The Terror Tapes
The Terror Tapes is fourth studio album by Irish thrash metal band Gama Bomb. It was released on 19 April 2013 in Europe and 7 May in the US via AFM Records.[2]
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| Released | 19 April 2013 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Label | AFM | |||
| Producer | Scott Atkins | |||
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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 |
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| 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
- "GAMA BOMB: New Album Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- "GAMA BOMB Signs With AFM RECORDS". Blabbermouth. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- "Gama Bomb Announce New Album 'The Terror Tapes'". Metal Hammer. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- "Graham Humphreys – From The Vault". 12 March 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.