Artist page · 04/07/2026
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11 albums spanning thrash metal and punk influences; original 2017 LPs fetch €20-€70 in vinyl market.
Tankard emerged in 1982 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, blending thrash metal with punk influences while pioneering the Alcoholic Metal sub-genre focused on heavy drinking themes. The band originally named Vortex, later Avenger, landed on the Tankard moniker. Their debut album Zombie Attack appeared in 1986 on Noise Records, kickstarting a prolific career that includes at least 11 studio albums with various labels such as Nuclear Blast and AFM Records.
Vinyl collector interest centers on both original German and European pressings, with the 2017 album One Foot In The Grave on Nuclear Blast notable for multiple editions and a price range between €21 and €48. Similarly, R.I.B.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Reaper Entertainment · 2022
Nuclear Blast · 2017
Nuclear Blast · 2014
Nuclear Blast · 2012
AFM Records · 2010
AFM Records · 2008
AFM Records · 2007
AFM Records · 2006
AFM Records · 2004
AFM Records · 2002
Century Media · 2000
Century Media · 1998
Noise International · 1995
Noise · 1993
Noise International · 1992
Noise International · 1991
Noise International · 1990
Noise International · 1989
Noise International · 1988
Noise International · 1987
Noise International · 1986Playlist
The tracks that sum up Tankard's career.
The essentials
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Pitched as Alcoholic Metal, this 10-track LP on Nuclear Blast reflects Tankard’s signature thrash style with punk influences and themes of beer consumption.
A 10-song LP released on Nuclear Blast with multiple vinyl versions including original and limited editions, commanding prices from €21 to nearly €50.
Recognizable for its 11-track thrash metal style, this album boasts collectible limited edition and reissues on LP format from the label Century Media.
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Artists who share part of Tankard's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"We often end shows drinking beers with our fans, which keeps the band's spirit alive."— Band statement
The 2017 album "One Foot In The Grave" was recorded and released by Nuclear Blast with multiple vinyl versions, including limited editions, tracked in the European and German markets.
In 2002 and 2003, Tankard celebrated 20 years with a comprehensive tour across Germany including stops in Greece and Turkey, marking two decades of thrash metal activity.
On April 29, 2006, Tankard performed the Eintracht Frankfurt soccer club anthem at Berlin's Olympiastadion during the German Cup final, also played later at Waldstadion in Frankfurt in August 2006.
The 1987 album "Chemical Invasion" featured cover art designed by Sebastian Krüger, contributing to the visual identity of Tankard’s thrash metal releases.
In 1995, Axel Katzmann, key composer and guitarist, left the band due to health issues, prompting Tankard to continue as a single-guitarist group starting with the 1996 album "The Tankard".
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FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Tankard’s vinyl releases include LP albums, limited editions, and numbered versions across several decades on labels like Nuclear Blast and AFM Records.
"One Foot In The Grave" (2017) has multiple vinyl editions including original and limited releases, making it notable among collectors.
The band calls their style "Alcoholic Metal" due to numerous songs themed around alcohol and beer, blending thrash metal with punk influences.
Tankard was formed in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in 1982.
French collectors find various European pressings available, especially original and limited edition LPs from the 2010s and 2017 releases.
Tankard vinyls are often found through specialized record shops and online platforms catering to thrash metal and heavy metal collectors in Paris.
Notable tracks include "(Empty) Tankard", "Die With A Beer In Your Hand", "Zombie Attack", and "Chemical Invasion".
"One Foot In The Grave" runs approximately 49 minutes across 10 tracks, typical of an LP format in the thrash metal genre.
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