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Queensryche Deny Usage of Geoff Tate Backing Tracks During Shows
Queensryche may be continuing with Todd La Torre out front instead of Geoff Tate, but there’ve been some accusations from fans that Tate is still a part of their show even though he’s not there in person.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Trot Out Several Song Debuts at Albuquerque Tour Opener
Neil Young may be 34 studio albums into his career, but that doesn’t mean he’s limited to reflecting on the past. In fact, a good portion of the Young’s tour opening set with Crazy Horse in Albuquerque Friday night (Aug. 3) was fresh for the audience.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Says Band Likely Eyeing 2014 for New Album
Metallica may be starting to think about new music, but given the wealth of material they have to choose from and the amount of time it typically takes for a band of their stature to maintain the excellence they’ve provided over the years, fans might want to be cautiously optimistic on when that new record will arrive.
Paul McCartney’s ‘Hey Jude’ Closes Out London Summer 2012 Opening Olympic Ceremony
Paul McCartney was the one known quantity going into the Opening Ceremony at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and the Beatle great did not disappoint.
‘Dark Knight Rises’ Colorado Shooting – Joe Perry, Nikki Sixx + More React on Twitter
The world awoke Friday (July 20) to the horrible news coming out of Colorado that armed gunman James Holmes entered a Friday morning showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in Aurora, Colo., tossed a canister of tear gas into the showing, and while wearing a gas mask he proceeded to fire random gunshots into the crowd.
Geoff Tate Responds to Queensryche Accusations
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.
Paul McCartney Eyes Music for Video Game Company
Paul McCartney‘s latest musical project has a little bit of a modern cache to it. The vocalist revealed via Twitter that he’s working with the company behind the music for the popular video game ‘Halo.’
Geoff Tate on Former Queensryche Bandmates: ‘I Think They’re Not Very Good Business People’
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.
Van Halen Postponed Shows Now Cancelled
Van Halen may have bit off more than they can chew, and they know it. The veteran rockers made headlines earlier this year when they postponed 31 North American tour dates, and now those dates have been canceled.
Janis Joplin to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Janis Joplin is already a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and now the late singer is getting her due in Hollywood. She’s been named as one the inductees into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tom Petty Plays First U.K. Festival Headlining Gig at Isle of Wight
It’s been quite the week for Tom Petty, who has been taking advantage of the opportunities provided in the U.K. After teaming with Steve Winwood in London earlier last week, Petty played his first ever U.K. festival headlining gig at the Isle of Wight Festival on Friday.
Metallica Perform Reverse ‘Ride the Lightning’ Set at Orion Festival
There may have been plenty of bands to see throughout the day, but Metallica was the main draw for the Orion Music + More festival Saturday in Atlantic City. The group took over Bader Field for their inaugural event and did not disappoint, performing the entire ‘Ride the Lightning’ album to finish out night one.