Kings of Beer
Tankard · 1995
49 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A frenetic blend of thrash metal energy and tongue-in-cheek humor, propelling listeners into a raucous celebration of beer culture.
Kings of Beer is an album by Tankard, released in 1995. A frenetic blend of thrash metal energy and tongue-in-cheek humor, propelling listeners into a raucous celebration of beer culture. The album is notable for its unapologetic embrace of drinking culture and humor, reflected in tracks like the title song 'Kings of Beer.' It received positive critical reception and contributed to Tankard's reputation as pioneers of a subgenre that blended heavy music with lighthearted themes. The album also solidified their cult status among thrash metal fans, allowing them to remain relevant amid changing musical landscapes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kings of Beer sound like?
A frenetic blend of thrash metal energy and tongue-in-cheek humor, propelling listeners into a raucous celebration of beer culture. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Kings of Beer by Tankard notable?
The album is notable for its unapologetic embrace of drinking culture and humor, reflected in tracks like the title song 'Kings of Beer.' It received positive critical reception and contributed to Tankard's reputation as pioneers of a subgenre that blended heavy music with lighthearted themes. The album also solidified their cult status among thrash metal fans, allowing them to remain relevant amid changing musical landscapes. By the time 'Kings of Beer' was released in January 1995, Tankard was already a well-established name in the thrash metal scene, following their previous release 'The Meaning of Life' (1990). This album marked their continued exploration of humorous themes, solidifying their identity as the 'beer metal' band and appealing to both metalheads and party enthusiasts alike. Their consistent output during the early '90s helped maintain their position within the European thrash revival.
How many songs are on Kings of Beer?
Kings of Beer has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flirtin' With Desaster Standout 4:03
- 2 Dark Exile 4:53
- 3 Hot Dog Inferno 3:25
- 4 Hell Bent for Jesus 4:20
- 5 Kings of Beer Standout 5:38
- 6 I'm So Sorry! 3:12
- 7 Talk Show Prostitute Standout 4:35
- 8 Incredible Loudness 3:43
- 9 Land of the Free 5:09
- 10 Mirror, Mirror 4:20
- 11 Tattoo Coward 6:15
Release Date
January 1, 1995
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
49 min 38 sec
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