28 May 2025

GRAILKNIGHTS - dive into Lovecraftian depth with new single ‘Necronomicon’!

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/necronomicon

‘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/battleofmetal2025

08/09.05.2026 DE Braunschweig - Rock in Rautheim *NEW*

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