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VICIOUS RUMORS To Release 'Concussion Protocol' Album In August 2016; First details revealed!

Legendary San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have set "CONCUSSION PROTOCOL" as the title of their 12th studio album, due at the end of August via SPV/Steamhammer from Germany.

The album features 11 brand new songs and tells a chilling story of an Armageddon by a global killer asteroid and how humanity unravels in the wake of the news. It's the first concept album for the band. The album was produced by Geoff Thorpe and longtime co-producer and engineer Juan Urteaga at the world famous Trident studios in Pacheco, California (Machine Head, Testament, Heathen, Exodus,Ted Nugent,...). A video for the first single "TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT'' has been filmed a couple of months ago and is coming soon!

Guest solos by VR brothers from the band`s rich history, BRAD GILLIS (Night Ranger, Ozzy Osbourne) and STEVE SMYTH (One Machine, Nevermore, Testament, Forbidden, VR 1995-1999) only add to the madness! Tour plans are in the works and shall be revealed soon!

Geoff Thorpe states: "The album is relentless and crushing in true, classic VR style but with many twists and turns. Believe me, you're in for a treat, VRazors!!! If you've ever been a fan of VR, Sabbath, Priest or Maiden and a little bay area style thrash thrown in for good measure, then this album is definitely for you !!! Everything you love about VICIOUS RUMORS is present throughout the whole album!!! ''

Line-Up from left to right:
Larry Howe - drums, Thaen Rasmussen – guitars, Nick Holleman – vocals, Geoff Thorpe – guitars, Tilen Hudrap – bass

VICIOUS RUMORS reveal "CONCUSSION PROTOCOL" track-list and album cover!

"Concussion Protocol" will be released worldwide through SPV/Steamhammer on August 26th (EU, USA, Latin America...) as a Digipak version (incl.poster), 2LP Gatefold red vinyl edition and as a digital download pack. JAPAN release date: August 24th (incl. a special bonus track)

"Concussion Protocol " cover art was created by Stripe (Count Raven, Anvil...), German artist extraordinaire who created the last 4 Vicious Rumors album covers (Razorback Killers, LYTD I live album, Electric Punishment and LYTD II: American Punishment live album)

San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have welcomed back lead singer Brian Allen. Brian sang on the VICIOUS RUMORS albums "Razorback Killers" (2011), "Live You To Death" (2012) and "Electric Punishment" (2013) before leaving the band for family reasons.

VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe says: "We're so excited to have Brian back! Life really does have a funny way of coming full circle."

Singer Nick Holleman, who sang on VICIOUS RUMORS' twelfth studio album, 2016's "Concussion Protocol", left the band to pursue other projects. Thorpe says: "With no bad feelings at all, we wish Nick all the best and thank him for four great years of recording and touring."

VICIOUS RUMORS has also introduced a new lead guitarist — Gunnar DüGrey from Portland, Oregon. Only 18 years old, Gunnar is a world-class guitar player along the lines of virtuosos like Jeff Loomis, Vinnie Moore, Mark McGee etc. Thorpe comments: "His style, feel and general playing ability is out of this world."

Metal legends Vicious Rumors are set to release a new studio album titled "Celebration Decay" on August 21st, 2020. The album was recorded and mixed at Trident studios in Pacheco, California by Geoff Thorpe and Juan Urteaga. The album features 11 new songs full of fire, power and melodic passion in the VR style the band is known for! Stay tuned for more infos about single and video releases and the presale start for this spectacular album!