Queensryche Part Ways With Geoff Tate, Name Todd La Torre New Singer
After recent rumblings of tension and rumored incidents, veteran rockers Queensryche have parted ways with singer Geoff Tate. They’ve announced that Crimson Glory’s Todd La Torre is their new singer and have put their current tour dates on hold while they work on revised routing.
Queensryche drummer and band founder Scott Rockenfield explains the split. “Over the past few months, there have been growing creative differences within Queensryche. We want our fans to know that we hoped to find a common resolution, but in the end parting ways with Geoff was the best way for everyone to move forward in a positive direction. We wish him the best of luck with all of his future endeavors. We can’t wait to bring Queensryche to our fans with Todd behind the microphon
The new lineup already played two shows in Seattle under the name Rising West before Tate’s exit was official. The now former lead singer had to play as a solo artist when opening for the Scorpions last week in Utah after the rest of the band withdrew from the show. He already had solo acoustic shows planned for the summer along with a new solo album.
Replacing any vocalist is a big risk, especially when it is somebody as iconic as Tate, who had been in Queensryche since 1982 and was the voice behind all their hits. However, perhaps it’s one of those situations where both the band and Tate will end up better off in the long run.
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[guidogodoy] Wednesday, June 20, 2012 5:35:17 PM
I heard it on the Boneyard (sorry...OZZY'S Boneyard) last night but only caught half the announcement. Even came home looking for news on the internet.
Thanks for the post. Best I could find last night was that the band was reforming without Tate! Same as kicking him out, IMO.
Queensryche Part Ways With Geoff Tate, Name Todd La Torre New Singer
After recent rumblings of tension and rumored incidents, veteran rockers Queensryche have parted ways with singer Geoff Tate. They’ve announced that Crimson Glory’s Todd La Torre is their new singer and have put their current tour dates on hold while they work on revised routing.
Queensryche drummer and band founder Scott Rockenfield explains the split. “Over the past few months, there have been growing creative differences within Queensryche. We want our fans to know that we hoped to find a common resolution, but in the end parting ways with Geoff was the best way for everyone to move forward in a positive direction. We wish him the best of luck with all of his future endeavors. We can’t wait to bring Queensryche to our fans with Todd behind the microphon
The new lineup already played two shows in Seattle under the name Rising West before Tate’s exit was official. The now former lead singer had to play as a solo artist when opening for the Scorpions last week in Utah after the rest of the band withdrew from the show. He already had solo acoustic shows planned for the summer along with a new solo album.
Replacing any vocalist is a big risk, especially when it is somebody as iconic as Tate, who had been in Queensryche since 1982 and was the voice behind all their hits. However, perhaps it’s one of those situations where both the band and Tate will end up better off in the long run.
[Mr. Dave Genocide] Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:54:14 PM
Anyone else see this!? ::
Queensryche Part Ways With Geoff Tate, Name Todd La Torre New Singer
After recent rumblings of tension and rumored incidents, veteran rockers Queensryche have parted ways with singer Geoff Tate. They’ve announced that Crimson Glory’s Todd La Torre is their new singer and have put their current tour dates on hold while they work on revised routing.
Queensryche drummer and band founder Scott Rockenfield explains the split. “Over the past few months, there have been growing creative differences within Queensryche. We want our fans to know that we hoped to find a common resolution, but in the end parting ways with Geoff was the best way for everyone to move forward in a positive direction. We wish him the best of luck with all of his future endeavors. We can’t wait to bring Queensryche to our fans with Todd behind the microphon
The new lineup already played two shows in Seattle under the name Rising West before Tate’s exit was official. The now former lead singer had to play as a solo artist when opening for the Scorpions last week in Utah after the rest of the band withdrew from the show. He already had solo acoustic shows planned for the summer along with a new solo album.
Replacing any vocalist is a big risk, especially when it is somebody as iconic as Tate, who had been in Queensryche since 1982 and was the voice behind all their hits. However, perhaps it’s one of those situations where both the band and Tate will end up better off in the long run.
lol. Well their were my brother and sister, and im the dumb one out of them so yes for once I wanted to be the smarter one. Plus it did make me laugh when they thought they knew metal. Its part of what siblings do I guess
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Then why did you make an argument with non-metalheads about metal's origins? Of course they're not gonna understand or know about it, especially if they don't care for it. Did you do it to make yourself look/feel smart? For shits and giggles? How adorable.
