[shadowman]

Ok guys (girls ?) : want some help here :

I am not only a fanatic metal fan but also an addicted runner !
I put on my running shoes every two days to do my 11,3 kms tour.

So : these two hobbies can be perfectly combined thanks to the ... Ipod !
I have been running for 4 years now and I have not ran hundred meters without metal !

So, I am always on the lookout for cool metal tunes to keep me going.

My style : all melodic stuff with clean vocals (an absolute must), I am (of course) totally into NWOBHM but
also a huge fan of Falconer, Empire, Cornerstone, Pyramaze, Alestorm, Axxis, Wizzard, Heidevolk, Bloodbound and many many more.

Since I want to change my collection now and then I call upon my metal brothers here !

I am especially looking for great songs rather than good albums. After all, only VERY few albums have only good songs.
I don't want fillers on the ipod : only KILLERS to keep me going !

Suggestions ???

[witchcross]

I also run with metal in my iPod, and I prefer fast stuff, to keep my legs going. My favorites is stuff like Falconer and the Dragonforce albums. Also Dragonforce songs are quite inspiring and uplifting - ok, some say cheesy, but perfect to keep the spirit going if you are running (or fighting dragons!). My favorite album is Sonic Firestorm, you can run fast to that one!

[shadowman]

Witchcross ! Did not know you are a runner as well !

And on your tail about Dragonforce: Got some tunes from Firestorm on my machine as well, however : whenever I try to keep up my pace with the rhythm of 'Fury on the storm' I always wake up in hospital ! Muha !

[Danneq]

Hmmm... Melodic metal for running? Have you heard Vicious Rumors? Their albums with their former singer Carl Albert (RIP) are some of my favorite metal albums.

Here are some (fast) songs from Youtube:

Minute to Kill (from the album Digital Dictator, 1988):


On the Edge (from the album Vicious Rumors, 1990):


Hellraiser (from the album Vicious Rumors, 1990)


You Only Live Twice (from the album Welcome to the Ball, 1991)


Sense of Security (from the album Word of Mouth, 1994)



They have great mid tempo stuff as well...

[shadowman]

Thanks for the tip man : lost kinda track of 'Rumours' after 'Soldiers' and 'Digital Dictator'.
Checking out the songs you suggested right ... NOW !

[malinku]

Noble Beast

[sulzer]

Swedish neoclassical power from beginning of 2000's - Opus Atlantica, Silver Seraph , Reptilian ( 1 st ),timeless Miracle ,1st Bloodbound , Majestic , Time Requiem - plenty fast and extremely melodic songs . Also german AtVance in their first three albums ( my favorite - Soldier of Time ).
I'm not a fan of running but really fan of walking - i try to walk at least 3 hours a day ( when i not at sea ). So, i also make a compilations for my mp3 player.

[Strappado]

I am not a runner, but a walker.
I will put together some of my favorite "walk" music later.
Maybe some of it could be of your interest :)

This song are a new addition to the playlist, had totally forgot how awesome it was.

[witchcross]

Besides Dragonforce and Falconer, I also use other fast stuff, like Projecto and Shadows of Steel too - great speedy songs and a few heavy crunchers to slow down to a bit now and then :c)

[AxXeWielder81]

I began running also. on my mp3 player I have these ctachy, fast, and sing along songs.

SDI - Comin' again/sign of the wicked, mega mosh, Fight, Quick Shot
Helloween (early) - Murderer, Victim of fate, Heavy Metal is the law.
Pyracanda - Welcome to crab louse city , Democratic terror
Skelator - Circle of Bloodshed
Vhaldemar - Energy, Vhaldemar, 7, Fight to the end, Traitor, House of war
Not Fragile - Lost in a dream, One way to Glory, W.I.R
Asgard - Hero's Tears, dark horizons
Deathmask - I'm Dangerous
Crematory - Crematory, Road warriors
Revenge (Col) Metal massacre, Death Sentence, Bloody Revenge


Mostly early speedmetal, but plenty of melody, lots of balls, and energy to keep you going.

[Fanis]

Check this speed metal songs and you won't stop running :) (strap we need more emotion faces please)

[witchcross]

yeah how could I forget early Helloween and Gamma Ray - awesome stuff to pound out the bpm to! And the first two Sonata Arctica's, especially the first - "Blank File"!!!!

[shadowman]

Thanks for the replies so far guys !
You Rock !

And please : keep 'em coming !!