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Vicious Rumors
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Location:
- Santa Rosa, California
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1979
- Genre:
- Heavy/Power Metal, Groove Metal
- Themes:
- Social, Death, Life, Metal
- Current label:
- Steamhammer
- Years active:
- 1979-present
| Current | |
| Geoff Thorpe | Guitars (1979-present), Vocals (lead) (1995-1997), Vocals (additional) (1997-present) |
| Larry Howe | Drums (1985-1999, 2005-present) |
| See also: Aaron Pearson, ex-Chastain, ex-Relayer | |
| Brian Allen | Vocals (2009-2013, 2017-2018, 2023-present) |
| See also: Dark Arena, Trauma, Two Headed Beast, ex-BloodStone, ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Father Mary, ex-Last Empire | |
| Gunnar DüGrey | Guitars (2017-present) |
| See also: Chronological Injustice | |
| Robin Utbult | Bass (2022-present) |
| See also: Död, Kryptos (live), ex-Air Raid | |
| Past | |
| Bryan Hurt | Drums (1979-1980) |
| (R.I.P. 2016) See also: ex-Blynd Curve | |
| Walt Perkins | Drums (1980-1983) |
| Chuck Moomey | Guitars (1981-1985) |
| See also: ex-Delany, Vain, ex-Road Crew | |
| Jeff Barnacle | Bass (1982-1984) |
| Jim Cassero | Guitars (1982-1983) |
| See also: ex-Brother Music, ex-Scanner | |
| Mark Tate | Vocals (1982-1983) |
| See also: ex-Exxe | |
| Don Selzer | Drums (1983-1985) |
| See also: ex-Mala Suerte (live) | |
| Jim Lang | Drums (1983) |
| See also: ex-Steele | |
| Gary St. Pierre | Vocals (1983-1986) |
| See also: ex-Hawaii, ex-Roxx, ex-St. Pierre | |
| Dave Starr | Bass (1985-1993, 2005-2007) |
| See also: WildeStarr, Wolf Chamber, ex-Chastain, ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Black Leather, ex-Nady Alliance, ex-The Hell Patrol | |
| Vinnie Moore | Guitars (1985-1986) |
| See also: Vinnie Moore, Red Zone Rider, UFO, ex-Alice Cooper | |
| Terry Montana | Guitars (1985-1986) |
| See also: ex-D'Angelo, ex-Tyrant | |
| Mark McGee | Guitars (1986-1995) |
| See also: ex-Now, Luvplanet, ex-Alameda All Stars, ex-Gregg Allman & Friends, ex-Hell Patrol, ex-Overdrive, ex-Starcastle | |
| Carl Albert | Vocals (1986-1995) |
| (R.I.P. 1995) See also: ex-Scratch, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain, ex-Anthem, ex-Chaser, ex-Crossfire, ex-Uncle Fester, ex-Yukon | |
| Tommy Sisco | Bass (1994-1999) |
| See also: Luvplanet, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain | |
| Steve Smyth | Guitars (1995-1999) |
| See also: Forbidden, From Hell, One Machine, The Esseness Project, Sweet Leaf, ex-Dragonlord, ex-Testament, ex-Nevermore, ex-Forbidden Evil (live), ex-Ariah, ex-Firehead | |
| Brian O'Connor | Vocals (1997-1999, 2001-2005) |
| See also: ex-Deepwell, ex-Spectre, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Deadlands, ex-Prophesy, Burning Ground | |
| Cornbread | Bass (1999-2004) |
| See also: The Watchers, ex-Pigs, ex-White Witch Canyon, Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers, The Wolfbloods, Wiser Time, ex-Bizarro, ex-Rumor Control, ex-SpiralArms | |
| Atma Anur | Drums (2000-2001) |
| See also: The Esseness Project, ex-Scavenger, Ramos / Anur Project, ex-Cacophony, ex-Bernd Steidl, ex-Doppler, Inc., ex-Greg Howe, ex-Hardline, ex-La Famiglia Superstar, ex-Ramos, ex-Richie Kotzen, ex-Trick Whitey, ex-Journey (live) | |
| Ira Black | Guitars (2000-2005) |
| See also: Of Gods & Monsters, Bralalalala (live), Vio-lence (live), ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Pornucopia, ex-Rexxen, ex-U-Teris, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, Attika7, BulletBoys, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden, ex-Chris Caffery (live), ex-Dokken (live), ex-Mercenary (live), ex-Metal Church (live), ex-Death Division, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Morgan Thorn | Vocals (2000-2001) |
