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Queensryche Frontman Geoff Tate Reacts to 'Frequency Unknown' Hatred

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 May 2013 00:34:09 +0000

Queensryche's Geoff Tate asked for harsh critiques of his new album and he got plenty of response. Tate recently launched a contestasking for people who hated the 'Frequency Unknown' album to videotap

Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Talks Collaboration With Geoff Tate's Queensryche

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:08 +0000

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing recently took to his official blog to write about his personal contribution to Geoff Tate's Queensryche's new album, 'Frequency Unknown.' Much criticism and controversy is currently whirling around the head of Tate, and Downing addresses his reasoning for the new collaboration, along with a funny story about nearly being killed by a couch.

Todd La Torre Fronted Queensryche To Release Self-Titled Album on June 25

Chad Bowar — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:46:36 +0000

After last month’s announcement that Queensryche had signed with Century Media Records, the version of the band that’s now fronted by Todd La Torre has revealed the album will be self-titled and is set for a June 25 release. Producer James “JImbo” Barton, who also worked on the band’s classic albums ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ and ‘Empire,’ mixed [...]

Todd La Torre Edition of Queensryche Unveil New Song 'Redemption'

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:30 +0000

The Todd La Torre-led version of Queensryche is moving quickly toward the June 11 release of their as-yet-untitled new album and fans are now getting their first taste of new music with the single ‘Redemption.’ The rocking track features La Torre’s powerful vocals and was co-written by the singer along with Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton. [...]

Todd La Torre-Fronted Queensryche Sign With Century Media Records

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:03:51 +0000

Although their start has been a bit of a tumultuous one, it appears to be onward and upward for Queensryche in 2013. Getting the ball rolling, the band just inked a new deal with Century Media Records. With a tentative release date of June 11, their new disc will mark the first recorded and delivered by the latest lineup featuring new singer Todd La Torre. The vocalist replaced original singer Geoff Tate, who is now manning his own incarnation of the band.

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

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 19:20:13 +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 Guitarist Claims Former Singer Geoff Tate Punched and Spat on Band Members

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:07:02 +0000

Queensryche have been subject to one of the most venomous splits in recent history. We’ve all heard rumors about former vocalist Geoff Tate feuding with the other Queensryche members, but a new statement from guitarist Michael Wilton details a violent and chaotic scenario, which seems to have led to Tate’s exit from the band.

Former Queensryche Vocalist Geoff Tate Signs Solo Record Deal

Chad Bowar — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:40:59 +0000

Less than a week after being replaced by Todd La Torre, longtime Queensryche singer Geoff Tate has signed a worldwide record deal with InsideOut Music. Even before parting ways with Queensryche, Tate had a summer acoustic solo tour planned as he continued to work on a solo effort.

Queensryche Part Ways With Geoff Tate, Name Todd La Torre New Singer

Chad Bowar — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:43:57 +0000

After recent rumblings of tension and rumored incidents, veteran rockers Queensryche have parted ways with singer Geoff Tate. They’ve announced that Crimson Glory’s Todd La Torre is their new singer and have put their current tour dates on hold while they work on revised routing.