Tank ~ Rock Band - 1980s Heavy Metal NWOBHM \m/
Tank - Hard Rock Band
I’m strolling down memory lane here going back to my youth and wishing I still had my hair - hair all the way down my back that is - thankfully it’s all still there just short and sensible 
The journey went further as I fished out the props for the picture to illustrate this article
To paraphrase The Fast Show
Today, I’ve Been Mostly Listening to Tank
What a great band ! As I recall, they initially came to my attention because their debut album, Filth Hounds of Hades, was produced by Fast Eddie Clarke - lead guitarist with the mighty Motorhead at the time.
I then saw them live . . . wait for it . . . 26 years ago I believe !
You’ll see the ticket below, they were support to Motorhead, complete with my original albums Filth Hounds of Hades and The Power of the Hunter also note the vital addition for any Motorhead aficionado - The Bullet Belt
Memory Lane
I had to get some of the music here as well, check out the YouTube job below.
It’s raw and earthy - gets even better the more you listen it.
It’s Hard Rock in genre, or Heavy Metal if you prefer, but there’s a punk-like resonance, attitude and feel to it - no pretence and pretends to be nothing other than what it is - just bloody good rock music.
The Tank line up at the time was
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Algy Ward - Bass and Vocals
Mark Brabbs - Drums
Peter Brabbs - Guitar
As I type this He Fell in Love with a Stormtrooper is just coming to an end which means it’s back to track 1 to listen again !
I simply cannot believe, in deed I refuse to accept, that I’m going back over a quarter of a century - I can’t be that old ! OK, I must be, I’m looking at another concert ticket (cost £4.50) for Motorhead in 1982 - 27 years ago 
I need to find out whether Tank are still on the go, are they touring, if so what are the tour dates, do they have a new album out - well one of those little shiny silver round things anyway.
If you were around for the so called, and hugely influential, New Wave of British Heavy Metal ( NWOBHM ) then I’m sure you’ll remember Tank but if you are a bit young but still a fan of the genre then do check Tank out - they’re solid - as the name implies !
Here’s Struck By Lightning - it’s not a video just the music - I ask you all listen to it even if you’re not keen on Heavy Rock, if you are listen to it several times - you know it makes sense.
Let me know what you think - if you were there and remember then then share the memories
Here’s to Tank - wherever you are and whatever you’re doing - thanks for the memories and the legacy which still stands up today
Awesome 
Rod
Little Brother said,
August 15, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
Rod,
Awesome! I’ve got a cd waiting on back order. They were together again recently and I’m sure they had an album out in the 2000’s.
LB
Rod said,
August 15, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
LB,
thanks for that - hopefully the CD will get pressed again and be back on catalogue - it deserves to be.
We should start a movement - bring back Tank !
RC
Little Brother said,
August 17, 2009 @ 10:02 am
UPDATE!!
Honour and Blood by TANK has now been dispatched-thank you for ordering from Play.Com….get in!!!!
LB
Rod said,
August 17, 2009 @ 7:11 pm
LB,
Bonus ! Let us know what it’s like when it arrives
Rod
Little Brother said,
August 17, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
Rod,
Will lend you it next time I see you. It’s a double digi pack of nwobhm heaven
LB
Andrew said,
April 27, 2010 @ 3:10 pm
Hi,
Did you hear anymore about Tank? Are they still touring? I Googled ‘Tank gigs’ and got something about a Thomas the Tank Engine event… close, but no cigar!!!
Little Brother said,
April 27, 2010 @ 3:57 pm
Andrew,
I believe they’re playing a festival in Wales this Summer. Go on MySpace, they’re on there with links to merchandising etc.
Hope that helps.
Miles
Amiguru said,
April 27, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
Rod!
“hair all the way down my back that is “
I’m sure that is enough about your hairy back……second thoughts, it doesn’t do anything for me but I suppose it may please the ladies; just don’t let it go any further or you could lower the tone.
Regards,
Neville
Paul said,
December 16, 2010 @ 10:03 pm
Hi Rod,
I’m a fan of Tank to, just thought I’d update you. Their is a version of Tank going at the moment that just released a new album, but doesn’t have even have 1 mbr of the original line up….thats right, they replaced Algy Ward?? They’re not Tank with out Algy!
Rod said,
December 17, 2010 @ 9:10 am
Hi Paul,
thaks for that - I had no idea - just like you I’m not sure how Tank can be Tank without anybody from Tank in the band !
Cheers
Rod
Moo said,
January 22, 2011 @ 10:30 am
I saw them play CBGBs. What a great bunch of guys they were too .
I miss those great times. Everything out there now,sucks,comparatively speaking anyway.
Pete said,
March 27, 2011 @ 1:43 am
I remember when Filth… came out and when Power… came out. They were both excellent albums. We used to go cruising with them blaring. “Walking barefoot over glass” was one of my favs. Boy, I really miss those times!
Rod said,
March 27, 2011 @ 9:35 am
Pete,
they were indeed great times, I know everybody looks back with the old rose-tinted but they were great times.
All the best
Rod