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Death or Glory

Running Wild · 1989

72 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A relentless blend of galloping rhythms and soaring vocals that epitomizes classic power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • relentless galloping rhythms
  • soaring vocals for empowerment
  • epic storytelling through music
  • for energetic workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer minimalist soundscapes
  • dislike extended track lengths

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 8, 1989, 'Death or Glory' was Running Wild's fifth studio album, coming after their breakthrough record 'Porterhouse Blues' in 1988. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the heavy metal scene, particularly within the European power metal movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Riding the Storm 6:27
  • 2 Renegade 4:29
  • 3 Evilution 4:43
  • 4 Running Blood 4:29
  • 5 Highland Glory (The Eternal Fight) 4:51
  • 6 Marooned 5:12
  • 7 Bad to the Bone 4:46
  • 8 Tortuga Bay 3:16
  • 9 Death or Glory 3:56
  • 10 Battle of Waterloo 7:50
  • 11 March On 4:08
  • 12 Wild Animal 4:11
  • 13 Chains & Leather 5:46
  • 14 Tear Down the Walls 4:17
  • 15 Störtebeker 4:05

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