German metal legends RUNNING WILD will release their brand new album Shadowmaker in Germany on April 20th, in Europe on April 23rd and in the US/Canada on April 24th on SPV/Steamhammer.

In a new video message, band leader Rock N' Rolf talks about the release party for Shadowmaker, the exclusive signing sessions in Germany and much more. Check it out below:

Meanwhile, a snippet of the new song, 'Riding On The Tide', is streaming below:

Rock N' Rolf will take part in the following signing sessions in support of the album:

April

20 - Hot Shot Records - Hannover, Germany
23 - Hot Shot Records - Bremen, Germany
24 - Satrurn - Hamburg, Germany

The album will be released as a limited first edition in a black jewel case with silver printing and slipcase plus a 40 min bonus DVD with a making of and a track by track commentary by Rock N' Rolf. The double gatefold LP will come with printed innersleeves and clear vinyl. There also will be a boxset limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. It contains 2 LPs, the black jewel case with the DVD, a poster, a sticker, a postcard and a 30 page book in LP size about the history of the band.

The cover of Shadowmaker is the most unusual in the history of the band, but when you listen to the title track and read the lyrics, you will understand the meaning of it. It was created by Rock N´Rolf and Jens Reinhold (EVERGREY, FREEDOM CALL, VIRGIN STEELE), who also will do the complete artwork for all configurations.

Tracklisting black jewel Case plus DVD

CD

'Piece Of The Action'

'Riding On The Tide'

'I Am Who I Am'

'Black Shadow'

'Locomotive'

'Me & The Boys'

'Shadowmaker'

'Sailing Fire'

'Into The Black'

'Dracula'

DVD

Making of Shadowmaker

Track by track commentary by Rock N´Rolf

Length approx. 40 min

Tracklisting LP

LP 1

Side 1

'Piece Of The Action'

'Riding On The Tide'

'I am Who I am'

Side 2

'Black Shadow'

'Locomotive'

'Me & The Boys'

LP 2

Side 1

'Shadowmaker'

'Sailing Fire'

'Into The Black'

Side 2

'Dracula'

Boxset:

- two LPs, clear vinyl
- Black jewel case incl. DVD
- Poster
- Postcard
- Sticker
- 30 page book in LP size about the history of the band plus photos
- 35 x 35 cm
- hard cardboard material with top