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Where I Reign: The Very Best of the Noise Years 1995-2003

Florida's KAMELOT may never be fully credited as one of the first in a second wave of symphonic power-prog metal bands, a subgenre that has gained momentum through the efforts of BLIND GUARDIAN, NIGHTWISH, EPICA, LEAVES' EYES, SONATA ARCTICA, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and numerous others. Guitarist Thomas...

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MICHAEL WILTON: QUEENSRŸCHE Has Gone 'Full Circle'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: I have done many interviews with QUEENSRŸCHE but they have all been with Geoff Tate. I was inspired to talk to you...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: The Music Industry 'Doesn't Resemble Anything As To What It Was'

In a brand new interview with CrypticRock.com, former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate was asked how he feels the music industry has changed over the years and how the focus has shifted in terms of how he reaches his audience. He responded: "Really, what the difference...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE On Replacing GEOFF TATE: 'I Don't Want To Be A Mimic Or A Clone'

During a brand new chat with Australia's Heavy, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre was told by the interviewer that his voice walks a very fine line between being close enough to that of original QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate to not cause too many ripples with the band's existing fans, while not bei...

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Original QUARTZ Singer MIKE 'TAFFY' TAYLOR Dies

Former QUARTZ vocalist Mike "Taffy" Taylor died on September 27. The band issued the following statement: "It is with heavy hearts, much sadness, sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of our very dear dear friend and original founder band member Mike 'Taffy' Taylor. Our thoughts and deepest...

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TODD LA TORRE: QUEENSRŸCHE Is 'Way Happier With GEOFF TATE Gone And Me In The Band'

Metal Wani's Jake Patton recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On QUEENSRŸCHE's heavy touring schedule: Todd: "We're constantly touring throughout the entire year. Pe...

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GEOFF TATE To Perform Acoustically And Tell Stories On European Tour

Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate will embark on a European tour consisting of very special nights of storytelling and acoustic songs spanning his 35-year career. He will play tracks from 17 different albums, including material from QUEENSRŸCHE's "Rage For Order",...

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GEOFF TATE On 'Trinity' Tour With BLAZE BAYLEY And TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'It's Just Three People Who Get Along Famously'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate spoke to Rockin' Metal Revival about the upcoming "Trinity" tour, which will see him sharing the stage with two other singers, Blaze Bayley (ex-IRON MAIDEN) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-JUDAS PRIEST). A couple of excerpts follow (tr...

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GEOFF TATE: 'Not A Lot Has Changed In My Life' Since Splitting With QUEENSRŸCHE

Germany's Rock Antenne recently conducted an interview with former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On playing the saxophone: Geoff: "I've been playing saxophone for quite...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY To Perform 'Run To The Hills' Live For First Time On 'Trinity' Tour

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley has revealed that he will perform the band's classic song "Run To The Hills" live for the first time on the upcoming "Trinity" tour. "Run To The Hills" was released as the first single from MAIDEN's third studio album, "The Number Of The Beast", in 1982. It was...

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GEOFF TATE Joined By BLAZE BAYLEY, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS In OPERATION: MINDCRIME's 'Taking On The World' Video

"Taking On The World", the new video from OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, can be seen below. The song, which was co-written by MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and features guest appearances by Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST...

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MICHAEL WILTON: 'I Don't Know If QUEENSRŸCHE's Gonna Do Another Concept Album'

On August 29, Metal On Loud: The Metalheads Foundation conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the response to 2015's "Condition Hüman" album: Wilton: "For us, it's success....

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: 'I Do Not Really Have Regrets'

In a brand new interview with AntiHero Magazine, former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate was asked what he regrets most in his life. He responded: "I do not really have regrets. I think that life is incredible, and it is what you make it. I think that if you try ...

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GEOFF TATE: 'It's Tough These Days To Be Involved With The Arts At All And Make A Living'

Meltdown of the WRIF radio station in Detroit, Michigan recently conducted an interview with former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME frontman Geoff Tate. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about how the music consumption and music piracy habits of consu...

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GEOFF TATE 'Adores' His 'Trinity' Touring Mates BLAZE BAYLEY And TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS

Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate spoke to Jimmy Kay from Canada's The Metal Voice about the upcoming "Trinity" tour, which will see him sharing the stage with two other singers, Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST). Tate, Owens and Bayley recently spent time in Geof...