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Watch GEOFF TATE Perform Cover Of THE ROLLING STONES' 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' In Clearwater

Fan-filmed video footage of former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate performing a cover of THE ROLLING STONES classic "You Can't Always Get What You Want" on December 7 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida can be seen below. The concert had been originally scheduled for the Bilheimer Capitol The...

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Former THIRD EYE BLIND Bassist And QUEENSRŸCHE Producer JASON SLATER Dead At 49

According to TMZ, former THIRD BLIND EYE bassist Jason Slater has died. His daughter, Alyssa Carlson, told the site the 49-year-old musician and produced passed away earlier today (Wednesday, December 9) from liver failure at a hospital in Maui, Hawaii. He reportedly kept his condition a secret from...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE To Release Debut Solo Album 'Rejoice In The Suffering'

As global touring came to a sudden and unexpected halt earlier this year, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre has been using his recent pandemic downtime to put the finishing touches on his debut solo album, "Rejoice In The Suffering". The LP is scheduled for release globally on February 5, 2021 via...

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MEGADETH, QUEENSRŸCHE, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members Guest On Solo Album From SAIGON KICK's JASON BIELER

SAIGON KICK's Jason Bieler will release his new solo album, "Songs For The Apocalypse", under the moniker JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VON BIELSKI ORCHESTRA, on January 22, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album sees Bieler working with a diverse array of musical friends, including Todd LaTorre (QUEE...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Is 'Super Excited' To Release His Debut Solo Album

The long-in-the-works solo album from QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has been mastered for a late 2020 release via Rat Pak Records. The disc was mixed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, who has previously worked with ROB ZOMBIE, ICED EARTH and HATEBREED, among others. On Monday (August 31),La Torre tweeted...

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JON SCHAFFER And MATT BARLOW Recruit QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer CASEY GRILLO For 'Winter Nights' EP

ICED EARTH founder, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jon Schaffer and former ICED EARTH vocalist Matt Barlow have recruited former KAMELOT and current QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Casey Grillo to lay down the drums on their forthcoming "Winter Nights" EP. According to Barlow, Grillo "just slayed it, man —...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Says His Debut Solo Album 'Sounds Amazing'

The long-in-the-works solo album from QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has apparently been completed for a late 2020 release via Rat Pak Records. The disc was mixed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, who has previously worked with ROB ZOMBIE, ICED EARTH and HATEBREED, among others. On Wednesday (August 19),L...

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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, QUEENSRŸCHE, Ex-JOURNEY Members Join Forces In BAD PENNY Project

In the shadow of the coronavirus and a lull in touring, a supergroup of top musicians assembled to record new music that reflects the angst, isolation, and explosive energy of these strange times. The project is called BAD PENNY, and it features former JOURNEY lead singer Steve Augeri, current QUEEN...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: 'It's Very Disheartening To Play With A Bunch Of People Who Aren't Interested In Being There'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate recently spoke to "Singers Speaking", the new video podcast hosted by Nick Reese of the hard rock band JOYOUS WOLF. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his current solo backing band, Tate said: "I have all of these very young musicians playing with...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Says His Debut Solo Album 'Sounds Awesome'

The long-in-the-works solo album from QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre is currently being mixed for a late 2020 release via Rat Pak Records. On Monday (July 27),La Torre tweeted: "Listening to latest mixes of my solo record, sounds awesome! @ratpakrecords #worldwidesoon" This past March, Todd said...

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TODD LA TORRE Celebrates Eight Years Of Fronting QUEENSRŸCHE

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has taken to social media to celebrate the eight-year mark of him joining the legendary Seattle-based progressive metal band. Late Monday night (June 8),La Torre wrote: "8 years ago I was fortunate enough to join Queensryche. It has been and continues to be amazing....

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Is Selling 'Spreading The Disease' Bandanas During COVID-19 Pandemic

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate is selling "Spreading The Disease" bandanas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named after the song on QUEENSRŸCHE's classic 1988 album "Operation: Mindcrime", the two different bandana designs can be purchased for $17 each from Geoff's official webstore. The Centers...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Will Try To Take 'Empire' 30th-Anniversary Tour 'Everywhere'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, who was forced to postone a number of his tour dates in March and April due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe, took part in a Facebook Live session on Monday (March 23) to answer fan questions and check in with his social media follo...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Will Use Coronavirus Downtime To Work On Solo Album

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre says that he will use the coronavirus downtime to complete the songwriting process for his long-in-the-works solo album. A number of artists have seen their concert dates drop off as they're either canceled or postponed in the wake of the global spread of COVID-19, t...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Says SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Is 'Not In A Good Way'

On February 29, Geoff Tate sat down with radio host Miles "The Shoe" Schuman for a wide-ranging interview before the former QUEENSRŸCHE singer's show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston. Speaking about his 2012 exit from QUEENSRŸCHE, Tate said (see video below): "I just know that it was a very diffi...