“Chasing The Priest”, the new lyric video from San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band’s twelfth studio album, “Concussion Protocol”, which will be released on August 26 via SPV/Steamhammer. It will be made available as a digipak version (including a poster), on 2LP gatefold red vinyl and as a digital download. The CD features eleven brand new songs and tells a chilling story of an armageddon by a global killer asteroid and how humanity unravels in the wake of the news. It’s the first concept album for the band.

VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe states about the song and the video: “In our dark tale of the earth’s final days, man turns his back on religious concepts!

“The song ‘Chasing the Priest’ was written by myself along with Nick, Tilen and Larry in a house we rented last summer next to and old church in the Netherlands. The band was in the beginning of the songwriting process for the album ‘Concussion Protocol’.

“We hope you enjoy our dark tale in metal madness as much as we enjoyed making it for you!!

“This video was produced by Jimmie Evans lll at Electric Punishment studios in Santa Rosa, California. Turn it up and see you on tour!! Metal on!”

“Concussion Protocol” was produced by VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe and longtime co-producer and engineer Juan Urteaga at Trident studios (MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, HEATHEN, EXODUS, DRAGONLORD) in Pacheco, California. A video for the first single “Take It Or Leave It” was filmed a couple of months ago and will make its online debut soon. Guest solos by VICIOUS RUMORS brothers from the band’s rich history, Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER, OZZY OSBOURNE) and Steve Smyth (NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT, FORBIDDEN) only add to the madness.

Thorpe states: “The album is relentless and crushing in true, classic VICIOUS RUMORS style but with many twists and turns. Believe me, you’re in for a treat, VRazors!!! If you’ve ever been a fan of VICIOUS RUMORS, SABBATH, PRIEST or MAIDEN and a little Bay Area-style thrash thrown in for good measure, then this album is definitely for you!!! Everything you love about VICIOUS RUMORS is present throughout the whole album!!”

“Concussion Protocol” track listing:

01. Concussion Protocol (4:56)
02. Chemical Slaves (5:50)
03. Victims Of A Digital World (4:13)
04. Chasing The Priest (4:13)
05. Last Of Our Kind (3:56)
06. 1000 Years (3:39)
07. Circle Of Secrets (5:04)
08. Take It Or Leave It (3:23)
09. Bastards (4:40)
10. Every Blessing Is A Curse (4:14)
11. Life For A Life (6:11)

VICIOUS RUMORS 2016 lineup (from left to right in photo):

Larry Howe – Drums
Thaen Rasmussen – Guitar
Nick Holleman – Vocals
Geoff Thorpe – Guitar
Tilen Hudrap – Bass

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Fonte: Blabbermouth.net