1980 - VR plays the first "Metal Monday" along with Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Lääz Rockit and Exodus. Metal Mondays were metal shows sponsored by the San Francisco radio station KRQR, featuring the best metal acts in the Bay Area at Bill Graham's, "The Old Waldorf", the premier club in the Bay Area at the time. "Metal Mondays" were the birth of the Bay area Metal scene.
1982 - VR appears on KMEL's "New Oasis" album, with the track, "I Can Live Forever". The lineup: Mark Tate - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitar, Jim Cassero - guitar, Jeff Barnacle - bass, Walt Perkins - drums
1983 - VR releases another single on "US Metal III" called, "Ultimate Death" with Mark Tate - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitar, Jim Cassero - guitar, Jeff Barnacle - bass, Jim Lange - drums
1984 - VR returns to "US Metal IV" with the song, "One Way Ticket". The line up: Gary St. Pierre - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitar, Chuck Moomey - guitar, Jeff Barnacle - bass, Don Selzer - drums. After the two "US Metal" releases, VR had built a strong Bay Area following which lead to their first recording contract - a 2 album deal with Shrapnel Records.
1986 - "Soldiers of the Night" was released. This album becomes album of the month in Holland and Germany. At this time Geoff met Gary St. Pierre in Hawaii. Gary was playing in the band Hawaii with now Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman. At this point Mike Varney offered the band a US deal. The complete line up was: Geoff Thorpe - Guitar, Vinnie Moore - Guitar, Gary St. Pierre - Vocals, Dave Starr - Bass, and Larry Howe - Drums. Vinnie left the band after recording the album due to musical differences. Dave Starr tells Geoff about his friend Mark McGee, formerly of Star Castle to audition for a guitar player and this incredible singer Carl Albert, formerly of Ruffians and Villain. We all jammed one time and wrote the song "Digital Dictator" and the rest is history. Out goes Vinnie and Gary and in comes Carl and Mark. This lineup stays together for the next 9 years.
1988 - "Digital Dictator" - VR puts out their second studio album with Shrapnel Records. The line up: Carl Albert - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitar, Mark McGee - guitar, Dave Starr - bass, Larry Howe - drums. This album launches the band to an International level. VR tours Europe for the first time, performing at the Aardshock Festival in Holland and the Marquee Club in England.
1990 - "Vicious Rumors" hits the market. The line up: Carl Albert - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitar, Mark McGee - guitar, Dave Starr - bass, Larry Howe - drums. The success and recognition from the 2 albums on Shrapnel generates interest in the band from the major labels. VR signs a deal with Atlantic Records and puts out their self-titled album. In support of this album the band tours the US and in Europe with Death Angel and Forbidden. The band was featured on the main stage at the Dynamo Open Air Festival, in Holland in front of 25,000 fans and the band's first video for the song, "Don't Wait for Me" is put on rotation on MTV's, Headbanger's Ball. After returning from Europe, the bands set out on their first full US tour for 2 months.
1991 - "Welcome to the Ball" is released, VR's 4th album and 2nd on Atlantic Records. The line up: Carl Albert - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitar, Mark McGee - guitar, Dave Starr - bass, Larry Howe - drums. The band goes on a 1 month European tour with Savatage. The 2nd MTV video, "Children" goes beyond the exposure normally limited to metal bands on the Headbanger's Ball and gets regular daytime air play. And to top all of this off, VR is nominated for a "Bammie Award" (from Bamm Magazine) for best new metal album. VR tours the US for 4 months, building and strengthening their fan base in the States.
1992 - "Plug In & Hang On - Live in Tokyo" - VR releases their first "live" album. The line up: Carl Albert - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitar, Mark McGee - guitar, Dave Starr - bass, Larry Howe - drums. VR's sold out Japanese tour is a huge success. Soon after the band returns from Tokyo, band founder and guitarist, Geoff Thorpe is diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a tendon disorder caused from constant repetitive movement in the hands and wrists. Geoff undergoes surgery on both hands to correct this problem. This procedure at that time was not always 100% effective and took him out of action for 9 months, the recovery period order by his doctors. In the traditional VR spirit, the band decides to put things on hold and to wait through Geoff's recovery/healing period to see if the surgery was successful. Although the band had decided to wait, Atlantic Records did not and decided to drop the band from the label. With time on his hands during his recovery period and without a record contract, Geoff decides it's time to take things into his own hands once again. Geoff starts GTM Management and gets the band new recording deals with Rising Sun Records in Germany and Alfa Music in Japan.
