More pirate flag-waving by Running Wild

Review Score: (8/10)
Running Wild have found a great formula and are milking it for all it's worth. They introduced their pirate "vision" in Under Jolly Roger, and have not looked back since. What can you say about the band? The music has a tendency of sounding samey, but it is highly enjoyable. It is anthemic and it sweeps one off one's feet. I own three albums, this one, Black Hand Inn and Death or Glory. There is little to differentiate the music between them, all three are good. But Pile of Skulls is a bit stronger in my opinion because a few songs are absolutely great. Personal favorites: Sinister Eyes (best RW song), Whirlwind (sounds just like the title), and Lead or Gold (great fistwaver). You may not need to own every RW song out there, but if you are a metal fan, you should own at least one, and Pile of Skulls would be my choice.

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