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RUDY SARZO Spotlighted On 'American Latino' (Video)

Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT) was spotlighted on a recent episode of "American Latino". You can now watch the segment below. Asked about his current gig as the touring bassist for the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, Sarzo told Frankie DiVita, ra...

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Video: GEOFF TATE 'Reacts' To QUEENSRŸCHE 'Frequency Unknown' Best-Video-Rant Contest

Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records launched a contest on April 26 for the best video rant on "how much you hate" "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE. The winner is being offered a free VIP trip to the June 29 show by Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE in Seattle along...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Taps SASS JORDAN For 'Suite Sister Mary' Duet

Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE and WHITESNAKE, will fill in for Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET) in the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE from June 2 to June 29. Sass Jordan (pic...

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METAL MIKE CHLASCIAK Unleashes 'The Metalworker'

Metal guitar shredder "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, TESTAMENT, SEBASTIAN BACH) and C.M.M. Entertainment, LLC have announced the worldwide release of Chlasciak's new album, "The Metalworker". Says Mike: "Foremost, I want to say thank to you for following my metal journey and sharing the passion wi...

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RUDY SARZO Says GEOFF TATE's 'Passion' Is 'Contagious'

Frankie DiVita, radio personality at Southern California's 96.7 KCAL Rocks, conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT) on the "black carpet" at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods awards on May 2 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, Cali...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: Video Footage Of San Antonio Concert

The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE hit the road last month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band's epic 1988 release, "Operation: Mindcrime", performing all fifteen songs from the album along with other well-known hits and rarities from the catalog they've compiled over the past 3...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: Video Footage Of Sacramento In-Store

The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE took part in a signing session on Monday, April 22 at Dimple in Sacramento, California between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Video footage of the band's appearance can be seen below. "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QU...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Frequency Unknown' To Be Released On 12-Inch Vinyl, Analog Cassette

On May 21, Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records will release "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, on both 12-inch vinyl LP and analog cassette formats. The limited-edition 12-inch vinyl LP packaging will contain a special color poster insert and will ret...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Frequency Unknown' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE, sold around 5,500 copies in its first week of release in the United States to land at position No. 82 on The Billboard 200 chart. QUEENSRŸCHE's previous studio CD, "Dedicated To Chaos", opened with around 8,000 un...

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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Performs Acoustically At San Diego's 101KGB Studios (Video)

On April 19, Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE took part in an acoustic performance of two songs — "Eyes Of A Stranger" and "Silent Lucidity" — on the 101KGB radio station in San Diego, California. You can watch video footage of their appearance below. As previously reported, John Moyer, the bassist and back...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Singer To Sit Out European Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

VICIOUS RUMORS singer Brian Allen will not be able to tour during the month of May due to sudden family matters . Brian will return to VICIOUS RUMORS for the summer European tour in July/August 2013 and the "Metal Masters Tour" featuring VICIOUS RUMORS, LEATHERWOLF and SEVEN WITCHES from September 1...

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TODD LA TORRE Says GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Is 'A Revolving Door' And 'Not A Band'

Larry Petro of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. KNAC.COM: So how does it feel to be smack dab in the middle of one of the messiest divorces in the history of hard rock and metal? La Torre: [laughs] ...

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K.K. DOWNING Explains Decision To Guest On New Album From GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has has posted the following message on his his Steel Mill web site: "Well, it has been a while. I haven't been hibernating this winter but often thought of doing so. Hopefully the worst of the weather is behind us and we can look forward to a ...

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DISTURBED's MOYER To Fill In For RUDY SARZO For Five GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE Shows

John Moyer (pictured below),the bassist and back-up vocalist for the alternative metal band DISTURBED, will stand in for Rudy Sarzo on five dates in May and June with Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE as they play "Operation: Mindcrime" from start to finish. Rudy will take a short break to play with his ban...

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If You Hate GEOFF TATE's New QUEENSRŸCHE Album, He Wants To Hear From You

Do you really hate "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE? Have you already blogged about it online? Well, metal geeks, if you've got the balls to stand behind your opinion, then here is the contest for you. Stop hiding behind your computer keyboards an...