Reviews

Maniacs German Tanks cassette

The MANIACS play a combination of Finnish-influenced thrash and English-style punk. Some of the songs are somewhat garagy, while others have a steady ’77-style beat. Gruff vocals and a heavy bass make the MANIACS quite likeable, especially “Weltkrieg” and “We Want You.” Very catchy stuff.

• Reviewer Ruth Schwartz
• Label Bunker Tapes / Sado Tapes
• Issue MRR #10 • December 1983

Maniacs Attack cassette

OK-sounding mid-tempo skunk from Germany, with an occasional speedy song. The MANIACS’ strong suit is a constant buzzsaw guitar that breaks loose with some exciting licks on a few numbers (like “Nazischweine”).

• Reviewer Tim Yohannan
• Label Bunker Tapes / Sado Tapes
• Issue MRR #13 • April/May 1984