(Quoting Message by Netanyah998RobH from Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:44:05 AM)
Netanyah998RobH wrote:
Praise Zeus some people understand. The funny thing is that I had that argument with non metal heads which know nothing about metal. One does not simply try and be smart about metal if they don't know jack about it. I told them metal came from blues but they said the blues influenced the Beatles and the beatles influenced metal. In the end I just walked away because they were making themselves look really stupid.
lol. Well their were my brother and sister, and im the dumb one out of them so yes for once I wanted to be the smarter one. Plus it did make me laugh when they thought they knew metal. Its part of what siblings do I guess
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Then why did you make an argument with non-metalheads about metal's origins? Of course they're not gonna understand or know about it, especially if they don't care for it. Did you do it to make yourself look/feel smart? For shits and giggles? How adorable.
(Quoting Message by Netanyah998RobH from Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:44:05 AM)
Netanyah998RobH wrote:
Praise Zeus some people understand. The funny thing is that I had that argument with non metal heads which know nothing about metal. One does not simply try and be smart about metal if they don't know jack about it. I told them metal came from blues but they said the blues influenced the Beatles and the beatles influenced metal. In the end I just walked away because they were making themselves look really stupid.
Edited at: Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:58:01 AM
[Stratovarius217] Sunday, June 17, 2012 2:13:44 PM
lol. Well their were my brother and sister, and im the dumb one out of them so yes for once I wanted to be the smarter one. Plus it did make me laugh when they thought they knew metal. Its part of what siblings do I guess [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:53:46 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Then why did you make an argument with non-metalheads about metal's origins? Of course they're not gonna understand or know about it, especially if they don't care for it. Did you do it to make yourself look/feel smart? For shits and giggles? How adorable.
(Quoting Message by Netanyah998RobH from Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:44:05 AM)
Netanyah998RobH wrote:
Praise Zeus some people understand. The funny thing is that I had that argument with non metal heads which know nothing about metal. One does not simply try and be smart about metal if they don't know jack about it. I told them metal came from blues but they said the blues influenced the Beatles and the beatles influenced metal. In the end I just walked away because they were making themselves look really stupid.
Edited at: Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:58:01 AM
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:53:46 AM
Then why did you make an argument with non-metalheads about metal's origins? Of course they're not gonna understand or know about it, especially if they don't care for it. Did you do it to make yourself look/feel smart? For shits and giggles? How adorable.
Praise Zeus some people understand. The funny thing is that I had that argument with non metal heads which know nothing about metal. One does not simply try and be smart about metal if they don't know jack about it. I told them metal came from blues but they said the blues influenced the Beatles and the beatles influenced metal. In the end I just walked away because they were making themselves look really stupid.
Edited at: Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:58:01 AM
[Stratovarius217] Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:44:05 AM
Praise Zeus some people understand. The funny thing is that I had that argument with non metal heads which know nothing about metal. One does not simply try and be smart about metal if they don't know jack about it. I told them metal came from blues but they said the blues influenced the Beatles and the beatles influenced metal. In the end I just walked away because they were making themselves look really stupid.
[guidogodoy] Sunday, June 17, 2012 11:01:06 AM
Agree with Bud. If you want TRUE origins of Metal, look to the blues and, as Bud said, to 17th, 18th century and 19th century composers.
Fuel for the argument? Cite the series, "Metal Evolution, Headbanger's Journey." Nary a mention of the Beatles.
I hope you were arguing that whomever said "No Beatles, No Priest" was crazy.
The Beatles may have been an influence to pop or rock but I don't believe they influenced metal
much at all. Yeah they had a few heavy songs at the time but they were not the only ones. I would
give credit to the old blues guy's as major influences. Listen to some old blues and notice how it
has the early signs of "grinding" or "sludgy" sounding guitar. It definitely started the early rock and roll
which ultimately led to metal. I guess The Beatles could have been an early influence to some but
blues layed the groundwork that created heavy music. If you want to take it a step further there was
some pretty bassy and heavy sounding classical music from the 15 and 16 hundreds. I think this was
the first stuff classified devil music because of the deep bass. F#ck the Beatles, hail Beethoven.
(strictly opinion)(only matters to me)
[Budred] Sunday, June 17, 2012 8:11:59 AM
I hope you were arguing that whomever said "No Beatles, No Priest" was crazy.
The Beatles may have been an influence to pop or rock but I don't believe they influenced metal
much at all. Yeah they had a few heavy songs at the time but they were not the only ones. I would
give credit to the old blues guy's as major influences. Listen to some old blues and notice how it
has the early signs of "grinding" or "sludgy" sounding guitar. It definitely started the early rock and roll
which ultimately led to metal. I guess The Beatles could have been an early influence to some but
blues layed the groundwork that created heavy music. If you want to take it a step further there was
some pretty bassy and heavy sounding classical music from the 15 and 16 hundreds. I think this was
the first stuff classified devil music because of the deep bass. F#ck the Beatles, hail Beethoven.
(strictly opinion)(only matters to me)
[Stratovarius217] Friday, June 15, 2012 10:29:06 PM
If there was no Beatles would there be no Priest?
I had an argument about this question.
