mb
Info:
Originally formed as Galactic Grailknights. The band jokingly claim to be from a place called Grailham City, and to live in Castle Grailskull. This is a play on Castle Grayskull from the 80s toy range/cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.As part of their comedic "superhero" image, Grailknights' live show features stagehands wearing the costumes of their "nemesis" Dr Skull, and his henchmen Morph the Swarf and Urks the dragon.Sovereign Storm previously filled in for Lord Lightbringer as a live member before joining permanently in 2011.Sir Optimus Prime and Mac Death were joint lead vocalists until Death's departure, with Prime taking over all lead vocal duties at that point and reducing his role as guitarist.
Album:
It has been more than 10 years since the Grailknights first entered the metal scene. On March 18th, 2016 they will return to unleash their next "Super Hero Metal" master piece which is a 5 track EP called "Dead or Alive".One of the tracks is called "Crimson Shades of Glory" and was created in co-operation with German based A-capella metal squad Van Canto. Both bands will also go on tour together starting on March 18th.As a little foretaste for the upcoming EP the band shot a music vidoe featuring the title track "Dead or Alive".Those looking for superheroes, does not have in the cinema to see Ryan Reynolds or Paul Rudd, but can let his gaze even after Grailham-City to be re-issued with the GRAILKNIGHTS hero on a quest for the Holy Grail. This time it is, however, a fairly short, but all the more exciting and more varied adventures, since the latest release of the Hanoverian contains only five songs.Has "Calling The Choir" just two years under his belt, is to "Dead Or Alive" act as mouth watery maker for the upcoming album. And that manages the EP also fully. Heroic, epic and to some extent self-deprecating pull the Melo-Death-power hero going back to take the local music scene and with a slight nod to protect us from evil.This works with the catchy title track and 'Crimson Shades Of Glory' by means of VAN CANTO also quite good, the song has whistle, a good production and makes together with the 'Rise Of The Black Knight' death stick a consistent and good in itself Figure. Although 'Fuel To Flame' should specifically address the melody-conscious fan base, does not quite fit into the overall concept of the fourth EP track. However, this makes the final medley that the five heroes also give in pantyhose good cook live for the best.Summa sumarum sweetened "Dead Or Alive" the waiting time to the next Studio bite and whets the appetite for a repeated but GRAILKNIGHTS-live performance. Even if in the distant, distant future the superhero theme will not eventually be the latest, it is worthwhile to squint to watch at five seemingly normal residents make their exploits always to Hanover-City.
Line Up:
Sir Optimus Prime - Vocals, Guitars (2002-present) Count Cranium - Bass (2011-present) Sovereign Storm - Guitars (2011-present) Earl Quake - Guitars (2011-present) Lord Drumcules - Drums (2013-present)
Tracklist:
01. Dead or Alive 02. Crimson Shades of Glory 03. Rise of the Black Knight 04. Fuel the Flame 05. Superhero Medley
Year : 2018 Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 162 mb
Bio:
Originally formed as Galactic Grailknights. The band jokingly claim to be from a place called Grailham City, and to live in Castle Grailskull. This is a play on Castle Grayskull from the 80s toy range/cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.As part of their comedic "superhero" image, Grailknights' live show features stagehands wearing the costumes of their "nemesis" Dr Skull, and his henchmen Morph the Swarf and Urks the dragon.Sovereign Storm previously filled in for Lord Lightbringer as a live member before joining permanently in 2011.Sir Optimus Prime and Mac Death were joint lead vocalists until Death's departure, with Prime taking over all lead vocal duties at that point and reducing his role as guitarist.
