Vicious Rumors Announces New Album "Concussion Protocol"

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!"