Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Due to his contentious political views, drummer Larry Howe of Vicious Rumours has once again been precluded from performing with the group, as per theprp. This past February, the power metal band hired a touring member to replace the self-described “rock & roll patriot” when his gigs were cancelled due to backlash. The purpose of the personnel shift was to allay the worries of promoters who were under pressure to book the band because of Howe’s political views. Howe reluctantly added that his hiatus from the band has been extended “for the foreseeable future” due to his political views in a post that was released this past Thursday, April 16.
CANCEL CULTURE WINS AGAIN . I WILL NO LONGER BE DRUMMING FOR VICIOUS RUMORS (for the foreseeable future ) THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
edit note; it’s not the other band guys who are brainwashed… please don’t accuse them!! my heart goes out to them and I’m sorry this is affecting them. It’s just the music industry is saturated with leftist ideologues who capitulate to globalism and I can’t be a part of that! The cat is out of the bag for me!
Although Howe’s message appeared to suggest that he would make a comeback in the future, his bandmates released a separate statement today, April 20, stating that he has resigned.
Larry Howe has announced he’s stepping down from Vicious Rumors. We tried to save our musical bond but all we got in return was canceled shows, lost tours and a fight we had nothing to do with. After paying such a high price over one individual person’s views we accept his resignation. Although we made some timeless albums, it’s time to get back to the music. The European Asylum Tour, May 9th – June 20 is 100% confirmed, We welcome a new chapter, a new drummer starting tomorrow!
