Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have completed work on their new album, “Warball“, due in October via Mascot Records.
The CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Geoff Thorpe and Juan J. Orteaga and includes lead-guitar contributions from Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) and Thaen Rassmussen (ANVIL CHORUS). The group’s first CD with new vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, KILLING MACHINE, SEVEN WITCHES) is being described as “a darker and more aggressive version” of the band’s classic “Digital Dictator” album (1987).
“Warball” is the first VICIOUS RUMORS album with Geoff Thorpe doing all rhythm and acoustic guitars and most of the solos.
For the “Warball” CD, Geoff Thorpe reunites with original members Larry Howe (drums and vocals), and Dave Starr (bass).
“Warball” features ten new original songs, including “Sonic Rebellion“, “Mr. Miracle“, “Dying Every Day“, “Immortal” and the epic “Warball“.
A European tour with AGENT STEEL will follow in March 2007.