This video features Tankard’s full 2005 live performance from the first part of their DVD, Fat, Ugly and Still (A)Live. While the second disc — packed with outtakes from the band’s many shows, plus photos, interviews, and additional extras — is not included here, what we do have is a raw and energetic document from one of Germany’s most iconic thrash metal institutions. And yes, the decades-long beer belly tradition is proudly intact.
More than most German thrash bands, Tankard often leaned towards a more punkish way, both musically and aesthetically. This spirit is fully captured on the DVD: chaotic, humorous, fast, loose, and relentlessly fun — exactly what long-time fans expect from these Frankfurt legends.
The recording isn’t always pristine. The camera work shakes, the image quality wavers, and the whole thing feels wonderfully unpolished. But that rough edge fits Tankard’s music perfectly. The setlist is stacked with classics, and the high-energy crowd interaction helps turn this into a lively snapshot of the band at an important point in their career.
Lineup (2005)
- Andreas “Gerre” Geremia – Vocals
- Frank Thorwarth – Bass
- Andy Gutjahr – Guitars
- Olaf Zissel – Drums
Setlist
- Need money for beer –
0:26 - The morning after –
4:42 - Zombie attack –
9:02 - Slipping from reality –
12:36 - Minds on the moon –
17:14 - Beermuda –
21:50 - New liver please! –
28:34 - Maniac forces –
33:00 - Queen of hearts –
39:49 - Die with a beer In your hand –
46:50 - Nation over nation –
53:28 - Dancing on our grave –
57:26 - Alcohol –
1:02:36 - Don’t panic –
1:04:22 - Space beer –
1:10:45 - Rectifier –
1:16:17 - Hope? –
1:20:37 - Beyond the pubyard –
1:26:16 - We’re coming back –
1:32:08 - Chemical invasion –
1:36:00 - Poison –
1:43:58 - Alien –
1:50:43 - Freibier –
1:54:59 - (Empty) Tankard –
2:00:46
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- Length: 2:10:04
- Channel: Tankard
- Categories: Live recordings
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- Originally posted on: January 11, 2015