Tankard - Kings Of Beer

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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!

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Download

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  • MP3 size: 68.8 mb
  • FLAC size: 816 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Talk Show Prostitute4:36
Incredible Loudness3:44
I'm So Sorry!3:13
Tattoo Coward4:00
Land Of The Free5:08
Mirror, Mirror4:19
Hot Dog Inferno3:26
Damage, Inc. (Bonus Track)5:11
Kings Of Beer5:37
I`m So Sorry3:13
Flirtin` With Desaster4:03
Dark Exile4:54
Hell Bent For Jesus4:21
Tatto Coward4:05
Flirtin' With Desaster4:03
Damage, Inc.5:11

Video

Tankard - Hot Dog Inferno

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Catalog Numbers

  • 77274-2, CD 77274-2
  • ENC 074
  • 77274-2
  • AFM 144-2
  • LM 418
  • RG0384
  • CDM 0607-2721
  • HRR 118
  • D.I. 261

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

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Magic Arts Publishing
Phonographic Copyright (p)Century Media Records
Glass Mastered AtSonopress
Manufactured ByÁgata Tecnologia Digital Ltda
Licensed FromCentury Media
Licensed ToLocomotive Music S.L.
Pressed ByGZ Digital Media
Recorded AtSpiderhouse Studio
Mixed AtSpiderhouse Studio

Credits

RoleCredit
PerformerGerre, Andy, Frank, Olaf
Backing VocalsAlex Wenzel, Andy Bulgaropoulos, Harris Johns, Timon Schreiber
BassFrank
DrumsOlaf
GuitarAndy
Mixed ByAndy Bulgaropoulos, Harris Johns
EngineerAndy Bulgaropoulos, Harris Johns
Recorded ByAndy Classen (tracks: 12)
Rhythm GuitarAndy Bulgaropoulos (tracks: 3)
VocalsGerre
LayoutAndré Türoff
Lyrics ByA. 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)
ManagementU. Schnädelbach
Music ByA. 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 ByHelmot Möller
ProducerHarris 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

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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
  • ¿ó«üÉ

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".
ltcmx
2025-03-15
Whoah that was a heavy song, lol love the picture! Excellent effort on your first video, the like button was turned blue for you, take care!
foodtaewithomi
2025-03-14
Long live Jeremiah.
wieditya
2025-03-14
xD
gopublica
2025-03-13
Long live King Of Beers......????All Hail King Of Beers......????R.I.P. King Of Beers.......????
areaclienti1
2025-03-13
Yeah man, German beer Thrash :D
1:52
ecstasy2006
2025-03-13
have some fries and have some meat, no matter what you eat!