Genre(s):
Heavy/Power Metal, Groove Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Social, Death, Life, Metal
Origin:
United States of America (Santa Rosa, California)
Formed In:
1980
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Brian Allen - Vocals (2009-) (Wild Dogs, Last Empire, Malice (USA))
Geoff Thorpe - Guitars (1980-), Lead Vocals (1995-1997), Co-Vocals (1997-)
Kiyoshi Morgan - Guitars (2007-)
Stephen Goodwin - Bass (2007-) (Aaron Pearson)
Larry Howe - Drums (1986-1999, 2005-) (Chastain, Aaron Pearson)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Mark Tate (1980-1982)
Gary St. Pierre (1983-1987) (Hawaii (USA))
Carl Albert (1988-1995) (Villain (USA), Ruffians, Scratch (USA)) (R.I.P. 23rd April 1995, car accident)
Brian O'Connor (1997-1999, 2001-2005) (Spectre (USA), Prophesy)
Morgan Thorn (2000-2001) (Megaton Blonde)
James Rivera (2005-2007) (Destiny's End, Dawnrider (Deu), New Eden, Seven Witches, Chaotic Order, Distant Thunder, Flotsam and Jetsam, Killing Machine, Malakis Reign, Vigilante (USA), Thrasher (USA), Daggers Edge, Helstar, Denim and Leather)
Ronnie Stixx (2007-2009) (Divine Ruins, Shadow Keep)
Guitars:
Ira Black (1981, 2000-2005) (Heathen, Bralalalala, Lizzy Borden, Doom Society, Chris Caffery, Pornucopia, Prophesy)
Jim Cassero (1982-1983)
Jamie Scott (Delany, Vain)
Chuck Moomey (1983-1985)
Vinnie Moore (1985-1986) (U.F.O.)
Mark McGee (1988-1995)
Steve Smyth (1996-1999) (Testament, Dragonlord, Nevermore, The Esseness Project, Chaoswave (Guest), Forbidden (USA), Seven7 (Guest)
Brad Gillis (2005-2007) (Ozzy Osbourne, Hear 'n Aid, Night Ranger)
Thaen Rassmussen (session in 2006) (Control, Heathen, Anvil Chorus)
Bass:
Jeff Barnacle (1980-1985)
Dave Starr (1985-1993, 2005-2007) (Chastain, Lääz Rockit, WildeStarr)
Tommy Sisco (1994-1999, Live 2005) (Villain (USA), Ruffians)
Cornbread (2001-2005) (Bizarro (Usa))
Drums:
Walt Perkins (1982-1983)
Jim Lang (1983)
Don Selzer (1983-1985)
Atma Anur (2000-2001) (Cacophony, Jason Becker, The Esseness Project, Scavenger (USA))
Dan Lawson (2001-2002)
Will Carroll (2002-2005) (MindZone, Old Grandad, Warning S.F., Machine Head (USA), Scarecrow (USA), Death Angel, Cutthroats Nine, Ulysses Siren)
Additional notes:
The band played Groove Metal on "Something Burning" and "Cyberchrist" and returned to their original sound from "Sadistic Symphony" onwards. The only constant member is guitarist Geoff Thorpe. Participated at the "U.S. Metal Vol. III" sampler LP (Shrapnel Records) with the track "Ultimate Death". Geg noll was an original guiatarist when Carl was singing during the early years.
Discography:
Vicious Rumors - Demo 1983 [demo] - 1983
Vicious Rumors - Demo Ii [demo] - 1983
Vicious Rumors - Soldiers Of The Night [full-length] - 1986
Vicious Rumors - Digital Dictator [full-length] - 1988
Vicious Rumors - Vicious Rumors [full-length] - 1990
Vicious Rumors - Welcome To The Ball [full-length] - 1991
Vicious Rumors - Plug In And Hang On - Live In Tokyo [live album] - 1992
Vicious Rumors - The Voice [ep] - 1994
Vicious Rumors - Word Of Mouth [full-length] - 1994
Vicious Rumors - A Tribute To Carl Albert [live album] - 1995
Vicious Rumors - The First Ten Years [video/vhs] - 1996
Vicious Rumors - Something Burning [full-length] - 1996
Vicious Rumors - Cyberchrist [full-length] - 1998
Vicious Rumors - Sadistic Symphony [full-length] - 2001
Vicious Rumors - Crushing The World [live album] - 2005
Vicious Rumors - Warball [full-length] - 2006
Vicious Rumors - Razorback Killers [full-length] - 2011
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Official site:
http://www.myspace.com/viciousrumors