Vicious Rumors
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Vicious Rumors Parts Ways With Drummer
American power metal pioneers Vicious Rumors has announced that they have parted company with drummer Larry Howe, ending his third stint with the band. Howe's politics were cited as the main cause, with the band claiming that they had lost several bookings in Europe as a result. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"After years of disagreement on the issue, Vicious Rumors will no longer be touring with long time drummer Larry Howe. As a band we have never agreed with Larry's personal political ambitions. As hard as it is to let an original member go VR can no longer tolerate being punished by association for Larry's personal opinions. They do not reflect the opinion of Vicious Rumors. Our message is simple and clear: Unity ! and celebrating Heavy Metal together! This message hasn't changes since VR started in 1979! We wrote songs like " World Church to bring people together. That's our message for Vicious Rumors.
"Out of respect to VR, Larry will honor the band's commitment to the U.S. leg of 'The Devil's Asylum Tour' just days away from Feb 25th to March 28th. We want to thank Larry for all these years of commitment to the band and his incredible musicianship. We'll announce a new touring drummer soon.
"Now let's get back to the Heavy Metal Music doing the talking! See you VR maniacs on tour in the US and Europe soon. 75 shows starting in one week!
"Let's go!" More...
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Former Vicious Rumors Singer Returns To The Band
Get well Ronny, welcome home Brian!
On July 24th within 5 hours of catching a flight to Germany to perform with Vicious Rumors singer Ronny Munroe cancelled by text message. The band still doesn't really know what happened. It must be bad because he won't take phone calls. He released a statement asking for privacy so the band won't try to pressure him for details and they ask that everyone please respect his wishes.
A few days later another text came in, officially stepping down from Vicious Rumors due to medical reasons. All this was a real shock to the band. Vicious Rumors would like to wish Ronny a full and speedy recovery.
With major festival commitments the band called on their former lead singer Brian Allen who within 24 hours picked up 16 songs and totally killed it at the legendary Headbangers Open Air festival in Germany.
Geoff Thorpe: "Brian really saved the day! To find out Ronny was injured and wasn't coming a few hours before his flight was bad enough. It puts us in panic mode for sure... half the band was already in Germany. Brian stepped in like he never left and we had a kick ass show! "
Geoff adds further: "The promoter of the Headbangers Open Air said it was one of the best shows in the 25 year history of the festival"
After the last text from Ronny stepping down it's time to move on. Brian Allen is back! No shows will be cancelled, a new album is on the way. This will be Brian's 3rd studio album along with 1 live album and a live DVD.
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70000 Tons Of Metal 2023: Day Two
Rise and shine sea dogs! The second day of 70000 Tons Of Metal 2023 dawned and with it came the knowledge that the Pool Deck, perhaps the most notable stage on board the ship, was open for business with plenty of favourites ready to let their sound ride the Caribbean wind. Opening the stage was German power metal veterans Freedom Call, perhaps the happiest metal band on Earth, though personally, I was less than chipper to wake up just after they'd finished their set, missing out on the fun in the sun. So after a quick shower, it was time to head up to the eleventh floor for my first taste of sea air and outdoor metal this year.
Despite missing out on Freedom Call, perhaps there was no better way to get into the spirit of things than by witnessing one of your bucket list bands, which in my case was Dutch death metal legends, God Dethroned. The quartet has been on a roll since their second return in 2014, releasing two excellent albums with a third reportedly in production and watching this lineup, it's safe to assume that God Dethroned has never been healthier. They looked as if they were enjoying themselves as much as the fans were and songs like "Poison Fog" and "No Man's Land" sounded absolutely amazing. Perhaps the biggest surprise was just how quick it was to take to the band's new single, "Asmodevs," which may have even been the highlight of the set. God Dethroned not only met expectations, they exceeded them. More...
