"Thirst" CD by Tankard

by Jürgen Tschamler (22.10.2008) One look at the cover artwork of the new Tankard album "Thirst" and you know that the boys still enjoy doing their thing. And you also won’t be disappointed musically because this is hallmark Tankard: uncompromising Thrash, period. Obviously, the band spiced up their act with some riffs clearly rooted in the US - and why not; it adds some extra zest to the sound (check out "Hyperthermia" and mighty "Echoes of war")! A real highlight: "When daddy comes to play", jumping between fast and pumping riffs and hefty mid-tempo parts! "Zodiac man" is the most aggressive song on this album, with a memorable riff. Tankard deliver a versatile, authentic and classy Thrash album - the limited first edition (digibook) also includes a bonus DVD with a documentation on the band filmed during the 2008 Bang Your Head festival in Germany.