| See also: ex-High Treason, ex-Megaton Blonde | |
| Dan Lawson | Drums (2001-2004) |
| See also: Revenge Fire, ex-Spitkiss, ex-Wonderland | |
| Brad Gillis | Guitars (2005-2007) |
| See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, Night Ranger, Skills, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Fiona, ex-Next, ex-Rubicon | |
| Thaen Rasmussen | Guitars (2005-2007, 2013, 2016-2017) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, Thaen Rasmussen Project, ex-Heathen, ex-Vyking | |
| James Rivera | Vocals (2005-2007) |
| See also: Helstar, Seven Witches, ShadowKeep, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Malice, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, James Rivera's Metal Wave, Sabbath Judas Sabbath, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Killing Machine, ex-New Eden, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign, ex-Children of the Grave, ex-Denim and Leather | |
| Stephen Goodwin | Bass (2007-2013) |
| See also: Aaron Pearson, From Hell, Space Vacation, The 01Experience | |
| Kiyoshi Morgan | Guitars (2007-2012) |
| See also: Space Vacation | |
| Ronnie Stixx | Vocals (2007-2009) |
| See also: ex-Divine Ruins, ex-Project Terror, Blood RedSkies, ex-Byfist, ex-ShadowKeep | |
| Bob Capka | Guitars (2012-2016) |
| See also: ex-Gargoyle, Black'n Blue, ex-Otovoid | |
| Tilen Hudrap | Bass (2013-2018) |
| See also: Thraw, NorthTale (live), Keller, Wartune, Scepsis, James Rivera's SJS (live), ex-Paradox, ex-Pestilence, ex-U.D.O., ex-Doro (live), ex-Testament (live) | |
| Nick Holleman | Vocals (2013-2017) |
| See also: Methusalem, Powerized, Sinbreed, Trance, AA Loaded, ex-Induction | |
| Cody Green | Bass (2018-2020) |
| See also: Chronological Injustice, ex-Unhailoed | |
| Nick Courtney | Vocals (2018-2022) |
| See also: Offensive, ex-Gladius, Maiden NW | |
| Greg Christian | Bass (2020-2021) |
| See also: Gutter Creek, Power Shift, Wreck-Defy, ex-Trinity Fallen, ex-Legacy, ex-Hand of Fire, ex-Meshiaak, ex-Testament, ex-Trauma, ex-HavocHate, ex-Flange | |
| Ronny Munroe | Vocals (2022-2023) |
| See also: Between Worlds, Munroe's Thunder, One Machine, Peacemaker, Ronny Munroe, ex-Paladin, Cave, Thundercloud, ex-FireWölfe, ex-Metal Church, ex-Presto Ballet, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra (live), ex-Rottweiller, ex-Brutal Godz, ex-Far Cry, ex-Glamm Slamm, ex-Lillian Axe, ex-Madhouse, ex-Moxi, ex-Sea of Souls | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Mike Cousins | Bass |
| Will Carroll | Drums (2004) |
| See also: Death Angel, Old Grandad, Scarecrow, Hellhunter (live), ex-Brood, ex-MindZone, ex-Warfare D.C., ex-Warning S.F., AC/DZ (AC/DC tribute), Tales of a Therion, The Past, ex-Hammers of Misfortune, ex-Machine Head, ex-Serpent Crown, ex-Castle (live), ex-Ulysses Siren, ex-Armament | |
| Tommy Sisco | Bass (2005, 2011) |
| See also: Luvplanet, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain | |
| Mark McGee | Guitars (2005, 2011) |
| See also: ex-Now, Luvplanet, ex-Alameda All Stars, ex-Gregg Allman & Friends, ex-Hell Patrol, ex-Overdrive, ex-Starcastle | |
| Kevin Albert | Vocals (2006, 2011, 2013, 2019) |
| See also: Kaos, ex-Defiance, ex-Ulysses Siren | |
| Gary St. Pierre | Vocals (2009, 2023) |
| See also: ex-Hawaii, ex-Roxx, ex-St. Pierre | |
| James Rivera | Vocals (2009, 2013) |
