Ailing TANK Frontman Slams Touring Version Of Band

June 17, 2009

Algy Ward, the founding bassist/vocalist of the legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK, has slammed his former bandmates for taking a version of the band out on the road in Europe without him.

In a statement released to Classic Rock magazine, Ward says, "I wish the loyal TANK fans around the world to know that the band playing various European festivals this summer under the name of 'TANK' do so without my consent.

"The band name TANK, associated logos and images are my sole intellectual property and copyright.

"I am currently unable to perform live due to poor health but continue to write and record.

"Demos for the next official TANK album, 'Sturmpanzer', can be heard at this location."

TANK's current touring lineup includes Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale.

In a recent interview with The Rainbow Fanclub Legacy, White stated about his collaboration with TANK, "Mick and I write well together but I need to understand TANK. It is important for the fans who have loved this band to understand that if Algy [Ward, original frontman] wanted to still play, then I would not be here. If they want to hear TANK, then they will have to adjust to the departure of Mr. Ward the same way the guys in the band have to. It will still be big riffing guitars. I have wanted to do a metal album for ages, so here goes."

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