The story of Tankard is an unusual one: The Frankfurt-based Thrash Metal outfit has already been founded in the early 80s as part of the internationally successful German Thrash wave (Kreator, Destruction, Sodom).
While other bands split up, leaving fans waiting for a reunion, Tankard never had to face any of such problems. They have always been there: Not one day dead! The new record R.I.B. combines all aspects that defined the past three decades of Tankard: Brilliant riffs, creaking old school Thrash attacks, catchy melodies and of course the very special type of humor this band has. Serious topics (,,Warcry”, ,,Hope Can’t Die”) and joyful party hymns (,,R.I.B. (Rest In Beer)”, ,,Breakfast For Champions”) join each other on R.I.B.. The record was produced by Michael Mainx, who gave Tankard a fresh and earthy sound. To top this, an old friend is revisiting this year: The crazy professor from the 1987 album CHEMICAL INVASION is catching up with Tankard and has been put on the cover by Patrick Strogulski.
01. War Cry 03:53
02. Fooled by Your Guts 03:06
03. R.I.B. (Rest in Beer) 05:05
04. Riders of the Doom 03:42
05. Hope Can’t Die 05:15
06. No One Hit Wonder 03:07
07. Breakfast for Champions 04:30
08. Enemy of Order 03:31
09. Clockwise to Deadline 04:36
10. The Party Ain’t over ‘Til We Say So 03:21
Gerre – Vocals
Frank – Bass
Olaf – Drums
Andy – Guitars