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GEOFF TATE To Perform QUEENSRŸCHE's Entire 'Empire' Album On 30th-Anniversary World Tour Next Year

Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has confirmed that he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's landmark "Empire" album on a special tour next year. Released in 1990, the set included the hit ballad "Silent Lucidity", which reached No. 9 on the Billboard singles chart, helped propel "...

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Former ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS Died Of Heart Attack

The official Facebook page of André Matos, former lead singer of the Brazilian metal band ANGRA, has confirmed that the musician died of a heart attack on Saturday (June 8). Because André was "an extremely reserved person" who made it clear while he was alive that he did not want his family to have...

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Former ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS Dead At 47

André Matos, former lead singer of the Brazilian metal bands ANGRA and VIPER, has died at the age of 47. His death was confirmed by ex-ANGRA drummer Ricardo Confessori, who also played with Matos in SHAMAN (a.k.a. SHAAMAN). Ricardo wrote on his Facebook page: "It is with deep pain in our hearts tha...

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SASCHA PAETH'S MASTERS OF CEREMONY To Release 'Signs Of Wings' Album In September

After four or five years of discussions about a possible collaboration with Frontiers, renowned German producer, guitarist and songwriter Sascha Paeth agreed to join forces with the Italian label and launch his new band, MASTERS OF CEREMONY. The group's debut album, "Signs Of Wings", will be release...

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GEOFF TATE Says His 'Operation: Mindcrime' 30th-Anniversary Tour Will End In June

Prior to AVANTASIA's performance in Montreal, Quebec (Canada) on May 23, former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME frontman Geoff Tate spoke with Alan Dixon of The Metal Voice. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On recording...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET: 'I Certainly Don't Intend To Retire Any Time Soon'

AVANTASIA vocalist Tobias Sammet recently spoke with writer Clay Marshall in conjunction with an OC Weekly story about the group's upcoming performance in Anaheim, California. Some select "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On AVANTASIA's new album "Moonglow": Tobias: "It's not t...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Praises 'Focused' And 'Breathtaking' GEOFF TATE: 'He Sounds Like 1988'

AVANTASIA vocalist Tobias Sammet recently spoke with writer Clay Marshall in conjunction with an OC Weekly story about the group's upcoming performance in Anaheim, California. Some select "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he would describe AVANTASIA to the uninitiated: T...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Can Be Your Personal Chauffeur On 'Rock And Wine Tour' Through France And Germany

Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate can be your personal chauffeur for a week-long "rock and wine tour" through Germany and France this fall. Backstage Pass Travel, whose mission is "to bring a different experience of travel," is offering fans an opportunity to accompany Tate on a road trip, star...

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TOBIAS SAMMET Says 'So-Called Business Experts' Doubted That AVANTASIA Would Succeed In America

AVANTASIA vocalist Tobias Sammet recently spoke with writer Clay Marshall in conjunction with an OC Weekly story about the group's upcoming performance in Anaheim, California. Some select "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the ongoing "Moonglow" world tour: Tobias: "It's a tr...

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MR. BIG's ERIC MARTIN Is 'Determined' To Complete New Solo Album This Year

MR. BIG vocalist Eric Martin has confirmed that he is putting together material for his long-awaited new solo album. "I'm working with the two guitar players in [AVANTASIA], Oliver Hartmann and Sascha Paeth," the singer told Australia's "Collision" radio show (hear audio below). "And Sascha is the p...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Shares Two-Decade-Old Photo With GEOFF TATE

QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Todd La Torre has shared a more than two-decade-old photo of him with the man he replaced, original QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. La Torre posted the picture on his Facebook on Friday, along with the following caption: "As a huge fan of QUEENSRŸCHE, I waited in line for an hour...

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GEOFF TATE Recalls Recording HEAR 'N AID Charity Single With RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'It Was A Petrifying Moment'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke with the "Australian Rock Show" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On touring with AVANTASIA: Geoff: "It sounds like people are enjoying the show, which I think it's h...

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GEOFF TATE Says Heavy Metal Has Gone From Being 'An Outcast, Dangerous Music' To 'Completely Accepted And Watered Down'

In a brand new interview with Australia's Heavy, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he thinks heavy rock music has become more popular or accepted in the nearly four decades since he first launched his career. "Well, when I first started back in the early, early '80s — '81 [or] '82 —...

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GEOFF TATE Has No Plans To Work On New Music For The Foreseeable Future: 'I'm Giving It A Little Bit Of A Rest'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate says that he is not planning to work on any new music for the foreseeable future. "I'm kind of taking an album hiatus at the moment, primarily because I'm just dedicating myself to the AVANTASIA touring schedule this year," he tol...

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PRETTY MAIDS Vocalist RONNIE ATKINS Talks Moonlighting With NORDIC UNION

PRETTY MAIDS and NORDIC UNION vocalist Ronnie Atkins recently spoke with "The Right To Rock" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed at this location (interview starts at the 63-minute mark). A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the origins of NORDIC UNION, his side...