TANKARD · Alcoholic Metal (Re-Release) | CD

Re-release. Jewelcase CD with 24 pages booklet in Slipcase.

Background information about 'Alcoholic Metal (Re-Release)'

German thrash legends Tankard deliver a crushing compilation of their finest beer-soaked anthems with "Alcoholic Metal". This collection showcases the band's relentless dedication to combining brutal thrash riffs with their trademark alcohol-fueled lyrics, creating a sonic assault that's both punishing and oddly celebratory. From the opening blast of "Incredible Loudness" to the menacing groove of "Zombie Attack", every track demonstrates why Tankard remains one of Germany's most enduring thrash acts. The album captures their signature sound perfectly - razor-sharp guitar work, pummeling drums, and Andreas "Gerre" Geremia's distinctive vocals that range from barked commands to melodic hooks.

What makes "Alcoholic Metal" particularly compelling is how it balances the band's humor with genuine musical ferocity. Tracks like "Alcohol" and "Heavy Metal" might seem tongue-in-cheek, but the execution is deadly serious, with technical proficiency that rivals any of their Teutonic thrash contemporaries. The production maintains that classic 80s thrash clarity while giving the instruments enough modern punch to satisfy today's metal heads. Songs like "Death By Whips" and "Acid Death" showcase Tankard's ability to craft memorable choruses without sacrificing the aggression that made them legends in the first place.

For fans of: Kreator, Sodom, Destruction, Exodus and Overkill

Track listing

1. Incredible Loudness
2. Devils Game
3. Arson
4. Mercenary
5. Heavy Metal
6. Death By Whips
7. Rundown Quarter
8. Alcohol
9. Intro
10. Zombie Attack
11. Deadly Intention
12. Mercenary
13. Poison
14. Alien
15. Thunder And Lightning
16. Acid Death
17. Screming Victims

Manufacturer: High Roller Records, Bertolt-Brecht-Str. 1a, 08412 Werdau, Germany, Contact: www.hrrecords.de