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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 Wins Court Ruling to Continue Using Queensryche Name

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:42:11 +0000

There will continue to be two Queensryches, at least for the time being, as a Washington state judge ruled Friday (Oct. 19) in favor of Geoff Tate, allowing the singer to perform with his own version of the group after being ousted from his former band earlier this year.

Geoff Tate Wants Face-to-Face Explanation From Queensryche Members

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:08:52 +0000

Things have definitely gotten ugly and litigious with Queensryche over the past few months, but ousted vocalist Geoff Tate says that it would be a good thing if both he and his former bandmates would have a sit-down conversation rather than having everything play out online and in the courts.

Queensryche Vocalist Todd La Torre Denies Using Geoff Tate Vocal Tracks at Live Shows

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:50:13 +0000

Since the not-so-amicable split between singer Geoff Tate and the rest of Queensryche, the band recently recruited Crimson Glory vocalist Todd La Torre to front the band. Since his debut, La Torre has been accused of using Geoff Tate’s recorded vocals during live performances — an allegation which La Torre has now officially denied.

Day Three Concert Highlights From Rocklahoma 2012- Puddle Of Mudd, Queensryche, Hellyeah, Chickenfoot And More [PHOTOS]

Critter — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:38:41 +0000

Sunday: Day three (05-27-12) of Rocklahoma 2012 Sadly the last day of this mega three day, three stage live music festival in Pryor, OK. at the 'Catch the Fever Festival Fairgrounds'. Time flies when your partying your ass off and rocking all day, all night...Literally.