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Queensryche Singer Geoff Tate Reacts to Hostile Fan Reviews of New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:35:20 +0000

Well, you can't say Queensryche singer Geoff Tate isn't a good sport. In a new YouTube clip, the vocalist reacts to a barrage of incredibly vitriolic fan reviews of the group's new album, 'Frequency Unknown.'

The video is the result of a unique contest that Tate and his record label dreamed up to promote the recent release, which has proven qui

Queensryche's Todd La Torre Calls Geoff Tate's Queensryche Album Cover 'A Cheap Shot'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:49:37 +0000

When you take your former bandmates to court, start a new band with the same name, and release a record with a big 'F.U.' on the cover, you're pretty much picking a fight -- so Geoff Tate can't be surprised that his Queensryche replacement, Todd La Torre, isn't mincing words about where things stand between them.

Geoff Tate's Queensryche Releases First Single 'Cold'

Ken Kelley — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:55:49 +0000

As seen above, Geoff Tate’s Queensryche has released the first single (‘Cold’) from their upcoming album, ‘Frequency Unknown’, due April 23. And by all accounts, it looks as though Tate’s version of the band will draw first blood in getting a new Queensryche record to market. The “other” Queensryche, led by vocalist Todd La Torre released [...]

Geoff Tate-led Queensryche Remix Shelved

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:16:53 +0000

Billy Sherwood won't be beaming onto the starship Queensryche. Instead, he has decided to work on the new William Shatner record, rather than remix a new offering from Geoff Tate and Co.

Hear Queensryche's New Song 'Redemption'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:31:33 +0000

With new vocalist Todd La Torre firmly ensconced in the lineup, the Geoff Tate-less version of Queensryche is getting ready to hit fans with a brand new album on June 10. But you don't have to wait until summer to hear new music from the band -- in fact, they've just debuted the record's leadoff single, 'Redemption.'

Geoff Tate's Queensryche Sends a Direct (and Vulgar) Message With New Album Cover

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:32:15 +0000

Saying that “revolution is calling once again” for singer Geoff Tate, Cleopatra Records has unveiled what’s being billed as Queensryche‘s 13th studio album: ‘Frequency Unknown,’ or ‘F.U.’ for short. “Coincidental abbreviation? Unlikely,” boasts the press release. “Fun for all metal heads to sink their teeth into? Definitely. Feel free to feast.” The album, due April [...]

Geoff Tate Accuses Former Queensryche Bandmates of 'Madness'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:05:58 +0000

Given that Geoff Tate responded to being fired from Queensryche by simply going off and starting his own Queensryche, most of us expected the two camps to spend the next several years sniping at each other in the press -- and that's pretty much the way it's still going down.

Queensryche Announce New Album

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:26:49 +0000

The members of Queensryche that split with vocalist Geoff Tate last summer have signed a new record deal with Century Media Records, and announced their first album with vocalist Todd La Torreis on the way. Century Media is a company whose A&R representative officially supported Tate's injunction to prevent anyone from using the name Queensryche until legal issues were settled. That injunction was denied last July.

ZZ Top and Queensryche to Perform at 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:29:35 +0000

Texas-based blues rockers ZZ Top and the progressive metal group Queensryche are among the acts confirmed to appear at this year's Sturgis Rally concert at the Buffalo Chip Music Festival. Billed as the "largest music festival in motorcycling," the annual event features a mix of classic rock and country acts. This year's rally takes place Aug. 2-11 in South Dakota.

Randy Gane of Geoff Tate's Queensryche Suffers Heart Attack

Dave Lifton — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:51:59 +0000

The tumultuous year for Queensryche that is 2012 is ending on a scary note. Randy Gane, who is currently playing keyboards in lead singer Geoff Tate's version of the band, suffered a heart attack on Wednesday (Dec. 26) night.