Album: Pile of Skulls by Running Wild (1992)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: SPV GmbH
Format: Album

Description: Pile of Skulls is the seventh album by Running Wild released in 1992. It was the first album almost completely dominated by songwriting from band leader Rolf Kasparek but remains a fan favourite. The album has sold over 350,000 records worldwide.
The song "Jennings' Revenge" tells about the exploits of pirate Henry Jennings.
The lyrics of "Treasure Island" are based on the book of the same title, by 19th century author Robert Louis Stevenson.

Artist Background: Running Wild is a German heavy metal band, formed in 1976 in Hamburg. They were part of the German metal scene to emerge in the early to mid-1980s. Although the earlier releases contained satanic themes and imagery, Gerald "Preacher" Warnecke, the guitar player of the band, was studying theology at the time and is a vicar in Cologne now. On April 17, 2009 Rolf announced that Running Wild had split-up. Their last show was at Wacken Open Air on July 30, 2009. It was recorded for CD and DVD rele... Part of the Hamburg, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Grave Digger, Gamma Ray, Manowar, U.D.O.

Music Scene: Part of the Hamburg, Germany music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album, SPV GmbH


Pile of Skulls is the seventh album by Running Wild released in 1992. It was the first album almost completely dominated by songwriting from band leader Rolf Kasparek but remains a fan favourite. The album has sold over 350,000 records worldwide.
The song "Jennings' Revenge" tells about the exploits of pirate Henry Jennings.
The lyrics of "Treasure Island" are based on the book of the same title, by 19th century author Robert Louis Stevenson.

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