Running Wild
Every metal band seeks to define its own universe, in addition to its own
musical particularity. Germany's Running Wild have developed an imagery of
pirates and freebooters, worthy of Pirates of the Caribbean. Running Wild is
especially popular in Germany, and teases out a heavy metal sound that veers
towards speed metal. Formed in 1976, Running Wild made their debut in 1984 with
Gates to Purgatory , and reached their peak with Port Royal in 1988. 1998's The
Rivalry reached the top twenty of the German sales charts. The band's popularity
continued with Rogues en Vogue, their last...