| See also: Helstar, Seven Witches, ShadowKeep, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Malice, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, James Rivera's Metal Wave, Sabbath Judas Sabbath, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Killing Machine, ex-New Eden, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign, ex-Children of the Grave, ex-Denim and Leather | |
| Thaen Rasmussen | Guitars (2011-?) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, Thaen Rasmussen Project, ex-Heathen, ex-Vyking | |
| Tilen Hudrap | Bass (2013) |
| See also: Thraw, NorthTale (live), Keller, Wartune, Scepsis, James Rivera's SJS (live), ex-Paradox, ex-Pestilence, ex-U.D.O., ex-Doro (live), ex-Testament (live) | |
| Nick Holleman | Vocals (2013) |
| See also: Methusalem, Powerized, Sinbreed, Trance, AA Loaded, ex-Induction | |
| Stephen Goodwin | Bass (2017, 2023) |
| See also: Aaron Pearson, From Hell, Space Vacation, The 01Experience | |
| Joe Spencer | Bass, Drums (2017) |
| Robin Utbult | Bass (2020-2022) |
| See also: Död, Kryptos (live), ex-Air Raid | |
| Kiyoshi Morgan | Guitars (2023) |
| See also: Space Vacation | |
| Ira Black | Guitars (2023) |
| See also: Of Gods & Monsters, Bralalalala (live), Vio-lence (live), ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Pornucopia, ex-Rexxen, ex-U-Teris, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, Attika7, BulletBoys, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden, ex-Chris Caffery (live), ex-Dokken (live), ex-Mercenary (live), ex-Metal Church (live), ex-Death Division, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Ira Black IV | Guitars (2023) |
| See also: Corrupt, Vexxum, ex-Seizure | |
| Brian Allen | Vocals (2023) |
| See also: Dark Arena, Trauma, Two Headed Beast, ex-BloodStone, ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Father Mary, ex-Last Empire | |
| Geoff Thorpe | Guitars (1979-present), Vocals (lead) (1995-1997), Vocals (additional) (1997-present) |
| Larry Howe | Drums (1985-1999, 2005-present) |
| See also: Aaron Pearson, ex-Chastain, ex-Relayer | |
| Brian Allen | Vocals (2009-2013, 2017-2018, 2023-present) |
| See also: Dark Arena, Trauma, Two Headed Beast, ex-BloodStone, ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Father Mary, ex-Last Empire | |
| Gunnar DüGrey | Guitars (2017-present) |
| See also: Chronological Injustice | |
| Robin Utbult | Bass (2022-present) |
| See also: Död, Kryptos (live), ex-Air Raid | |
| Bryan Hurt | Drums (1979-1980) |
| (R.I.P. 2016) See also: ex-Blynd Curve | |
| Walt Perkins | Drums (1980-1983) |
| Chuck Moomey | Guitars (1981-1985) |
| See also: ex-Delany, Vain, ex-Road Crew | |
| Jeff Barnacle | Bass (1982-1984) |
| Jim Cassero | Guitars (1982-1983) |
| See also: ex-Brother Music, ex-Scanner | |
| Mark Tate | Vocals (1982-1983) |
| See also: ex-Exxe | |
| Don Selzer | Drums (1983-1985) |
| See also: ex-Mala Suerte (live) | |
| Jim Lang | Drums (1983) |
| See also: ex-Steele | |
| Gary St. Pierre | Vocals (1983-1986) |
| See also: ex-Hawaii, ex-Roxx, ex-St. Pierre | |
| Dave Starr | Bass (1985-1993, 2005-2007) |
| See also: WildeStarr, Wolf Chamber, ex-Chastain, ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Black Leather, ex-Nady Alliance, ex-The Hell Patrol | |
| Vinnie Moore | Guitars (1985-1986) |
| See also: Vinnie Moore, Red Zone Rider, UFO, ex-Alice Cooper | |
| Terry Montana | Guitars (1985-1986) |
| See also: ex-D'Angelo, ex-Tyrant | |
| Mark McGee | Guitars (1986-1995) |
| See also: ex-Now, Luvplanet, ex-Alameda All Stars, ex-Gregg Allman & Friends, ex-Hell Patrol, ex-Overdrive, ex-Starcastle | |
| Carl Albert | Vocals (1986-1995) |
