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

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:31:20 +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

Geoff Tate Accuses Former Queensryche Bandmates of 'Madness'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:35:58 +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.

Geoff Tate Recruits Sarzo, Blotzer for New Queensryche Lineup

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:00:00 +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 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:00:08 +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.

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

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:00:13 +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.

Queensryche Members Seeking Website Control From Geoff Tate

Chad Childers — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:00:14 +0000

Queensryche and former singer Geoff Tate continue to work out the specifics of their parting in court. The latest issue to come up centers on the band’s websites and social networking hubs. According to Blabbermouth.net, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield are accusing Tate of refusing to relinquish control of their website and other [...]

Geoff Tate Responds to Queensryche Accusations

Chad Childers — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 03:00:24 +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 [...]

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

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:00:03 +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.

Rising West Emerge From Ashes of Queensryche [VIDEO]

gonzo — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:58:36 +0000

While Geoff Tate steps away from Queensryche to concentrate on a solo album and tour, the remaining members of the band - Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren - have decided to continue to tour and record as a unit. While they maintain that Queensryche "is very much alive", they've moved on with new frontman Todd Le Torre of Crimson Glory in a project they've dubbed Rising West, a band that will apparently rely heavily on the Queensryche back catalog.

Rocklahoma Recap [VIDEOS]

gonzo — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 05:50:52 +0000

Coachella, Rock on the Range, Voodoo, and Bonneroo may have more cachet, but Rocklahoma is getting more and more respect every year.

This year, the three day festival in Pryor, Oklahoma featured 40+ bands on three stages over the three-day Memorial Day weekend. With acts such as Rob Zombie, Chevelle, Slash, and Volbeat on the bill, it's hard to pick out one stellar performance. Instead, a day-by-day recap of the best of Rocklahoma will have to suffice. Suck it down.

Queensryche Live at Rocklahoma [VIDEO]

gonzo — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:49:35 +0000

With all the infighting, website blocking, and hissy fitting in the Queensryche camp, it looks like the band is done. Geoff Tate is off in his self-gratifying solo world, while the rest of the band have locked into a new project called Rising West - a band that plans on covering the Queensryche catalog of material.

Queensryche and Geoff Tate Part Ways? [VIDEO]

gonzo — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:53:32 +0000

Is Queensryche finished? That appears to be the case, as the current line up has announced plans to tour and record with Crimson Glory singer Todd La Torre in Geoff Tate’s place. Rising West is the moniker Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield, Parker Lundgren and La Torre will use for the new project. [...]

Geoff Tate of Queensryche Goes to Hospital for Throat Related Illness [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:51:00 +0000

Queensryche is currently on tour in support of their new album "Dedicated to Chaos," but they have had to reschedule several shows.

There's no trouble amongst the band or anything so you don't have to worry about any of that. Front man Geoff Tate has had some major throat issues.