1993 - Geoff's hand surgery turns out to be a success and he is able to play again. Toward the end of that year, as pre-production began for their upcoming release, "Word of Mouth", VR headlines their own US tour without the benefit of a record deal in that territory. Shortly after, the band parts ways with long time bassist Dave Starr. Carl Albert suggests his long time friend and former band mate in Villain, Tommy Sisco, to fill the slot on bass. This new line-up was a success and went on to make more VR history for a number of years.
1994 - "Word of Mouth" their sixth album, is released. The lineup: Carl Albert - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, Mark McGee - guitars & co-vocals, Tommy Sisco - bass, Larry Howe - drums. This album generated immediate attention and put the band back on the road. In Europe, VR is back to perform at the "Dynamo Festival" in Holland once again, then joins up with Accept for more festival dates. After the completion of that tour, VR is called back for a second European tour, this time with, Metal Church, Killers, and Zodiac Mindwarp. At the request of Rising Sun Records, VR is asked to go into the studio and record two bonus tracks to be put on a special re-released version of this album. The bonus tracks were recorded in, Hanover, Germany, engineered by Steve Mann, (from Michael Schenker Group & Sweet) with a special appearance by Paul Quinn, (from Saxon) lending his assistance on the backing vocals for, "Communication Breakdown". Since this request was completely unexpected, the band had no material prepared and the recording would have to start the next day during their only days off for the remainder of the tour. Cover songs were their only option - but which ones? The band decided to go back to the roots of rock and chose two songs from the British Invasion era. The result - "Communication Breakdown" (Led Zeppelin) and "Paint It Black" (Rolling Stones) learned, recorded and mixed in 1 day! "Word of Mouth" became Alfa Music's biggest seller that year.
This year was extremely productive for VR, putting them back in the eye of the public and the media. The success of this album and it's US and 2 European tours had generated tremendous acclaim, recognition and endless rave reviews - the VR Ball was rolling once again!!
1995 - Mark McGee left the band in order to pursue change in musical direction and solo career. Geoff, Carl, Tommy and Larry began writing for the next album. For some time, the band had been considering a change in musical direction to a harder, more aggressive sound, especially Carl, and Something Burning was his opportunity to make it a reality. A lot of people are not aware that Carl and the band worked together on this sound. In fact, Carl made his biggest writing contribution of his career with VR on this album, co-writing most of the songs on it - unfortunately, Carl never got to see his dream through. Steve Smyth, a highly regarded local guitarist and friend of the band's, was the first guitarist they worked with following Mark's departure. He filled in for Mark during the writing process with Carl and the rest of the members.
April 22, 1995 - Carl "Ace" "The Voice" Albert one of the greatest and most talented singers in rock 'n roll history passed away. (click here for more details)
Even though still grieving over their loss, an important decision had to be made - What would the future be for VR? With over half of the material for the next release already written, much of it by Carl, the band felt they had no choice but to go on in Carl's memory and release his last works - and they knew, without a doubt, that Carl would have wanted and expected nothing less. By this time a rapport had been established between Steve and the band, not to mention being highly impressed with his playing, talent and vast musical knowledge - he was the obvious choice to fill Mark's spot.
1995 - "Tribute to Carl Albert - European Bootleg", a special limited edition CD was released. The lineup: Carl Albert - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, Mark McGee - guitars & co-vocals, Tommy Sisco - bass, Larry Howe - drums. While in the process of writing and releasing "Something Burning", which would include Carl's last and never heard works, the band still felt that this was not enough. During Carl's last tour in Europe for "Word of Mouth", the band had recorded every show on a portable DAT machine with two room microphones over the sound board, specifically for their own reviewing purposes after the tour. They reviewed this footage and decided it should be released in memory of him and his final performances. And "live" it was! Recorded with no studio editing, no over-dubs - just as if you were there at the show and had the DAT recorder hanging from your belt.
1996 - "Something Burning" is released.
The line-up: Geoff Thorpe - guitars/vocals, Larry Howe - drums, Tommy Sisco - bass, Steve Smyth - guitars. After months of auditioning very talented and worthy singers, none of them felt right to the band - something was missing. To the band the only time it ever felt right was during their writing sessions with Geoff filling in the vocals. At this point the band decided to go as a four piece, with Geoff on vocals. As a result, "Something Burning" reached #4 in Germany's #1 rock magazine, "Rock Hard". The band was chosen for the cover story over Ozzy in the February 96 edition of "Heavy Oder Was" magazine. Exactly one year to the day of Carl's tragic death, the band left for a six week tour through all of Europe with Accept on their final, farewell tour, as well as supporting artists such as, Rainbow, Thin Lizzy, and Blue Öyster Cult at home in the States.
