''The Last Supper'' is the 12th studio album by German heavy metal band

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Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by Boltendahl/Becker/Schmidt and Katzenburg; all lyrics by Boltendahl.

Artwork

After the cover art was revealed in November 2004, which received positive feedback, a number of fans were disappointed by it because of the motive. The band stated that the cover isn't a message of the

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and not against

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, but a representation of a depressive

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Christ at his last days before his death.

Inspiration

Despite claims to the contrary, the album is not a

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, although several songs are based on the last days of

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: * "The Last Supper", about the last supper of Jesus Christ and the treachery of Judas * "Soul Savior", about

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* "Crucified", about the feeling of Jesus when he was crucified * "Divided Cross", about the time when Jesus was crucified and the feelings of the people * "Always and Eternally", about the memories and belief that remains after Christ died

Personnel

* Chris Boltendahl - vocals * Manni Schmidt - guitars * Jens Becker - bass * Stefan Arnold - drums * H.P. Katzenburg - keyboards

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Last Supper Grave Digger (band) albums 2005 albums Nuclear Blast albums