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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

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

Chad Bowar — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:36 +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 [...]

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's Queensryche Releases First Single 'Cold'

Ken Kelley — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:49 +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 — 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.

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

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:04:30 +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. [...]

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.

Todd La Torre-Fronted Queensryche Sign With Century Media Records

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:03:51 +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.

ZZ Top and Queensryche to Perform at 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Adam West — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:23:10 +0000

That lil' ol' band from Tejas 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 — 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.

Get Ready to Rock the Bay with Queensryche

Adam West — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:34:56 +0000

KLUB Rock 106.9 welcomes Queensryche to the Concrete Street Amphitheater for Rock the Bay. Friday, October 12th, Queensryche with special guests Dokken, Accept, and the Michael Schenker Group will rock the bay for a huge rock show, and you could be there for free! If you’re a KLUB Rock VIP, just enter to win a [...]

New Queensryche Drummer Bobby Blotzer Says Ratt Bandmates 'Fed False Info to Fans'

Matt Wardlaw — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:11:10 +0000

In the latest development of “As The Ratt Turns,” drummer Bobby Blotzer is lashing out at his bandmates, saying that they “fed false info to fans” regarding the current state of the group. Recently announced as the new drummer in Geoff Tate’s version of Queensryche, Blotzer took to his Facebook page to address concerned fans [...]

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.