1997- After a year of their grieving was over, the band felt ready and wanted to be able to incorporate their original sound into their future live sets and new album. Enter Brian O'Connor on vocals.
1998 - "CyberChrist" is released.
The line-up: Brian O'Conner - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, co-vocals, Steve Smyth - guitar, Tommy Sisco - bass, Larry Howe - drums. The 9th VR album, VR returns with a more tradition sound and is invited to go on tour with Blind Guardian, a top ten band in Europe. This was the largest attendance tour VR had been on to date. The band received excellent live reviews in all major media throughout Europe.
2001 - "Sadistic Symphony" is released.
The line-up: Morgan Thorn - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, co-vocals, Ira Black - guitar, Cornbread - bass, Atma Anur - Drums.
The 10th VR album. Mastermind Geoff Thorpe regroups forces and is joined by a brand new lineup featuring the soaring vocals of Morgan Thorn, the electric magic of Ira Black and the Bass bombardments of Cornbread, not forgetting the skins expertise of drummer extraordinaire Atma Anur. Sadistic Symphony received impressive reviews before it's release date and will prove to be a Hallmark album for Vicious Rumors. Brian O'Connor rejoins forces with VR for the live portion of Sadistic Symphony
2005 - "VR Crushing the World" is released.
Vicious Rumors releases it's first DVD: VR Crushing the World and announces the return of drummer extraordinaire Larry Howe to the fold as well as bassist Dave Starr. Adding to this legendary line-up are James Rivera on vocals and Brad Gillis on guitars.
2006 - "Warball" is released.
The line-up: James Rivera - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, co-vocals, Brad Gillis - guitar, Dave Starr - bass, Larry Howe - Drums.
The 11th VR album. Geoff and the core rythm section of the classic VR lineup regroups with the expertise of James Rivera on vocals and the mastership of Brad Gillis on guitars, concocting a release that bring back all the elements that made Vicious Rumors the highly regarded name it has maintained through the years. Supporting the release of Warball follows a tour in Europe and tentative plans for further touring in Japan and the US.
2011 - "Razorback Killers" is released.
The line-up: Brian Allen - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, co-vocals, Kiyoshi Morgan - guitar, Stephen Goodwin - bass, Larry Howe - Drums. VR takes on Europe following the release of Razorback Killers for a trek across Europe including several major events like the Rock Hard Festival, Keep it true Festival. VR releases a video for Murderball to rave reviews across the world.
2012 - "Live You to Death" is released.
The line-up: Brian Allen - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, co-vocals, Thaen Rasmussen - guitar, Stephen Goodwin - bass, Larry Howe - Drums.
2013 - "Electric Punishment" is released.
The line-up: Brian Allen - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, co-vocals, Thaen Rasmussen - guitar, Stephen Goodwin - bass, Larry Howe - Drums.
2014 - "Live You to Death 2 - American Punishment " is released.
The line-up: Nick Holleman - vocals, Geoff Thorpe - guitars, co-vocals, Bob Capka - guitar, Tilen Hudrap - bass, Larry Howe - Drums.
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Worlds and Machines
Vicious Rumors Lyrics
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Everytime I turn around
Someone tries to bring me down
Spinning in a whirlpool
.....over rules again
Detergents and arrogance
Free the fire of righteousness
Attitude and sacrifice
One more vulgar wrote the story
Stops to watch my heart
Change me if you can
The power that's in front of me
The masters of technology
They fought them in a slaughterhouse
Is all we need to know
They cibilize antagonize
Good enough to satisfy
All the needs all the lusts
All the dough
Laugh of a line
Try to decide but we don't
The chips are down
But the prices are up
So we're told
It's the times that I feel
Like I'm losing all control
Back to the worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Twisting and turning are dreams to the top
Pictures of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Acting on the silver screen
Killers everywhere are seen
Going in the streets at night
Taking on the world tonight
Repression is a state of mind
That could explode at anytime
Systems kick in over ride
Look out, missiles fly
Try a why
Sign of the times
Where do we go from here
Future destroyed
No wonder we don't share
Will we live
Will we live to grow old
Back to worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Back to the worlds and machines we go
Down through the back is where we know
Back to the worlds and machines
Go
That's the place where we go
Go
Twisting and turning are dreams to the top
Pictures of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
The lyrics of "Worlds and Machines" by Vicious Rumors can be interpreted as a commentary on society's relationship with technology and its impact on humanity. The song opens with the singer expressing frustration with those who try to bring him down but then shifts to themes of rebellion and defiance against modern systems. For example, the line "Free the fire of righteousness, attitude and sacrifice, change inside ain't no time, wait" implies that the singer wants to break free from societal norms and expectations.
