Pirate metal creators Running Wild, led by creative visionary and singer / guitarist Rock ‘n’ Rolf, released the triumphant “The Shellback”, the third single from their 17th studio album, Blood on blood.
This track serves as a prequel to the band’s 1994 classic, Auberge de la Main Noire – a six-minute mid-tempo journey with a happy sense of adventure driven by Celtic melody, cannon shots, sung moments and cinematic guitar solos, all in classic heavy metal style.
A shellback is a term for an experienced sailor, especially one who has crossed the equator and this Blood on blood the hymn is a true ode to these intrepid sailors.
Listen to “The Shellback” at the bottom of the page and check out the album art and track list below.
“We all know the difficulties the cultural sector faced during the lockdown. On the other hand, it also gave me and many other artists a bit more time since most releases had to be postponed. I used this time to polish every little detail of my new material. The result is an album that in my opinion is probably the best of Running Wild’s career to date. Each of the 10 songs sounds exactly like I had in mind when I composed them. I’ve never been happier with a Running Wild record before, ”said Rock ‘n’ Rolf on the longtime band’s new record.
“Each song has its own unique sound,” he continued. “Although I recorded the rhythm guitar parts with my 1976 Gibson Explorer as usual, the other parts were cut with a Gibson Flying V, a Fender Stratocaster and even – the undistorted parts – with a Fender American. Standard Telecaster. “
Blood on blood arrives October 29 on SPV / Steamhammer and pre-orders can be placed here.
Running Wild, lyrics to “The Shellback”
Born on the coast, raised by the sea
Dreaming of tides and reefs
The adventurous freedom of appeal to breathe
Straight on the high seasCollect stories, resist fear
Find out what’s behind
A fire inside revealing its fate
Secrets blocked by the mindThe sea called loud and clear
The dice have fallen, deciding his psychic fateThe shellback tells untold stories
Islands and reefs, silver and gold
Reveal the secrets the future may hold
Conspiracies, murder and sin
At the inn of the black handBack to the grove, swinging his ax
Work directly on the hut
Taking him back to where he belongs
The indisputable tracks of fateThe sea was calling loud and clear
The dice have fallen, deciding his psychic fateThe shellback tells untold stories
Islands and reefs, silver and gold
Reveal the secrets the future may hold
Conspiracies, murder and sin
At the inn of the black hand
Running Wild, “The Shellback”
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Run wild, Blood on blood Album cover + track list
01. “Blood on blood”
02. “Wings of fire”
03. “Say your prayers”
04. “Diamonds & Pearls”
05. “Wild & Free”
06. “Crossing the blades”
07. “One night, one day”
08. “The Shellback”
09. “Wild and wild nights”
10. “The Iron Times (1618 – 1648)”
Running Wild, “Diamonds and Pearls”
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