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Honour & Blood

Tank · 1984

42 min · 7 tracks · heavy metal

Thunderous riffs and aggressive vocals merge with lyrical themes of conflict, embodying the spirit of 80s heavy metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The War Drags Ever On — This opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its relentless tempo and vivid imagery of warfare, encapsulating the album's themes effectively.
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    Honour and Blood — The title track showcases a blend of melodic structures and aggressive lyrics, reflecting the band's thematic focus on loyalty and sacrifice.
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    When All Hell Freezes Over — This song combines catchy hooks with heavy instrumentals, highlighting the band's ability to create memorable anthems while maintaining a fierce edge.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thunderous riffs for cathartic release
  • invigorating energy for workout sessions
  • intense emotions in late-night drives
  • powerful anthems for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer soft, mellow sounds
  • seek soothing background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, Honour & Blood is Tank's third studio album, coming at a time when they were establishing themselves within the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene. Following their previous album, This Means War, the band continued to refine their sound while navigating a rapidly changing metal landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Motörhead· Judas Priest· Saxon

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Honour and Blood

    A climactic moment where the song shifts from personal reflection to an anthem rallying for loyalty amidst chaos.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The War Drags Ever On 8:14
  • 2 When All Hell Freezes Over 5:56
  • 3 Honour and Blood 6:32
  • 4 Chain of Fools 4:08
  • 5 W.M.L.A. 5:17
  • 6 Too Tired to Wait for Love 4:37
  • 7 Kill 8:00

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