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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's Queensryche Releases First Single 'Cold'

Ken Kelley — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:23:49 +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'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.

Hear Queensryche's New Song 'Redemption'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:06:37 +0000

With new vocalist Todd La Torre firmly ensconced in the lineup, the Geoff Tate-less version of Queensryche is getting ready to hit fans with a brand new album on June 10. But you don't have to wait until summer to hear new music from the band -- in fact, they've just debuted the record's leadoff single, 'Redemption.'

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 [...]

ZZ Top and Queensryche to Perform at 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:20:35 +0000

Texas-based blues rockers 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.

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

Who is Queensryche?

Jenna — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:02:48 +0000

Who is Queensryche? Is it Geoff Tate? Is it the remaining band members? Does this sound like Pink Floyd all over again? I hate it when awesome bands like Guns n’ Roses, Queensryche and Pink Floyd break up. The fighting and legal wrangling over who gets to use what just irritates me and it kind [...]

Geoff Tate Discusses 'Out of the Blue' Queensryche Ousting

Chad Childers — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:20:08 +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's Guitarist Describes Geoff Tate's 'Vicious' Attack

Chad Childers — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:04:16 +0000

Queensryche have been in the headlines for a good portion of the year, and not under the best circumstances. In a new interview, guitarist Michael Wilton reveals just how bad things got during the alleged physical confrontation between himself and singer Geoff Tate.

Geoff Tate Looks To Continue Using Queensryche Name

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:41:00 +0000

Queensryche may have been able to keep their name for touring purposes in court, but the legal matters are far from over.

Geoff Tate Announces New Solo Album, Queensryche Anniversary Tour

Billy Dukes — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:41:58 +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.

Former Queensryche Lead Singer Geoff Tate: 'I'd Like To Know And Actually Understand Their Point Of View'

Matt Wardlaw — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:17:51 +0000

Several weeks after being ousted from his role in Queensryche, former vocalist Geoff Tate is still seeking some clarity to understand what went down. Tate sat down for an interview with Eddie Trunk and the gang at the popular hard rock and heavy metal television show ‘That Metal Show,’ which will be broadcast on Aug. [...]

Queensryche Deny Usage of Geoff Tate Backing Tracks During Shows

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:49:07 +0000

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.

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.