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Queensryche Frontman Geoff Tate Reacts to 'Frequency Unknown' Hatred

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:05:09 +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 — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:03:08 +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.

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.

Queensryche Offers Prize to Fan Who Hates Their New Album the Most

Nick DeRiso — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:48:20 +0000

Simply hate the new album from Geoff Tate’s Queensryche? Interested in winning a bunch of Queensryche-related goodies anyway? Here’s your chance to blow off some stream, and you might just claim some cool prizes from Tate. He’s offering fans a chance to submit YouTube rants about ‘Frequency Unknown,’ the troubled first release from Tate’s newly [...]

Geoff Tate's Queensryche Offer Fans Audio Upgrade of New Album

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:58 +0000

Leading up to the release on Tuesday (April 23) of ‘Frequency Unknown’ from Geoff Tate’s Queensryche, fans were quite critical of the quality of the sound they heard through previews made available on digital retailers. Tate and company have come to the table with a solution though, remixing the disc and offering free replacements to any fans that purchased the release and are unhappy.

Geoff Tate-led Queensryche Remix Shelved

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:35:53 +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.

Geoff Tate-led Queensryche's CD to be Remixed After Fan Complaints About Sound

Nick DeRiso — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:43:37 +0000

The remarkable drama surrounding Queensryche continues, as the Geoff Tate edition of the band will remix its forthcoming album 'Frequency Unknown.' His label, Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records, made the decision after fans complained about the sound on the samples they released.

Queensryche Announce New Album

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:16:49 +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.

Randy Gane of Geoff Tate's Queensryche Suffers Heart Attack

Dave Lifton — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:25:59 +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.

Geoff Tate on Queensryche Split: 'There's So Many Different Ways We Could Have Handled This'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:30:43 +0000

Singer Geoff Tate has certainly had a harder-than-expected road to his new solo album 'Kings & Thieves,' which releases today (Nov. 6) via InsideOut Music. The hard rock veteran began the album as a side project from his day gig as the front man in Queensryche, but by the time it was completed he had been fired from the group he helped found three decades ago.

Geoff Tate Recruits Sarzo, Blotzer for New Queensryche Lineup

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:12:00 +0000

The latest episode of the ongoing Queensryche soap opera could be titled ‘A Tale of Two Queensryches.’ Singer Geoff Tate has announced the musicians he’s chosen for an entirely new lineup of the group that he is launching, while his former band mates also continue to use the name.

Geoff Tate Discusses 'Out of the Blue' Queensryche Ousting

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:05:08 +0000

Singer Geoff Tate was the guest on Saturday night’s (Aug. 25) ‘That Metal Show’ on VH1 Classic, and provided an open account of his ousting from Queensryche, with some speculation as to why it occurred.

Geoff Tate Announces New Solo Album, Queensryche Anniversary Tour

Billy Dukes — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:58 +0000

Now fans can pick a Queensryche, any Queensryche they like. The summer split of the longtime rock band has left singer Geoff Tate touring as the “Voice of Queensryche,” and the rest of the band touring as Queensryche. Paul Rodgers and Bad Company even find the arrangement confusing.

Queensryche's Guitarist Describes Geoff Tate's 'Vicious' Attack

Chad Childers — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:50:16 +0000

Queensryche have been in the headlines for a good portion of the year, and not under the best circumstances. In a new interview, guitarist Michael Wilton reveals just how bad things got during the alleged physical confrontation between himself and singer Geoff Tate.

Geoff Tate Responds to Queensryche Accusations

Chad Childers — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:30:24 +0000

The back and forth between Geoff Tate and his former bandmates in Queensryche continues with Tate’s preliminary injunction that was filed this past Thursday (July 12) in King County Superior Court in Seattle. Blabbermouth reports that Tate disputes a number of the accusations levied at him by the band. He states that while he was [...]

Remaining Queensryche Members Accuse Geoff Tate of Financial Wrongdoing, Violence

Billy Dukes — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:15:00 +0000

Queensryche’s Michael Wilton, Parker Lundgren, Scott Rockenfield and Eddie Jackson have answered former lead singer Geoff Tate’s lawsuit and accusations regarding his firing and the band’s new direction. In documents obtained by Blabbermouth, Wilton details almost 25 years of troubles that led to Tate’s June ousting.

Geoff Tate on Former Queensryche Bandmates: 'I Think They're Not Very Good Business People'

Chad Childers — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:35:32 +0000

Queensryche and longtime singer Geoff Tate have gone their separate ways, but the vocalist is disputing the reasons why. Tate says rather than “creative differences,” which was cited by the band in their press release, he says it’s more related to the business side of their operations.

Geoff Tate on Queensryche Split: 'It's Probably Gonna Get Ugly'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:09:03 +0000

Last week Queensryche lead singer Geoff Tate found out he was fired when lawyers for the remaining members sent his lawyer a long legal document. After 30 years together, their relationship ended unceremoniously, but it sounds like the legal battle has just begun.

Queensryche Ousts Singer Geoff Tate

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:45:19 +0000

Queensryche has finally pulled the trigger on the decision to continue without singer Geoff Tate, following weeks of speculation and a series of rumored and public squabbles with their longtime bandmate. After a full month of tensions being made public, drummer Scott Rockenfield confirmed the news to Billboard that they will continue as a band [...]

Queensryche Singer Geoff Tate's Stepdaughter Tries to Set the Record Straight on Band Issues

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:59:14 +0000

The first voice to emerge with an explanation about the current goings-on with Queensryche is not one you would expect. Singer Geoff Tate’s stepdaughter Miranda has hopped online to rundown the situation and clarify some of the reporting that’s been done on the group’s recent dealings.