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GEOFF TATE Is 'Sorry' QUEENSRŸCHE Fans Were Subjected To 'Totally Distasteful' War Of Words Via Court Documents
Singer Geoff Tate — who was fired from the Seattle progressive rock band QUEENSRŸCHE in 2012 after fronting it for three decades — has apologized to the group's fans for the "totally distasteful" war of words that played out in the press and court documents following the split, saying that there wil...March 8, 2014
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GEOFF TATE Dons Wig For 'New Day Northwest' Performance, Interview (Video)
Singer Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE) took part in a performance and interview on this morning's (Tuesday, March 4) edition of "New Day Northwest" on King 5 TV, to promote his show "Rock And Vaudeville", which will take place in May at the Triple Door in Seattle, Washington. You can now watch the "New Day...March 4, 2014
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TODD LA TORRE: 'There Was A Breakdown In Chemistry And Communication' Between GEOFF TATE And Rest Of QUEENSRŸCHE
John Parks of Legendary Rock Interviews recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Legendary Rock Interviews: You've played plenty of gigs with the band now and had such a great response to the self-titled album. Were there...March 4, 2014
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GEOFF TATE: 'It's An Artistic Achievement Every Time I Complete A Record And Release It'
Metal Wani editor in chief Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked about the lukewarm response to "Frequency Unknown", the latest album from his version of QUEENSRŸCHE, Tate said: "I didn't...March 3, 2014
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GEOFF TATE To Promote 'Rock And Vaudeville' Shows With 'New Day Northwest' Appearance
Singer Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE) will guest on King 5 TV's "New Day Northwest" this Tuesday, March 4, to promote his show "Rock And Vaudeville", which will take place in May at the Triple Door in Seattle, Washington. Geoff and his band will be take part in a live performance and short interview on "N...March 3, 2014
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GEOFF TATE On QUEENSRŸCHE Court Case: I Hope We Can All Part Ways On Good Terms
During a brand new interview with the Northern Colorado radio station 94.3 Loudwire KMAX, singer Geoff Tate was asked if he has seen the article on BLABBERMOUTH.NET where legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo — who plays for Geoff Tate's version of QUEENSRŸCHE — called Tate "the finest composer, singer, fron...February 28, 2014
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ASIA: 'Gravitas' EPK Available
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for ASIA's new album, "Gravitas", can be seen below. Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, the CD is deeply introspective within a clearly accessible sound. The album also introduces the world to ASIA's new guitarist, Sam Coulson, who came a...February 27, 2014
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RUDY SARZO: GEOFF TATE Is 'The Finest Composer, Singer, Frontman' Of His Generation
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE, OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO, ANIMETAL USA) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which took place January 23-26 at th...February 25, 2014
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ASIA: 'Valkyrie' Video Released
"Valkyrie", the new video from the legendary British band ASIA, can be seen below. According to USA Today, ASIA bassist John Wetton drew his inspiration for the song from the Norse deities who accompany the souls of heroic warriors to Valhalla. "I've got a bit of a fetish about the sacred feminine,"...February 24, 2014
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GEOFF TATE And Former Bandmates Request Four More Weeks To Hammer Out QUEENSRŸCHE Settlement
Singer Geoff Tate — who was fired from the Seattle progressive rock band QUEENSRŸCHE in 2012 after fronting it for three decades — and his former bandmates have once again requested more time to hammer out a settlement in their legal battle over the rights to the group's name. King County Superior C...February 20, 2014
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ALEX SKOLNICK, RUDY SARZO, Pedal Steel Guitarist ROBERT RANDOLPH Jam At NAMM (Video)
Video footage of guitarist Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO),bassist Rudy Sarzo (Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT) and pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph jamming on the Peavey main stage at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants)...February 12, 2014
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TWISTED SISTER To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Stay Hungry' Album
TWISTED SISTER will play a special warmup show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's "Stay Hungry" album on May 17 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. Also scheduled to appear is Stephen Pearcy of RATT. The 25th-anniversary edition of "Stay Hungry" came out i...February 6, 2014
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HELLION To Release 'To Hellion And Back' 2-Disc Anthology In April
Los Angeles-based female-fronted metallers HELLION have inked a contract with London-based HNE/Cherry Red Records. The first of three HELLION albums set for release this year is a 2-disc anthology titled "To Hellion And Back", which will be released on April 1, and the first 1,000 copies will be aut...February 5, 2014
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British Supergroup ASIA To Release 'Gravitas' In March
ASIA, the legendary British band, moves into the next phase of its extraordinary career with "Gravitas", a brave new album that explores different musical landscapes while embracing its familiar musical past. Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, "Gravitas" is deeply int...February 5, 2014
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GEOFF TATE Is 'Looking Forward' To Settling Legal Battle Over Rights To QUEENSRŸCHE Name
Singer Geoff Tate — who was fired from the Seattle progressive rock band QUEENSRŸCHE in 2012 after fronting it for three decades — told the Chicago Sun-Times that long-term plans for his version of the group are up in the air. "Everything's kind of been on hold while we finish up our court ...February 4, 2014
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