Tankhas been considered a major force on the worldwide rock and metal scene since itʼs formation in 1980 by former The Damned bass player Algy Ward. Starting with the bandʼs punk-influenced debut albumThe Filth Hounds of Hadesthrough to the 2015 metal epicValley of Tears, the band has delivered some of the finest rock and metal music to come out of the UK over the past 3 decades. The band have toured alongside rock giants such asMotrheadandSaxonand were fortunate to be chosen as the opening act onMetallicas legendary ʻRide the Lightningʼ tour across Europe in the winter of 1984. Tank 1981-1987 5CD Boxis a Japanese limited edition 63-track box set featuring the first five albums from the group issued to commemorate the groups Re-Ignition Japan Tour and NWOBHMs 40TH Anniversary. Each albumincludes bonus recordingshoused in theirown mini-LP style card wallet picture sleeve replicating the original release, withbooklets containing lyrics and liner notes, plus a Tank sticker.