Description

Double album on red vinyls with the entire album on cd as bonus. With gatefold cover

Vicious Rumors seems to have been looking for the right singer for years. With the untimely demise of Carl Albert, Geoff Thorpe [Guitars] and Larry Howe [Drums] have incorporated all types of vocalist’s during Vicious Rumors history [including the Brilliant James Rivera of Helstar] with none of them being able to survive the daunting task of succeeding the irreplaceable Carl Albert. Enter the young gun… Nick Holleman. Without a doubt, the perfect singer for Vicious Rumors. “Concussion Protocol” is the best VR release since “Word of Mouth”. It is Heavy Metal on steroids, with head-banging melodies and blistering guitar solos from one rapid fire track to the next [with a hauntingly beautiful ballad thrown in for good measure]. Thorpe is also all over this album with loads of great solos and melody lines – very typical Rumors sound as well and that is something I love. Much like the very best bands have a ‘sound’, this does too and in spades. This could be there best since Carl Albert passed away – each album since then has been really solid and has several stand out tracks – this one is just better from beginning to end. The singer must get praise for his range – he is low, high, growling and glass shattering…sometimes in the same song. Again this was something I loved about Carl – he had an massive voice and this guy is giving it all here – the band are too – very tight indeed. For anyone who was a fan on Vicious Rumors during the S/t, Welcome to The Ball era, this album will not disappoint. This album is also great for any shred lovers out there – Thorpe is on fire on this album. Welcome back guys

Track list:
1. Concussion Protocol
2. Chemical Slaves
3. Victims Of A Digital World
4. Chasing The Priest
5. Last Of Our Kind
6. 1000 Years
7. Circle Of Secrets
8. Take It Or Leave It
9. Bastards
10. Every Blessing Is A Curse
11. Life For A Life