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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:31:20 +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-led Queensryche's CD to be Remixed After Fan Complaints About Sound

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:43:37 +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.

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

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:32:15 +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 on Queensryche Split: 'There's So Many Different Ways We Could Have Handled This'

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

Tate recently spoke to Ultimate Classic Rock about his new album, the ugly split with Queensryche, his plans for a new lineup, and why he thinks his former colleagues' actions make no business sense

Queensryche Make Live Debut with New Singer NSFW [VIDEO]

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:00:35 +0000

Progressive heavy metal group Queensryche‘s remaining members are back on their feet again, performing at their first live show since the recent ousting of vocalist Geoff Tate. The new ‘Ryche debuted this past July 28, headlining the last day of Halfway Jam with a brand new singer — Todd La Torre. It was their first time [...]

Geoff Tate Responds to Queensryche Accusations

Chad Childers — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:19:24 +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 [...]

Remaining Queensryche Members Accuse Geoff Tate of Financial Wrongdoing, Violence

Billy Dukes — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:15:00 +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 — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:00:32 +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 11:50:03 +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 Members Locked Out of Band's Social Networking Sites

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:45:00 +0000

This is getting ugly. Even though a band publicist stated last week that the members of Queensryche were doing their own thing as part of a new project called Rising West while Geoff Tate performed solo this summer, the tensions are becoming more public by the day.

Queensryche Publicist Responds to Reports of Geoff Tate Attacking, Pulling a Knife on Bandmates

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:30:22 +0000

Queensryche‘s publicist has issued a statement in the wake of wild (and unconfirmed) reports stating that singer Geoff Tate physically attacked and threatened two of his bandmates during a recent soundcheck, allegedly even brandishing a knife at one point. Metal Talk quotes Brazilian website Collector’s Room in recounting that Tate overheard his bandmates plotting to [...]