The Räuber cover

The Räuber

Bonfire · 2008

71 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A thunderous blend of hard rock and heavy metal infused with theatrical storytelling and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling with intensity
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • an anthemic sing-along atmosphere
  • engaging narratives across varied tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone songs
  • dislike theatrical listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'The Räuber' is Bonfire's tenth studio album, following the 2006 release 'Fistful of Fire.' By this point, the band was navigating a resurgence in popularity while staying true to their classic sound, which had evolved since their formation in the mid-1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Scorpions· Helloween

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Räuber 0:56
  • 2 Bells of Freedom 5:15
  • 3 Refugee of Fate 4:06
  • 4 The Oath 1:12
  • 5 Blut und Tod 3:51
  • 6 Love Don't Lie 5:38
  • 7 Black Night 4:45
  • 8 Hip Hip Hurray 4:58
  • 9 Do You Still Love Me 3:59
  • 10 Let Me Be Your Water 5:17
  • 11 Laß die Toten schlafen 4:38
  • 12 The Good Die Young 4:17
  • 13 Time 5:24
  • 14 Father's Return 2:35
  • 15 Love Don't Lie (acoustic mix) 5:16
  • 16 Do You Still Love Me (acoustic mix) 3:56
  • 17 Hip Hip Hurray (German version) 4:58

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