The song also touches on the dangers of technology and its potential to cause destruction. The line "Systems kick in over ride, look out, missiles fly" warns of the unpredictable consequences that can arise when machines and systems are given too much power. The refrain of "back to the worlds and machines" suggests a sense of inevitability that humanity will always be drawn back to technology, even in the face of its potential dangers.
Overall, "Worlds and Machines" is a thought-provoking reflection on the role of technology in modern society, highlighting both its benefits and its dangers.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I turn around
I am constantly faced with challenges and obstacles
Someone tries to bring me down
Others attempt to lower my spirits
Spinning in a whirlpool
Feeling trapped in a vortex of chaos
.....over rules again
Once more, restrictions and limitations are imposed
Detergents and arrogance
The superficial and prideful aspects of society
Free the fire of righteousness
Unleash the passion for doing what is right
Attitude and sacrifice
Our approach and willingness to make sacrifices
Change inside ain't no time, wait
In order to change, we cannot wait any longer
One more vulgar wrote the story
Another crude individual wrote the narrative
Stops to watch my heart
Pausing to analyze my emotions and reactions
Change me if you can
Attempting to alter my character or beliefs
The power that's in front of me
The forces or authorities that stand before me
The masters of technology
Those who control advancements and innovations
They fought them in a slaughterhouse
A violent and deadly battle was waged against them
Is all we need to know
This information is sufficient to understand the situation
They civilize antagonize
Their efforts to educate and improve also provoke resistance
Good enough to satisfy
Adequate to fulfill our desires
All the needs all the lusts
Our necessities and desires
All the dough
All the money and wealth
Laugh of a line
A dismissive gesture toward a statement or action
Try to decide but we don't
We attempt to make decisions, but struggle to do so
The chips are down
Facing a difficult situation or circumstance
But the prices are up
Despite the challenge, the cost of living is increasing
So we're told
This is what we have been informed
It's the times that I feel
Sometimes I experience
Like I'm losing all control
As though I am unable to maintain power
Back to the worlds and machines
Returning to the realm of technology and industry
Is where we go
This is our destination
That's the place where we go
The location to which we retreat
Twisting and turning are dreams to the top
Our aspirations are constantly evolving
Pictures of change and it never stops
Visual representations of alterations that persist
Acting on the silver screen
Performing roles in media and entertainment
Killers everywhere are seen
The prevalence of violence and destruction
Going in the streets at night
Venturing out in the darkness
Taking on the world tonight
Facing the world with determination and vigor
Repression is a state of mind
Mental suppression and control
That could explode at anytime
Which may erupt without warning
Systems kick in over ride
Mechanisms take control in place of human decision-making
Look out, missiles fly
Be vigilant, as dangerous weapons are in use
Try a why
Attempt to understand the reasoning behind something
Sign of the times
Reflective of the current era
Where do we go from here
What direction should we take next
Future destroyed
Our prospects have been devastated
No wonder we don't share
It is unsurprising that we do not communicate or cooperate
Will we live
Will we survive
Will we live to grow old
Will we have longevity
Back to worlds and machines
Returning to the world of industry
Down through the back is where we know
Our familiarity lies in the underside
Go
Proceed
Twisting and turning are dreams to the top
Our aspirations are constantly evolving
Pictures of change and it never stops
Visual representations of alterations that persist
Back to worlds and machines
Returning to the world of industry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: G. THORPE, L. HOWE, MARK MCGEE
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Caldera11
100% correct lyrics:
Every time I turn around
Someone tries to bring me down
Spinning in a whirlpool
Competition overrules again
Intelligence and arrogance
Feed the fire I confess
Attitude and sacrifice
Changing times ain't no time to waste
One more for the road
The story starts to unfold
Catch me if you can
The power that's in front of me
Masters of technology
Environmental slaughterhouse
Is all we need to know
They civilized antagonized
Fill it up to satisfy
All the needs all the lust
All the dough
Life on the line
Die that decides where we go
The chips are down
But the prices are up
So we're told
Sometimes I feel
Like I'm losing all control
Back to the worlds and machines
Is where we go...
