Tankard - Kings Of Beer

Review by M.A. Church

Album Review: Tankard’s Kings of Beer – A Thrashy Brew Worth Chugging If you’re into thrash, speed metal, or just plain heavy riffs that make your neighbors hate you, Tankard’s Kings of Beer is the kind of album you’ll want to crack open like a cold one. Released in 2000, this German metal gem doesn’t reinvent the wheel—it kicks it down the road at breakneck speed and laughs maniacally as it goes. With tracks that range from party anthems to headbanging crushers, it’s no wonder this album found fans across Argentina, Russia, Brazil, and beyond. Let’s dive into two standout tracks that’ll stick with you long after the last chord fades: First up, “Flirtin’ With Desaster” (yes, they spelled disaster wrong—classic Tankard). This track is pure adrenaline wrapped in leather jackets and spiked wristbands. The riffs are sharp enough to cut glass, and Gerre’s vocals sound like he’s yelling at you through a megaphone powered by beer fumes. It’s catchy as hell, and when those gang vocals kick in during the chorus, you can’t help but shout along—even if you’re alone in your room looking ridiculous. That mix of aggression and fun is what makes Tankard so damn likable. You don’t need a PhD in music theory to enjoy this; it’s raw, unfiltered energy for people who just wanna rock out. Then there’s “Damage, Inc.” Wait… wasn’t that already on the album? Oh yeah, it gets a bonus remix version too! Both renditions slap hard, but the original has this gritty charm that feels like it was recorded live in some dingy basement where everyone smelled like sweat and denim vests. Olaf’s drumming pounds like a jackhammer while Andy’s guitar solos scream louder than most bands’ entire discography. And let’s not forget Frank holding down the low end like a champ. For a song about chaos and destruction, it’s weirdly uplifting. Maybe because it reminds me of being young, dumb, and invincible—or maybe I’m just tipsy while writing this review. Who knows? What really ties everything together is the production. Harris Johns and Andy Bulgaropoulos did an awesome job keeping things tight without losing that rough-around-the-edges vibe. Sure, some parts could’ve been cleaner, but honestly? That’d ruin the charm. This isn’t polished pop—it’s thrash metal meant to be blasted loud enough to annoy cats three blocks away. Reflecting on Kings of Beer, it’s clear why Tankard has stuck around for decades. They don’t take themselves too seriously, but their musicianship is solid gold. Listening to this record feels like hanging out with old friends who tell terrible jokes but always have your back. Plus, how many albums feature both songs about tattoos AND hot dogs? Not enough, if you ask me. So grab a drink (preferably something frosty), turn up the volume, and let Tankard remind you why life’s better with a little chaos—and a lot of heavy metal. Cheers to that!

Artist: Tankard
Album: Kings Of Beer

Rock

2013

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Talk Show Prostitute	4:36
Incredible Loudness	3:44
I'm So Sorry!	3:13
Tattoo Coward	4:00
Land Of The Free	5:08
Mirror, Mirror	4:19
Hot Dog Inferno	3:26
Damage, Inc. (Bonus Track)	5:11
Kings Of Beer	5:37
I`m So Sorry	3:13
Flirtin` With Desaster	4:03
Dark Exile	4:54
Hell Bent For Jesus	4:21
Tatto Coward	4:05
Flirtin' With Desaster	4:03
Damage, Inc.	5:11

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Tankard - Hot Dog Inferno

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

Century Media
Encore Records
AFM Records
Locomotive Records
Rock Gallery
CD-Maximum
High Roller Records
Del Imaginario Discos

Listen online

kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea

Formats

CD
Album
Promo
Cassette
Unofficial Release
Reissue
Vinyl
LP
Limited Edition
White
Beer Splatter

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Magic Arts Publishing
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Century Media Records
Glass Mastered At	Sonopress
Manufactured By	Ágata Tecnologia Digital Ltda
Licensed From	Century Media
Licensed To	Locomotive Music S.L.
Pressed By	GZ Digital Media
Recorded At	Spiderhouse Studio
Mixed At	Spiderhouse Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Performer	Gerre, Andy, Frank, Olaf
Backing Vocals	Alex Wenzel, Andy Bulgaropoulos, Harris Johns, Timon Schreiber
Bass	Frank
Drums	Olaf
Guitar	Andy
Mixed By	Andy Bulgaropoulos, Harris Johns
Engineer	Andy Bulgaropoulos, Harris Johns
Recorded By	Andy Classen (tracks: 12)
Rhythm Guitar	Andy Bulgaropoulos (tracks: 3)
Vocals	Gerre
Layout	André Türoff
Lyrics By	A. Bulgaropoulos (tracks: A2, A3), A. Geremia (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1 to B5), K. Pohl (tracks: A6, B5), M. Kipness (tracks: A1, A4, A5, B1, B3, B4)
Management	U. Schnädelbach
Music By	A. Bulgaropoulos (tracks: A3), A. Gutjahr (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B3 to B5), F. Thorwarth (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1 to B5), O. Zissel (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B1, B3 to B5)
Photography By	Helmot Möller
Producer	Harris Johns

