The Terror Tapes

The Terror Tapes is fourth studio album by Irish thrash metal band Gama Bomb. It was released on 19 April in Europe and 7 May in the US via AFM Records.[2]

The Terror Tapes
Studio album by Gama Bomb
Released	19 April 2013
Genre	Thrash metal
Language	English
Label	AFM
Producer	Scott Atkins
Gama Bomb chronology
Tales from the Grave in Space (2009) The Terror Tapes (2013) Untouchable Glory (2015)
Singles from The Terror Tapes
"Terrorscope[1]" Released: 26 March 2013 (free download) April 2012 (vinyl)

Background

The Terror Tapes was recorded in Dublin, Ireland and Suffolk, UK by Scott Atkins (Cradle of Filth, Stamping Ground) over autumn and winter 2012. The band had suffered throat surgery, tendon injury and the loss of original member Luke Graham before recording began. Before signing to AFM lead singer Philly Byrne said "We recorded without a label, did it all the hard way. We’ve spent long enough in the shadows; now we’re ready to re-emerge"[3]

Release

The first single, "Terrorscope", was released as a free download on 26 March 2013 and released on limited edition vinyl in April 2013.[1] The Album followed on 19 April 2013 in Europe and on 7 May 2013 in the US.[1]

Artwork

The album cover was created by Graham Humphreys, best known for classic horror movie posters including "A Nightmare On Elm Street" and "Evil Dead".[4] Lead singer Philly Byrne said of the collaboration "We grew up in terror of VHS covers painted by Graham, but we never knew his name. We found him, had the audacity to chat to him, and now it's a dream come true to work together and to see the astounding work he's done for us." The cover shows a man being consumed by a giant, living tape machine.[1]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Wrong Stuff"	3:20
2.	"Legend of Speed"	2:23
3.	"Backwards Bible"	3:29
4.	"Beverly Hills Robocop"	4:21
5.	"Smoke The Blow With Willem Dafoe"	1:17
6.	"We Started The Fire"	3:13
7.	"Terrorscope"	3:29
8.	"The Cannibals Are In The Streets (Therefore) All Flesh Must Be Eaten"	3:47
9.	"Shitting Yourself To Live"	0:21
10.	"Matrioshka Brain"	3:45
11.	"Metal Idiot"	2:20
12.	"Wrecking Ball"	4:33
Total length:		36:02

References

1. "GAMA BOMB: New Album Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth. March 4, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
2. "GAMA BOMB Signs With AFM RECORDS". Blabbermouth. January 28, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
3. "Gama Bomb Announce New Album 'The Terror Tapes'". Metal Hammer. January 28, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
4. "Graham Humphreys - From The Vault". March 12, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.