Branded and Exiled

by Running Wild

Branded and Exiled cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 October 1985
  • Label: Noise
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 35:40
  • Community rating: 3.16/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Rolf "Rock 'N' Rolf" Kasparek, Stephan Boriss, Wolfgang "Hasche" Hagemann, Michael "Majk Moti" Kupper

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released rapidly after their debut, this sophomore album is a crucial early document of the developing German speed metal scene. 'Branded and Exiled' utilizes relentless, galloping palm-muted riffs and Rock 'n' Rolf's gruff vocals, leaning heavily into dark, satanic imagery before the band adopted their famous pirate aesthetic. The aggressive, uncompromising record remains highly respected among traditional heavy metal purists.

Genres

Descriptors: war, fantasy, rhythmic, political

Tracklist

  1. Branded And Exiled (3:50)
  2. Gods Of Iron (4:01)
  3. Realm Of Shades (4:36)
  4. Mordor (4:40)
  5. Fight The Oppression (4:53)
  6. Evil Spirit (3:25)
  7. Marching To Die (4:35)
  8. Chains And Leather (5:40)

Credits

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