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 01. "Celebration Decay" 02. "Pulse Of The Dead" 03. "Arrival Of Desolation" 04. "Any Last Words" 05. "Asylum Of Blood" 06. "Darkness Devine" 07. "Long Way Home" 08. "Cold Blooded" 09. "Death Eternal" 10. "Collision Course Disaster" 11. "Mascarade Of Good Intentions"
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| | Description: | "Every new album has its own history, and the latest recording by Vicious Rumors has a pretty unusual one at that: originally, the band had planned only twenty concerts to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1988 classic Digital Dictator. â??The reactions were so enthusiastic that the twenty shows turned into an amazing 108 gigs in the end,â? remembers band mastermind Geoff Thorpe, still a little awed. â??We really hadnâ??t expected that. Of course this jumbled the original time schedule for our current album a little.â? Thorpe is referring to the latest Vicious Rumors masterpiece, Celebration Decay. The release date may have suffered a slight delay due to the extended anniversary tour, but at the end of the day few other Vicious Rumors releases have benefitted so much from a prior tour. Because, as Thorpe points out: â??On the one hand the new Vicious Rumors studio line-up had an opportunity to grow into a really tight unit during that long tour, which is one of the reasons why Celebration Decay sounds as dynamic and vibrant as any other of our best recordings in our long career. On the other hand the Digital Dictator shows ensured that we came into contact with our early influences again and again. Both factors together have resulted in an album that sounds like typical Vicious Rumors and oozes lots of energy and momentum. I must admit, I couldnâ??t be prouder.â?
Itâ??s obvious that 41 (!) years into the bandâ??s history, Geoff Thorpe is still brim-full of zest and artistic enthusiasm. Celebration Decay is a kind of best-of-both-worlds recording, he beams: â??There are classic Vicious Rumors numbers such as â??Pulse Of The Deadâ??, â??Arrival Of Desolationâ??, â??Death Eternalâ?? and â??Collision Course Disasterâ??. And then thereâ??s a song like â??Darkness Devineâ?? with a structure thatâ??s very unusual for us and hints at this bandâ??s future.â? The impressive album is rounded off by an opener that really gets down to business. Thorpe: â??Celebration Decay kicks off with the title song, which is not only incredibly fast and hard, along with its aggressiveness it also features fantastic vocals and great harmony guitars. In combination with the amazing energy that all musicians involved brought to the studio, â??Celebration Decayâ?? is the perfect opener for our new album.â?
Talking of which: Along with Thorpe and his long-standing drummer Larry Howe, two new discoveries were instrumental in the recording of Celebration Decay: lead vocalist Nick Courtney and guitarist Gunnar DĂźgrey, who passed their baptism of fire with distinction during the Digital Dictator tour. Thorpe: â??Nick delivered some awesome performances during the gigs and was celebrated by our fans. Gunnar is a real virtuoso. I enlisted him as an 18-year-old, straight out of high school. Today heâ??s 21 and already an absolute world-class musician. Vicious Rumors now has a guitar team on caliber with the times of the legendary Mark McGee. Of course, in this context Greg Christian (Testament, Trauma) as special guest. Greg is a longtime friend, it was a pleasure to work with him. He really contributed to a thundering rhythm section with Larry.â? Guitarist Cody Green, who contributed two haunting solos on â??Long Way Homeâ?? and â??Any Last Wordsâ??, also deserve a mention. Green also helped out on bass during the tour. Thorpe: â??Cody will always be part of the Vicious Rumors family. Robin Utbult from Sweden will be handling the bass on the Celebration Decay tour.â?
Celebration Decay will be available from 21 August 2020; the first single â??Death Eternalâ?? (including video) will see the light of day on 3 July 2020, followed by the second single â??Pulse Of The Deadâ?? on 7 August 2020. Thorpe: â??Look for a three part mini documentary of the making of Celebration Decay. The first episode airs 26 June.â? The album was recorded and mixed between November 2019 and February 2020 at the Trident Studios in Pacheco, California, by Geoff Thorpe and Juan Urteaga. â??Thereâ??s no other Vicious Rumors release that I worked as hard on as I did on Celebration Decay,â? says Thorpe. â??After all, when you get the opportunity to bring out a new album, you really have to give it your best shot. Of course that what I did with all other Vicious Rumors cuts, but with a perfectly oiled metal machine like our current line-up, it was even more fun than usual.â? And thatâ??s precisely what you hear from every single note on Celebration Decay!
CURRENT LINE-UP:
Nick Courtney â?? vocals
Geoff Thorpe â?? guitars
Gunnar DĂźgrey â?? guitars
Robin Utbult â?? bass
Larry Howe â?? drums
Selected DISCOGRAPHY @ Steamhammer:
2014 Live You To Death 2 (live album)
2016 Concussion Protocol (studio album)
SALES ARGUMENTS:
- The awesome successor of 2016 â??Concussion Protocolâ?
- 11 brand new songs â?? US Metal at it`s best
- First studio album with the brilliant new singer Nick Courtney
- Produced by Juan Uteaga (Testament)
- They have classic albums like â??Digital Dictatorâ? and â??Welcome To The Ballâ?
- The band has a die hard fan base
- Vicious Rumors will embark on a huge worldwide tour in spring 2021" - "Celebration Decay" is the electrifying studio album by American heavy metal band Vicious Rumors, released in CD format by renowned label Steamhammer. Known for their powerful riffs and melodic intensity, Vicious Rumors have been a driving force in the metal scene since the early 1980s. With classic albums like "Digital Dictator" and "Welcome to the Ball," they have earned international acclaim and a loyal fanbase worldwide. "Celebration Decay" continues this legacy with blistering guitar work, thunderous drums, and soaring vocals that capture both aggression and melody. The album showcases the band's ability to evolve while staying true to their roots, delivering anthems that resonate with old-school fans and new listeners alike. Steamhammer, part of SPV GmbH, has long been recognized as a leading label in rock and metal music, supporting legendary acts such as Motörhead, Saxon, and Kreator. Their commitment to quality production ensures that every release stands out in sound excellence. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
242812 |
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