London based label Soundhouse Records has contacted BW&BK; with news that demos for the forthcoming TANK studio album, Sturmpanzer, have been completed.

Says the band, "We are now happy with the direction the album is taking and recording will start after Christmas. We will be inviting some special guests to come and take part in the project."

In related news, due to popular demand, Tank merchandise is now available direct from the band's MySpace page, located here.

Tank's 's Live And Rare album was released on October 15th through Soundhouse Records.

The album features the following tracklisting: 1981 MOTÖRHEAD Ace Of Spades Tour - 'Shellshock', 'Steppin' On A Landmine', 'Blood, Guts And Beer', 'Run Like Hell', 'Don't Walk Away', 'Filth Hounds Of Hades', 'He Fell In Love With A (Stormtrooper)', 'The Snake'. 1984 METALLICA Ride The Lightning Tour - 'This Means War', 'Echoes Of A Distant Battle'. 1999 Japan NWOBHM Festival - 'T.W.D.A.M.O.', 'Don't Walk Away'. Studio Demos - 'Shellshock', 'Run Like Hell', 'Blood, Guts And Beer'.

On November 19th Metal Mind Productions issued the complete discography of Tank: The Filth Hounds Of Hades - Dogs Of War 1981 - 2002. The collection, containing Tank's full discography extended with exclusive bonus material, is available in two editions: as a 9 CD box (8CD + DVD) and a 6 LP box.

The Filth Hounds Of Hades - Dogs Of War 1981 - 2002 includes the following albums: Filth Hounds Of Hades, Power Of Hunter, This Means War, Honour & Blood, Tank, Return Of A Filth Hound Live (only in 9CD box), War Of Attrition Live 1981 (only in 9CD box),"Still At War plus a DVD with live material recorded over several years.

All CDs were remastered using 24-bit process and feature rare bonus tracks (see the tracklist below). Both editions will also contain an extensive booklet covering Tank's biography, discography, lyrics to all songs and a selection of archive photos.