Rapid Foray

Rapid Foray is the sixteenth studio album by the German heavy metal band Running Wild. It was released by Steamhammer Records on 26 August 2016. The album was delayed due to Rolf Kasparek's shoulder injury, and their subsequent show at Wacken in 2015. A lyric video was made for "Black Bart".

Recordings
According to Kasparek, he recorded the vocals and guitars at his personal studio while Peter Jordan recorded guitar solos, drums and choruses. Three studios were involved in the recording process. He also mentioned that only three musicians took part on the album

Release
An enhanced limited edition digipak edition, available only on the EMP.de website, includes a double-sided poster and an exclusive Running Wild compass.

Critical reception
New Noise Magazine called it a "full length full of sweet speed metal riffs, German rhythms, and fun righteous anthems" and said that "the band really does feel as true to the vintage sounds off of their classic material". It gave a rating of five stars.

Personnel

 * Rolf Kasparek – vocals, guitars, bass guitar
 * Peter Jordan – guitars


 * Additional musicians
 * Ole Hempelmann – bass guitar
 * Michael Wolpers – drums


 * Production
 * Rolf Kasparek – producer
 * Niki Nowy – recording
 * Peter Jordan – recording
 * Michael Wolpers – recording
 * Jens Reinhold – artwork, layout