2009 will be the official 30th Anniversary of the 'New Wave of British Heavy Metal'.To comemerate this,a number of special shows will be taking place.The 'Keep it True' festival in Germany next April will feature a 90 minute all star extravaganza of NWOBHM classics performed by some of the original artists from that era.Members from Tank,Girlschool,Samson, Tygers of Pan Tang,Grim Reaper,Blitzgrieg and Praying Mantis will be among the star studded line up.I'll let you know when more names are confirmed.
Also, a similar event is being planned for London.The venue is rumoured to be the Hammersmith Odeon and there will be a big name headline band.
As soon as I get more info I'll let you know.

TANK PRESS RELEASE

Take cover
TANK are back in action!

The legendary British power metal mercenaries have re-grouped and are ready for battle once more.
The release of the ‘DOGS OF WAR’ boxed set earlier this year was a great success which led to the inevitable re-release of the entire back catalogue (Metal Mind records). This has proved very popular with the die hard fans of old and helped to amass a new army of young fans worldwide.
TANK are now very much in demand on the live front after being absent from the touring circuit for several years. With a distinctive attitude and energy to our trademark sound, TANK now have a new all-star lineup, fully equipped to crush everything in their path.
Unfortunately original vocalist/bassist ALGY WARD has decided to retire from active service and concentrate his efforts on writing his long awaited autobiography covering his career with THE DAMNED,THE SAINTS and TANK. We will miss him fighting alongside us and wish him all the best.

THE WAR DRAGS EVER ON!

Joining MICK TUCKER and CLIFF EVANS on guitars will be original TANK drummer MARK BRABBS. A very welcome return for the powerhouse skinsman.
Two new recruits will now be joining the ranks. Ex RITCHIE BLACKMORE’S RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman, DOOGIE WHITE, will be taking care of all vocal duties and ex BRUCE DICKINSON band bass player, CHRIS DALE, completes the lineup.

This new lineup will prove to be a major force to be reckoned with and will add a new dimension to the unmistakable TANK sound, driving them forward, unstoppable into 2009.
Prepare for battle

TANK are back!

The new TANK  'Filth hounds of hades'  T-shirts are finally here.
Get yours now. Go to the Soundhouse online shop for more details.

EXCLUSIVE - 2 rare Paul D'ianno acoustic tracks including a fantastic version of the IRON MAIDEN classic 'WRATHCHILD' are now featured on the AUDIO page.Both tracks were produced by Cliff Evans.

EXCLUSIVE.
Go to the AUDIO page to hear two super rare tracks from Adrian Smith's original band URCHIN.They feature Adrian Smith (guitar/lead vocal) Andy Barnet (guitar/backing vocal) Alan Levett (bass/backing vocal) Barry Tyler (drums).
These two tracks were recorded in 1977.

Classic NWOBHM albums from TANK, KILLERS, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, RAVEN. BLITZKRIEG, HOLOCAUST, SWEET SAVAGE and GASKIN now available in the Soundhouse SHOP at great low prices.