Running Wild is a German heavy metal band that was formed in 1976 by Rolf Kasparek (also known as Rock 'n' Rolf), who is the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band started under the name Granite Heart, but changed to Running Wild in 1979. They are widely recognized as one of the key contributors to the development of pirate metal, a subgenre of heavy metal characterized by its pirate imagery and themes. Their third al
... MoreRunning Wild is a German heavy metal band that was formed in 1976 by Rolf Kasparek (also known as Rock 'n' Rolf), who is the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band started under the name Granite Heart, but changed to Running Wild in 1979. They are widely recognized as one of the key contributors to the development of pirate metal, a subgenre of heavy metal characterized by its pirate imagery and themes. Their third album, "Under Jolly Roger," released in 1987, is often cited as a seminal work that established this style.
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