Album:
After about four years, the GRAILKNIGHTS once again put on the studio tights and set to music a new heroic epic. Most recently there was "Calling The Choir" on the ears (the EP excluded from 2016). "Knightfall" is the name of the troupe's fifth record, and the wordplay in the name is actually reflected in the album's comparatively dark theme. In black and white artwork, Grailham City looks almost like Gotham City, plagued by all sorts of bad guys. But do not worry, the GRAILKNIGHTS are of course still fun Metal and do not start with Doom" on "Knightfall".But it's still batmanesk, with an orchestral intro that immediately takes you back to Gotham. Immediately afterwards, "Pumping Iron Power" continues in the BATTLE-BEAST style. With electro-intro and deliberately used kitsch, the piece dances pumping into the ear canal. SABATON singer Joakim Brodén as a guest on the mic also fits in wonderfully with the theme. However, the real listening tips are "Cthulhu" and "March Of The Skeletons", both of which captivate with their earwig potential.Especially the permanent sprinkling of different styles, with which the GRAILKNIGHTS spice up their Power Metal, provide plenty of variety and make you listen again and again. Sometimes it reminds you of Horrorpunk, sometimes a bit of humppa resonates, and 80's synth rock is included. But that's not all, Bonanza-Western-Mukke is also available ("Ghost Town"), and episch-orchestral is in "Book Of A Hero".When it comes to songwriting, the GRAILKNIGHTS really score on "Knightfall". The craftsmanship implementation and production leave nothing to be desired. The impulse to listen to the album more often, but still out. What sounds odd at first, but can be easily explained. In the end, fun metal is usually one thing: very nice or very funny. Anyone looking for music a little more, but only limited finds. Of course, this does not detract from the quality of the album, but it ensures a rating that is just "very nice".
Line Up:
Sir Optimus Prime Vocals, Guitars (2002-present) Count Cranium Bass (2011-present) Sovereign Storm Guitars (2011-present) Earl Quake Guitars (2011-present) Lord Drumcules Drums (2013-present)
Tracklist:
01. Into The Abyss Of The Grail 02. Pumping Iron Power 03. Cthulhu 04. Black Spider's Web 05. Grailskull Asylum 06. March Of The Skeletons 07. Shadow Of The Mountain 08. Laser Raptor 3D 09. Ghost Town 10. Book Of A Hero 11. Knightfall
Year : 2018 (Japan Edition) Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 172 mb
Bio:
Originally formed as Galactic Grailknights. The band jokingly claim to be from a place called Grailham City, and to live in Castle Grailskull. This is a play on Castle Grayskull from the 80s toy range/cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.As part of their comedic "superhero" image, Grailknights' live show features stagehands wearing the costumes of their "nemesis" Dr Skull, and his henchmen Morph the Swarf and Urks the dragon.Sovereign Storm previously filled in for Lord Lightbringer as a live member before joining permanently in 2011.Sir Optimus Prime and Mac Death were joint lead vocalists until Death's departure, with Prime taking over all lead vocal duties at that point and reducing his role as guitarist.
Album:
After about four years, the GRAILKNIGHTS once again put on the studio tights and set to music a new heroic epic. Most recently there was "Calling The Choir" on the ears (the EP excluded from 2016). "Knightfall" is the name of the troupe's fifth record, and the wordplay in the name is actually reflected in the album's comparatively dark theme. In black and white artwork, Grailham City looks almost like Gotham City, plagued by all sorts of bad guys. But do not worry, the GRAILKNIGHTS are of course still fun Metal and do not start with Doom" on "Knightfall".But it's still batmanesk, with an orchestral intro that immediately takes you back to Gotham. Immediately afterwards, "Pumping Iron Power" continues in the BATTLE-BEAST style. With electro-intro and deliberately used kitsch, the piece dances pumping into the ear canal. SABATON singer Joakim Brodén as a guest on the mic also fits in wonderfully with the theme. However, the real listening tips are "Cthulhu" and "March Of The Skeletons", both of which captivate with their earwig potential.Especially the permanent sprinkling of different styles, with which the GRAILKNIGHTS spice up their Power Metal, provide plenty of variety and make you listen again and again. Sometimes it reminds you of Horrorpunk, sometimes a bit of humppa resonates, and 80's synth rock is included. But that's not all, Bonanza-Western-Mukke is also available ("Ghost Town"), and episch-orchestral is in "Book Of A Hero".When it comes to songwriting, the GRAILKNIGHTS really score on "Knightfall". The craftsmanship implementation and production leave nothing to be desired. The impulse to listen to the album more often, but still out. What sounds odd at first, but can be easily explained. In the end, fun metal is usually one thing: very nice or very funny. Anyone looking for music a little more, but only limited finds. Of course, this does not detract from the quality of the album, but it ensures a rating that is just "very nice".