Hypocrisy Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal 2023
Swedish death metal veterans Hypocrisy has been announced as the final name for this year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. The festival will take place aboard the Freedom Of The Seas ship and will sail from Port Miami in Florida on January 30th, heading to Bimini, Bahamas before returning on February 3rd.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Another Four Bands Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2023
The lineup for this year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise is almost complete with the announcement that slam pioneers Internal Bleeding, Chile thrash metal veterans Nuclear, Costa Rican melodic death metal band Sight Of Emptiness and Skiltron from Argentina have all been added to the lineup, leaving only more announcement. The cruise is set to sail on January 30th from Miami, Florida and head to Bimini, Bahamas, before returning on February 3rd.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Dragonforce Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2023
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which will set sail a week from today on January 30th from Miami, Florida, have announced that British power metal veterans Dragonforce are the latest name to be confirmed for the floating festival.
The lineup is now as follows:
Abysmal Dawn
Amberian Dawn
Amorphis
Atrocity
Batushka
Belphegor
Bodyfarm
Cancer
Cryptosis
Cynic
Dark Tranquillity
Dear Mother
Deathless Legacy
Destruction
Dragonforce
Edge Of Paradise
Eleine
Elvenking
Empress
Eshtadur
Evergrey
Fallujah
Feuerschwanz
Fractal Universe
Freedom Call
God Dethroned
Hei'An
Hideous Divinity
Insomnium
Iron Savior
Isole
Jungle Rot
Kamelot
Keep Of Kalessin
Korpiklaani
Kreator
Mänegarm
Melechesh
Nightmare
Nightwish
Nothgard
Novembre
Obscura
Oceans Of Slumber
Osyron
Rotting Christ
Sirenia
The Crown
Uli Jon Roth
Vicious Rumors
Visions Of Atlantis
Vreid
Warbringer
Wolfchant
Wormed
Bodyfarm Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal 2023
Dutch death metal band Bodyfarm has been announced by the organisers of 70000 Tons Of Metal has the latest name for this year's edition of the festival, which will set sail in just over a week on January 30th and last until February 3rd. It will be a special voyage for the band as one of their two performances will be a new album live world premiere of their upcoming release, "Ultimate Abomination" where they will play this album from front to back.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Vicious Rumors & Wormed Added To 70000 Tons 2023
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has confirmed the addition of American power metal veterans Vicious Rumors and Spanish death metal outfit Wormed for this year's edition of the festival. Unfortunately, death metal stalwarts Decrepit Birth has had to pull out of the event due to a medical emergency.
The eleventh round of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise will set sail on January 30th from Miami, Florida and make its way to Bimini, Bahamas, before returning on February 3rd.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Obituary Posts 70k Tons Short; Napalm Death Added
Florida death metal legends Obituary has posted a new animated short online promoting their upcoming appearance at the 70000 Tons cruise. You can check it out below. In addition to this, British grindcore masters Napalm Death has been added to the lineup. The ship will set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 31 and dock in Labadee, Haiti, before returning on February 4.
The lineup is now as follows:
Accept
Arkona
Atrocity
Bodyfarm
Carnation
Chontaraz
Convulse
Coroner
Cyhra
Dark Funeral
Delain
Dragony
Eluveitie
Ensiferum
Exmortus
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Gloryhammer
Heidevolk
In Vain
Kalmah
Kamelot
Krisiun
Max & Iggor: Return To Roots
Mayan
Mors Principium Est
Napalm Death
Ne Obliviscaris
Night Demon
Nile
Obituary
Onslaught
Paradise Lost
Perpetual Warefare
Persefone
Pestilence
Rage
Raven
Riot V
Sodom
Soulfly
Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper
Subway To Sally
Svartsot
The Black Dahlia Murder
Tiamat
Tristania
Twilight Force
Tyr
Unleash The Archers
Van Canto
Vicious Rumors
Visions Of Atlantis
Vomitory
Warbringer More...
Three More Added To 70000 Tons Of Metal
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has announced a further three bands for this year's edition of the floating festival. Joining the lineup is Belgian death metal outfit Carnation, while Colombian thrashers Perpetual Warfare and Austrian power metal band Dragony have also been added to the bill. The ship will set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 31 and dock in Labadee, Haiti, before returning on February 4.
