Episode 0025 – “DeGarmo & Gray are Back!” – The band’s on their way to Potawatomi Casino, and Geoff’s here to entertain. And wait a second, is that Chris DeGarmo and Kelly Gray?
- Part I – Geoff & Scott on the bus, on their way to the casino… whoa, Chris DeGarmo!
- Part II – Geoff talks Smack about Dee Snider
- Part III – Backstage with Parker and the Ladies… whoa, Kelly Gray!
Cheers!
Directly from the lips of Geoff Tate: “This video clip is from 1994, Promised Land Tour. We were in England appearing on a TV show promoting our current single – Disconnected. We had just finished filming the video with Kevin Godly, of 10CC fame. Any way, we were sound checking and the sound techs needed a little more time. I can’t remember who suggested playing Waiting on a Friend, but one of us played the riff and everyone joined in and we played until the producer was ready for us to play our song. It actually sounds really good considering none us had ever played the song before. I love little improv moments like these, I wish we had collected more over the years. I love that guitar Whip is playing.”
Two big new rumors to pass along today. The first is that the band has already begun work on their new album, and get this, it’s nearly done being written. No word on a direction, theme or possible release date.. but nonetheless, all those details are being worked on as we speak.
But as we wait for more information on the new album, rumors of a Spring/Summer tour are starting to heat up. What we can tell you is that due to the success of the two cabaret shows in Seattle, the band has decided to take it on the road. No dates to announce just yet, look for those soon. In the meantime… this might help get y’all excited.
Geoff Tate and Scott Rockenfield wishes everyone Happy Holidays from the south of France. (Though Scott can’t seem to remember much… maybe it’s the wine?). We’ve also thrown in two gifts for your viewing and listening pleasure. Enjoy!
Episode 0023 – “Good After Morning” – The band visits early morning radio in San Dideo.
- Part I – San Diego Early Morning Radio
- Part II – Emily Cam – Part I
- Part III – Emily Cam – Part II
- Part IV – This is Your Brain on Drugs
Audios!
Episode 0022 – “Rockline, Part II” – The band visits the Rockline studios in preparation for their live, in studio performance.
- Part II.a – Geoff & Ed Rehearse “Eyes of a Stranger”
- Part II.b – It’s Lunch Time!
- Part II.c – Geoff’s Arachnophobia
- Part II.d – Band Rehearses “The Whisper”
- Part II.e – Jason Diggin’ for Gold
Cheers!
Episode 0021 – “Rockline, Part I” – The band visits the Rockline studios in preparation for their live, in studio performance.
- Part I.a – Kelly Gray (Engineer) in the Rockline Studios… hamburger!
- Part I.b – The band rehearses “Home Again”
- Part I.c – Dad helping out
- Part I.d – Jason, Ed & Geoff looking for sunglasses
Cheeseburger!
Episode 0020 – “From Whatever Comes” – Geoff Tate explains the meaning behind Track #12 on American Soldier.
So, before getting into this a few things that need clearing up….
First, “From Whatever Comes” was the original name of the song “The Voice”. When this was recorded the band had not changed the name yet.
Second, I apologize for the shortness of this video. It’s what the band submitted and we wanted to round out the complete American Solider track-by-track.
“I don’t know how to explain From Whatever Comes… I don’t know how….”
Episode 0019 – “Home Again” – Geoff Tate explains the meaning behind Track #11 on American Soldier.
“So the song Home Again is about those feelings of separation that people feel when they’re away from their families; and they’re in a situation that’s dangerous, with that question, “will I make it back home again.” I can kinda relate a lot to this being on the road, being away from my family….”
Episode 0018 – “Remember Me” – Geoff Tate explains the meaning behind Track #10 on American Soldier.
“There’s a track on the record called Remember Me, which is a ballad style song. It’s about the conflict a soldier experience, not just on the battle field, but also in their own relationships; being gone from their families, their loved ones… sometimes up to 6 months at a time. It’s a very stressful experience for some people ….”
