Tank - 1982 - Stormtrooper 7'' (UK)
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Formed by Algy Ward (one-time bassist of seminal punk band The Damned), Tank's debut album, 1982's Filth Hounds, drew strong (and favorable) comparisons to Motorhead, a tag that would remain with the band virtually throughout their career. They garnered fine reviews and a good following for their first few albums, but by the mid-eighties interest waned, and by 1988 the band had had enough. Fast forward to 1998, Ward and several of his old mates came back together, releasing a couple of live albums followed by the long-awaited new studio album Still At War, which was in the works for ages before finally coming out in 2002. After another period of inactivity, a new lineup was unveiled in December of 2008, curiously not featuring Ward (retired from the business) but including original drummer Mark Brabbs and, interestingly, vocalist Doogie White.
3 comments:
Why is everyone posting British 80s Heavy Metal these days. The 80s were bad enough with the New Romantics but this was just as bad!!
I disagree! As an old school punk rocker (est. 1978) I've always hated heavy metal with a passion, but this is one of the few tracks that has a foot in both camps (metal & punk) which is actually any good (some Motorhead tracks also come to mind). Classic a-side!! I have their debut album, and it's not as good. Thanks for another awesome post, Felipe! Any progress on that Injections LP? No rush... Cheers!!
i agree with both on different issues heheh
i think british metal is very lame, but, as James said, this one is a little bit different... just as the Thin End of the Wedge posted in the same day...
don't need to say that if i'm posting is because i like it heheh
and thanks for the reminder, James, i'm posting right now, finally, the Injections LP
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