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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Frequency Unknown' Remixer 'Withdraws' From Project
Acclaimed musician, record producer and engineer Billy Sherwood has "withdrawn" from remixing "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, due to "scheduling issues." He writes on Facebook: "I'm in the middle of many projects, both studio productions and liv...April 1, 2013
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GEOFF TATE Taps NINA NOIR For QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Operation: Mindcrime' 25th-Anniversary Tour
Nina Noir (pictured below) was selected by Geoff Tate to take part in the 2013 QUEENSRŸCHE tour after making a guest appearance on the band's new album, "Frequency Unknown". She will be singing a duet with Geoff on the group's epic song, "Suite Sister Mary". Nina mastered speech level singing with r...March 30, 2013
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DEATH DEALER: Debut Album Artwork Unveiled; Full-Length Song Available For Streaming
As a founding member of both MANOWAR and the DICTATORS, guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman needs no introduction. But it's been a while since the metal masses heard from Ross, leading some to wonder if or when he would return. The wait is now over, as his newly formed outfit, DEATH DEALER, is ready...March 29, 2013
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New Album From GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Still On Course For April 23 Release
Deadline Music/Cleopatra has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the reports that "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, was being remixed by acclaimed musician, record producer and engineer Billy Sherwood: "Since previews of...March 28, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Taps BILLY SHERWOOD To 'Fix' 'Frequency Unknown' Album
Acclaimed musician, record producer and engineer Billy Sherwood has revealed via his Facebook page that he has landed "a new gig": remixing "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. Sherwood writes: "[It] seems there are sonic issues with the previous ver...March 27, 2013
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist's Wife Joins JUDAS PRIESTESS
Rena Sands, wife of DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci and former guitarist in the all-female heavy metal band MEANSTREAK, has joined JUDAS PRIESTESS, New York City's sensational all-girl tribute to metal masters JUDAS PRIEST. Rena and John live in St. James, New York and have three children toge...March 26, 2013
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ROSS THE BOSS Talks About New Band DEATH DEALER In Video Interview
Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and the DICTATORS. Ross spoke about his power metal past, his present and future with new band DEATH DEALER, why he came to San Antonio for a one-off gig and...March 25, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Frequency Unknown' Album
The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE will release its new album, "Frequency Unknown", on April 23 via the Los Angeles-based independent label Cleopatra Records. The CD was produced by Jason Slater at a studio in Northern California. 90-second audio samples of all the tracks that will appear...March 13, 2013
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JUDAS PRIEST: Teaser For 'Epitaph' DVD And Blu-Ray
A teaser for JUDAS PRIEST's "Epitaph" DVD and Blu-ray, containing professionally filmed video footage of the the final show of the band's "Epitaph" world tour on May 26, 2012 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England, can be seen below. The set, which is due later in the year, was directed by Bri...March 12, 2013
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JUDAS PRIEST Working On New Studio Album; 'Epitaph' DVD, Blu-Ray Coming Soon
According to a new post on JUDAS PRIEST's official web site, the British heavy metal legends "are working in the studio on their new album — and all is going is really well!" In other news, JUDAS PRIEST's "Epitaph" DVD and Blu-ray, containing professionally filmed video footage of the the final show...March 9, 2013
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Video: Former Guitarist For GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Performs With 'Real' QUEENSRŸCHE
Former MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover — who left Geoff Tate's version of QUEENSRŸCHE before playing a single show with the band — joined the Todd La Torre-fronted QUEENSRŸCHE on stage lst night (Thursday, March 7) at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to perform...March 8, 2013
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Former Guitarist For GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform With 'Real' QUEENSRŸCHE In Toronto
Former MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover — who left Geoff Tate's version of QUEENSRŸCHE before playing a single show with the band — will join the Todd La Torre-fronted QUEENSRŸCHE on stage this coming Thursday, March 7 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to perf...March 5, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: New Album Details Revealed
The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE has set "Frequency Unknown" as the title of its new album, due on April 23 via the Los Angeles-based independent label Cleopatra Records. The CD was produced by Jason Slater at a studio in Northern California. Although a lineup for Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE was...March 4, 2013
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GEOFF TATE Working On 'Stupidly Heavy' QUEENSRŸCHE Album
Guitarist Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN, SPIRALARMS) and drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) are among the featured musicians on the forthcoming album from the new lineup of the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. The CD, which is currently being mixed by Jason Slater, is...February 23, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: First Photos Of New Lineup Released
The first two photos of the new lineup of the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE can be seen below. Although a lineup for Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE was originally announced in the fall of 2012, things have changed. The band will now feature Tate along with bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHI...February 18, 2013
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