The lineup is now as follows:
Accept
Arkona
Atrocity
Bodyfarm
Carnation
Chontaraz
Convulse
Coroner
Cyhra
Dark Funeral
Delain
Dragony
Eluveitie
Ensiferum
Exmortus
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Gloryhammer
Heidevolk
In Vain
Kalmah
Kamelot
Krisiun
Max & Iggor: Return To Roots
Mayan
Mors Principium Est
Ne Obliviscaris
Night Demon
Nile
Obituary
Onslaught
Paradise Lost
Perpetual Warefare
Persefone
Pestilence
Rage
Raven
Riot V
Sodom
Soulfly
Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper
Subway To Sally
Svartsot
The Black Dahlia Murder
Tiamat
Tristania
Twilight Force
Tyr
Unleash The Archers
Van Canto
Vicious Rumors
Visions Of Atlantis
Vomitory
Warbringer
Three More Bands Added To 70000 Tons Of Metal 2019
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has announced a further three bands for this year's edition of the floating festival. Joining the bill are Brazilian death metal legends Krisiun, American heavy metal outfit Night Demon and Norwegian progressive metal group Chontaraz. The ship will set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 31 and dock in Labadee, Haiti, before returning on February 4.
The lineup is now as follows:
Accept
Arkona
Atrocity
Bodyfarm
Chontaraz
Convulse
Coroner
Cyhra
Dark Funeral
Delain
Eluveitie
Ensiferum
Exmortus
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Gloryhammer
Heidevolk
In Vain
Kalmah
Kamelot
Krisiun
Max & Iggor: Return To Roots
Mayan
Mors Principium Est
Ne Obliviscaris
Night Demon
Nile
Obituary
Onslaught
Paradise Lost
Persefone
Pestilence
Rage
Raven
Riot V
Sodom
Soulfly
Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper
Subway To Sally
Svartsot
The Black Dahlia Murder
Tiamat
Tristania
Twilight Force
Unleash The Archers
Van Canto
Vicious Rumors
Visions Of Atlantis
Vomitory
Warbringer
Vicious Rumors Announces New Lineup
If you don't know by now, Vicious Rummors is indeed a living entity; always progressing and evolving with time. 38 years and 16 albums later... the band promised some major announcements and here they are: Vicious Rumors is proud to welcome back lead singer Brian Allen, who sang on SPV/Steamhammer albums "Razorback Killers" (2011), "Live You to Death" (2012) and "Electric Punishment "(2013)."
Brian left the band in 2013 for family reasons and returns with full force and power. Geoff Thorpe says: "We're so excited to have Brian back! Life really does have a funny way of coming full circle!"
Singer Nick Holleman has subsequently left the band to pursue other projects. He may be leaving "the band." but he's definitely not leaving "the family." Thorpe says: "With no bad feelings at all we wish Nick all the best and thank him for 4 great years of recording and touring.!"
Vicious Rumors is already working on a killer new studio album, and furthermore introduces a new lead guitarist from Portland, OR baned Gunnar DüGrey. Thorpe comments: "His style, feel and general playing ability is out of this world!" More...
Vicious Rumors Posts Tour Recap
Vicious Rumors just checked in with this European tour recap and year-end message to all the fans:
"Thank you, Europe! First leg of the 'European Protocol Tour' in support of the 'Concussion Protocol' album is over. It was an awesome tour, one of the best in VR's history!! A huge thank you to all our families, fans, business partners, crew, and thousands of new fans from the European Protocol Tour! Nine weeks on tour took VR all over Europe from Oct 24 to Dec 22 . The shows were amazing!
"With incredible response from the new fans. We gave it all we had and the result was the fans gave it right back!! From Sweden, Norway, Finland to Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and back again. The fans made it all worth while!! It's never easy on the road and in frozen weather conditions it's even harder!
