Shadowmaker
Shadow Maker is the 14th studio album by the German heavy metal band Running Wild. The album was released on 20 April 2012 at Steamhammer / SPV.
Formation
Previously, Rolf Kasparek had experiences with his glam rock band Toxic Taste collected. From their song material originates this piece of Me & the Boys, has the influences of this style. Although Kasparek it did not admit throwing some reviewers of the band claims to have used in the album a drum machine, such as the Metal Hammer.
Reception
Jacob wreath from Metal Hammer wrote, " any attempt to try to find Shadowmaker really good, " will " made by the polished production to death to naught. Although Running Wild have inserted for obvious programmed drums in the past repeatedly criticism, and although Rock'n'Rolf should be aware that a comeback album was to destroy everything and everyone, he goes right back into this minefield. " He forgave 2 of 7 points. Rüdiger floor of Powermetal.de wrote: " What remains is a solid Running Wild album that is sure to become a classic in the catalog of the band, which also is far from it but to be a damp squib. Cherished, familiar sounds combine with some fresh, rock elements into a pleasing mixture which, although now and then by a little cheesy, but can also maintain wonderful in other places. " He gave the album 8 out of 10.
Commercially reached Shadowmaker While 12th place, the highest position of the tape in the German album charts, but was only listed there for a week.