[hellrider 31038] Friday, June 15, 2012 6:04:57 PM
Ah, just drink the whole bottle of Listerene with lime and probably end up in the hospital getting your stomach pumped. LOL You'd be passed out cold, but you'd have the best breath in at least three states.
If only that Listerine bottle had similar instructions. I wouldn't have had to spend 30 minutes of my time in the bathroom last night debating to myself whether the brushing or the mouthwash-rinsing part should go first.
spapad wrote:
According to one website the routine should be as such: Loosen plaque and other particles by brushing and flossing your teeth prior to rinsing with mouthwash.
[Vaillant 3.0] Wednesday, June 13, 2012 8:15:39 PM
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If only that Listerine bottle had similar instructions. I wouldn't have had to spend 30 minutes of my time in the bathroom last night debating to myself whether the brushing or the mouthwash-rinsing part should go first.
According to one website the routine should be as such: Loosen plaque and other particles by brushing and flossing your teeth prior to rinsing with mouthwash.
According to one website the routine should be as such: Loosen plaque and other particles by brushing and flossing your teeth prior to rinsing with mouthwash.
..can i just say that a decent over-strength whisky eradicates the need for brushing/flossing/rinsing...lol (also eventually rots ur teeth away)...so = the all round dental plan.
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:00:06 AM
You RINSE with mouthwash?
I thought it was just to drink when you run out of vodka....
(true answer, after)
I have a question that's been bothering me for a while.
Do you rinse your mouth with mouthwash before or after brushing your teeth?
[Budred] Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:17:12 AM
I use mouthwash on occasion. I use it after I brush.
It may just be in my mind but to me it seems like you would brush away the mouthwash
if you use it before. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:29:36 AM)
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
I don't use it that much myself, and the directions on the back (at least on the Listerine one I currently have) don't really specify whether it should be used alone or before or after brushing one's teeth. (Quoting Message by Becks from Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:24:19 AM)
Becks wrote:
LOL what a random question. I don't use mouthwash at all.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hello, Metal Blah-ers.
I have a question that's been bothering me for a while.
Do you rinse your mouth with mouthwash before or after brushing your teeth?
Edited at: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:30:22 AM
[Vaillant 3.0] Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:29:36 AM
I don't use it that much myself, and the directions on the back (at least on the Listerine one I currently have) don't really specify whether it should be used alone or before or after brushing one's teeth. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Becks from Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:24:19 AM)
Becks wrote:
LOL what a random question. I don't use mouthwash at all.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Hello, Metal Blah-ers.
I have a question that's been bothering me for a while.
Do you rinse your mouth with mouthwash before or after brushing your teeth?
Edited at: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:30:22 AM
[Becks] Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:24:19 AM
LOL what a random question. I don't use mouthwash at all.
Look forward to the piccys Becks! How much longer till Jr. arrives?? Must be close now.
Becks wrote:
Hi everyone, just got home from 3 nights away - our last break before baby decides to arrive I actually got some pics too, so will post a few when I remember LOL my memory is shocking at the moment.
[spapad] Monday, June 04, 2012 7:24:17 PM
I really didn't think that light was the moon, too much glow around it. The Batlight? .......................Maybe.
Kinda like the back of the Maiden "Somewhere in Time" LP, eh? All I need is a pyramid and a guy holding a brain.
@ spa. While Christ there looks does look like a star, the bright MOON looking thing there is actually a streetlight. The moon was to my back.
Necroticist wrote:
Wow..thas some pic..i can't help but wonder tho if that one flat with a light on was watching u back! lol.
guidogodoy wrote:
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
Cheers, mate.
Necroticist wrote:
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[spapad] Monday, June 04, 2012 7:22:20 PM
Look forward to the piccys Becks! How much longer till Jr. arrives?? Must be close now.
Hi everyone, just got home from 3 nights away - our last break before baby decides to arrive I actually got some pics too, so will post a few when I remember LOL my memory is shocking at the moment.
[Becks] Sunday, June 03, 2012 11:56:46 PM
Hi everyone, just got home from 3 nights away - our last break before baby decides to arrive I actually got some pics too, so will post a few when I remember LOL my memory is shocking at the moment.
[guidogodoy] Sunday, June 03, 2012 1:39:21 AM
Kinda like the back of the Maiden "Somewhere in Time" LP, eh? All I need is a pyramid and a guy holding a brain.
@ spa. While Christ there looks does look like a star, the bright MOON looking thing there is actually a streetlight. The moon was to my back.
Wow..thas some pic..i can't help but wonder tho if that one flat with a light on was watching u back! lol.
guidogodoy wrote:
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
Cheers, mate.
Necroticist wrote:
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[Necroticist] Saturday, June 02, 2012 11:26:55 PM
Wow..thas some pic..i can't help but wonder tho if that one flat with a light on was watching u back! lol. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Saturday, June 02, 2012 1:21:59 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
Cheers, mate.
