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Vicious Rumors

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Santa Rosa, California
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1980
Genre:
Heavy/Power Metal, Groove Metal
Lyrical themes:
Social, Death, Life, Metal
Current label:
Steamhammer
Years active:
1980-present
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".

Photo (from left to right): Thorpe, Rasmussen, Allen, Howe, Goodwin
Current
Geoff Thorpe Guitars (1980-present), Vocals (lead) (1995-1997), Vocals (additional) (1997-present)
Larry Howe Drums (1985-1999, 2005-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson, Chastain
Thaen Rasmussen Guitars (2005-2007, 2013-present)
See also: Anvil Chorus, ex-Control, ex-Heathen
Stephen Goodwin Bass (2007-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson
Brian Allen Vocals (2009-present)
See also: Last Empire, ex-Malice, ex-Wild Dogs
Past
Walt Perkins Drums (1980-1983)
Jeff Barnacle Bass (1982-1984)
Jamie Scott Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: Delany
Jim Cassero Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: ex-Scanner
Mark Tate Vocals (1982-1983)
Jim Lang Drums (1983)
Don Selzer Drums (1983-1985)
Chuck Moomey Guitars (1983-1985)
Gary St. Pierre Vocals (1983-1986)
See also: ex-Hawaii
Dave Starr Bass (1985-1993, 2005-2007)
See also: Chastain, WildeStarr, ex-Lääz Rockit
Vinnie Moore Guitars (1985-1986)
See also: Vinnie Moore, UFO, ex-Alice Cooper
Terry Montana Guitars (1985-1986)
See also: ex-D'Angelo
Mark McGee Guitars (1986-1995)
See also: ex-Repulsa
Carl Albert Vocals (1986-1995)
(R.I.P. 1995) See also: ex-Scratch, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Tommy Sisco Bass (1994-1999)
See also: ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Steve Smyth Guitars (1995-1999)
See also: The Esseness Project, One Machine, Sweet Leaf, ex-Dragonlord, ex-Testament, ex-Forbidden, ex-Nevermore, ex-Ariah
Brian O'Connor Vocals (1997-1999, 2001-2005)
See also: Consfearacy, Deadlands, ex-Spectre, ex-Prophesy
Atma Anur Drums (2000-2001)
See also: The Esseness Project, ex-Scavenger, ex-Jason Becker, ex-Cacophony
Ira Black Guitars (2000-2005)
See also: Consfearacy, Bralalalala (live), ex-Pornucopia, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, ex-Chris Caffery, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden
Morgan Thorn Vocals (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Megaton Blonde
Cornbread Bass (2001-2005)
See also: ex-Bizarro
Dan Lawson Drums (2001-2004)
See also: ex-Spitkiss
Will Carroll Drums (2002-2005)
See also: Death Angel, Scarecrow, Warning S.F., ex-MindZone, ex-Old Grandad, ex-Warfare D.C., The Past, ex-Machine Head, ex-Serpent Crown, ex-Ulysses Siren
Brad Gillis Guitars (2005-2007)
See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, Night Ranger, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Fiona, ex-Rubicon
James Rivera Vocals (2005-2007)
See also: Helstar, Killing Machine, Malice, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, ex-New Eden, ex-Seven Witches, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign
Kiyoshi Morgan Guitars (2007-2012)
See also: Space Vacation
Ronnie Stixx Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: Divine Ruins, ex-ShadowKeep
Bob Capka Guitars (2012)
Current (Live)
James Rivera Vocals (2009, 2013)
See also: Helstar, Killing Machine, Malice, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, ex-New Eden, ex-Seven Witches, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign
Tilen Hudrap Bass (2013-present)
See also: Thraw, Wartune, Nature, Scepsis, Spiritualist, James Rivera's Sabbath Judas Sabbath (live), ex-Keller, ex-Quest
Past (Live)
Will Carroll Drums (2004)
See also: Death Angel, Scarecrow, Warning S.F., ex-MindZone, ex-Old Grandad, ex-Warfare D.C., The Past, ex-Machine Head, ex-Serpent Crown, ex-Ulysses Siren
Tommy Sisco Bass (2005, 2011)
See also: ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Gary St. Pierre Vocals (2009)
See also: ex-Hawaii
Mark McGee Guitars (2011)
