The Captain Returns: A Deep Dive into Running Wild’s Resilient (Ltd. Ed.)
When Rock ‘n’ Rolf Kasparek resurrected in 2012, many fans were skeptical. Their comeback album, Shadowmaker , was met with mixed reactions, leaving the pirate metal galleon in somewhat choppy waters. However, just one year later, the band returned with Resilient , an album that many critics and fans agree steered the ship back toward a more traditional metal course. Tougher, Faster, and More "Wild" Running Wild 2013 - Resilient (Ltd.Ed.)
Released on October 4, 2013, through Steamhammer/SPV , Resilient was designed to be audibly tougher and more compact than its predecessor. Rolf Kasparek himself noted that the material recaptures the "revived zest" of the band, with several tracks reminiscent of the classic Pile of Skulls era. The Captain Returns: A Deep Dive into Running