Line Up:
Sir Optimus Prime Vocals, Guitars (2002-present) Count Cranium Bass (2011-present) Sovereign Storm Guitars (2011-present) Earl Quake Guitars (2011-present) Lord Drumcules Drums (2013-present)
Tracklist:
01. Into The Abyss Of The Grail 02. Pumping Iron Power 03. Cthulhu 04. Black Spider's Web 05. Grailskull Asylum 06. March Of The Skeletons 07. Shadow Of The Mountain 08. Laser Raptor 3D 09. Ghost Town 10. Book Of A Hero 11. Knightfall 12. Dead Or Alive (Japan Version) (Japan Bonus Track) 13. Heroes Fly (Japan Bonus Track)
Grailknights - Muscle Bound For Glory (Digipak Edition) (2022)
Year : 2022 Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 128 mb
Bio:
Originally formed as Galactic Grailknights. The band jokingly claim to be from a place called Grailham City, and to live in Castle Grailskull. This is a play on Castle Grayskull from the 80s toy range/cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.As part of their comedic "superhero" image, Grailknights' live show features stagehands wearing the costumes of their "nemesis" Dr Skull, and his henchmen Morph the Swarf and Urks the dragon.Sovereign Storm previously filled in for Lord Lightbringer as a live member before joining permanently in 2011.Sir Optimus Prime and Mac Death were joint lead vocalists until Death's departure, with Prime taking over all lead vocal duties at that point and reducing his role as guitarist.
Album:
With their sixth studio album, the Grailknights are back after 4 years.With their album Knightfall, released in 2018, they made it as far as Japan and sold out halls as support for Feuerschwanz on their "15 Jahre" tour. This also led to a close friendship that took them to the Strandkorb Metfest in Nuremberg in 2021, where "Turbo Boost" premiered with Ben Metzner (Prinz Hodenherz) from Feuerschwanz. For the title track Muscle Bound For Glory, they got Thomas Laszlo Winkler (Angus McFive), former frontman of Gloryhammer, on board.The album starts off strong with the album's title track Muscle Bound For Glory. With the support of Thomas Winkler, the Grailknights show where the hammer hangs on this power metal track. In the lyrics there are also allusions to Gloryhammer, Winkler's former band.Turbo Boost is lyrically and figuratively a successful tribute to the series "Knight Rider". The title line from the original series is played several times in the song. Ben Metzner delivers a brilliant duet together with Sir Optimus Prime. The chicks from Feuerschwanz also make a guest appearance in the video. For the video production, the Grailknights got themselves two KITT conversions and a Corvette for their arch-enemy Dr. Skull. At the end of the video there is a nice Easter Egg for all fans of the series.Legions Of Heroes addresses the Grailknights Battlechoir to rally and get ready for the ultimate battle. The song is characterised by powerful choruses.Cybone One has a "Billy Idol" touch and revolves around Dr Skull's secret super weapon. The song combines super hero metal with 80s synthwave.In the middle of the album follows the, as Sir Optimus Prime says, obligatory ballad, with Lights the Grailknights show their pensive side. The song addresses the Battlechoir, which has been sorely missing from the Grailknights over the past 2 years. But memory, cohesion and support have kept the lights on.The Grailknights are trapped in Dr Skull's Pinball Death Machine and the Battlechoir is to help free them. The song is a musical homage to these old slot machines. A strong power metal piece for which we wish we had a music video.With POWAA!!! the Grailknights honour themselves and the source of their strength, the Battlechoir and the holy grail, with synthetic sounds. The song is set up like an intro to a typical comic series, in which the individual Knights are introduced.The trip to Japan has influenced the Grailknights