Vicious Rumors are an American power metal band, originally formed in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band was conceived by founder and guitarist/vocalist Geoff Thorpe, and has been actively recording and touring worldwide since their full-length recording debut in 1985.
After releasing 2 acclaimed albums on Shrapnel Records, and getting more attention in the 'shred' metal scene, Vicious Rumors were signed to major record label Atlantic. Their first Atlantic release was the self-titled Vicious Rumors in 1990, and still one of the finest moments in their lengthy career. At times the band sounds like hybrid of Bruce Dickinson and Geoff Tate on vocals with Judas Priest as a backing band. The band subsequently began their first full US tour—which lasted for over three months and shot their first official video, "Don't Wait for Me", directed by Gore Verbinski. Die-hard fans will celebrate this reissue, and those who missed the boat the first time will be well-served in taking this power/shred metal classic for a spin.
Vicious Rumors is available as limited numbered edition of 1500 copies on blue vinyl and includes with an insert.
Side A
1. Don't Wait For Me
2. World Church
3. On The Edge
4. Ship Of Fools
5. Can You Hear It?
Side B
1. Down To The Temple
2. Hellraiser
3. Electric Twilight
4. Thrill Of The Hunt
5. Axe And Smash
