1) A three-man noise/grindcore project formed in the confines of Poynton Si… Read Full Bio ↴1) A three-man noise/grindcore project formed in the confines of Poynton Sixth Form in 2006 by three students, Chris 'Chakra' Mole (also in Northern Oak and Judgement), Carl 'Carknagar' Aspinall (also in Viperous and Southern Jukebox Attack) and Matt 'Executioner' Jones (also in Judgement).

T.A.N.K has developed over time from an attempt to make as much horrible noise as humanly possible into a skip which the members throw all the abstract parts of their musical experience; whenever you think "Hey, wouldn't it be great to do a song about *insert fucking stupid idea here*", T.A.N.K exists at the divergence where you followed that thought with "Yes, totally, let's do it.". As such, the material has been somewhat varied; death metal, grindcore, funk, music that wouldn't be out of place in a porn film, prog, classical, choral, videogame soundtracks. Nothing is beyond the musical reach of T.A.N.K.

At the present T.A.N.K are working on several projects, which are approaching completion; a 2D SNES-style RPG with a neo-classical, baroque soundtrack entirely composed and recorded by them using the finest orchestra money can buy, and their next top-secret recorded work, which will be different from everything else they have tried their hand at before.

At the same time as all this, the band have released their latest masterwork, a blackened-porno-death-grind concept album entitled ‘Vaginal Faeces Implosion’. Telling a harrowing tale of loneliness, despair, and the slide into mental decay and depravity of today's young generation, wrapped up (like a chipolata) in some furious, pounding death metal and laced with the crack-cocaine that is pornography sound-effects, this is an album set to irrevocably change the face of death metal and grind forever.

Or, y'know, just fade into obscurity like 98% of the rest of the world. Whatever.

Songwriting has also tentatively begun for the band’s next evolutionary album, at this moment known only as ‘T.A.N.K II’.

While not updated regularly, their official site is located at www.myspace.com/anorexicnoodle. They also have a more substantial presence on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/pages/TANK/102742846436059.

2) T.A.N.K is a French band born at the beginning of the year 2007 from the ashes of a black/brutal death band. The two remaining guitarists EDD and SYMHERIS (Symheris solo, S-Project, ex Polaris), decide to raise a new line up with the perspective to offer a music both inspired by thrash and melodic death metal.

Then at the end of 2007,T.A.N.K is completed with the arrival of Raf on vocals (K.A, ex Admiral’s Arms), OLIV’ on bass (Crystal Wall, ex 101) and Clem on drums (Sihia, Sarkazein, One-Way Mirror,…).

T.A.N.K’s music is a real shell where the aggressive side goes along melodic and technical aspects in the service of the roughest and tortured feelings.

After a first Cd, very welcomed by the press, (the band is elected as new band of december for ROCK HARD Magazine), recorded in April 2007 at Studio Sainte-Marthe in Paris (Aqme(/artist], Lazy, Zuul FX, Flying Pooh, Ed Ake, Small, The Arrs, Sna-Fu, Dysfunctional By Choice), the band goes back in studio in order to record a featuring with Zuul and Aurel from Zuul FX which figures on FRENCH METAL’s compilation.

Then, the band shares many concerts with famous bands such as Dagoba or Misanthrope. T.A.N.K realise its first videoclip (Brother In Arms) for French horror movie Survivant(s), of Vincent Lecrocq with Alysson Paradis.

In April 2009, T.A.N.K is going to record its first album! STAY TUNED!

http://www.myspace.com/tgmetal

The Raven's Cry
T.A.N.K Lyrics

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I wait for you, now

Will I ever find the strength
To repress the spasms beneath my skin?
I can't see anything but the blurred vision
Of this pathetic dead end

I don't fall, I don't fail

I don't pray, I'm just afraid of you

We are sinking, I am sinking
We're all sinking
Nothing will save us now

I'm consumed by my decline, flesh suffocated
Why? Enslaved by misery and craved by the Raven's Cry

Trapped in this tormented place
Somesthesia fading away
Frozen by empty promises
I've never felt ignored like this before

But still in my eyes
The seeds of the tears I have cried
And still in my mind
There remain the memories

How can I even name this?

There remains life
The last memories
I fight against myself not to fall
The eyes staring at this wall
Ignored but not forsaken
It will exist forever and won't be forgotten
I'm consumed by my decline, flesh suffocated
Why? Enslaved by misery and craved by the Raven's Cry

I'm consumed by my decline, flesh suffocated
Why? Enslaved by misery and craved by the Raven's Cry

Overall Meaning

The Raven's Cry by T.A.N.K is a powerful and intense song that explores the feelings of a person who is struggling with their own decline and their inability to control the emotions that they are experiencing. The singer expresses their desperation for their loved one and their struggle to cope with the overwhelming emotions. The lyrics evoke a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer is consumed by their own decay and haunted by the Raven's Cry. The repetition of the line "I'm consumed by my decline, flesh suffocated" emphasizes the singer's feelings of being trapped and helpless.

The singer also talks about being ignored and forgotten, feeling as though their pain and struggles are unseen by those around them. Despite this, they fight to hold on to the memories of their loved ones and the life they had before. The line "It will exist forever and won't be forgotten" shows the determination to hold on to their memories and keep their loved ones close to them, even in the face of adversity.

Overall, The Raven's Cry is a powerful and emotional song that delves into the complexities of human emotion and the struggle to overcome personal demons.

Line by Line Meaning

I wait for you, now
The singer is waiting for someone, and is potentially experiencing anxiety while doing so.

Will I ever find the strength To repress the spasms beneath my skin?
The singer is struggling with some inner turmoil that is causing physical and emotional distress, and wonders if they will ever be able to overcome it.

I can't see anything but the blurred vision Of this pathetic dead end
The singer feels stuck and hopeless, unable to see a way out of their current situation.

I don't fall, I don't fail I don't pray, I'm just afraid of you
The artist is stubborn and refuses to give up, but is also fearful of someone or something else.

We are sinking, I am sinking We're all sinking Nothing will save us now
The artist feels like they and the people around them are all in a hopeless situation from which there is no escape.

I'm consumed by my decline, flesh suffocated Why? Enslaved by misery and craved by the Raven's Cry
The singer is overwhelmed by their own suffering and struggles to understand why they are experiencing such pain. They are also drawn to the idea of the Raven's Cry, which may represent a self-destructive urge.

Trapped in this tormented place Somesthesia fading away Frozen by empty promises I've never felt ignored like this before
The singer feels trapped and isolated, disconnected from their own body and senses. They are also disillusioned by empty promises that have left them feeling alone and ignored.

But still in my eyes The seeds of the tears I have cried And still in my mind There remain the memories
Despite everything, the artist is still deeply affected by their past experiences and the emotions associated with them.

How can I even name this?
The artist is struggling to put a name to the feelings and experiences they are going through, further exacerbating their confusion and distress.

There remains life The last memories I fight against myself not to fall The eyes staring at this wall Ignored but not forsaken It will exist forever and won't be forgotten
Although the artist is struggling, they are also aware that life goes on and that their memories will persist. With this realization, they are determined to fight against their own internal struggles and not give up, even if they feel ignored and forgotten.

I'm consumed by my decline, flesh suffocated Why? Enslaved by misery and craved by the Raven's Cry I'm consumed by my decline, flesh suffocated Why? Enslaved by misery and craved by the Raven's Cry
The singer repeats this final refrain to emphasize their feelings of being overwhelmed and trapped by their own emotions, including a pull towards self-destruction.

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