retrospectively, not that they just fulfilled a dream. Gojira is a thank-you to the Japanese fans, so the Grailknights also get support from Yuri from Rokshasa - a successful cooperation that should not only go down well in Japan. Godzilla unites his nuclear forces with the Grailknights in the fight against Dr. Skull.Skyward Thunder Punch is aimed at the ultimate warrior from a 90s video game. It is a clear signal against racists.With lots of synth sounds, the Grailknights ring in Fall Of A Kingdom. The Grailknights fight for good and bring down the kingdom of Dr. Skull. It is the era of heroes and the brave.The album closes with an epic song celebrating the victory with The Holy Grail. The quest and battle for the Holy Grail is sung about in powerful choruses. The song shows medieval influence, perhaps something the Grailknights took from their tour with Feuerschwanz.Conclusion:A strong album that will accompany the Grailknights on a great tour. Not only for nerds, this album again offers many songs to celebrate with. With three strong collaborations, the Grailknights show that they also have an influence on other bands.We are looking forward to the still pending music video for Muscle Bound For Glory, for which the Grailknights travelled especially to Thomas Winkler, and of course to the tour.
Line Up:
Sir Optimus Prime - Vocals, Guitars (2002-present) Count Cranium - Bass (2011-2017), Guitars (2017-present) Sovereign Storm - Guitars (2011-present) Duncan MacLoud - Bass (2017-present) Lord Drumcules - Drums (2013-present)
Tracklist:
01. Muscle Bound for Glory (03:55) 02. 40509 (03:45) 03. Turbo Boost (03:35) 04. Legions of Heroes (04:06) 05. Cybone One (04:14) 06. Lights (05:14) 07. Pinball Death Machine (03:47) 08. POWAA!!! (04:46) 09. Gojira (03:56) 10. Skyward Thunder Punch (03:16) 11. Fall of a Kingdom (03:56) 12. The Holy Grail (04:26)
Year : 2025 Style : Melodic Heavy Metal , Melodic Power Metal Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + front Size : 84 mb
Bio:
Originally formed as Galactic Grailknights. The band jokingly claim to be from a place called Grailham City, and to live in Castle Grailskull. This is a play on Castle Grayskull from the 80s toy range/cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.As part of their comedic "superhero" image, Grailknights' live show features stagehands wearing the costumes of their "nemesis" Dr Skull, and his henchmen Morph the Swarf and Urks the dragon.Sovereign Storm previously filled in for Lord Lightbringer as a live member before joining permanently in 2011.Sir Optimus Prime and Mac Death were joint lead vocalists until Death's departure, with Prime taking over all lead vocal duties at that point and reducing his role as guitarist.
Album:
Grailknights - superhero metal from Grailham City! Grailknights have established themselves in the Metal scene with their energetic Power/Superhero Metal. After successes such as “Knightfall” and “Muscle Bound for Glory” (feat. Joakim Brodén/Sabaton), they have built up a steadily growing fan base - and not without a good reason!Their shows are more than just concerts: In epic superhero armour, the Grailknights fight together with their fans, the Battlechoir, against their arch-enemy Dr. Skull. In October there's the chance to experience the Grailknights live with a new album "Forever" in their pockets.Release date: October 17, 2025.
Line Up:
Sir Optimus Prime - Vocals, Guitars (2002-present) Count Cranium - Bass (2011-2017), Guitars (2017-present) Sovereign Storm - Guitars (2011-present) Duncan MacLoud - Bass (2017-present) Lord Drumcules - Drums (2013-present)
Tracklist:
01. Yes Sire 02. Grail Gym 03. Necronomicon 04. Weekend Ninja 05. In The Eyes Of The Enemy 06. Snow In Bordeaux 07. Grailforce One 08. Mighty Metal Maiden 09. Animated Love 10. Powerlift 11. Forever 12. Super Trouper