See also: ex-Repulsa
Thaen Rasmussen Guitars (2011-2012)
See also: Anvil Chorus, ex-Control, ex-Heathen
Kevin Albert Vocals (2011)
See also: Kaos, ex-Defiance, ex-Ulysses Siren
Geoff Thorpe Guitars (1980-present), Vocals (lead) (1995-1997), Vocals (additional) (1997-present)
Larry Howe Drums (1985-1999, 2005-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson, Chastain
Thaen Rasmussen Guitars (2005-2007, 2013-present)
See also: Anvil Chorus, ex-Control, ex-Heathen
Stephen Goodwin Bass (2007-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson
Brian Allen Vocals (2009-present)
See also: Last Empire, ex-Malice, ex-Wild Dogs
Walt Perkins Drums (1980-1983)
Jeff Barnacle Bass (1982-1984)
Jamie Scott Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: Delany
Jim Cassero Guitars (1982-1983)
See also: ex-Scanner
Mark Tate Vocals (1982-1983)
Jim Lang Drums (1983)
Don Selzer Drums (1983-1985)
Chuck Moomey Guitars (1983-1985)
Gary St. Pierre Vocals (1983-1986)
See also: ex-Hawaii
Dave Starr Bass (1985-1993, 2005-2007)
See also: Chastain, WildeStarr, ex-Lääz Rockit
Vinnie Moore Guitars (1985-1986)
See also: Vinnie Moore, UFO, ex-Alice Cooper
Terry Montana Guitars (1985-1986)
See also: ex-D'Angelo
Mark McGee Guitars (1986-1995)
See also: ex-Repulsa
Carl Albert Vocals (1986-1995)
(R.I.P. 1995) See also: ex-Scratch, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Tommy Sisco Bass (1994-1999)
See also: ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Steve Smyth Guitars (1995-1999)
See also: The Esseness Project, One Machine, Sweet Leaf, ex-Dragonlord, ex-Testament, ex-Forbidden, ex-Nevermore, ex-Ariah
Brian O'Connor Vocals (1997-1999, 2001-2005)
See also: Consfearacy, Deadlands, ex-Spectre, ex-Prophesy
Atma Anur Drums (2000-2001)
See also: The Esseness Project, ex-Scavenger, ex-Jason Becker, ex-Cacophony
Ira Black Guitars (2000-2005)
See also: Consfearacy, Bralalalala (live), ex-Pornucopia, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, ex-Chris Caffery, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden
Morgan Thorn Vocals (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Megaton Blonde
Cornbread Bass (2001-2005)
See also: ex-Bizarro
Dan Lawson Drums (2001-2004)
See also: ex-Spitkiss
Will Carroll Drums (2002-2005)
See also: Death Angel, Scarecrow, Warning S.F., ex-MindZone, ex-Old Grandad, ex-Warfare D.C., The Past, ex-Machine Head, ex-Serpent Crown, ex-Ulysses Siren
Brad Gillis Guitars (2005-2007)
See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, Night Ranger, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Fiona, ex-Rubicon
James Rivera Vocals (2005-2007)
See also: Helstar, Killing Machine, Malice, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, ex-New Eden, ex-Seven Witches, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign
Kiyoshi Morgan Guitars (2007-2012)
See also: Space Vacation
Ronnie Stixx Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: Divine Ruins, ex-ShadowKeep
Bob Capka Guitars (2012)
Current
James Rivera Vocals (2009, 2013)
See also: Helstar, Killing Machine, Malice, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, ex-New Eden, ex-Seven Witches, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign
Tilen Hudrap Bass (2013-present)
See also: Thraw, Wartune, Nature, Scepsis, Spiritualist, James Rivera's Sabbath Judas Sabbath (live), ex-Keller, ex-Quest
Past
Will Carroll Drums (2004)
See also: Death Angel, Scarecrow, Warning S.F., ex-MindZone, ex-Old Grandad, ex-Warfare D.C., The Past, ex-Machine Head, ex-Serpent Crown, ex-Ulysses Siren
Tommy Sisco Bass (2005, 2011)
See also: ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Gary St. Pierre Vocals (2009)
See also: ex-Hawaii
Mark McGee Guitars (2011)
See also: ex-Repulsa
Thaen Rasmussen Guitars (2011-2012)
See also: Anvil Chorus, ex-Control, ex-Heathen
Kevin Albert Vocals (2011)
See also: Kaos, ex-Defiance, ex-Ulysses Siren
Added by: Runehammer Modified by: Zodijackyl
Added on: 2002-07-21 22:08:04 Last modified on: 2013-06-16 19:41:32
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