Vicious Rumors

The Profile

Vicious Rumors is an American heavy metal band from Alameda, California, led by guitarist Geoff Thorpe. The band is known for the 1988 album Digital Dictator and an 80s US heavy metal sound.

Digital Dictator was released in 1988 (vinyl hit store shelves on February 9, 1988). Carl Albert was a prominent vocalist for the band and died on May 22, 1995 in a car accident. Early guitarist Vinnie Moore left the band after the debut and later worked with UFO and Alice Cooper. The review's cited lineup on Digital Dictator includes Geoff Thorpe, Mark McGee, Carl Albert, Dave Starr, and Larry Howe.

DeBaser hosts a reflective, largely positive review of Vicious Rumors' 1988 album Digital Dictator. The review emphasizes 80s nostalgia, the band's technical skill, and Carl Albert's vocal importance. It highlights the album as a high point in the band's US heavy metal output.