''Chemical Invasion'' is the second studio album by German

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, released in October 1987.

Reception

Reviews have been "generally positive" after its release. A review from

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gave it a high review, praising it as an improvement over their debut album; Stating how it's far better in terms of songwriting and playing technique. "Chemical Invasion is certainly anything but boring," they claimed while also praising the riffs, powerful rhythm work, and Gerre's merciless bawling as giving the nine songs character.

Track listing

Personnel

*Andreas "Gerre" Geremia - vocals *Andy Boulgaropoulos - guitar *Axel Katzmann - guitar *Frank Thorwarth - bass, backing vocals *Oliver Werner - drums

References

External Sites

* 1987 albums Tankard (band) albums Noise Records albums Albums produced by Harris Johns {{1980s-metal-album-stub