Gama Bomb
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| Gama Bomb | |
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| Origin | Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland |
| Genre(s) | Thrash metal Speed metal Heavy metal |
| Years active | 2002 – Present |
| Label(s) | Earache Records |
| Website | Official site |
| Members | |
| Philly Byrne Luke Graham Joe McGuigan Paul Caffrey Domo Dixon |
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Gama Bomb are a thrash metal band mainly based in the UK and Ireland.
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[edit] History
Gama Bomb formed in 2002 and soon built up a loyal following in their native Ireland and the UK, which they consolidated with a rigorous touring schedule and frequent forays into self-released recordings. The band first gained attention with their debut EP release The Survival Option in the same year. Relentlessly touring was paired with 2004's The Fatal Mission single with frontman Philly Byrne dressing as a chef, a priest, a pirate and an unhinged scientist in an ever more outrageous live stage show, which, interestingly, frequently included a Thrash Metal version of 80's TV show Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' theme tune.
[edit] Survival of the Fastest
Gama Bomb released their full-length debut Survival of the Fastest through European music label Witches Brew in early 2006. The album, which had originally been independently released in a limited edition format in late 2005, included many of the bands then live staples of which many, aside from those present on previous EP releases, had never been commercially available. The 2006 version of the album features the bonus tracks "M.A.D." and "The Survival Option" from their 2004 Fatal Mission single.
[edit] Zombi Brew EP
In May 2007, Gama Bomb released their first EP since 2004; Zombi Brew. The EP featured new songs "Zombie Brew" and "Frightmare On Hell St" together with a cover of punk band The Dangerfields' song, "Maniac". The EP was released exclusively on 7" vinyl and limited to 200 copies in conjunction with Problem? Records.
[edit] Citizen Brain
In September 2007, Gama Bomb announced that they signed a recording contract with Earache Records. The band lent the song "Zombi Brew" to the "Thrashing Like A Maniac" compilation released by Earache Records, alongside other new Thrash artists such as Evile, Municipal Waste, Short Sharp Shock and Send More Paramedics. In April Earache confirmed the release of Gama Bomb's Earache debut Citizen Brain for early June 2008. [1]
[edit] Musical Influences
Stylistically rooted in 1980s Thrash metal the band have stated influences include acts such as Nuclear Assault, Kreator, Agent Steel, Sodom, old Slayer, and early Megadeth.
[edit] Themes And Lyrics
Gama Bomb's lyrics often refer to the horror, action and sci-fi movies, cartoons and computer games of the 1980s, as well as paying tribute to many classic heavy metal themes. They also write topical songs on social issues like racism and global warming. The band are known for injecting their own sense of humour into their lyrics, with bizarre song concepts which lampoon classic heavy metal themes. Recurrent themes to be found in Gama Bomb songs are cannibalism, war, zombies, human sacrifice, ghosts and technological revolt.
[edit] Band Members
[edit] Members
- Philly Byrne: Vocals
- Joe McGuigan: Bass
- Luke Graham: Guitar
- Domo Dixon: Lead Guitar
- Paul Caffrey: Drums
[edit] Former Members
- Kevy Canavan: Lead Guitar
- Stephen Campbell: Lead Guitar
- Damien Boyce: Drums
- Ronan Fitzpatrick: Drums
