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Queensryche Frontman Geoff Tate Reacts to 'Frequency Unknown' Hatred

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:34:09 +0000

Queensryche's Geoff Tate asked for harsh critiques of his new album and he got plenty of response. Tate recently launched a contest asking for people who hated the 'Frequency Unknown' album to videota

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Talks Collaboration With Geoff Tate's Queensryche

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:03:08 +0000

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing recently took to his official blog to write about his personal contribution to Geoff Tate's Queensryche's new album, 'Frequency Unknown.' Much criticism and controversy is currently whirling around the head of Tate, and Downing addresses his reasoning for the new collaboration, along with a funny story about nearly being killed by a couch.

Todd La Torre Fronted Queensryche To Release Self-Titled Album on June 25

Chad Bowar — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:46:36 +0000

After last month’s announcement that Queensryche had signed with Century Media Records, the version of the band that’s now fronted by Todd La Torre has revealed the album will be self-titled and is set for a June 25 release. Producer James “JImbo” Barton, who also worked on the band’s classic albums ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ and ‘Empire,’ mixed [...]

Queensyrche's Geoff Tate Rewards Hate With 'Best Video Rant' Contest

Chad Childers — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:31:26 +0000

A little constructive criticism never hurts, but Geoff Tate is ready to confront some full-on hate head-on with a new contest. The Queensryche frontman and his reconstructed lineup are now promoting their latest effort, 'Frequency Unknown,' and have launched an interesting competition in which they're challenging haters to stand up for their opinion and film a rant about the album.

Todd La Torre Edition of Queensryche Unveil New Song 'Redemption'

Chad Childers — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:38:30 +0000

The Todd La Torre-led version of Queensryche is moving quickly toward the June 11 release of their as-yet-untitled new album and fans are now getting their first taste of new music with the single ‘Redemption.’ The rocking track features La Torre’s powerful vocals and was co-written by the singer along with Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton. [...]

Todd La Torre-Fronted Queensryche Sign With Century Media Records

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:03:51 +0000

Although their start has been a bit of a tumultuous one, it appears to be onward and upward for Queensryche in 2013. Getting the ball rolling, the band just inked a new deal with Century Media Records. With a tentative release date of June 11, their new disc will mark the first recorded and delivered by the latest lineup featuring new singer Todd La Torre. The vocalist replaced original singer Geoff Tate, who is now manning his own incarnation of the band.

Guitarist Glen Drover Leaves Geoff Tate's Queensryche Lineup

Chad Childers — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:30:13 +0000

Geoff Tate has yet to play his first gig with his newly created Queensryche lineup and already he's down one member. Tate revealed earlier this year that former Megadeth and King Diamond guitarist Glen Drover would be part of his version of the band, but Drover has just announced his exit.

Geoff Tate Reveals His New Queensryche Lineup

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 08:49:48 +0000

The battle for Queensryche rages on. After being booted from the band earlier this year and then engaging in legal battles with the former members over the rights to the name, former Queensryche singer Geoff Tate has posted the lineup for his version of the band. This situation is turning into a soap opera.

New Incarnation of Queensryche Allowed to Keep Using Band Name

Chad Bowar — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 21:45:06 +0000

The legal battle between Queensryche and ousted singer Geoff Tate continues. Tate sought a preliminary injunction to keep Queensryche from touring and operating under the band name, but the injunction was denied on July 13. The request is part of a lawsuit filed in Washington state court,with Tate claiming he was illegally fired from the band, among other things.

Queensryche Producer Says Rockenfield, Wilton + Jackson Had Little Involvement in the Studio

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:28:06 +0000

As the Queensryche legal battle continues to heat up over naming rights, the latest allegations are coming from a sworn declaration submitted by producer Jason Slater. Slater’s history with Queensryche includes producing their last three studio releases. According to the new reports, Slater alleges that guitarist Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield [...]

Geoff Tate Issues Another Detailed Legal Response in Queensryche Case

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:59:05 +0000

The mudslinging in the Geoff Tate vs. the rest of the members of Queensryche lawsuit continues. Remaining ‘Rychers Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield want to continue on as Queensryche with a new singer, while Tate is trying to stop them from using the name. The remaining members filed a response to Tate’s motion to deny their plans, and now, Tate filed another reply declaration last Thursday, July 12, which was obtained by Blabbermouth.

Queensryche Guitarist Claims Former Singer Geoff Tate Punched and Spat on Band Members

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:48:02 +0000

Queensryche have been subject to one of the most venomous splits in recent history. We’ve all heard rumors about former vocalist Geoff Tate feuding with the other Queensryche members, but a new statement from guitarist Michael Wilton details a violent and chaotic scenario, which seems to have led to Tate’s exit from the band.

Geoff Tate Opens Up About Queensryche Split, Legal Options + Alleged Knife Fight

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:53:44 +0000

It’s hard to imagine Queensryche without singer Geoff Tate, but with all the controversy shrouding both parties and the tumultuous past few months, that’s exactly where things currently sit, leaving fans scratching their heads. Last week, Queensryche announced that they had tapped Todd La Torre as their new lead singer, replacing Geoff Tate who has been [...]

Former Queensryche Vocalist Geoff Tate Signs Solo Record Deal

Chad Bowar — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:12:59 +0000

Less than a week after being replaced by Todd La Torre, longtime Queensryche singer Geoff Tate has signed a worldwide record deal with InsideOut Music. Even before parting ways with Queensryche, Tate had a summer acoustic solo tour planned as he continued to work on a solo effort.

Queensryche's Geoff Tate Vows to Rock Utah After Other Band Members Bow Out

Chad Childers — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:18:16 +0000

Though the members of Queensryche have stated that they are still a band and plan to continue even though the new project Rising West recently launched, it’s clear there’s still some tensions left between the members and singer Geoff Tate. The latest sign of unrest in the band is that the members other than Tate [...]

Queensryche Members Form Side Project Following Rumored Knife-Wielding Incident

Chad Childers — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:21:35 +0000

Members of Queensryche appear to be at odds with frontman Geoff Tate, as the band’s members have formed a new side project without him. The Examiner reports that the band, called Rising West, features Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield, and Parker Lundgren all teaming with Crimson Glory vocalist Todd La Torre, but what makes things interesting [...]