That's the place where we go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Acting off the silver screen
Killers everywhere its seen
Roaming in the streets at night
Taking on the world tonight
Repression is a state of mind
That could explode anytime
Systems kick in override
Look out, missiles fly
Fly away
Sign of the times
Where do we go from here
Built to destroy
No one we don't kill
Will we live
Will we live to grow old
Back to worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Back to the worlds and machines we go
Down through the passageway we know
Back to the worlds and machines
Go...
That's the place where we go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Sean Pendergrass
These aren't 100% correct, either, but they're way closer than the lyrics above.
Every time I turn around
Someone tries to bring me down
Spinning in a whirlpool
Competition overrules again
Intelligence and arrogance
Feed the fire I confess
Attitude will set the pace
Change in sight ain't no time to waste
One more for the road
The story starts to unfold
Catch me if you can
The power that's in front of me
Masters of technology
Environmental slaughterhouse
Is all we need to know
They civilize antagonize
Good enough to satisfy
All the needs all the lust
All the dough
Life on the line
Trying to decide where we go
The chips are down
But the prices are up
So we're told
Sometimes I feel
Like I'm losing all control
Back to the worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Acting on the silver screen
Killers everywhere are seen
Going in the streets at night
Taking on the world tonight
Repression is a state of mind
That could explode at anytime
Systems kick in override
Look out, missiles fly
Fly away
Sign of the times
Where do we go from here
Built to destroy
No wonder we don't care
Will we live
Will we live to grow old
Back to worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Back to the worlds and machines we go
Down through the passage way we know
Back to the worlds and machines
Go
That's the place where we go
Go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
King of the Dead
One of the best songs of all times
Yeesy_cheesY
agreed
forbiddenevil100
+King of the Dead for sure
Caldera11
100% correct lyrics:
Every time I turn around
Someone tries to bring me down
Spinning in a whirlpool
Competition overrules again
Intelligence and arrogance
Feed the fire I confess
Attitude and sacrifice
Changing times ain't no time to waste
One more for the road
The story starts to unfold
Catch me if you can
The power that's in front of me
Masters of technology
Environmental slaughterhouse
Is all we need to know
They civilized antagonized
Fill it up to satisfy
All the needs all the lust
All the dough
Life on the line
Die that decides where we go
The chips are down
But the prices are up
So we're told
Sometimes I feel
Like I'm losing all control
Back to the worlds and machines
Is where we go...
That's the place where we go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Acting off the silver screen
Killers everywhere its seen
Roaming in the streets at night
Taking on the world tonight
Repression is a state of mind
That could explode anytime
Systems kick in override
Look out, missiles fly
Fly away
Sign of the times
Where do we go from here
Built to destroy
No one we don't kill
Will we live
Will we live to grow old
Back to worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Back to the worlds and machines we go
Down through the passageway we know
Back to the worlds and machines
Go...
That's the place where we go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Sean Pendergrass
These aren't 100% correct, either, but they're way closer than the lyrics above.
Every time I turn around
Someone tries to bring me down
Spinning in a whirlpool
Competition overrules again
Intelligence and arrogance
Feed the fire I confess
Attitude will set the pace
Change in sight ain't no time to waste
One more for the road
The story starts to unfold
Catch me if you can
The power that's in front of me
Masters of technology
Environmental slaughterhouse
Is all we need to know
They civilize antagonize
Good enough to satisfy
All the needs all the lust
All the dough
Life on the line
Trying to decide where we go
The chips are down
But the prices are up
So we're told
Sometimes I feel
Like I'm losing all control
Back to the worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Acting on the silver screen
Killers everywhere are seen
Going in the streets at night
Taking on the world tonight
Repression is a state of mind
That could explode at anytime
Systems kick in override
Look out, missiles fly
Fly away
Sign of the times
Where do we go from here
Built to destroy
No wonder we don't care
Will we live
Will we live to grow old
Back to worlds and machines
Is where we go
That's the place where we go
Back to the worlds and machines we go
Down through the passage way we know
Back to the worlds and machines
Go
That's the place where we go
Go
Twisting and turning our dreams to the top
Victim of change and it never stops
Back to the worlds and machines
Angel knightmidnight
US Metal Masterpiece \m/
Christian Chaves
Que brutal esta canción!!!
C GEOFFREY GAMING & MORE
This & Lady took a chance are my 2 favorite songs by this band!!!
Laser Video Entertainment
It is this album's 30th anniversary. \m/
Kömmandänt Klöwnpill
0:44, cool drop