The German heavy metal band Grave Digger has announced the departure of guitarist Axel Ritt . The news was shared via the band's social media.
In the statement, the group wrote: “From now on, Grave Digger and guitarist Axel Ritt will be going their separate ways. We would like to thank Axel for his many years of commitment and wish him, personally and musically, only the best.”
Axel Ritt joined Grave Digger in 2009. During his time with the band, the guitarist recorded the albums The Clans Will Rise Again (2010), Clash Of The Gods (2012), Return Of The Reaper (2014), Exhumation (The Early Years) (2015), Healed By Metal (2017), The Living Dead (2018), Fields Of Blood (2020) and Symbol Of Eternity (2022).
The guitarist has not yet released a statement regarding his departure, and the group has not yet announced his replacement.