Notes

Released in a cardboard sleeve. For promotional use only.
2000
www.encorerecords.com.br
Sob Licença de ENCORE RECORDS.
CD comes with a 4-page (second and third page a white colour) booklet in a standard jewel case with black tray
Rock Gallery
Limited to 750 copies.
150 white vinyl;
300 beer splatter vinyl;
300 black vinyl.
Barcode and matrix numbers is the same on all versions.
Originally released in 2000
Issued in a standard jewel case with clear CD tray and twelve-page booklet
© 2007 AFM Records GmbH
℗ 2013 Del Imaginario Discos
Recorded and mixed at Spiderhouse/Lütte in January & February 2000
"Damage, Inc." was recorded and mixed by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio in Oct 2002
www.tankard.org
www.delimaginario.com.ar
Tracklist: durations measured via CD Player/iTunes
300 black vinyl. (This)

Barcodes

Barcode (Text): 7 277017 727425
Barcode (Scanned): 7277017727425
Matrix / Runout: [Sonopress logo] A-23671/ 77274-2 A
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB 47
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0749
Label Code: LC 6975
Barcode: 8 798324 160747
Matrix / Runout: AGATATEC-PML-005-TANKARD KINGS OF BEER
Other (Center Of CD): AA0001000
Other (Batch ID): AA0001000
Barcode: 7277017727425
Matrix / Runout: MA 022
Barcode: 7 277017 727425
Barcode: 4046661047721
Barcode: 8 7296700940 8
Label Code: LC 12194
Matrix / Runout: CDM_0607-2721
Barcode: 8717903482681
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 87572E1/A
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 87572E2/A
Barcode (scanned): 8712725726166
Barcode (text): 8 712725 726166
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L701
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1R09
Matrix / Runout: 65134-L.D.A.-INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA
ASIN: B00CVHRGWK
Rights Society: SADAIC-BIEM
Matrix / Runout (Varant 1 & 2): [Sonopress logo] A-23671/ 77274-2 A
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 & 2): IFPI LB 47
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0750
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0736

About Tankard

German thrash metal band from Frankfurt founded in 1982. Current Line-up: Andreas "Gerre" Geremia - vocals Andreas "Andy" Gutjahr - guitars Frank Thorwarth - bass Olaf Zissel - drums Past members: Bernhard Rapprich - guitar(1982) Axel Katzmann - guitar (1982-1995) Andy Boulgaropoulos - guitar (1982-1998) Oliver Werner - drums (1982-1989) Arnulf Tunn - drums(1989-1993)

Name Vars

Tank
The Tankards
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Aliases

Tankwart

Members

Oliver Werner
Andreas Bulgaropoulos
Arnulf Tunn
Axel Katzmann
Olaf Zissel
Andreas Gutjahr
Frank Thorwarth
Andreas Geremia

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Tankard’s *Kings of Beer* album is a wild ride through thrash and speed metal, released in 2000? It’s got tracks like "Flirtin' With Desaster" and "Hot Dog Inferno," which feel like a mix of chaos and fun. The album was released in multiple countries, from Germany to Brazil, and even Russia. Fun fact: it features backing vocals from not one but *five* different people, including Harris Johns, who also helped mix the album. And get this—there are two versions of "Damage, Inc.," with one as a bonus track. It’s like they couldn’t decide which version to keep, so they gave us both!

Comments

ikashos96

2025-03-15

The use of D# guitar tuning makes Tankard's Kings of Beer (what about absinthe, instead?) more monotonous and desperately pseudo-Thrash than their previous albums, due also to faster paces and less Melodic Hardcore influences. It's unfortunate, because opener "Flirtin' with Desaster" (notice the citations of both Molly Hatchet and Desaster in the title) is a good song. The vocals return to be screamed, though not madly as in the 80's, and make the band seem more like Anthrax than Metallica.Highlights: "Flirtin' with Desaster".