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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 [...]

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 [...]

Best 38 Special Songs Ever Made – Chris' Top 5 [VIDEOS]

Chris Chapman — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:00:08 +0000

If I could have chosen 1 band to perform at HalfWay Jam this summer, 38 Special would have been at the top of the list. Here's my tribute to a fantastic band whose hits span 30+ years. This could have easily been a Top 30 list!