GAMA BOMB — Tales From the Grave in Space (review)

GAMA BOMB — Tales From the Grave in Space album cover Album · 2009 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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"Tales From the Grave in Space" is the third full-length studio album by UK (Northern Ireland) crossover/thrash metal act Gama Bomb. The album was released through Earache Records in November 2009. It´s the successor to "Citizen Brain" from 2008. The original release features 12 tracks, while the 2010 Earache Records reissue, features the 5 track "Half Cut" EP as bonus material. The "Half Cut" EP is (for now) only available in this format, and is not an individual release.

The material on "Tales From the Grave in Space" is a continuation of the crossover thrash metal style of the previous releases from Gama Bomb. It´s crossover thrash metal in the thrashy end of the spectrum, although the music certainly also features hardcore aggression and intensity. The lyrics are campy horror/comedy type lyrics (if the title of the album hadn´t already given that away) and very typical for the genre. Songtitles like "New Eliminators of Atlantis B.C.", "Mussolini Mosh", and "Return to Blood Castle" tell that story well. The band are well playing and lead vocalist Philly Byrne delivers both raw staccato styled thrash metal vocals and high pitched piercing screams. The latter feature makes Gama Bomb stand out just a bit on the scene.

"Tales From the Grave in Space" features a sharp, powerful, and detailed sounding production job, and upon conclusion it´s another high quality release from Gama Bomb. If you can´t get enough of this, you should of course get a hold of the reissue version with the 5 track "Half Cut" bonus material EP. But don´t expect anything out of the ordinary from the bonus material. It´s just more of the same. A 3.5 star (70%) rating is deserved.
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