Artist: VICIOUS RUMORS
Album: CONCUSSION PROTOCOL RED VINYL (2LP+CD)

Year: 2016
EAN/UPS: 886922688010
Media type: CD

In 2010, VR signed a deal with SPV/Steamhammer in Germany – and over the last six years, this pairing of metal titans has resulted in 5 astounding albums: 2011`s Razorback Killers, 2012`s Live You To Death, 2013`s Electric Punishment, and 2014`s Live You To Death 2.  The stage is now set, and Aug 26th 2016 is the date to mark on your calendar – the worldwide unveiling of what will no doubt be remembered as a milestone release for both the band and the genre, Concussion Protocol.  Not simply a "return to form" (though it is undoubtedly going to be hailed as an all-time classic metal album), the production team of Juan Uteaga and VR leader Geoff Thorpe has been solidifying their working relationship for the past ten years, and has deftly zeroed in on the new strengths of a fully re-vitalized band – that now features newcomers Nick Holleman on vocals and Tilen Hudrap on bass ... alongside veteran guitarist Geoff Thorpe and drummer Larry Howe ... as well as  guest appearances by some long time VR friends: guitarists Steve Smyth, Brad Gillis and Thaen Rasmussen.

Consider yourself forewarned – Concussion Protocol will simultaneously explode out of the gate with the passion & fire of a newly galvanized band – and the maturity in writing and performances that can only come from the most seasoned metal outfits. The songs run the gamut: the melodic power of ´Take It Or Leave It`, the brutality of ´1000 Years`, and the haunting ´Circle Of Secrets` will take you on a sonic roller coaster ride of pure, unadulterated, cutting-edge metal adventure – and will demonstrate yet again – VR will place no limits on their creative inspirations. Of course, true to form – there`s the shredding guitar solos, melodic and powerful vocals, double bass drum thunder, bass guitar madness, and the thought provoking songs that are all part of the historical VR sound – yet somehow, amazingly – VR still expertly traverses both known and yet unknown metal territory.

TRACKLIST CD/ 2LP:

1. Concussion Protocol 4:56
2. Chemical Slaves 05:50
3. Victims Of A Digital World 04:13
4. Chasing The Priest 04:13
5. Last Of Our Kind 03:56
6. 1000 Years 03:39
7. Circle Of Secrets 05:04
8. Take It Or Leave It 03:23
9. Bastards 04:40
10. Every Blessing Is A Curse 04:14
11. Life For A Life 06:11


LINE-UP:

Nick Holleman – vocals
Geoff Thorpe – guitars
Thaen Rasmussen – guitars
Tilen Hudrap – bass
Larry Howe – drums