| (R.I.P. 1995) See also: ex-Scratch, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain, ex-Anthem, ex-Chaser, ex-Crossfire, ex-Uncle Fester, ex-Yukon | |
| Tommy Sisco | Bass (1994-1999) |
| See also: Luvplanet, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain | |
| Steve Smyth | Guitars (1995-1999) |
| See also: Forbidden, From Hell, One Machine, The Esseness Project, Sweet Leaf, ex-Dragonlord, ex-Testament, ex-Nevermore, ex-Forbidden Evil (live), ex-Ariah, ex-Firehead | |
| Brian O'Connor | Vocals (1997-1999, 2001-2005) |
| See also: ex-Deepwell, ex-Spectre, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Deadlands, ex-Prophesy, Burning Ground | |
| Cornbread | Bass (1999-2004) |
| See also: The Watchers, ex-Pigs, ex-White Witch Canyon, Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers, The Wolfbloods, Wiser Time, ex-Bizarro, ex-Rumor Control, ex-SpiralArms | |
| Atma Anur | Drums (2000-2001) |
| See also: The Esseness Project, ex-Scavenger, Ramos / Anur Project, ex-Cacophony, ex-Bernd Steidl, ex-Doppler, Inc., ex-Greg Howe, ex-Hardline, ex-La Famiglia Superstar, ex-Ramos, ex-Richie Kotzen, ex-Trick Whitey, ex-Journey (live) | |
| Ira Black | Guitars (2000-2005) |
| See also: Of Gods & Monsters, Bralalalala (live), Vio-lence (live), ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Pornucopia, ex-Rexxen, ex-U-Teris, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, Attika7, BulletBoys, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden, ex-Chris Caffery (live), ex-Dokken (live), ex-Mercenary (live), ex-Metal Church (live), ex-Death Division, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Morgan Thorn | Vocals (2000-2001) |
| See also: ex-High Treason, ex-Megaton Blonde | |
| Dan Lawson | Drums (2001-2004) |
| See also: Revenge Fire, ex-Spitkiss, ex-Wonderland | |
| Brad Gillis | Guitars (2005-2007) |
| See also: ex-Hear 'n Aid, Night Ranger, Skills, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Fiona, ex-Next, ex-Rubicon | |
| Thaen Rasmussen | Guitars (2005-2007, 2013, 2016-2017) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, Thaen Rasmussen Project, ex-Heathen, ex-Vyking | |
| James Rivera | Vocals (2005-2007) |
| See also: Helstar, Seven Witches, ShadowKeep, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Malice, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, James Rivera's Metal Wave, Sabbath Judas Sabbath, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Killing Machine, ex-New Eden, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign, ex-Children of the Grave, ex-Denim and Leather | |
| Stephen Goodwin | Bass (2007-2013) |
| See also: Aaron Pearson, From Hell, Space Vacation, The 01Experience | |
| Kiyoshi Morgan | Guitars (2007-2012) |
| See also: Space Vacation | |
| Ronnie Stixx | Vocals (2007-2009) |
| See also: ex-Divine Ruins, ex-Project Terror, Blood RedSkies, ex-Byfist, ex-ShadowKeep | |
| Bob Capka | Guitars (2012-2016) |
| See also: ex-Gargoyle, Black'n Blue, ex-Otovoid | |
| Tilen Hudrap | Bass (2013-2018) |
| See also: Thraw, NorthTale (live), Keller, Wartune, Scepsis, James Rivera's SJS (live), ex-Paradox, ex-Pestilence, ex-U.D.O., ex-Doro (live), ex-Testament (live) | |
| Nick Holleman | Vocals (2013-2017) |
| See also: Methusalem, Powerized, Sinbreed, Trance, AA Loaded, ex-Induction | |
| Cody Green | Bass (2018-2020) |
| See also: Chronological Injustice, ex-Unhailoed | |
| Nick Courtney | Vocals (2018-2022) |
| See also: Offensive, ex-Gladius, Maiden NW | |
| Greg Christian | Bass (2020-2021) |
| See also: Gutter Creek, Power Shift, Wreck-Defy, ex-Trinity Fallen, ex-Legacy, ex-Hand of Fire, ex-Meshiaak, ex-Testament, ex-Trauma, ex-HavocHate, ex-Flange | |
