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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
| 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-Holy Moses, ex-Glenmore, 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-Holy Moses, ex-Glenmore, 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 | |
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 ...