Irish Thrash band Gama Bomb will release their fourth album 'The Terror Tapes' on April 19 in Europe and May 7 in the USA.
The cover for the follow-up to 2009's "Tales From The Grave In Space" was illustrated by veteran movie poster artist Graham Humphreys, who created pieces for classics 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' and 'Evil Dead'.

'The Terror Tapes' will be preceded by a single for the track 'Terrorscope', available both as a completely free download on March 26, with a vinyl release following in April.

"It was really important to us to give people some music for nothing," says vocalist Philly Byrne. "It's how we get our music and we want people to know we're cool with them doing that, as long as they support us. Support comes from a lot of different places, not just the front pocket."
About the album Byrne says: "I think this album's really going to shock people. We're not afraid to write brash, outrageous songs that will make people stand up and shout. There are some straight-up classics on this album and we can't wait for everyone to hear it."
He adds: "It's been a long road to bring 'The Terror Tapes' to life. I had throat surgery, Domo (Dixon, guitar) had a tendon injury, we changed our lineup, we recorded without a label, did it all the hard way. We worked hard and got through and made a great album which we're proud to be releasing with such great guys as AFM Records, who really believe in what we're doing. We've spent long enough in the shadows; now we’re ready to re-emerge."

Tracklist:

01. The Wrong Stuff
02. Legend of Speed
03. Backwards Bible
04. Beverly Hills Robocop
05. Smoke The Blow With Willem Dafoe
06. We Started The Fire
07. Terrorscope
08. The Cannibals Are In The Streets - All Flesh Must Be Eaten
09. Shitting Yourself To Live
10. Matrioshka Brain
11. Metal Idiot
12. Wrecking Ball

Gama Bomb is coming to Belgium on April 13 to perform at Metaal Paaskabaal V in Tongeren!
Also on stage: Ostrogoth, Ill, Sardonis and From Cocktail To Fire.
Facebook event here.

Original Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo was left in a state of shock after the group's sudden decision to have him replaced for the forthcoming Australian tour set to begin in mere two days. The drummer issued an official statement in which he starts off by apologizing to fans, adding that he is "saddened and shocked" by the current situation.

  "I want to personally apologize to all of our fans in Australia who have bought tickets for the tour expecting to see me in my usual place on the drums." "So that you all know the truth, as of the end of the business day on February 14th, I was notified that I would not be drumming for the tour in Australia. I'm saddened, and to be honest I am shocked by the situation."

Lombardo continues by talking about the band's financial situation, revealing what apparently seems to be some murky business going on within the group and it's management. The drummer discovers that despite touring the world for most of 2012, he still hasn't received payment for his share of work. To make matters worse, Lombardo was allegedly told he won't be paid prior to signing a longform contract.

"Last year, I discovered 90% of Slayer's tour income was being deducted as expenses, including the professional fees paid to management, costing the band millions of dollars and leaving 10% or less to split amongst the four of us. In my opinion, this is not the way a band's business should operate. I tried rectifying it by letting my bandmates know, and Tom and I hired auditors to figure out what happened, but I was denied access to detailed information and the necessary backup documents."

"I spent the Christmas and New Year holidays realizing I had toured all over the world in 2012, but yet had not been paid (except a small advance) or provided a proper accounting for a full year's sweat and blood. On top of this, I was told that I would not be paid until I signed a longform contract which gave me no written assurance of how much or on what basis management would deduct commissions, nor did it provide me access to the financial budgets or records for review. It also forbade me to do interviews or make statements having to do with the band, in effect a gagging order."

Prematory
Heavy Metal band from Leuven, Belgium.

Currently in the studio recording their 2nd album.

Vocals: Simon Duson
Lead Guitar: Joeri Van de Schoot
Rythem Guitar: Jonas Van De Sande
Bass: Joeri Trescinski
Drums: Thomas Wuyts

Jonas is my boyfriend -love you hunny ;)-, but I think their music is awesome!
Follow them on Facebook and check them out!
Gonna be worth it!

XOXO
Lynn Richard