Released 15 years ago this June
The Final Jolly Roger
Running Wild · 2011
93 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal · power metal
A high-energy blend of galloping rhythms and pirate-themed narratives that invigorates the spirit of classic heavy metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy pirate-themed narratives
- dynamic progression with peaks
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- invigorating anthems to sing along
- for adventurous road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Final Jolly Roger' was released in 2011, Running Wild was in a phase of resurgence after a hiatus from 2009 to 2012. This album marked their return to the studio with a renewed focus on their signature sound, blending power metal with maritime themes. It followed their previous album 'Shadowmaker' and signaled a reinvigoration of their creative output.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:45
- 2 Port Royal 4:42
- 3 Bad to the Bone 5:46
- 4 Riding the Storm 5:16
- 5 Soulless 6:23
- 6 Prisoner of Our Time 5:26
- 7 Black Hand Inn 5:26
- 8 Purgatory 5:41
- 9 Battle of Waterloo 8:27
- 10 Der Kaltverformer 3:28
- 11 Raging Fire 4:07
- 12 Whirlwind 5:45
- 13 Tortuga Bay 4:09
- 14 Branded & Exiled 8:03
- 15 Raise Your Fist 7:07
- 16 Conquistadores 6:04
- 17 Under Jolly Roger 5:51
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