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QUEENSRŸCHE's GEOFF TATE: 'I Was Never A Metalhead'
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has admitted in a recent interview that he was never into metal music and he cited ULTRAVOX and THOMPSON TWINS as two of his primary influences during the band's formative years — a far cry from the traditional metal movement that QUEENSRŸCHE was instrumental in launc...August 27, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Speak Out On New Album, Dysfunctional Relationships
QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield has been busy working on the group's forthcoming studio CD with bandmates Michael Wilton (guitar) and Eddie Jackson (bass) and "everything is going very well," according to a posting from Rockenfield on his official web site. "Michael, Eddie and myself have been...August 3, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman To Sing National Anthem, Open For TOMMY LEE
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE will be singing the national anthem at the Seahawks game on September 15th in Seattle, Washington. The game, versus Arizona, will be televised locally on Fox and nationwide on DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM PT. In other news, TATE will be opening u...August 2, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Gets His Sax Back
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate appears to have gotten his saxophone back. Says Tate: "My faith in humanity has been restored! While in New Orleans we received a phone call from an unidentified person who had my horn and wanted to send it back. I am playing my sax in the shows again. I am very ...July 26, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE's GEOFF TATE: Gimme Back The Sax
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate had his saxophone was stolen from the Birch Hill Nite Club in Old Bridge, New Jersey on Friday, July 12th. Anyone with information that directly leads to getting it back will receive an Empire platinum album signed by Geoff. E-mail any info you may have to: president@...July 17, 2002
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WESTWORLD's "Skin" Debuts Stronger Than Expected
New York's WESTWORLD, featuring TNT frontman Tony Harnell and RIOT guitarist Mark Reale, had their sophomore effort, Skin, debut at college and commercial radio last week to an unexpected flood of support, coming in at #3 on FMQB and Top 10 in Album Network. Says Harnell: "It's great to be back. I'm...July 5, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman To Partake In AOL Chat
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate will be participating in a live Q&A chat on America Online to promote his recently-released, self-titled solo debut. The chat will take place on Monday, July 8th at 9:00 PM ET at America Online Keyword: Rock Chat. Non-AOL subscribers may participate by downloading...July 5, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE's GEOFF TATE: "We Have Plans To Be A Band For A Long Time"
QUEENSRŸCHE have talked out their differences and have no plans to disband anytime in the near future, frontman Geoff Tate has confirmed via the group's official web site. Responding to the mounting concern by the group's fans over the interview conducted with the singer by Cleveland, Ohio's WMMS 10...July 4, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE's GEOFF TATE: "We Talk Through Business Managers And Lawyers Now"
The remaining members of QUEENSRŸCHE—frontman Geoff Tate, guitarist Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield—do all their talking through "business managers and lawyers now," Tate revealed in an interview with Cleveland, Ohio's WMMS 100.7 FM this past Sunday, June 30th. "...July 2, 2002
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GEOFF TATE: Seattle Set List Revealed
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate performed the following tracks during his live appearance at the EMP (Experience Music Project) in Seattle on Saturday, June 22nd: 01. The Killing Words 02. Gonna Get Close To You 03. Spool 04. Forever 05. Helpless 06. Lady Jane 07. Out Of Mind 08. Over Me 09. Passeng...June 24, 2002
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, SKID ROW, QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Appear On Monday's Edition Of "Rockline"
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil, members of SKID ROW, and QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will be the special guests on the Rock Never Stops edition of the syndicated radio show Rockline, which is scheduled to air on Monday, June 17th. For more information and a list of station affiliates, click here....June 15, 2002
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SOULBENDER MP3 Posted Online
SOULBENDER, the new band formed by QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton, ex-MY SISTER'S MACHINE singer Nick Pollock, guitarist Dave Groves, and drummer Wes Hallam, have posted a clip of the track "Clockwork-N-Compass", taken from the group's recently-completed seven-song CD, at this location. As pre...June 15, 2002
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REARVIEW MIRROR Land GEOFF TATE Opening Slot
Iowa's REARVIEW MIRROR are set to open up for QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE at Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 2nd and Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit on July 3rd. For more information on the group, visit their official web site at this location. ...June 14, 2002
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VICIOUS RUMORS Contribute Material To HOOTER'S PC Game
VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe has written and recorded three songs for the Hooter's Pro Cup Racing PC video game, which was developed and co-published by Hoplite Research, LLC and recently made available via all fine stores nationwide. Thorpe, who was joined on the above-mentioned recordings...June 7, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Adds More Solo Dates
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman GEOFF TATE has announced additional dates as part of his upcoming headlining tour. The confirmed shows so far are as follows: Jun. 22 - Seattle, WA @ Sky Church Jun. 25 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Colorado Music Hall Jun. 26 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Jun. 27 - Omaha, NE @ Ranch ...June 6, 2002
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