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| 11- 04- 2005 TheRealVR Webmaster | |
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VR ANNOUNCES NEW LINEUP... The VR family welcomes Brad Gillis and James Rivera to the band! The veteran, all-star lineup is now complete. Brad Gillis (Ozzy Osbourne, Night Ranger) returns to metal and beyond with VR for the next studio CD and tour. Brad blew everyone away when he took over for the late Randy Rhoads touring with Ozzy in 82 & 83 and did all the guitar work on the “Speak of the Devil – Live” and then went on to platinum success with Night Ranger. His mind bending guitar playing is perfect for the VR guitar team and is sure to provide some scorching riff exchanges! James Rivera (Helstar, Flotsam & Jetsam) joins VR bringing soaring vocals and a true metal spirit to the band. James has performed, recorded and toured with many legendary metal outfits. He brings a powerful sound and creativity. A true pro, James has the tools to carry on in the VR legacy. “This is truly a new and exciting time in VR. I look forward to unleashing this new animal on the next CD and tour! The chemistry between the 5 of us is wicked!” says Geoff. The recording sessions for the new CD will start in January '06. New sound clips from the new CD coming soon! Look for the new CD and for VR on tour in 2006! * * * Dave Starr's personal thoughts on Mark McGee NOT rejoining VR:.I do not think Mark really had any honest intention of joining VR at this time. Even though he came down to play with us twice over the last few weeks. He played great, but I did not feel the magic, energy, or desire from him. After 12 years apart, I thought that this would be a real special opportunity for the 4 of us. I was wrong. The 2nd time Mark came down, after we played, he told us his feelings and basically made demands on the band that were impossible for us to meet (and he already knew this). I am talking about financial and artistic demands. This way he can say that he "at least" came down to try and work things out with us, but an agreement was not reached. This looks better then for him to never have come down at all. So in closing, Marks return to VR at this time was never meant to be. Mark knew this long ago, we did not. I just wish he could have told us this months ago. I still consider Mark to be a member of the VR family and I hope that some day we can work together again. They say one door closes and another door opens. Now, in comes Brad Gillis to the VR family. I have known Brad for 25 years, and I have a great deal of respect for him. He is a true guitar legend, and a guy who brings much to the band. I am very excited about the times we have ahead of us.
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| 08- 29- 2005 TheRealVR Webmaster | |
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VR OLD LINE-UP BACK TOGETHER!!! The POWER & Fury is BACK!! Bassist Dave Starr and drummer Larry Howe have returned to VR with guitarist Geoff Thorpe. For the first time since 1993 all 3 ORIGINAL members are back together. They have already started working on new material for their upcoming CD. Right now, they are looking for a new singer. Stay tuned for more VR reunion news!
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| 11- 14- 2004 TheRealVR Webmaster |
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The latest news about CHASTAIN "IN AN OUTRAGE" can be found HERE... : |
| 03- 14- 2004 TheRealVR Webmaster |
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A new contribution to the Forum section from Andy Fischer has been posted. Check out Forum #13 !! THE LATEST CHASTAIN NEWS: |
| 02- 02- 2004 TheRealVR Webmaster |
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| 08- 30- 2003 TheRealVR Webmaster |
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CHASTAIN NEWS: And last but not least : more pictures from that same era can be viewed in Chastain "In An Outrage" Pictures. |
| 03- 20- 2002 TheRealVR Webmaster |
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The Mark McGee Web Site has just added some great classic shots of Dave Starr in concert from VR's glory years! Check them out here: Dave Starr - Vicious Rumors. |
| 01- 23- 2002 TheRealVR Webmaster |
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Several pictures of VR POSTERS have been added to the various sections of the Press page. |
| 12- 01- 2001 TheRealVR Webmaster |
| WEDDING BELLS !! |
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Today Dave Starr and London Wilde are getting married. Congratulations to the happy couple !!! |