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Family Of FASTER PUSSYCAT Singer TAIME DOWNE's Fiancée Demands Answers In Her Mysterious Death

The family of Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe, is demanding answers from the musician in connection with her death after going overboard from the Royal Caribbean ship Explorer Of The Seas during the first day of The 80s Cruise, a nostalgia music cruise featuring s...

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GEOFF TATE On How He Keeps His Voice In Shape: 'I Have To Work At It'

In a new interview with Portugal's Look magazine, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about how he goes about writing songs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "For me, the creative process begins with a schedule and being able to start your day with music. For instance, if I'm workin...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT Singer TAIME DOWNE's Fiancée Dies After Going Overboard During 'The 80s Cruise'

According to TMZ, the fiancée of FASTER PUSSYCAT singer Taime Downe died after going overboard from the Royal Caribbean ship Explorer Of The Seas during the first day of The 80s Cruise, a nostalgia music cruise featuring such acts as FASTER PUSSYCAT, WARRANT, DOKKEN, FIREHOUSE, SQUEEZE, Adam Ant, Ti...

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GEOFF TATE Says He Saw QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON And EDDIE JACKSON 'The Other Night': 'They Seem Very Happy Doing What They're Doing'

In a new interview with "RockDrop", hosted by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked about the possibility of a reunion of the classic lineup of his former band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, I would say neve...

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Watch: MR. BIG Plays Final Concert Of 'The BIG Finale' 2025 Tour

MR. BIG played the final show of its "The BIG Finale!" tour earlier tonight (Tuesday, February 25) at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. In an October 2024 interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan was asked if the ban...

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Here Be Dragons

Everybody is guaranteed a good time when Tobias Sammet is in charge. AVANTASIA have become much more than the occasional, all-star supergroup that the German polymath promised back in 1999. With Sammet's other band, EDGUY, on a lengthy hiatus, his symphonic, multi-vocalist flights of fancy have beco...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Feels Like 'Here Be Dragons' Is Another 'Record Of The Century'

By David E. Gehlke Calling AVANTASIA a "side project" or even a "project" feels wrong in light of the band's staying power. Considered a finished entity after the world-beating power metal glory of their first two albums, 2001's "The Metal Opera" and 2002's "The Metal Opera Pt. II", founder, songwri...

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GEOFF TATE On His Guest Appearance On HEAR 'N AID's 'Stars': 'It Was An Amazing Project To Be Part Of'

In a new interview with Iron Madness, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate once again looked back on his involvement with "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Reco...

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MR. BIG Is Back For Four More Shows: 'The BIG Finale'

MR. BIG has scheduled the following four shows for later this month: Feb. 14 - Bloomverse Festival - Meghālaya, India Feb. 16 - Bloomverse Express - Bengaluru, India Feb. 22 - Osaka Music Hall - Osaka, Japan Feb. 25 - Nippon Budokan - Tokyo, Japan On Monday (February 10),MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheeh...

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GEOFF TATE Says METALLICA Fans Threw Bottles At QUEENSRŸCHE At 1988 Concert In Helsinki

In a new interview with Southeast Wreck Metal, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he had any recollection of bottles being thrown at him and his bandmates when they were opening for METALLICA in Helsinki, Finland in October 1988. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh,...

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GEOFF TATE Isn't Worried About People's Expectations For 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'Honestly, I Don't Care'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Regarding how the idea for the LP came together, Geoff said: "Well, I don't know. I just started...

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GEOFF TATE Says His Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Will Explain More Of 'What Is Happening Within The Story'

In a new interview with 96.1 KLPX afternoon jock Larry Mac, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which will kick off on March 18, 2025 in Tucson, will see the 66-year-old vocalist perform the band's class...

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Watch: RUSH's GEDDY LEE Discusses Parents' Holocaust Survival During Charlotte Appearance

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center hosted its annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event at Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina with a unique program that marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the...

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GEOFF TATE Hosts New Year's Eve Party In Lantana, Florida: Photos, Video

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate hosted a New Year's Eve party at Finland House in Lantana, Florida on December 31. Geoff and his solo band played his hits acoustically with his big nine-piece band. Party food and a champagne toast were included. There was also a red-carpet entrance with photographe...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of CRIMSON GLORY's First Concert With New Singer TRAVIS WILLS

CRIMSON GLORY's new lineup, which includes Ben Jackson (guitar),Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana Burnell (drums),along with the group's latest additions, lead vocalist Travis Wills of the Dallas, Texas progressive power metal band INFIDEL RISING and guitarist Mark "Borgy" Borgmeyer of the Sarasota/Brade...