Critics have compared Iron Savior's sound and musical approach to classic heavy metal bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Queensrÿche. Kai Hansen's presence in the band brought to the Iron Savior albums on which he appeared a style heavily influenced by Gamma Ray and Helloween.
Since its inception, Iron Savior has released twelve studio albums, two EPs, three singles and one live album. Despite numerous lineup changes, Piet has continued to direct the band and is currently the only remaining founding member.
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Studio albums
Iron Savior (1997)
Unification (1999)
Dark Assault (2001)
Condition Red (2002)
Battering Ram (2004)
Megatropolis (2007) (re-recorded in 2015 as Megatropolis 2.0)
The Landing (2011)
Rise of the Hero (2014)
Titancraft (2016)
Reforged - Riding on Fire (2017)
Kill or Get Killed (2019)
Skycrest (2020)
Reforged - Ironbound (2022)
Running Riot
Iron Savior Lyrics
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There's a fire in me
The creature is rising
It wants to break free
The city is waiting
It's calling my name
I'm ready to be in the game
Rules the night
While poor little Jekyll
Stays home alone
The Devil is smiling
The Angel will loose
And all hell is about
To break loose
Like a volcano
I need to explode
I'm diving in
To lust and sin
To be a fool
To break the rules
I'm running riot (riot)
No one will stop me tonight
Riot (riot)
Until the morning light
Sworn to fun
Loyal to none
Except the devil
And my favorite gun
All my senses
In anticipation
Of a perfect performed
Devastation
Fever is rising
There's no compromising
The Beast is unleashed
There's no turning back
Duties and routine
Keep tying me down
Unlock the cage
To leave the maze
To be a fool
To break the rules
I'm running riot (riot)
No one will stop me tonight
Riot (riot)
Until the morning light
Sworn to fun
Loyal to none
Except the devil
And my favorite gun
I can't resist
My temptations no more
The overload
Must explode
I'll be a fool
Breaking the rules
I'm running riot (riot)
No one will stop me tonight
Riot (riot)
Until the morning light
Sworn to fun
Loyal to none
Except the devil
And my favorite gun
The lyrics to Iron Savior's Running Riot paint a vivid image of a person who is fueled by a fierce desire to break free from their mundane existence and embrace their wild side. The metaphor of a creature rising within the person represents their primal instincts and desires that must be unleashed. The city, waiting and calling out their name, represents the thrill and excitement of the unknown. The person is eager to join the game and experience the chaos of the night.
The lyrics then introduce the idea of a split personality, with Mr. Hyde ruling the night while poor Jekyll stays home alone. The devil is smiling while the angel loses because all hell is about to break loose. This imagery is designed to represent the person's struggle between their good and bad sides. The volcano imagery is used to represent the urgency of the situation, and how the person feels the need to explode and indulge in lust and sin. They are willing to be a fool and break the rules to achieve this liberation.
The chorus repeats the phrase "running riot," with the person stating that no one will stop them tonight. They are sworn to fun and loyal to none except the devil and their favorite gun. It is interesting to note that the gun represents power and control, and the devil represents the force that drives the person to indulge in their wild side. They have convinced themselves that they deserve this freedom, regardless of the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm burning up
I am filled with passion and excitement
There's a fire in me
I am consumed by a strong desire
The creature is rising
My wild and untamed side is emerging
It wants to break free
I feel confined and am eager to break out of my limits
The city is waiting
The world is full of opportunities and experiences
It's calling my name
I feel drawn to these exciting possibilities
I'm ready to be in the game
I am eager to embrace these experiences and take risks
Mr. Hyde
The darker, wilder aspect of my personality
Rules the night
This part of me is in control, especially in the nighttime
While poor little Jekyll
The more controlled and rational part of myself
Stays home alone
Is left behind and not expressed or acted upon
The Devil is smiling
The darker and more dangerous parts of myself are enjoying this situation
The Angel will loose
The more moral and rational parts of me will not be in control or win out
And all hell is about
A chaotic and wild situation is about to erupt
To break free
To escape from constraints and limitations
Like a volcano
To erupt with intense passion and energy
I need to explode
I need to express this intense energy and excitement
I'm diving in
I am fully embracing these experiences and risks
To lust and sin
To give in to primal and carnal desires
To be a fool
To take risks and do things that others might consider foolish
To break the rules
To defy conventions and norms
No one will stop me tonight
I am unstoppable in my pursuit of fun and excitement
Sworn to fun
I am committed to enjoying myself and having a good time
Loyal to none
I am not beholden to others' expectations or needs
Except the devil
Except for the darker and more dangerous parts of myself
And my favorite gun
And the potential for destruction and danger that it represents
All my senses
I am aware and fully present in the moment
In anticipation
Looking forward to the thrill and excitement of what is to come
Of a perfect performed
I am seeking out the ideal situation and experience
Devastation
I am willing to create chaos and destruction in order to achieve this ideal
Fever is rising
The intensity of my passion and excitement is increasing
There's no compromising
I am unwilling to make any concessions or hold back in any way
The Beast is unleashed
My wild and untamed side is fully unleashed and in control
There's no turning back
I am fully committed to this path and there is no going back
Duties and routine
The mundane and expected aspects of life
Keep tying me down
I feel trapped and limited by these things
Unlock the cage
I am breaking free from these limitations
To leave the maze
To escape from the routine and find a new, exciting path
I can't resist
I am unable to control my impulses and desires
My temptations no more
I am fully giving in to my desires and impulses
The overload
The intensity of my passion and excitement
Must explode
Needs to be expressed and released
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.