Register Forgot login?

© 2002-2012
Encyclopaedia Metallum

Best viewed
without Internet Explorer,
in 1280 x 960 resolution
or higher.

Vicious Rumors

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Santa Rosa, California
Status:
Active
Year of creation:
1980
Genre:
Heavy/Power Metal, Groove Metal
Lyrical themes:
Social, Death, Life, Metal
Current label:
Steamhammer Records
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".

Greg Noll was an original guitarist when Carl was singing during the early years.
Current
Geoff Thorpe Guitars (1980-present), Vocals (lead) (1995-1997), Vocals (additional) (1997-present)
Larry Howe Drums (1986-1999, 2005-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson, Chastain
Stephen Goodwin Bass (2007-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson
Kiyoshi Morgan Guitars (2007-present)
Brian Allen Vocals (2009-present)
See also: Last Empire, ex-Malice, ex-Wild Dogs
Past
Greg Noll Guitars
See also: ex-Villain
Jamie Scott Guitars
See also: Delany
Jeff Barnacle Bass (1980-1985)
Mark Tate Vocals (1980-1982)
Ira Black Guitars (1981, 2000-2005)
See also: Consfearacy, Bralalalala (live), ex-Pornucopia, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, ex-Chris Caffery, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden
Walt Perkins Drums (1982-1983)
Jim Cassero Guitars (1982-1983)
Jim Lang Drums (1983)
Don Selzer Drums (1983-1985)
Chuck Moomey Guitars (1983-1985)
Gary St. Pierre Vocals (1983-1987)
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
Mark McGee Guitars (1988-1995)
See also: ex-Repulsa
Carl Albert Vocals (1988-1995)
(R.I.P. 1995) See also: ex-Scratch, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Tommy Sisco Bass (1994-1999), Guitars (live) (2005)
See also: ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Steve Smyth Guitars (1996-1999)
See also: Forbidden, The Esseness Project, ex-Dragonlord, ex-Testament, ex-Nevermore
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-Cacophony, ex-Jason Becker
Morgan Thorn Vocals (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Megaton Blonde
Cornbread Bass (2001-2005)
See also: ex-Bizarro
Dan Lawson Drums (2001-2002)
See also: ex-Spitkiss
Will Carroll Drums (2002-2005)
See also: Death Angel, Scarecrow, Warning S.F., ex-MindZone, ex-Old Grandad, ex-Machine Head, ex-Ulysses Siren
Brad Gillis Guitars (2005-2007), Guitars (guest) (2011)
See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, Night Ranger, ex-Ozzy Osbourne
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-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Malakis Reign
Thaen Rasmussen Guitars (2006)
See also: Anvil Chorus, ex-Control, ex-Heathen
Ronnie Stixx Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: Divine Ruins, ex-Shadow Keep
Geoff Thorpe Guitars (1980-present), Vocals (lead) (1995-1997), Vocals (additional) (1997-present)
Larry Howe Drums (1986-1999, 2005-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson, Chastain
Stephen Goodwin Bass (2007-present)
See also: Aaron Pearson
Kiyoshi Morgan Guitars (2007-present)
Brian Allen Vocals (2009-present)
See also: Last Empire, ex-Malice, ex-Wild Dogs
Greg Noll Guitars
See also: ex-Villain
Jamie Scott Guitars
See also: Delany
Jeff Barnacle Bass (1980-1985)
Mark Tate Vocals (1980-1982)
Ira Black Guitars (1981, 2000-2005)
See also: Consfearacy, Bralalalala (live), ex-Pornucopia, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, ex-Chris Caffery, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden
Walt Perkins Drums (1982-1983)
Jim Cassero Guitars (1982-1983)
Jim Lang Drums (1983)
Don Selzer Drums (1983-1985)
Chuck Moomey Guitars (1983-1985)
Gary St. Pierre Vocals (1983-1987)
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
Mark McGee Guitars (1988-1995)
See also: ex-Repulsa
Carl Albert Vocals (1988-1995)
(R.I.P. 1995) See also: ex-Scratch, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Tommy Sisco Bass (1994-1999), Guitars (live) (2005)
See also: ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain
Steve Smyth Guitars (1996-1999)
See also: Forbidden, The Esseness Project, ex-Dragonlord, ex-Testament, ex-Nevermore
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-Cacophony, ex-Jason Becker
Morgan Thorn Vocals (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Megaton Blonde
Cornbread Bass (2001-2005)
See also: ex-Bizarro
Dan Lawson Drums (2001-2002)
See also: ex-Spitkiss
Will Carroll Drums (2002-2005)
See also: Death Angel, Scarecrow, Warning S.F., ex-MindZone, ex-Old Grandad, ex-Machine Head, ex-Ulysses Siren
Brad Gillis Guitars (2005-2007), Guitars (guest) (2011)
See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, Night Ranger, ex-Ozzy Osbourne
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-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Malakis Reign
Thaen Rasmussen Guitars (2006)
See also: Anvil Chorus, ex-Control, ex-Heathen
Ronnie Stixx Vocals (2007-2009)
See also: Divine Ruins, ex-Shadow Keep
Added by: Runehammer Modified by: Rochvill
Added on: 2002-07-21 22:08:04 Last modified on: 2012-05-10 17:23:19
View update history | View report history