The brainchild of Geoff Thorpe, the band has been active on the metal scene since its inception in 1979. Vicious Rumors is recognized for their guitar works and harmonies, as well as the variety of their music.

Band leader Thorpe is also known for recording with the American rock & roll band 7th Order, alongside British guitarist Martin Pugh (of Steamhammer, The Rod Stewart Album and Armageddon) and drummer Tim Kelliher (of Randy Hansen's Machine Gun) on their debut CD, The Lake of Memory - released in 2007.

The band released a new live album, entitled"Live You To Death 2: American Punishment" in June 2014 (which marks the first official release by the new line-up, consisting of Thorpe, Howe, Hudrap, Capka and Holleman). Vicious Rumors will be touring in South America in December of 2014, a new studio album is planned for 2015.