Vicious Rumors are one of those bands that just won't go away, and that is a good thing. This band has been through alot over its 30+ year existence, and just seem to be getting stronger, with age. The band never really re-covered after the passing of vocalist Carl Albert, until just recently. The band has continued to put out music over the years, but it has never matched the caliber of their material from the mid-80's, until recently. The band got rejuvenated with the addition of vocalist Brian Allen back in 2009, and have been going strong ever since. The band has just released their 3rd live record, Live You To Death which solidifies, why they are still force to be reckoned with live.
Live You To Death was recorded on their 2011 European tour, in support of Razorback Killers. The set list comprised of 9 original tracks and 2 covers. The band covered Black Sabbath's Sign of the Southern Cross as well as Judas Priest's Running Wild. I have to say I was a little bummed out, when I saw that the band had included (2) covers on this release. They have so much great material to pull from, that it boggles my mind that they would include covers. The band sounds great, and vocalist Brian Allen proves to the audience that he is the right man for the job. It took awhile but I think they finally found the right replacement for the great Carl Albert. All in all a solid listen.
Bottom Line: An electrifying performance by one of metal's greats. The show is mixed well and gives you a sense of being at the show. Crank this mutha up!
Standout Tracks: Digital Dictator, Lady Took a Chance, Hellraiser and Soldiers of the Night.
-Ragman is still shaken from his experience with the lads backstage... He's got a gun!!!!!