Album: Running Wild by Girlschool (1985)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: Running Wild is the fifth studio album by British heavy metal band, Girlschool, released on Mercury Records in 1985.

It is the only studio work released as a five-piece group by Girlschool, after singer and lead guitarist Kelly Johnson had left the band. Vocals duties on the album are shared by Jackie Bodimead and Kim McAuliffe.

Running Wild was released only in America. It was produced by Nick Tauber, previously known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Marillion, and Toyah.

Artist Background: Girlschool are a British heavy metal band originating out of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene in 1978 and frequently associated with contemporaries Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active after more than 30 years. Formed from a school band called Painted Lady, Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the UK in the early 1980s with three albums of 'punk-tinged metal' and a few singles, but rapidly lost their momentum in the... Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Gritty, 1980s, Album


Running Wild is the fifth studio album by British heavy metal band, Girlschool, released on Mercury Records in 1985.

It is the only studio work released as a five-piece group by Girlschool, after singer and lead guitarist Kelly Johnson had left the band. Vocals duties on the album are shared by Jackie Bodimead and Kim McAuliffe.

Running Wild was released only in America. It was produced by Nick Tauber, previously known for his work with Thin Lizzy, Marillion, and Toyah.

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