Single artwork by Robert Gruss
As they put the finishing touches on their seventh full-length album, GRAILKNIGHTS have already unveiled its first chapter with the release of their new single, “Necronomicon.” Hailing from Grailham City, these superhero-themed metallers take on none other than Cthulhu; a monstrous, kraken-like entity. The single’s title is likely to resonate with many, as it draws inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft’s infamous book of the same name.
“Necronomicon” opens with an eerie echo, as if calling from beyond, before GRAILKNIGHTS plunge headfirst into the ocean’s depths with a singular mission: to stop the resurrection of the ancient beast whose return could spell the end of the world. Armed with thunderous drums, a blazing intergalactic guitar solo, and a rallying chorus forged to summon the bravest of metalheads, the band wage an epic battle to outwit Cthulhu in the sunken city of R’lyeh once and for all.
The GRAILKNIGHTS add: “Valiant Battlechoir, with ‘Necronomicon,’ we continue a journey we started on our ‘Knightfall’ album in 2018. We’ve always been fascinated by the world of H.P. Lovecraft – the atmosphere, the mystery, the sense of something vast and unknowable just beneath the surface. This song is our way of diving back into that universe. It’s also a spiritual follow-up to our earlier track ‘Cthulhu.’ This time we wanted to explore a different corner of that mythos though – something darker, more haunting, and a bit more epic in sound. Producing and recording ‘Necronomicon’ along with talented Sascha Paeth was intense and creatively rewarding. We focused on capturing that eerie, otherworldly mood that Lovecraft’s stories are known for, while staying true to our heroic and uplifting sound. We’re proud of how it turned out, and we’re excited to finally share it with you!”
Stream the single here: https://grailknights.rpm.link/necronomiconPR
“Necronomicon” was recorded at GateStudio (Wolfsburg, Germany) under the watchful eyes of Sascha Paeth (AVANTASIA, KAMELOT, RHAPSODY OF FIRE etc.). Its live premiere already took place during the group’s Grailfest, where Battlechoir members from all around the world came together at MusikZentrum Hanover on May 2 and 3. Fortunately, GRAILKNIGHTS fan don’t have to wait too long until their return as their 2025 “Battle Of Metal” co-headline tour with ALL FOR METAL will kick off at the very same venue on October 16. Containing 21 shows in total, the journey will lead both band’s way across 8 European countries. All dates and ticket info can be found below!
GRAILKNIGHTS live:
20. – 25.09.2025 DE Kiel – Full Metal Cruise XII (Teil I) *SOLD OUT/NEU*
25. – 30.09.2025 DE Kiel – Full Metal Cruise XII (Teil II) *SOLD OUT/NEU*
„Battle Of Metal“-Co-Headlinetour 2025
GRAILKNIGHTS & ALL FOR METAL
w/ special guests
Präsentiert von Rock It!, musix, metal.de, Tasmanian Devil Agency, RPM & PERCEPTION
16.10.2025 DE Hannover – MusikZentrum *NEW*
17.10.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
18.10.2025 DE Berlin – Lido
19.10.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
21.10.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
22.10.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
23.10.2025 DE Bochum – Matrix
24.10.2025 DE München – Backstage (Werk)
25.10.2025 DE Schirnding – Gemeindehalle
26.10.2025 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café
27.10.2025 HU Budapest – Analog Music Hall
29.10.2025 AT Wien – Viper Room
30.10.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Club)
31.10.2025 DE Köln – Club Volta
02.11.2025 FR Paris – Nouveau Casino
03.11.2025 ES Bilbao – Sala Groove *NEW*
04.11.2025 ES Madrid – Revi Live *NEW*
05.11.2025 ES Salamanca – Sala B Caem *NEW*
06.11.2025 FR Lyon – Rock n’ Eat
07.11.2025 BE Kortrijk – DVG Club
08.11.2025 DE Löffingen – Rocknacht
Infos & Tickets: https://rpm.link/battleofmetal2025PR
08/09.05.2026 DE Braunschweig – Rock in Rautheim *NEW*
L-R:
Lord Drumcules (drums), Duncan MacLoud (bass, vocals), Sir Optimus Prime (vocals), Count Cranium (guitars, vocals), Sovereign Storm (guitars, vocals)
Photo credit: Robert Gruss
About GRAILKNIGHTS
If it’s on their 2004 debut album Across The Galaxy” its follow-ups Return To Castle Grailskul and Alliance or their tales of the past 15 years ( Calling The Choir, Knightfall & Muscle Bound For Glory), GRAILKNIGHTS’ goal has remained the same – the Holy Grail must be returned to Grailham City! Their mission also led their flight path to stages around the globe, which they boldly dominated as headlining act and shared with acts such as SABATON, FEUERSCHWANZ, BROTHERS OF METAL and TWILIGHT FORCE among others, always supported by their brave fan base aka the Battlechoir.
During the years, some of these equally brave musicians have also lent their additional vocal support to the Hanover, Germany based squad: Tracks like “Turbo Boost [feat. FEUERSCHWANZ]” but especially “Pumping Iron Power,” which was graced by SABATON’s Joakim Brodén, crafted additional intergalactic bondings between the band and metalheads worldwide, and saw GRAILKNIGHTS’ success numbers go through the roof with “Pumping Iron Power” heading for 15 million Spotify streams only.
Highly experienced in both studio and live battles, the superheroic metal group have faced and overcome several evil powers over time, and now they are set to oppose Dr. Skull in full length once again with their 7th adventure, followed by yet another journey across Europe. Joining forces with label family members ALL FOR METAL in autumn 2025, the “Battle Of Metal” can actually only end in another victory against all evil.
GRAILKNIGHTS are:
Sir Optimus Prime | vocals
Sovereign Storm | guitars, vocals
Count Cranium | guitars, vocals
Duncan MacLoud | bass, vocals
Lord Drumcules | drums
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About PERCEPTION
PERCEPTION is the latest label imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music. Following the successful addition of ROAR, a sub-label dedicated to emerging talents and artists, PERCEPTION is set to provide a strong foundation for regionally and stylistically leading bands with high growth potential.
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. Reigning Phoenix Music’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success.
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