This 1989 album saw Running Wild pivot towards a more melodic and anthemic sound while retaining their signature aggression, signaling a shift in their songwriting approach. It represents a crucial transitional point in their discography, bridging their earlier speed metal intensity with the more epic power metal of their later work.
- Death or Glory was released on November 8, 1989, by Noise Records.
- The album marked a slight departure from their previous works, incorporating more traditional heavy metal structures and vocal melodies.
- This release helped solidify Running Wild's status within the European metal underground, building on the momentum from their earlier albums.
Running Wild is a German heavy metal band formed in Hamburg in 1979, initially playing a more raw, punk-influenced style before evolving into a more traditional speed metal sound. By 1989, they had established themselves as key figures in the European power and speed metal scenes, known for their pirate-themed lyrics and aggressive sound.
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