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Running Wild

Country of origin:
Germany
Location:
Hamburg
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1979
Genre:
Heavy/Power/Speed Metal
Themes:
Satan, Metal (early); Pirates, History, Tales, Literature
Current label:
Steamhammer
Years active:
1976-1979 (as Granite Hearts), 1979-2009, 2011-present
Formed in 1976 as Granite Hearts, the band agreed to change it to Running Wild in 1979 - the name was taken from the Judas Priest song with the same name, featured on their 1978 full-length Killing Machine.

On April 17th, 2009 Kasparek announced that he was bringing Running Wild to an end. The last show was at Wacken Open Air, July 30th, 2009. On October 21st, 2011, the official website ...
Current
Rock 'n' Rolf Vocals, Guitars (1979-2009, 2011-present), Bass (2004)
See also: Giant-X, Toxic Taste, ex-Granite Hearts
Peter Jordan Guitars (2005-2009, 2011-present)
See also: Giant-X, Toxic Taste, ex-Peek-a-Boo
Ole Hempelmann Bass (2019-present)
See also: ex-Donnerkopf, ex-Talon, ex-Thunderhead, ex-Dreamtide
Michael Wolpers Drums (2019-present)
See also: FB1964, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Victory, ex-Jailbait, ex-Soul Doctor, ex-Treibhaus
Past
Matthias Kaufmann Bass (1979-1982)
See also: ex-Granite Hearts, ex-Grober Unfug
Hasche Drums (1979-1987)
See also: ex-The Gate (live), ex-Granite Hearts, ex-Grober Unfug
Uwe Bendig Guitars (1979-1982)
See also: ex-Granite Hearts
Stephan Boriss Bass (1982-1987)
Preacher Guitars (1982-1985)
See also: ex-The Gate, ex-Snake Ride Rodeo
Majk Moti Guitars (1985-1990)
(R.I.P. 2023) See also: ex-Random, ex-D'Orca, ex-Gate, ex-Metallian, ex-Wild Knight
Jens Becker Bass (1987-1992)
See also: Grave Digger, Zillion, ex-X-Wild, Bon Scott, Devil's Train, ex-Starchild, ex-Roland Grapow (live), ex-Kickhunter (live)
Stefan Schwarzmann Drums (1987-1988, 1992-1993)
See also: Pänzer, ex-Accept, ex-David Reece, ex-Helloween, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Krokus, ex-Paradox, ex-U.D.O., ex-Voice, ex-Cronos Titan, ex-X-Wild, ex-Godiva (live), ex-Born Loosers, ex-Canberra, ex-Die Suicides
Iain Finlay Drums (1988-1989)
See also: Demon Pact, ex-Entera, ex-Justice, ex-Axon-IV, ex-Noise Boys, ex-Opera, ex-Richard Head, ex-Touch
AC Drums (1990-1992)
See also: ex-Lacrimosa
Axel Morgan Guitars (1990-1993)
See also: ex-X-Wild, ex-Savage Circus
Thomas Smuszynski Bass (1992-2000)
See also: Bourbon $treet, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-U.D.O., ex-Darxon, ex-Kathy Hawk
Jörg Michael Drums (1994-1998)
See also: Heavatar, Headhunter, ex-House of Spirits, ex-Surgeon, ex-Avenger, ex-Blizzard, Devil's Train, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Grave Digger, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Rage, ex-Saxon, ex-Siren, ex-Soulslide, ex-Stratovarius, ex-Unleashed Power, ex-Glenmore, ex-X-Mas Project, ex-Living Death, ex-100 Names, ex-Der Riß, ex-Laos (Gudrun Laos), ex-Schwarzarbeit
Thilo Hermann Guitars (1994-2001)
See also: Feanor, ex-Höllenhunde, ex-Faithful Breath, ex-Grave Digger, ex-Glenmore, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Risk
Angelo Sasso (R.I.P. 2007) Drums (1999-2002)
Peter Pichl Bass (2001-2008)
See also: ex-Herman Frank, ex-Victory, ex-Yargos, ex-Weinhold, ex-Nektar
Matthias "Metalmachine" Liebetruth Drums (2002-2009)
See also: Ö-Band, Trommelfeuer, ex-Grailknights, ex-Victory, ex-Thomsen (live), ex-[Matthæus], ex-]distermino[, ex-HeadCrash, ex-Klangstrahler Projekt, ex-Mousse T., ex-Toxic Taste, ex-Treibhaus, ex-Blue Note (live), ex-Daddy Long Legs (live), ex-NDR Orchester (live)
Past (Live)
Hasche Drums (1989)
See also: ex-The Gate (live), ex-Granite Hearts, ex-Grober Unfug
Jörg Michael Drums (1990)
See also: Heavatar, Headhunter, ex-House of Spirits, ex-Surgeon, ex-Avenger, ex-Blizzard, Devil's Train, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Grave Digger, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Rage, ex-Saxon, ex-Siren, ex-Soulslide, ex-Stratovarius, ex-Unleashed Power, ex-Glenmore, ex-X-Mas Project, ex-Living Death, ex-100 Names, ex-Der Riß, ex-Laos (Gudrun Laos), ex-Schwarzarbeit
Chris Efthimiadis Drums (1998-1999, 2000-2001)
See also: Cracked Bazoo, Refuge, ex-Atlain, Tri State Corner, ex-Rage, ex-Destroyer, ex-King's Tonic, ex-Sub7even
Bernd Aufermann Guitars (2002-2005)
See also: Angel Dust, Odenkirchen
