Running Wild - To Release New Album
German heavy metallers Running Wild have announced that they will release a new album entitled Shadowmaker, seven years after Rogues En Vogue, which is set for a worldwide release via Steamhammer/SPV in April 2012.
The band released this official statement: "It's finally official: Running Wild are back! To the delight of his countless fans, Captain Rock'n'Rolf has announced the release of the new album, Shadowmaker, seven years after Running Wild's last studio album, Rogues En Vogue. 'My comments in spring 2009 about the demise of Running Wild were absolutely serious at the time. I really needed time out and, to be honest, couldn't imagine even in January 2011 that I would ever feel like recording a new album again.', says Rolf. 'But when I had the inspiration for a best-of album, to which I wanted to contribute four new numbers, I rediscovered how much I enjoy composing. From then on it was only a small step to record a full new studio album.'
"Rock'n'Rolf has written ten new tracks for Shadowmaker, among them are the midtempo opener "Piece Of The Action", the uptempo number "Shadowmaker" (roughly the same pace as "Angel Of Mercy") and the monumental eight-minute track "Dracula", based on Bram Stoker's novel and the Christopher Lee movies. 'To me, Shadowmaker is a very special album because there was no pressure, timewise or otherwise. I feel it's clearly audible that this relaxed attitude helped me to write one of the strongest Running Wild recordings of all time.'
"Shadowmaker will be released worldwide on Steamhammer/SPV in April 2012, a cooperation which the Running Wild captain refers to as 'a real stroke of luck and ideal partnership'. Rock'n'Rolf: 'SPV/Steamhammer are a long-established label with an experienced team, so I know that Running Wild are in good hands. Besides, my band and the record company are based in the same German city (Hannover), which can't be a disadvantage for a smooth cooperation.'
"Olly Hahn, A&R at Steamhammer/SPV, is equally delighted: 'That a style-defining act such as Running Wild signed with us comes close to an accolade. Band leader Rock'n'Rolf is one of the metal scene's last originals, and we at SPV are unbelievably proud that his choice fell on us.'
The band released this official statement: "It's finally official: Running Wild are back! To the delight of his countless fans, Captain Rock'n'Rolf has announced the release of the new album, Shadowmaker, seven years after Running Wild's last studio album, Rogues En Vogue. 'My comments in spring 2009 about the demise of Running Wild were absolutely serious at the time. I really needed time out and, to be honest, couldn't imagine even in January 2011 that I would ever feel like recording a new album again.', says Rolf. 'But when I had the inspiration for a best-of album, to which I wanted to contribute four new numbers, I rediscovered how much I enjoy composing. From then on it was only a small step to record a full new studio album.'
"Rock'n'Rolf has written ten new tracks for Shadowmaker, among them are the midtempo opener "Piece Of The Action", the uptempo number "Shadowmaker" (roughly the same pace as "Angel Of Mercy") and the monumental eight-minute track "Dracula", based on Bram Stoker's novel and the Christopher Lee movies. 'To me, Shadowmaker is a very special album because there was no pressure, timewise or otherwise. I feel it's clearly audible that this relaxed attitude helped me to write one of the strongest Running Wild recordings of all time.'
"Shadowmaker will be released worldwide on Steamhammer/SPV in April 2012, a cooperation which the Running Wild captain refers to as 'a real stroke of luck and ideal partnership'. Rock'n'Rolf: 'SPV/Steamhammer are a long-established label with an experienced team, so I know that Running Wild are in good hands. Besides, my band and the record company are based in the same German city (Hannover), which can't be a disadvantage for a smooth cooperation.'
"Olly Hahn, A&R at Steamhammer/SPV, is equally delighted: 'That a style-defining act such as Running Wild signed with us comes close to an accolade. Band leader Rock'n'Rolf is one of the metal scene's last originals, and we at SPV are unbelievably proud that his choice fell on us.'
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| jijibu Posts: 6 From: Georgia |
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| qlacs "The Quaker" Posts: 1537 From: Hungary  |
Wow. Last time I've heard about them they were about to disband.
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| Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK  |
Surprising, I really thought that was going to be their last show in 2009.
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| Yugosaki Posts: 140 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina  |
---- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEBpRWr2IA
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| Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084 From: Czech Republic  |
Written by Baz Anderson on 22.10.2011 at 13:11 as far as sound and technically being spot on, it was a worthy last show, but imo the appaling weather that set in about halfway through and the sea of people sitting around with arms crossed didn't do it enough justice. i hope circumstances will be better in 2012 (i'm pretty sure Wacken will get them to play there next year)
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| immortal78 Posts: 12 From: UK  |
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| Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Posts: 9718 From: Canada  |
You call that a retirement? Pretty decent news I guess. Hopefully it's good.
---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin
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| Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK |
Written by Valentin B on 22.10.2011 at 16:21 I didn't mind the weather too much. My complaint was that they didn't play "Treasure Island".
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| Mugthulhu Posts: 50 From: Finland  |
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| Fitness2k Posts: 23 From: Norway  |
I'm hoping that they will do a tour outside Germany, but i think those chances are pretty slim :p
---- Whiskey woman don't you know that you are drivin' me insane!
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| Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084 From: Czech Republic |
Written by Baz Anderson on 22.10.2011 at 17:34 yeah it would have been a nice addition, also considering the slightly-filler material they went through in the middle of the show (i swear everything started to go to shit at that point, at least the crowd somewhat dispersed so i got a bit closer to the stage) i'm a bit sad now that i maybe won't have any kvlt status anymore as pretty much the only guy in all Bucharest that has seen RW live  amid so many shit albums and sore disappointments this year, this is pretty much the best news in ages.
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| Joppe Steelemeister Posts: 3299 From: Finland  |
YEAH my favourite band I've come here to listen new RW album and drink rum and I won't be out of rum this time:beer:
---- My vision is augmented
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| RavenKing Posts: 1941 From: Canada  |
Written by Valentin B on 22.10.2011 at 18:18 What has been so shitty and disappointing this year? I think 2011 has been a good year for me.
---- They shake your hand and they smile and they buy you a drink They say we'll be your friends we'll stick with you till the end But everybody's only looking out for themselves And you say who can you trust I'll tell you nobody
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| Dark Seraphim Posts: 70 From: UK  |
Great news. Was gutted when I heard they had split. This had made my day.
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| Prowler84 Posts: 843 From: Turkey  |
I wanna scream!! What a great day!
---- Steve Harris isn't a God.God is a S.Harris!!
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| Jujitsu-man Ready to ROCK Posts: 39 From: Spain  |
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