Wild Touch

The song "Wild Touch" by Reckless Love from their self-titled debut album is a high-energy glam metal anthem that captures the band’s signature blend of catchy hooks and 80s-inspired flair. In a 2010 interview with Metal Temple, frontman Olli Herman described the track as a celebration of youthful rebellion and raw passion, written to evoke the feeling of a wild, untamed night. The song’s infectious chorus and sleazy guitar riffs were crafted to get crowds moving, with Herman noting that it was one of the first songs they performed live to test audience reactions before recording. A 2011 post on Reckless Love’s Facebook page shared a story from a Helsinki gig where fans rushed the stage during "Wild Touch," causing a brief halt as security scrambled to manage the chaos, a moment the band called “pure rock ’n’ roll madness.” On Instagram, a 2020 throwback post celebrated the song’s 10th anniversary, revealing it was inspired by the band’s early days partying in Helsinki’s underground clubs.

Reckless Love formed in Kuopio, Finland, in 2001, initially under the name Reckless Life, a nod to their love for Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses. According to their bio on their official website, the band started as a group of teenage friends obsessed with glam and sleaze rock, playing covers in local bars. Olli Herman (vocals), Pepe Salohalme (guitar), Hessu Maxx (drums), and Jalle Verne (bass) bonded over their shared disdain for the early 2000s nu-metal trend, aiming to revive the fun, flamboyant spirit of 80s hair metal. Their big break came in 2009 when they signed with Universal Music Finland after years of grinding in Finland’s club circuit. A 2010 Blabbermouth article quoted Herman saying their early gigs were fueled by “cheap beer and big dreams,” often playing to half-empty rooms but winning over crowds with their relentless energy.

For fans wanting to connect, Reckless Love’s official website offers tour dates, merch, and news. Their Facebook page, with over 83,000 likes, is active with tour updates and fan interactions, while Instagram showcases behind-the-scenes photos and nostalgic posts. On X, the band shares quick updates and engages with fans, often retweeting fan art and show clips. Fan communities thrive online, notably the Reckless Love Fan Club on Facebook, where “Zoo Freaks” and other devotees share concert photos, trade merch, and discuss the band’s discography. Another fan hub, Reckless Love Fans, hosts forums and rare live recordings, keeping the glam metal spirit alive.