Necroticist wrote:
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[spapad] Saturday, June 02, 2012 8:38:05 PM
Nice shot. I like the way the Christos looks like a star in the night skyline.
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
Cheers, mate.
Necroticist wrote:
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:40:24 PM
I am almost sure that is where he said he did it. He said it was a national park and quite a hike! He is from Rio I believe. One hell of a great guy too!! He said his brother-in-law made him do it, HAHAHA! But damn it looked like a BLAST!
If your friend / engineer made an "asa-delta" (hang glider) jump from Rio, I bet 100 Reais that it was from Tijuca. Highest point in Rio with a platform to do such a thing. Climbed it years ago as it is a national park.
Next time you see him, mention Tijuca (said pretty much the way it is spelled /Tijuka). I am sure he'll freak out as it is NOT very tourist-friendly. Beautiful beyond words, though.
HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS wrote:
Wow! BEAUTIFUL!! Hopefully someday I'll be able to see for myself how gorgeous Brazil is! The engineer that fixes one of our analyzers is from Brazil and he has shown me so many amazing pictures. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. He also went hang gliding and showed me the video from the camera attached to him - so awesome!
@ Necro - I'm sorry to hear that you are now single, but glad that you are happier!
guidogodoy wrote:
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
Cheers, mate.
Necroticist wrote:
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[guidogodoy] Saturday, June 02, 2012 3:32:44 PM
If your friend / engineer made an "asa-delta" (hang glider) jump from Rio, I bet 100 Reais that it was from Tijuca. Highest point in Rio with a platform to do such a thing. Climbed it years ago as it is a national park.
Next time you see him, mention Tijuca (said pretty much the way it is spelled /Tijuka). I am sure he'll freak out as it is NOT very tourist-friendly. Beautiful beyond words, though.
Wow! BEAUTIFUL!! Hopefully someday I'll be able to see for myself how gorgeous Brazil is! The engineer that fixes one of our analyzers is from Brazil and he has shown me so many amazing pictures. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. He also went hang gliding and showed me the video from the camera attached to him - so awesome!
@ Necro - I'm sorry to hear that you are now single, but glad that you are happier!
guidogodoy wrote:
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
Cheers, mate.
Necroticist wrote:
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Saturday, June 02, 2012 1:55:01 PM
Wow! BEAUTIFUL!! Hopefully someday I'll be able to see for myself how gorgeous Brazil is! The engineer that fixes one of our analyzers is from Brazil and he has shown me so many amazing pictures. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. He also went hang gliding and showed me the video from the camera attached to him - so awesome!
@ Necro - I'm sorry to hear that you are now single, but glad that you are happier!
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
Cheers, mate.
Necroticist wrote:
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[guidogodoy] Saturday, June 02, 2012 1:21:59 PM
All excused in my eyes. Just hope you are happy and doing well.
For your entertainment (and to put up when you make your meal from Brazil) a single pic from the other side of the Bay of Guanabara. Pretty dangerous spot to pull out a camera but the view was just too much. The "flying saucer" object you see is the MAC (Modern Art Museum) on the side of Niterói where I took the shot. Look to the upper right and you'll see Corcorvado (statue of Christ) all lit up. Rare shot. As I say, violent city across the bay. View of Rio is just the greatest, though.
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[Necroticist] Saturday, June 02, 2012 1:04:23 PM
I should piss off...doing the misery thing....
[Necroticist] Saturday, June 02, 2012 1:01:52 PM
well - brazil i like...cooked their food tonight...lol - say hi to a recently single Necro and excuse me for falling off the wagon.
[guidogodoy] Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:36:13 PM
Is that what day it is?? Damn, just got back from Brazil. 29 damn hour commute door-to-door. Nice to be there, nice to be home. Now if only they could get that wormhole theory working! TWO planes diverted due to weather!
Just coming in from Rio, I have NO idea how they are going to host the World Cup and the Olympics. There is just no way. I stay on the other side of the Bay of Guanabara (non-tourist; violent city of Niterói) where a 14 km bridge connects one side to the other. I left at 6pm ... um .... yesterday (?) and it took an hour + just to cross the bridge!
Cool pix as always. Must sleep for a few days first, though.
It was great, Craigs best man speech went down well which is handy lol. Only a small wedding, but it was lovely. Good food too which I always approve of LOL!!!
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Nice! I just came back from a friend's graduation party thingamajiggy. How was the wedding?
Becks wrote:
Ahh home after a busy few days at a wedding and just catching up with family in general.
[Becks] Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:45:43 AM
It was great, Craigs best man speech went down well which is handy lol. Only a small wedding, but it was lovely. Good food too which I always approve of LOL!!!
