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Tuesday 12 January 2010

GAMA BOMB RELEASE FREE ALBUM

The Irish thrashers Gama Bomb have released their third studio album 'Tales From The Grave in Space' completely free, available from Earache.com (See the link at the bottem of the post)




With a free album release, comes a question; "Why is it free?" which is normally answered with "It's probably crap, why else would it be free". But those who take the risk and download 'Tales...' discover that it is a good, if not brilliant New School Thrash album.

Just like the original thrash bands of the 80's Gama Bomb play music for a laugh, which is a great change to all the super serious metal bands that are around. With tracks named 'Mussolini Mosh' and 'Last Ninjas Unite' you can tell what you're in for, a healthy dose of fast thrashing licks and plenty of speed played with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Something which Gama Bomb deliver in barrel loads, from the amp hum at the start of 'Slam Anthem' to the final crash chord of 'Mummy Invasion' the speed doesn't let up, making Gama Bomb a very moshable and face melting album.

I suppose I should talk about the technicality and general production of the album. It is a nice surprise when a free album can sound so good (assuming the 320kbs mp3's are as good as the CD version which I am reviewing from). The guitar tone has improved since the last time I paid any attention to Gama Bomb; the guitars crunch along in perfect synchronisation with never ending onslaught of high speed drum beats and bass attack. Philly Byrne's vocals range from Mustaine-esque snarls to Bruce Dickinson style falsetto and overall put a final shine on what is a solid album, something I never thought I'd see from the New School of Thrash.

To conclude Gama Bomb's 'Tales...' is an awesome deal at absolutely no money what so ever, even if you have hated all New School Thrash you've heard up until now like I have, I urge you to check out 'Tales From The Grave in Space', what have you got to lose?

8/10

GAMA BOMB - TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE
Genre: New School Trash Metal
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Download: Earache 320kbs

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