Jan-Sören Eckert Bass (2009)
See also: Iron Savior, ex-Charon, ex-Masterplan, ex-Mydra
Ole Hempelmann Bass (2015-2019)
See also: ex-Donnerkopf, ex-Talon, ex-Thunderhead, ex-Dreamtide
Michael Wolpers Drums (2015-2019)
See also: FB1964, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Victory, ex-Jailbait, ex-Soul Doctor, ex-Treibhaus
Rock 'n' Rolf Vocals, Guitars (1979-2009, 2011-present), Bass (2004)
See also: Giant-X, Toxic Taste, ex-Granite Hearts
Peter Jordan Guitars (2005-2009, 2011-present)
See also: Giant-X, Toxic Taste, ex-Peek-a-Boo
Ole Hempelmann Bass (2019-present)
See also: ex-Donnerkopf, ex-Talon, ex-Thunderhead, ex-Dreamtide
Michael Wolpers Drums (2019-present)
See also: FB1964, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Victory, ex-Jailbait, ex-Soul Doctor, ex-Treibhaus
Matthias Kaufmann Bass (1979-1982)
See also: ex-Granite Hearts, ex-Grober Unfug
Hasche Drums (1979-1987)
See also: ex-The Gate (live), ex-Granite Hearts, ex-Grober Unfug
Uwe Bendig Guitars (1979-1982)
See also: ex-Granite Hearts
Stephan Boriss Bass (1982-1987)
Preacher Guitars (1982-1985)
See also: ex-The Gate, ex-Snake Ride Rodeo
Majk Moti Guitars (1985-1990)
(R.I.P. 2023) See also: ex-Random, ex-D'Orca, ex-Gate, ex-Metallian, ex-Wild Knight
Jens Becker Bass (1987-1992)
See also: Grave Digger, Zillion, ex-X-Wild, Bon Scott, Devil's Train, ex-Starchild, ex-Roland Grapow (live), ex-Kickhunter (live)
Stefan Schwarzmann Drums (1987-1988, 1992-1993)
See also: Pänzer, ex-Accept, ex-David Reece, ex-Helloween, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Krokus, ex-Paradox, ex-U.D.O., ex-Voice, ex-Cronos Titan, ex-X-Wild, ex-Godiva (live), ex-Born Loosers, ex-Canberra, ex-Die Suicides
Iain Finlay Drums (1988-1989)
See also: Demon Pact, ex-Entera, ex-Justice, ex-Axon-IV, ex-Noise Boys, ex-Opera, ex-Richard Head, ex-Touch
AC Drums (1990-1992)
See also: ex-Lacrimosa
Axel Morgan Guitars (1990-1993)
See also: ex-X-Wild, ex-Savage Circus
Thomas Smuszynski Bass (1992-2000)
See also: Bourbon $treet, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-U.D.O., ex-Darxon, ex-Kathy Hawk
Jörg Michael Drums (1994-1998)
See also: Heavatar, Headhunter, ex-House of Spirits, ex-Surgeon, ex-Avenger, ex-Blizzard, Devil's Train, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Grave Digger, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Rage, ex-Saxon, ex-Siren, ex-Soulslide, ex-Stratovarius, ex-Unleashed Power, ex-Glenmore, ex-X-Mas Project, ex-Living Death, ex-100 Names, ex-Der Riß, ex-Laos (Gudrun Laos), ex-Schwarzarbeit
Thilo Hermann Guitars (1994-2001)
See also: Feanor, ex-Höllenhunde, ex-Faithful Breath, ex-Grave Digger, ex-Glenmore, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Risk
Angelo Sasso (R.I.P. 2007) Drums (1999-2002)
Peter Pichl Bass (2001-2008)
See also: ex-Herman Frank, ex-Victory, ex-Yargos, ex-Weinhold, ex-Nektar
Matthias "Metalmachine" Liebetruth Drums (2002-2009)
See also: Ö-Band, Trommelfeuer, ex-Grailknights, ex-Victory, ex-Thomsen (live), ex-[Matthæus], ex-]distermino[, ex-HeadCrash, ex-Klangstrahler Projekt, ex-Mousse T., ex-Toxic Taste, ex-Treibhaus, ex-Blue Note (live), ex-Daddy Long Legs (live), ex-NDR Orchester (live)
Past
Hasche Drums (1989)
See also: ex-The Gate (live), ex-Granite Hearts, ex-Grober Unfug
Jörg Michael Drums (1990)
See also: Heavatar, Headhunter, ex-House of Spirits, ex-Surgeon, ex-Avenger, ex-Blizzard, Devil's Train, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Grave Digger, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Rage, ex-Saxon, ex-Siren, ex-Soulslide, ex-Stratovarius, ex-Unleashed Power, ex-Glenmore, ex-X-Mas Project, ex-Living Death, ex-100 Names, ex-Der Riß, ex-Laos (Gudrun Laos), ex-Schwarzarbeit
Chris Efthimiadis Drums (1998-1999, 2000-2001)
See also: Cracked Bazoo, Refuge, ex-Atlain, Tri State Corner, ex-Rage, ex-Destroyer, ex-King's Tonic, ex-Sub7even
Bernd Aufermann Guitars (2002-2005)
See also: Angel Dust, Odenkirchen
Jan-Sören Eckert Bass (2009)
See also: Iron Savior, ex-Charon, ex-Masterplan, ex-Mydra
Ole Hempelmann Bass (2015-2019)
See also: ex-Donnerkopf, ex-Talon, ex-Thunderhead, ex-Dreamtide
Michael Wolpers Drums (2015-2019)
See also: FB1964, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Victory, ex-Jailbait, ex-Soul Doctor, ex-Treibhaus
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Added on: 2002-07-19 11:35:51 Last modified on: 2024-03-27 14:46:37