''Rapid Foray'' is the sixteenth studio album by the German
heavy metal band
Running Wild. It was released by
Steamhammer Records on 26 August 2016. The album was delayed due to Rolf Kasparek's shoulder injury, and their subsequent show at
Wacken in 2015. A lyric video was made for "Black Bart".
Recordings
According to Kasparek, he recorded the vocals and guitars at his personal studio while Peter Jordan recorded guitar solos, drums and choruses. Three studios were involved in the recording process. He also mentioned that only three musicians took part on the album
Release
An enhanced limited edition
digipak
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Jewel case
...
edition, available only on the
EMP.de website, includes a double-sided poster and an exclusive Running Wild compass.
Track listing
Critical reception
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New Noise Magazine
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speed metal
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riffs, German rhythms, and fun righteous anthems" and said that "the band really does feel as true to the vintage sounds off of their classic material". It gave a rating of five stars.
Personnel
* Rolf Kasparek – vocals, guitars, bass guitar
* Peter Jordan – guitars
;Additional musicians
* Ole Hempelmann – bass guitar
* Michael Wolpers – drums
;Production
* Rolf Kasparek – producer
* Niki Nowy – recording
* Peter Jordan – recording
* Michael Wolpers – recording
* Jens Reinhold – artwork, layout
Charts
References
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2016 albums
Running Wild (band) albums
SPV/Steamhammer albums