"Looking back on this year I'm very proud to be part of this metal institution called Vicious Rumors and all the band's hard work on 'Concussion Protocol' album, my 2 month promo campaign last summer, entering the charts, all the monster shows, this was one of the very best tours in our long career!!
"Now we look to the rest of the world in 2017 with many touring plans in discussion! Bang Your Head festival is already confirmed ! The ball keeps rolling! Many thanks to my band members and fans for keeping the dream alive! Metal Christmas and Heavy New Year!! See you next year on the road! We will be back!" More...
Vicious Rumors Releases "1000 Years" Lyric Video
U.S. metal veterans Vicious Rumors posted a new lyric video for the song "1000 Years." The song is taken from the band's new album "Concussion Protocol," which was issued back in late August via SPV Records.
"Concusssion Protocol" is the debut studio release for vocalist Nick Holleman (Powerized/Sinbreed (live)). Check out the clip here:
Vicious Rumors Posts "Take It Or Leave It" Video
U.S. metal group Vicious Rumors today releases a new video for the song "Take It Or Leave It," taken from the forthcoming studio album "Concussion Protocol." Geoff Thorpe comments:
"The 'Concussion Protocol' album has been the most intense recording project of my long career! We're working together as a team! A year and half of writing, recording and now the release is right around the corner Aug 26th.
"Nick and Tilen came to California to record and we made the 'Take It Or Leave It' video together giving fans a first time look at the making of the album and the power of our performance. Vicious Rumors runs on fire and passion! The reaction from the first video 'Chasing The Priest' was so overwhelmingly positive....now check out the members of Vicious Rumors in full force with 'Take It Or Leave It.'"
New album "Concussion Protocol" will be released through SPV/Steamhammer on August 26th, 2016 as a digipak version (including poster), 2LP gatefold red vinyl edition and download.
1. Concussion Protocol 4:56
2. Chemical Slaves 05:50
3. Victims Of A Digital World 04:13
4. Chasing The Priest 04:13
5. Last Of Our Kind 03:56
6. 1000 Years 03:39
7. Circle Of Secrets 05:04
8. Take It Or Leave It 03:23
9. Bastards 04:40
10. Every Blessing Is A Curse 04:14
11. Life For A Life 06:11 More...
Vicious Rumors Streams "Chasing The Priest"
Vicious Rumors today releases a new lyric video today for the song "Chasing The Priest," taken from forthcoming studio album "Concussion Protocol." Geoff Thorpe says about the song and the video:
"In our dark tale of the earth's final days man turns his back on religious concepts! The song 'Chasing the Priest' was written by myself along with Nick, Tilen, and Larry in a house we rented last summer next to and old Church in the Netherlands. The band was in the beginning of the songwriting process for the album 'Concussion Protocol' We hope you enjoy our dark tale in metal madness as much as we enjoyed making it for you!! This video was produced by Jimmie Evans lll at Electric Punishment studios in Santa Rosa California. Turn it up and see you on tour!! Metal on!"
New album "Concussion Protocol" will be released through SPV/Steamhammer on August 26th, 2016 as a digipak version (incl.poster), 2LP gatefold red vinyl edition and download. The track listing is as follows:
1. Concussion Protocol
2. Chemical Slaves
3. Victims Of A Digital World
4. Chasing The Priest
5. Last Of Our Kind
6. 1000 Years
7. Circle Of Secrets
8. Take It Or Leave It
9. Bastards
10. Every Blessing Is A Curse
11. Life For A Life More...
Vicious Rumors Teases "Concussion Protocol"
Veteran U.S. metal act Vicious Rumors released a teaser clip for the upcoming new album "Concussion Protocol," the first to feature Nick Holleman (Powerized) on vocals. The clip reveals the artwork for the album, which is set to drop worldwide on August 26th via SPV/Steamhammer.
The album features 11 brand new songs and tells a chilling story of an Armageddon by a global killer asteroid, as well as how humanity unravels in the wake of the news. The band's first concept album was produced by Geoff Thorpe and longtime co-producer / engineer Juan Urteaga at the world famous Trident studios in Pacheco, California.
