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Operation: Mindcrime II
Great concept albums, such as THE WHO's "Tommy", PINK FLOYD's "The Wall" and, yes, QUEENSRŸCHE's "Operation: Mindcrime", are great because they're made up of superb songs first and foremost, which are then linked together to tell the story or provide the overall theme. Most of the songs on all of th...April 3, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Says He Has No Issues With Other Members Of QUEENSRŸCHE
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has issued a follow-up statement regarding his previously published comments about QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. When a DREAM THEATER fan suggested in a posting in "The Forum" section of Portnoy's web site that Tate was in New York City doing press for QUEENSRŸC...April 2, 2006
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DREAM THEATER Drummer: QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Is A 'Two-Faced Douche Bag'
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has slammed QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate as a "two-faced douche bag" for "consistently bashing DREAM THEATER and even [Portnoy] personally in the press." When a DREAM THEATER fan suggested in a posting in "The Forum" section of Portnoy's web site that Tate was i...April 2, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Audio Interview With GEOFF TATE Posted Online
A 42-minute Rhinocast interview with QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. Geoff talks about the band's new album, "Operation: Mindcrime II", the QUEENSRŸCHE live experience and flirtations with detuned guitars. "Operation: Mindcrime II" is scheduled...March 30, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Perform Acoustically On 'Rockline'
QUEENSRŸCHE members Geoff Tate (vocals),Michael Wilton (guitar) and Mike Stone (guitar, backing vocals) were joined by guest singer Pamela Moore (the voice of "Sister Mary" on QUEENSRŸCHE's "Operation: Mindcrime" albums) for acoustic renditions of the tracks "Eyes of a Stranger", "The Mission" and...March 30, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman To Guest On KNAC.COM This Thursday
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate will be speaking to KNAC.COM disc jockey Mike Vogel Thursday night (March 30) at 8:15 p.m. PST. Vogel will chat with Tate about all things QUEENSRŸCHE, including the process of bringing "Operation: Mindcrime II" to life and Geoff's next solo album. Be sure to tune in...March 28, 2006
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Cult British Metallers ELIXIR Sign With MAJESTIC ROCK RECORDS
Majestic Rock Records has announced the signing of cult British heavy metal act ELIXIR. The group's new studio album, "Mindcreeper", will be released this spring, to be followed by the reissue of their back catalogue later this year in remastered and expanded form. The band, who at one time featured...March 26, 2006
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LEATHERWOLF: New Audio Samples, Album Artwork Posted Online
Legendary California metallers LEATHERWOLF have uploaded two songs from their upcoming album, "World Asylum", and the CD cover artwork to their MySpace.com page. Check out the tracks "Derailed" and "Dr. Wicked (Rx O.D.)" at this location. "World Asylum" is scheduled for release in Europe on June 23...March 26, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman To Sing National Anthem At Mets/Nationals Game In New York
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate will sing the national anthem at the New York Mets/Washington Nationals game Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York on April 5 at 7:10 p.m. According to a posting on QUEENSRŸCHE's official web site, the anthem will be aired live during the radio broadcast and after the an...March 26, 2006
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LEATHERWOLF Sign With MASSACRE RECORDS
Legendary California metallers LEATHERWOLF have signed a deal with Massacre Records for the European territory. The group's new studio album, "World Asylum", will be released on June 23 to coincide with their European festival appearances at Graspop Metal Meeting and Bang Your Head!!! "World Asylum"...March 17, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Talks About The Making Of 'Operation: Mindcrime II'
KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. An excerpt from the chat follows: KNAC.COM: You've revisited "Operation: Mindcrime". How did that come about? Tate: "There's always a series of different reasons why you do things and you never really know why you're doin...March 8, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman: 'Right Now The Whole Music Industry Is In The Dumper'
Jeffrey Easton of The Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Metal Exiles: You made the comment about the innovative records that you have done since "Empire", with that in mind, if you did not do "Mindcrime I...February 28, 2006
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GWAR: Photos Of Beefcake Prototype Posted Online
Several pictures of the GWAR Beefcake prototype from Shocker Toys (as shown at ToyFair 2006) have been made available online at this location. As previously reported, Shocker Toys have acquired the rights to produce GWAR action figures in Shockini form and 6-8 inch fully sculpted figures. Oderus Uru...February 19, 2006
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SOULFLY, QUEENSRŸCHE Video Interviews Posted Online
San Antonio's long-standing cult cable show, "Robb's Metalworks", has now posted its January 2006 episode online at www.robbsmetalworks.com. The one-hour episode was the debut for Time Warner cable's STUF-TV in the region, as the program left public access at the end of 2005. The episode includes a...February 19, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS To Enter Studio Next Week
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS will enter the studio on February 20 to begin recording their new album for a tentative summer release. "The band is excited to bring together their collective firepower to record their new material for you!" the group write on their web site....February 17, 2006
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