Thrash Legend Tankard - Hell’s Heroes VIII 2026 Interview

The Pipeman interviews Tankard singer Garre live at Hell’s Heroes Festival VIII 2026 on W4CY Radio. The Teutonic thrash legend discusses the band's semi-pro approach to 44 years of thrash and reflects on metal influences and memories spanning the decades.
They also cover Tankard's first shows in the US, wild influences from New Wave of British Heavy Metal and experiencing Bay Area thrash like Exodus, Slayer, Metallica, upcoming South America tour, and plans for a 45th anniversary album. Garre also shares stories of early record deals, festival energy, and the universal metal brotherhood.
Featured topics: Tankard interview, Hell’s Heroes Festival VIII 2026, Teutonic thrash, Kreator, Metallica, Saxon, Exodus, new Tankard album, thrash metal history, South America tour, NWOBHM influences, Metal Blade, Teutonic
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