Guest solos from Brad Gilis (Night Ranger, Ozzy Osbourne) and Steve Smyth (One Machine, Nevermore, Testament, Forbidden, VR 1995-1999) only add to the album's madness. Tour plans are in the works and shall be revealed soon, along with a video for the first single "Take It Or Leave It."
Check out the clip here: More...
Vicious Rumors Announces New Album
The San Francisco Bay Area metallers composing Vicious Rumors have set "Concussion Protocol" as the title of their 12th studio album, due at the end of August via SPV/Steamhammer.
The album features 11 brand new songs and tells a chilling story of an Armageddon by a global killer asteroid, as well as how humanity unravels in the wake of the news. The band's first concept album was produced by Geoff Thorpe and longtime co-producer / engineer Juan Urteaga at the world famous Trident studios in Pacheco, California.
Guest solos Brad Gilis (Night Ranger, Ozzy Osbourne) and Steve Smyth (One Machine, Nevermore, Testament, Forbidden, VR 1995-1999) only add to the album's madness. Tour plans are in the works and shall be revealed soon, along with a video for the first single "Take It Or Leave It,"
Geoff Thorpe states: "The album is relentless and crushing in true, classic VR style but with many twists and turns. Believe me, you're in for a treat, VRazors! If you've ever been a fan of VR, Sabbath, Priest or Maiden and a little bay area style thrash thrown in for good measure, then this album is definitely for you! Everything you love about Vicious Rumors is present throughout the whole album!" More...
Vicious Rumors Working On New Album
Geoff Thorpe from Vicious Rumors has checked in with the following update about the band working on a new album:
"Brothers and sisters, 2014 was a great year for VR! The ball just keeps rolling with our first tour of South America coming up this December! Another new frontier for Vicious Rumors.
"As you know, 2015 marks the 30 year anniversary of 'Soldiers of the Night!' Festivals and special sets are being planed as we speak...the best is yet to come!!! Don't forget, we're doing this for YOU, the fans, our loyal VRazors.
"VR is not a nostalgia act, never was. 11 studio albums, 4 live albums and the recent 4 albums in 4 years are a proof of that, right?!
"That's exactly the reason why the band is in full song writing mode for next years studio album!!! The best VR line-up in 20 years is a guarantee for killer heavy metal! The new studio album is going to be out in 2015!!!
"Yes, It's classic VR, heavy, melodic, guitar driven riff monster, with our double bass thunderbolt brutality! This is going to be our 12th studio album and it will be KILLER, believe me! Our last two albums were some of our most successful albums ever with major world tours and countless amazing concerts, festivals, ship cruises and more! Those albums proved to people that Vicious Rumors is, after 35 years of playing heavy metal, still a group at the cutting edge of metal!
VR are 100% committed to pushing forward! Metal on!"
Vicious Rumors Posts Live Music Video
U.S. metal act Vicious Rumors, now fronted by Dutch vocalist Nick Holleman, posted a live video for the track "Worlds & Machines." The song originally appeared on the 1988 classic "Digital Dictator." The live version appears on the upcoming new live release "Live You to Death 2 - American Punishment," the first release Holleman has appeared on since joining the band in 2013. The footage was shot at the 2014 installment of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, when the band performed the "Digital Dictator" album in its entirety for the first time.
"Live You to Death 2 - American Punishment" is out on June 11th in Scandinavia, June 13th in Germany, June 16th in Europe and June 24th in USA/Canada via SPV records and has the following track listing:
1. Digital Dictator
2. Minute to Kill
3. Towns on Fire
4. Lady Took a Chance
5. Worlds and Machines
6. I Am the Gun
7. Electric Punishment
8. You Only Live Twice
9. Mastermind
10. Don't Wait for Me
11. World Church
12. Hellraiser
13. Soldiers of the Night
Check out "Worlds & Machines" here: More...