Konk (album) the band. Drummer Paul Garred would also be forced to abandon touring for three months in mid-2008 due to an injury to his left arm; he was initially replaced on tour by Nick Millard (formerly of Crackout) before returning. Garred then left again in late 2009, and Chris Prendergast, who had been the drummer for Kooks tourmate Kid Harpoon, joined in 2010 as both live drummer and band member during initial sessions for the next album. Allmusic said with "Konk", The Kooks "explores pop and rock in all their glory," while BBC Music described their second album as "a little
Grave Digger (band) number of release parties was announced for the band's follow-up album, "Liberty or Death", which was released on 12 January 2007. A Double-Headline Tour together with Therion followed, beginning 17 January 2007 in Essen. In late February 2008, Grave Digger began writing new material. In mid-August, they entered Principal studios with additional guitarist Thilo Hermann to record their 13th studio album entitled "Ballads of a Hangman", which was released on 9 January 2009 under their new label Napalm Records. It was their first album with twin guitars. In February 2009, the band parted ways with Thilo Hermann due to the