Formed in 1986 by guitarist Rick Perry, bassist Eric Roy, drummer Jamey Milford and vocalist Varnam Ponville, GAMMACIDE became one of Texas' most violent contributions to the late 80's thrash metal scene. After adding Scott Shelby as a second guitarist, GAMMACIDE released Victims of Science which has steadily gained a reputation as one of the most brutal thrash explosions ever captured on wax.
With themes of biological mutation, radiation poisoning, and toxic pollution, GAMMACIDE was a devastating live act, sharing the stage with bands like Dark Angel, Exodus, Death, Sacred Reich, and Morbid Angel, along with fellow Texans Rigor Mortis, Watchtower, and Rotting Corpse.
Although GAMMACIDE disbanded in 1992, their reputation has only continued to grow throughout the years. In 2005 they reissued Victims of Science on CD and they also began attracting a whole new audience on the world wide web. A few years later, F.O.A.D. released a deluxe collection of all their recordings Contamination Complete.
Now, in 2025, GAMMACIDE have reformed and are once again spreading toxic Texas thrash throughout the underground. Original members RICK PERRY, VARNAM PONVILLE, and SCOTT SHELBY are joined by bassist ALAN BOVEE and drummer JOEY GONZALEZ. The power and speed are still intact, in fact GAMMACIDE in 2025 sounds even more ferocious and corrosive than ever before. GAMMACIDE will not stop until the Contamination is truly COMPLETE.