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JON LORD Remembered By RITCHIE BLACKMORE, RICK WAKEMAN On BBC Radio's 'Last Word'
The latest edition of "Last Word", BBC Radio 4's weekly obituary program, telling the life stories of those who have died recently, focuses on former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord. The show, which features contributions from Ritchie Blackmore (BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW),Rick Wakema...July 20, 2012
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THE FACELESS: New Album Details Revealed
Los Angeles-based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS will release their third full-length album, "Autotheism", on August 14 via Sumerian Records. The band's first release in over three years sees the group's leader, Michael Keene (guitar),enlist a new vocalist, bassist and additional guita...July 17, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Members Get To Keep Band Name With New Singer, For Now
According to Billboard.com, QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren defeated singer Geoff Tate's motion for a preliminary injunction on July 13 that would have kept them from touring and operating under the band name, Tate filed a lawsuit against his...July 16, 2012
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Former QUEENSRŸCHE Manager: The Band's Future With New Singer 'Can Be Bright Again'
Former QUEENSRŸCHE manager Lars Sorensen has weighed in on the current legal battle between singer Geoff Tate and the group's other members over the rights to the QUEENSRŸCHE name. QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they...July 16, 2012
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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist MIKE STONE On Band's Split With GEOFF TATE: 'It Makes Me A Little Sad'
Former QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Mike Stone, who was in the band for six years, has commented on the current legal battle between singer Geoff Tate and the group's other members over the rights to the QUEENSRŸCHE name. Stone joined QUEENSRŸCHE for the 2003 album "Tribe" and stayed with the band for six...July 16, 2012
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GEOFF TATE's Wife Responds To Allegations Of Mismanagement Of QUEENSRŸCHE Affairs
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 16, 2012
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Producer, Session Guitarist Claim QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer Didn't Play On 'Operation: Mindcrime II'
Producer Jason Slater, who worked with QUEENSRŸCHE's on on their last three studio albums, claims that the the band's members Scott Rockenfield (drums),Michael Wilton (guitar) and Eddie Jackson (bass),had very little to no involvement with the band's 2006 CD, "Operation: Mindcrime II", despite the...July 15, 2012
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GEOFF TATE 'Is The Only One Who Truly Cares About QUEENSRŸCHE And Its Fans'
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 14, 2012
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GEOFF TATE's A&R Guy: To Many Fans And Booking Agents, He 'Is' QUEENSRŸCHE
Longtime hard and heavy metal journalist Paul Gargano, who currently works as a product manager for Century Media Records and InsideOut Music, has submitted a sworn declaration in support of Geoff Tate's motion for preliminary injunction to prevent Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield an...July 14, 2012
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GEOFF TATE Responds To Allegations Of Violence, Refusal To Perform Early Material
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 14, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY On QUEENSRŸCHE's Split With GEOFF TATE: 'It Doesn't Come As A Surprise To Me'
Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who was involved in a messy split with his former bandmates less than two years ago, has commented further on the legal battle between QUEENSRŸCHE and the Seattle progressive rock band's ex-singer, Geoff Tate, over the rights to the group's name. During an inte...July 14, 2012
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GEOFF TATE To Sing National Anthem At Washington's Evergreen Speedway Tomorrow
Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE) will sing the American national anthem on Saturday, July 14 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will start the second half of its 2012 season tomorrow night at Evergreen Speedway. The start time has been moved up an hour to accommo...July 13, 2012
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New QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says Guitarist PARKER LUNDGREN 'Deserves The Full Respect Of The Fans'
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 12, 2012
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Video Footage Of GEOFF TATE Allegedly Spitting At QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer
Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate apparently spitting at the band's drummer Scott Rockenfield during the group's April 14 concert at HSBC Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below (pay attention around 3:58 mark). QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott R...July 11, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Bassist: GEOFF TATE's Irrational, Violent Behavior Still Poses A Threat To Us
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 11, 2012
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