Description: Brand new double LP. Sealed. TANKARDAlcoholic Metal DLP BLACK High Roller Records, reissue 2024, black vinyl, ltd 250, gatefold, 16 pages A4 booklet, Original cassette transfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in October 2023. 01 Incredible Loudness 02 Devils Game 03 Arson 04 Mercenary 05 Heavy Metal 06 Death by Whips 07 Rundown Quarter 08 Alcohol 09 Intro 10 Zombie Attack 11 Deadly Intention 12 Mercenary 13 Poison 14 Alien 15 Thunder and Lightning 16 Acid Death 17 Screaming Victims Andreas "Gerre" Geremia - vocalsAndreas Bulgaropulos - guitarAxel Katzmann - guitarFrank Thorwarth - bassOliver Werner - drums 01 Incredible Loudness02 Devils Game03 Arson04 Mercenary05 Heavy Metal06 Death by Whips07 Rundown Quarter08 Alcohol01 Intro02 Zombie Attack03 Deadly Intention04 Mercenary05 Poison06 Alien07 Thunder and Lightning08 Acid Death09 Screaming Victims 1st pressing: SOLD OUT!2nd pressing: AVAILABLE 2nd pressing: Original cassette transfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in October 2023. Tankard is probably the longest-running German Thrash Metal band of all time. They never wavered from the path, never split up and re-united. I am pretty sure that as long as vocalist Gerre is alive, there will always be Tankard. This, however, has led to the fact that there are very few Best Of and compilation albums around. No superfluous B-Side collections or cheaply produced live retrospectives. “Alcoholic Metal” features very early Tankard demo material, which has only been around on tape. Gerre explains: “Before our first album ‘Zombie Attack’ was released in 1986, we produced two official demo tapes: ‘Heavy Metal Vanguard’ in 1984 and ‘Alcoholic Metal’ a year later.” Of course, both are featured on the High Roller vinyl release. Gerre carries on: “From ‘Heavy Metal Vanguard’ two songs made it onto our debut album ‘Zombie Attack’, namely ‘Alcohol’ and ‘Mercenary’. No less than five songs from our second demo tape ‘Alcoholic Metal’ found their way to ‘Zombie Attack’: the title track ‘Zombie Attack’, ‘Mercenary’, ‘Poison’, ‘Acid Death’ and ‘Screaming Victims’. In addition to that, we recorded a new version of ‘Alien’ with different lyrics for our mini-album from 1989. A couple of other demo tracks appeared on even later Tankard albums: ‘Death by Whips’ (‘Disco Destroyer’, 1998), ‘Incredible Loudness’ (‘Kings of Beer’, 2000) and ‘Rundown Quarter’ (‘B-Day’, 2002).” The recordings you can hear on “Alcoholic Metal” have not been re-mixed or re-mastered. According to Gerre, there is a reason for this: “We wanted to keep the recordings 100% authentic! Label boss Steffen even wanted to have our original cassette tapes for the vinyl mastering. He did not really trust the CD-R version which was available as a bonus disc for ‘B-Day’.”There are a lot of bands around who do not really stand behind their very early recordings anymore but Gerre sees it differently: “As we have seen, a lot of the early Tankard compositions later resurfaced on our albums. That in itself speaks for the good songwriting quality! Of course I am 100% behind our early material, only the sound quality could have been better. But then again we are talking about the early ‘80’s here ...”Talking about bad sound quality, I am the proud owner of a couple of really early pre-“Zombie Attack” Tankard live tapes. Indeed, they have a lousy sound. How does Gerre feel about that? He says: „Well, on the one hand I get very nostalgic and think it’s funny but as you said, the sound on some of them is really bad. I have been searching for Tankard vinyl bootlegs but have not found a single one! However, we ourselves will not put out any of the early live recordings as the sound standard is definitely too low.”Quite a few of the early Tankard compositions have something to do with different films. You just need to think about “Zombie Attack” itself or “Alien”. Were horror flicks an inspiration for Tankard? Gerre confirms: “Absolutely true! After school, we always met at Axel’s place. Only our guitarist owned a video player back then. Those were bloody expensive in the early ‘80’s. We watched everything back then, some gross shit, you can believe me ...”Matthias Mader Tankard - Alcoholic MetalTankard is a German thrash metal band formed in 1982. Known for their humorous lyrics and energetic performances, Tankard is often associated with the "Teutonic Thrash" scene alongside bands like Kreator, Sodom, and Destruction. Tankard's music is characterized by fast tempos, aggressive riffs, and a distinctive theme revolving around alcohol and partying, earning them the label "Alcoholic Metal." Album: Alcoholic Metal (1986)Alcoholic Metal is a term often associated with Tankard's early work, specifically highlighting their 1986 album Zombie Attack, which established their reputation for combining thrash metal with humor and themes of beer and partying. Zombie Attack includes tracks that embody the spirit of "Alcoholic Metal." Notable Tracks:"Zombie Attack" - The title track, featuring fast-paced riffs and humorous lyrics about a zombie apocalypse."Acid Death" - A high-energy song with aggressive guitar work and intense vocals."Mercenary" - Combines thrash rhythms with a catchy chorus."Maniac Forces" - A fast, aggressive track with powerful drumming and relentless energy."Alcohol" - A signature song that highlights Tankard's love for beer and partying, with a catchy, anthemic chorus."(Empty) Tankard" - Another classic track focusing on their alcoholic themes, featuring energetic riffs and humorous lyrics.50 Similar ArtistsIf you enjoy Tankard's Alcoholic Metal style, you might also like these artists who share a similar approach to thrash metal, humor, and high-energy performances: KreatorSodomDestructionExodusMunicipal WasteD.R.I.Suicidal TendenciesAnthraxNuclear AssaultOverkillSacred ReichTestamentMegadethSlayerMetallica (early years)RazorAnnihilatorVio-LenceDeath AngelHiraxEvileGama BombWarbringerToxic HolocaustExumerWhiplashForbiddenHeathenOnslaughtArtillerySabbat (UK)Rigor MortisDark AngelViolatorIron ReaganSkeletonwitchPower TripHavokLazarus A.D.S.O.D. (Stormtroopers of Death)WehrmachtSepultura (early years)CoronerFlotsam and JetsamAnacrusisHoly MosesExciterDeathrowProtectorDesaster
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Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: High Roller Records
Release Title: Alcoholic Metal
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Color: Black
Material: Vinyl
Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
Edition: Anniversary Edition, Limited Edition
Type: Double LP
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Format: Record
Release Year: 2024
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
Era: 1980s
Style: Black/Gothic Metal, British Metal/NWOBHM, Death Metal, Doom/Sludge Metal, Folk Metal, Folk Punk, Funk Metal, Glam/Hair Metal, Gothic Metal, Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Metal-Compilations, Metalcore, New Metal, Nu Metal, Pop Metal, Post-Punk, Power/Progressive Metal, Progressive Metal, Punk/New Wave, Punk Metal, Rap Metal, Speed & Trash Metal, Speedcore, Stoner Metal, Symphonic Metal, Thrash & Speed, True Metal, thrash
Record Size: 12"
Features: Import, Sealed, Limited Edition
Genre: Metal, Punk, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, thrash
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
