Vicious Rumors
Vicious Rumors · 1990
39 min · 10 tracks · power metal
A powerful blend of soaring melodies and aggressive riffs that define early '90s American power metal.
Why this album works
The album gained recognition for its intense musicality and was pivotal in showcasing the American power metal sound, contributing to the genre's popularity during the late '80s and early '90s. It received favorable reviews from various metal publications, helping to solidify Vicious Rumors as key players in the evolving heavy metal landscape.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys immersive mid-tempo flow
- Context
- Released in 1990, Vicious Rumors marked the band's self-titled debut album following their formation in 1985. This album came during a period when the band was establishing their identity within the burgeoning power metal scene in the U.S., aiming to carve out a niche among their contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marty Friedman· Manowar· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Wait for Me Standout 4:15
- 2 World Church 5:07
- 3 On the Edge 3:09
- 4 Ship of Fools 4:30
- 5 Can You Hear It 3:26
- 6 Down to the Temple 5:16
- 7 Hellraiser Standout 4:19
- 8 Electric Twilight 1:54
- 9 Thrill of the Hunt Standout 4:01
- 10 Axe and Smash 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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