| Ronny Munroe | Vocals (2022-2023) |
| See also: Between Worlds, Munroe's Thunder, One Machine, Peacemaker, Ronny Munroe, ex-Paladin, Cave, Thundercloud, ex-FireWölfe, ex-Metal Church, ex-Presto Ballet, ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra (live), ex-Rottweiller, ex-Brutal Godz, ex-Far Cry, ex-Glamm Slamm, ex-Lillian Axe, ex-Madhouse, ex-Moxi, ex-Sea of Souls | |
| Past | |
| Mike Cousins | Bass |
| Will Carroll | Drums (2004) |
| See also: Death Angel, Old Grandad, Scarecrow, Hellhunter (live), ex-Brood, ex-MindZone, ex-Warfare D.C., ex-Warning S.F., AC/DZ (AC/DC tribute), Tales of a Therion, The Past, ex-Hammers of Misfortune, ex-Machine Head, ex-Serpent Crown, ex-Castle (live), ex-Ulysses Siren, ex-Armament | |
| Tommy Sisco | Bass (2005, 2011) |
| See also: Luvplanet, ex-Ruffians, ex-Villain | |
| Mark McGee | Guitars (2005, 2011) |
| See also: ex-Now, Luvplanet, ex-Alameda All Stars, ex-Gregg Allman & Friends, ex-Hell Patrol, ex-Overdrive, ex-Starcastle | |
| Kevin Albert | Vocals (2006, 2011, 2013, 2019) |
| See also: Kaos, ex-Defiance, ex-Ulysses Siren | |
| Gary St. Pierre | Vocals (2009, 2023) |
| See also: ex-Hawaii, ex-Roxx, ex-St. Pierre | |
| James Rivera | Vocals (2009, 2013) |
| See also: Helstar, Seven Witches, ShadowKeep, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Malice, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, James Rivera's Metal Wave, Sabbath Judas Sabbath, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Killing Machine, ex-New Eden, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign, ex-Children of the Grave, ex-Denim and Leather | |
| Thaen Rasmussen | Guitars (2011-?) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, Thaen Rasmussen Project, ex-Heathen, ex-Vyking | |
| Tilen Hudrap | Bass (2013) |
| See also: Thraw, NorthTale (live), Keller, Wartune, Scepsis, James Rivera's SJS (live), ex-Paradox, ex-Pestilence, ex-U.D.O., ex-Doro (live), ex-Testament (live) | |
| Nick Holleman | Vocals (2013) |
| See also: Methusalem, Powerized, Sinbreed, Trance, AA Loaded, ex-Induction | |
| Stephen Goodwin | Bass (2017, 2023) |
| See also: Aaron Pearson, From Hell, Space Vacation, The 01Experience | |
| Joe Spencer | Bass, Drums (2017) |
| Robin Utbult | Bass (2020-2022) |
| See also: Död, Kryptos (live), ex-Air Raid | |
| Kiyoshi Morgan | Guitars (2023) |
| See also: Space Vacation | |
| Ira Black | Guitars (2023) |
| See also: Of Gods & Monsters, Bralalalala (live), Vio-lence (live), ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Pornucopia, ex-Rexxen, ex-U-Teris, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Doom Society, ex-Prophesy, Attika7, BulletBoys, ex-Heathen, ex-Lizzy Borden, ex-Chris Caffery (live), ex-Dokken (live), ex-Mercenary (live), ex-Metal Church (live), ex-Death Division, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Ira Black IV | Guitars (2023) |
| See also: Corrupt, Vexxum, ex-Seizure | |
| Brian Allen | Vocals (2023) |
| See also: Dark Arena, Trauma, Two Headed Beast, ex-BloodStone, ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Father Mary, ex-Last Empire | |
| Added by: Runehammer | Modified by: Tlacaxipehualiztli |
| Added on: 2002-07-21 22:08:04 | Last modified on: 2023-11-29 13:10:32 |
Compilation appearances:
- "Ultimate Death" on U.S. Metal Vol. III (Shrapnel Records, 1983)
- "One Way Ticket" on U.S. Metal Vol. IV (Shrapnel Records, 1984)
- "Digital Dictator" on Guitar Masters (Roadrunner Records, 1989)
- "Don't Wait for Me" on Young, Hard & Heavy (Atlantic Records, 1990)
- "Ship of Fools" on The Best & the Rest of Atlantic Metal 1990 ( ...