08/11/2006 19:32

Vicious Rumors

Vicious Rumors: 'Warball' - album details

'Warball' is the ninth studio album and twelfth official release. Produced by Geoff Thorpe and Juan J. Orteaga. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan J. Orteaga at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA, USA.

This is the first Vicious Rumors album with Geoff Thorpe doing all rhythm and acoustic guitars and most of the solos. Thorpe said: "In the past I've always split the guitar duties up with our other guitarist. As I re-built the band, I decided to knock it out myself. I always planned to have some special guests on the record, and it turned out great".

1. Sonic Rebellion
2. Mr. Miracle
3. Dying Every Day
4. Immortal
5. Warball
6. Crossthreaded
7. The Wheels of Madness
8. Windows of Memories
9. Ghost Within
10. Dreams of Rage

For the 'Warball' CD Geoff Thorpe re-unites with original members Larry Howe, Drums and Vocals, and Dave Starr on Bass Guitar. "It felt great to have the original nucleus together again," Geoff said. "Larry and Dave are a tight knit veteran rhythm section that really stepped up on this new CD. The years of working together definately helped create the metal mayhem of 'Warball'". Also joining Vicious Rumors is vocal legend James Rivera (Hellstar, Seven Witches). James brings a true metal spirit and sonic bombardment to the Vicious Rumors' music. James shows off a wide range of vocal styles on 'Warball' that metal fans worldwide will soon be witness to.

Brad Gillis ( Ozze Osbourne/ Night Ranger) also makes a very special-guest appearance on five songs blowing some crazy guitar solos and harmony solos with Geoff. Brad's legendary performance taking over for the late Randy Rhoads in Ozzy can not be forgotten. Multi-platinum success with 'Night Ranger' would follow. And now Brad returns to metal in 2006 in Vicious Rumors with 'Warball'.

Thaen Rasmussen also plays guitar on three songs on 'Warball' and has already been on tour with Vicious Rumors. Thaen hails from the S.F. Bay Area band Anvil Chorus. Thaen's monster guitar playing fits perfect on 'Warball'. You will also see Thaen on tour with the band.

'Warball' features ten new original songs. Some of the titles to look for; 'Sonic Rebellion', 'Mr. Miracle', 'Dying Every Day', 'Immortal' and the epic 'Warball'. The CD to be released this October 2006 on Mascot Records with the "World War Tour" to follow. Soon to be an all-time classic, from the metal giants Vicious Rumours. 'Warball', more solos, more double-bass, more sub-sonic thunder, more metal. Tour dates coming soon.