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Masquerade

Running Wild · 1995

52 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

Epic heavy metal anthems intertwine with storytelling and a theatrical flair, creating a captivating sonic journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling throughout tracks
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • epic anthems for sing-alongs
  • captivating sonic journey experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone singles
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 30, 1995, 'Masquerade' marked the eighth studio album for Running Wild, showcasing their evolution in sound after the commercially successful 'Black Hand Inn' from 1994. This album continued to solidify their presence in the power metal scene while also exploring more thematic and narrative-driven songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Contract / The Crypts of Hades 2:21
  • 2 Masquerade 4:20
  • 3 Demonized 4:40
  • 4 Black Soul 5:18
  • 5 Lions of the Sea 5:49
  • 6 Rebel at Heart 5:45
  • 7 Wheel of Doom 4:02
  • 8 Metalhead 4:57
  • 9 Soleil Royal 4:44
  • 10 Men In Black 4:36
  • 11 Underworld 6:14

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