Band:	Gama Bomb
Album:	Tales From The Grave In Space
Style:	Thrash metal
Release date:	November 05, 2009
Guest review by:	ProjectEndgame

01. Slam Anthem
02. New Eliminators Of Atlantis B.C.
03. Three Witches
04. Last Ninjas Unite
05. Escape From Scarecrow Mountain
06. Mussolini Mosh
07. We Respect You
08. Apocalypse 1997
09. Return To Blood Castle
10. Polterghost
11. Skeletron
12. Mummy Invasion

Right, so my first thoughts about this album is that releasing the album FOR FREE is very gutsy, and it looks like it worked in their favor to which I have to say kudos. Second, after listening to Citizen Brain, they're gonna have to put a good amount of ante into this album, and they did! They provided with every track amazing talent that seem almost unmatched. Of course in Gama Bomb fashion however, it's gotta sound good and it always comes out in a way that I can only be described as "Fun Thrash"; it puts a smile on your face and makes you wanna do something you really enjoy, only instead of a happy pop song you have a metal influence right by your side. I've done this before many times, and it works.

I'm being serious. Gama Bomb doesn't miss a beat, with fantastic but somewhat generic lyrical themes ("Last Ninjas Unite", "Three Witches" and "Polterghost") to the fun, energetic part of them ("Escape From Scarecrow Mountain", "We Respect You") that make it a genuine trademark, especially in the new age of music (see above "Fun Thrash"). All of the songs are needed a good listen-through, and at such a great quality! The sound is just perfect, no static, no awkward parts. Nothing. The production is just beautiful.

In terms of musicianship take a good look at Paul Caffrey's skill and endurance. Yes, the songs are relatively short but that dude can DRUM. He's got the skill and the double bass is dead on. In other words, he's a born death metal drummer. Kind of like a certain Cuban drummer we all know and love... while on the other hand, the solo works of both Domo Dixon and Luke Graham are substantial! Even if there are some songs you don't like, it's either the rhythm work or the solos that will get you to acknowledge them. With Philly Byrne as a vocalist however, it gives me an impression that his voice doesn't really fit Gama Bomb but at the same time fits so perfectly, more so the chorus' because it's like you could feel the harmony floating into your brain. Think Joey Belladonna with Anthrax.

As a full band, I can't say much. You can tell that Gama Bomb really has that kind of tight playing and teamwork skill deserves some notice. From the rare tempo changes to the back and forth of the guitar and vocals complimenting each other. They're even better live, because with this album you can tell they put a lot of effort and time to create the music. It's just that live, you can feel it come to life and give you that energy!

There's nothing that makes me doubt this band's wonderful skill, however something that kind of concerns me is the song "Mussolini Mosh" where it feels like someone had used some sort of computer program instead of the raw drumming power I heard and grew to love on the other songs. Another thing is that there are a few repetitive vocal themes that kinda felt like it was being reused from the last album. It felt kinda like I was listening to the same material all over again.

All I can say is this. You like Thrash? You like ninjas, zombies and witches? Get this album/download it. NOW.