The Rivalry is the tenth album by German heavy metal band Running Wild . It is the second in a trilogy of a theme of good versus evil, which began with Masquerade and concluded with Victory . It is also their last album with drummer Jörg Michael.
All songs by written by Rolf Kasparek, except where noted.
Side A Title 1. "March of the Final Battle (The End of All Evil)" (Intro) 2:00 2. "The Rivalry" 5:34 3. "Kiss of Death" 3:36 4. "Firebreather" 4:04 5. "Return of the Dragon" 6:47 6. "Resurrection" 4:45 7. "Ballad of William Kidd " 8:43
Side B Title Writer(s) 8. "Agents of Black" 3:57 9. "Fire & Thunder" 7:33 10. "The Poison" 4:40 11. "Adventure Galley " Kasparek, Hermann 4:20 12. "Man on the Moon" 4:49 13. "War & Peace" 7:42 Total length: 68:27
The limited edition CD release features the album's cover in 3D.
Rolf Kasparek – vocals, guitar
Thilo Hermann – guitars
Thomas Smuszynski – bass guitar
Jörg Michael – drums
Peter Lohde – graphic design
Gerhard Woelfe – engineering, mixing
Rainer Holst – mastering
Rock 'n' Rolf – producer
Andreas Marschall – cover art