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| The Brotherhood | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 25 February 2002 | |||
| Recorded | July–November 2001 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, power metal | |||
| Length | 64:20 | |||
| Label | GUN/BMG | |||
| Running Wild chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Rock Hard | 6.0/10 [1] |
| Laut.de | 2/5 [2] |
The Brotherhood is the twelfth studio album by German heavy metal band Running Wild.
"The Ghost" is about Thomas Edward Lawrence, who was a British liaison officer during the Arab Revolt of 1916 to 1918.
All songs written by Rolf Kasparek.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Welcome to Hell" | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Soulstrippers" | 4:48 |
| 3. | "The Brotherhood" | 6:49 |
| 4. | "Crossfire" | 4:26 |
| 5. | "Siberian Winter" (Instrumental) | 6:27 |
| 6. | "Detonator" | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Pirate Song" | 3:17 |
| 8. | "Unation" | 5:48 |
| 9. | "Dr. Horror" | 4:53 |
| 10. | "The Ghost" | 10:23 |
| Total length: | 55:16 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Powerride" | 4:26 |
| 2. | "Faceless" | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 64:09 | |
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [3] | 23 |
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