Running Wild - Discography -1984-2012- Flac- Lo... 95%
| Title | Year | Tracks | FLAC Availability | |-------|------|--------|--------------------| | (EP) | 1988 | “Gold”, “Silver”, “Brass” | FLAC via Bandcamp | | Running Wild – Miklagard (single) | 1995 | “Miklagard”, B‑side “Streets of the Dead” | FLAC on iTunes | | Raven of the Storm (promo) | 2000 | Radio edit | FLAC via digital stores |
: A concept-heavy album featuring the 11-minute epic "Treasure Island."
Before the Jolly Roger became their standard, Running Wild was a key player in the German heavy/speed metal explosion alongside bands like Helloween, Grave Digger, and Accept.
– Late‑90s and early‑2000s releases benefited from digital recording technologies, yielding cleaner mixes that translate well into lossless FLAC formats. Running Wild - Discography -1984-2012- FLAC- lo...
Before they ever hoisted the Jolly Roger, Running Wild was deeply rooted in the early European speed and black metal movements, sharing thematic ground with contemporary acts like Venom and Hellhammer. Gates to Purgatory (1984)
An absolute masterpiece of late-80s German power metal. The album balances pirate themes with broader historical events, like the Battle of Waterloo. It features flawless pacing and massive vocal hooks.
Concluding the trilogy started by Masquerade . These albums feature highly compressed, digital modern production that benefits greatly from FLAC's ability to minimize digital clipping artifacts. | Title | Year | Tracks | FLAC
| # | Album | Year | Label (original) | Notable Tracks | FLAC Availability (2024) | |---|-------|------|------------------|----------------|--------------------------| | 1 | | 1984 | Noise Records | “Victim of States”, “Bad Rebel” | Full album on Bandcamp (16‑bit/44.1 kHz FLAC) | | 2 | Branded on the Wolf | 1985 | Noise Records | “Riding the Storm”, “Jackhammer” | Digital download (FLAC) via Nuclear Blast Shop | | 3 | Under Jolly Roger | 1987 | Noise Records | “Under Jolly Roger”, “Riding the Storm” (re‑recorded) | FLAC via Amazon & iTunes | | 4 | Port Royal | 1988 | Noise Records | “Port Royal”, “Heaven Is a Dark Place” | FLAC on Bandcamp | | 5 | Death or Glory | 1989 | Noise Records | “Bad Blood”, “The Curse” | FLAC via Apple Music | | 6 | Blazon the Scourge | 1991 | Noise Records | “Blazon the Scourge”, “Torture” | FLAC on Spotify (lossless) | | 7 | Pile of Skulls | 1992 | Noise Records | “Pile of Skulls”, “The Legend of the Black Sword” | FLAC via Amazon | | 8 | Black Hand Over The Head | 1994 | Noise Records | “Spearhead”, “The Dark* (1994)” | FLAC via Bandcamp | | 9 | Masquerade | 1995 | GUN Records | “Masquerade”, “Miklagard” | FLAC (digital re‑issue 2016) | |10| The Spirit of Evil | 1997 | GUN Records | “The Spirit of Evil”, “Doomsday” | FLAC on iTunes | |11| The Rising | 2000 | GUN Records | “The Risen”, “Raven of the Storm” | FLAC via Nuclear Blast | |12| Victory | 2000 | GUN Records | “Victory”, “Raven of the Storm” (re‑recorded) | FLAC on Bandcamp | |13| Rogues Gallery | 2005 | GUN Records | “Rogues Gallery”, “Streets of the Dead” | FLAC (digital re‑issue 2018) | |14| Running Wild – 20 Years – The Best‑Of (compilation, not studio) | 2005 | GUN Records | – | FLAC compilation available | |15| The Story Untold (recorded 2009, released 2011) | 2011 | GUN Records | “The Story Untold”, “The Black Sea” | FLAC via Bandcamp (official release) |
"The Privateer", "Gods of Iron", "Genesis (The New Beginning)"
This collection captures Running Wild in their most formative and influential years, covering the release of over a dozen studio albums, live recordings, EPs, and compilations. Below is the key discography you will likely find in a 1984-2012 FLAC pack, marking their evolution from their raw beginnings to their powerful modern era. Gates to Purgatory (1984) An absolute masterpiece of
3. The Power and the Majesty: Epic Heavy Metal Era (1994–2000)
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During this era, Running Wild perfected their signature sound: fast running riffs, historical lyrics, and massive, sea-shanty-inspired choruses.
Germany’s heavy metal scene has birthed some of the most influential subgenres in music history, from the thrash metal fury of the Big Teutonic Four to the power metal majesty of Helloween. Standing proudly alongside these giants is Running Wild, a band that single-handedly pioneered "Pirate Metal." Led by the enigmatic guitarist, vocalist, and mastermind Rolf Kasparek (Rock 'n' Rolf), Running Wild transformed from a raw, occult-themed speed metal outfit into a cinematic, historically driven heavy metal powerhouse.
