Tankard were formed by three classmates, Andreas "Gerre" Geremia, Axel Katzmann and Frank Thorwarth. At the time, the band was known as Vortex and Avenger until the current name of Tankard was discovered by the band in a dictionary. Their first song written was called "Ray Death", a song about nuclear war and their first gig was played in a local classroom in 1983. As the band were not permitted to drink alcohol in the school, they smuggled their beer in with milk cartons. Soon after, band member Bernhard Rapprich left the band as his conservative father did not want him "hanging around with a bunch of drunks" and was replaced by Andy Bulgaropulos.
In 1984, Tankard signed to Noise Records after narrowly missing out on signing with Steamhammer during a gig where guitarist Andy Bulgaropulous made the mistake of wearing a blue sweatshirt with a deer on the front creating the wrong image and causing Steamhammer to retract their offer of a contract.
Members:
* Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (1982)- Vocals
* Frank Thorwarth (1982) - Bass
* Olaf Zissel (1994)- Drums
* Andy Gutjahr (1998)- Guitars
Former Members:
Guitars:
*Axel Katzmann (1982-1995)
*Andy Bulgaropulos (1982-1998)
*Bernhard Rapprich (1982)
Drums:
*Oliver Werner (1982-89)
*Arnulf Tunn (1989-1993)
Alcohol
Tankard Lyrics
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Playin' loud and poppers flee
I want booze and beer and wine
To be drunk it's to fine
Come and drink alcohol!
Come and drink beer with me!
Come and drink alcohol!
Pukin' all day all night ling,
Come let's dance to another song
Playin' destructive bangin' metal
Come, let's fight this battle
Come, and drink alcohol! Come and dr...
The lyrics to Tankard's song "Alcohol" are a celebration of excessive drinking and partying. The opening lines, "Drinkin' beer somewhere with me / Playin' loud and poppers flee," suggest the singer's desire for a wild night out. He wants to consume all types of alcoholic beverages, declaring "I want booze and beer and wine / To be drunk it's too fine." The chorus repeats the invitation for others to join in on the drinking festivities, urging them to "Come and drink alcohol! / Come and drink beer with me! / Come and drink alcohol! / Come and drink wine with me!"
The lyrics also acknowledge the negative consequences of excessive drinking, such as vomiting ("Pukin' all day all night long"). However, the singer appears unfazed by these potential downsides and instead focuses on the enjoyment of dancing and listening to "destructive bangin' metal." The final lines, "Come, let's fight this battle / Come, and drink alcohol!" emphasize the rebellious and hedonistic attitude of the song.
Overall, "Alcohol" can be interpreted as a call to abandon responsibilities and indulge in the pleasures of drinking and partying, regardless of the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Drinkin' beer somewhere with me
Let's have a drinking session together
Playin' loud and poppers flee
Listening to loud music while enjoying alcohol
I want booze and beer and wine
Craving for different types of alcoholic drinks
To be drunk it's to fine
Being intoxicated is enjoyable
Come and drink alcohol!
Inviting others to drink alcohol
Come and drink beer with me!
Inviting others to enjoy beer together
Come and drink wine with me!
Inviting others to enjoy wine together
Pukin' all day all night ling,
Getting very sick from heavy drinking
Come let's dance to another song
Let's continue to have fun and party
Playin' destructive bangin' metal
Listening to heavy metal music that matches the aggressive drinking behavior
Come, let's fight this battle
Encouraging others to drink heavily and stay intoxicated
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS GEREMIA, AXEL KATZMANN
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Brian Reddish
Awesome cover of the Gang Green classic! Up The Tankards!!!
jeroen
This is what need!