Blood on Blood
Running Wild · 2021
66 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless fusion of heavy metal riffs and soaring power metal melodies that evoke adventurous tales of valor and history.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood on Blood — The title track sets the tone for the album with its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, encapsulating the themes of loyalty and camaraderie central to Running Wild's ethos.
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Wings of Fire — This track features powerful guitar solos intertwined with evocative lyrics about resilience and ambition, showcasing the band's classic sound while pushing their musical boundaries.
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One Night, One Day — Blending melodic elements with heavier riffs, this song tells a poignant story of fleeting moments in life, balancing reflective lyrics with energetic instrumentation.
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The Iron Times (1618 - 1648) — A thematic epic that delves into historical events, this nearly eleven-minute track emphasizes the band's narrative style through complex arrangements and dramatic shifts in tempo.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- epic melodies for sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- powerful riffs drive energy
- late-night adventure soundtrack
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2021, Blood on Blood is Running Wild's fifteenth studio album, marking their return after a six-year hiatus following Resilient (2016). The band, known for pioneering the pirate metal subgenre, sought to reaffirm their legacy by blending classic heavy metal with modern production techniques while exploring themes rooted in historical narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blood on Blood 4:07
- 2 Wings of Fire 3:57
- 3 Say Your Prayers 5:14
- 4 Diamonds & Pearls 4:44
- 5 Wild & Free 5:28
- 6 Crossing the Blades 6:00
- 7 One Night, One Day 4:59
- 8 The Shellback 6:11
- 9 Wild, Wild Nights 4:30
- 10 The Iron Times (1618 - 1648) 10:29
- 11 Stargazed 3:43
- 12 Strutter 3:08
- 13 Ride on the Wildside 4:07
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