Queensryche http://www.queensryche.com Official Site Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:40:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 John Moyer Of Disturbed Standing In For Rudy Sarzo for 5 Dates http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/29/john-moyer-of-disturbed-standing-in-for-rudy-sarzo-for-5-dates/ http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/29/john-moyer-of-disturbed-standing-in-for-rudy-sarzo-for-5-dates/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:37:28 +0000 admin http://www.queensryche.com/?p=3002 John Moyer
John Moyer, the bassist and back-up vocalist for the alternative metal band Disturbed, will be standing in for Rudy Sarzo on 5 dates in May and June with Geoff Tate and his band Queensryche as they play Operation Mindcrime from start to finish. Rudy will take a short break to play with his band ROCKSTAR in Russia and then will be back on the rest of the Queensryche tour dates in June.

“I am very excited and honored to have John Moyer stepping in for Rudy Sarzo on some of the upcoming Queensryche shows in May. I have admired John’s work with Disturbed and look forward to his contribution to the Operation: Mindcrime presentation.” – Geoff Tate

“In a world where “albums” have been replaced by “singles” it is an honor to perform one of the greatest concept albums of all time from start to finish. Operation: Mindcrime is just as powerful today as it was 25 years ago. My thanks to Geoff Tate and Rudy Sarzo for asking me to fill in on these shows while Rudy is gone.” – John Moyer

Dates with John Moyer:

May-16 Thu Milwaukee, Wisconsin Potawatomi Casino
May-17 Fri St. Charles, Illinois Arcada Theater
May-18 Sat Turtle Lake, Wisconsin St. Croix Casino

Jun-01 Sat Rama, ONT Casino Rama
Jun-02 Sun Montreal, QE Corona

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]]> http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/29/john-moyer-of-disturbed-standing-in-for-rudy-sarzo-for-5-dates/feed/ 0 QUEENSRYCHE “Best Video Rant” CONTEST! http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/26/queensryche-best-video-rant-contest/ http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/26/queensryche-best-video-rant-contest/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:39:12 +0000 admin http://www.queensryche.com/?p=2995 “QUEENSRYCHE BEST RANT” CONTEST”

DO YOU REALLY HATE THE NEW QUEENSRYCHE FREQUENCY UNKNOWN ALBUM? HAVE YOU ALREADY BLOGGED ABOUT IT ONLINE? WELL METAL GEEKS, IF YOU GOT THE BALLS TO STAND BEHIND YOUR OPINION THEN HERE IS THE CONTEST FOR YOU – STOP HIDING BEHIND YOUR COMPUTER KEYBOARDS AND SMART PHONES AND SHOW US HOW MUCH YOU HATE IT BY SUBMITTING YOUR “VIDEO RANT” TO US VIA YOUTUBE VIDEO. START BY GIVING US YOUR REAL NAME ON CAMERA AND PROCEED TO RANT AWAY – GEOFF TATE FROM QUEENSRYCHE WILL FILM HIMSELF CHOOSING THE BEST VIDEO RANT AND WILL POST ONLINE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE AN ALL-EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON TO SEE QUEENSRYCHE IN THEIR HOME TOWN ON JUNE 29TH, ALONG WITH VIP SPECIAL GUEST SEATING, MEET AND GREET PASSES FOR AFTER THE SHOW AND A MERCHANDISE PACKAGE WORTH $250 THAT HE OR SHE CAN FEEL FREE TO EITHER BURN – OR WEAR IN STYLE!

Contest Rules:
1. Video rants must be submitted via YouTube and contestant must state on camera before beginning the rant: “MY NAME IS (real first and last name per I.D. and/or Passport) AND THIS IS MY VIDEO SUBMISSION FOR THE QUEENSRYCHE “BEST RANT” CONTEST – or video will not be considered.
2. All video submissions must include a link to: www.cleorecs.com or video will not be considered.
3. Please limit your rants to the music and production of the album Frequency Unknown – personal attacks/personal threats on Queensryche band members and family members will not be tolerated. Any video submissions that cross the line will be denied and possibly reported to YouTube for violation of YouTube policies (seriously – wives and children are off-limits!)
4. Content of the video rant must be limited to the QUEENSRYCHE “Frequency Unknown” album as released by Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records on April 23rd, 2013 and not on any previously-released Queensryche or Geoff Tate solo albums.
5. Contest limited to ages 18 and up only.
6. Deadline for Submissions is May 10th, 2013
7. Runners up will receive free “goodie bag” from Queensryche and Cleopatra Records Inc..
8. Contest limited to U.S. Residents only
9. Employees of Cleopatra Records, E1 Entertainment or its business partners not eligible.
]]> http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/26/queensryche-best-video-rant-contest/feed/ 0 Insania Bottle Signing Thursday, April 25 at Specs in Houston, TX http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/23/insania-bottle-signing-thursday-april-25-at-specs-in-houston-tx/ http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/23/insania-bottle-signing-thursday-april-25-at-specs-in-houston-tx/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:03:24 +0000 admin http://www.queensryche.com/?p=2991 Geoff Tate of Queensryche will be at Specs this Thurs, April 25th in Houston 2410 Smith St. Houston, TX 77006 from 12-3pm for Insania bottle signing.

]]> http://www.queensryche.com/2013/04/23/insania-bottle-signing-thursday-april-25-at-specs-in-houston-tx/feed/ 0 Nina Noir Announced As Sister Mary For April Tour http://www.queensryche.com/2013/03/30/nina-noir-announced-as-sister-mary-for-april-tour/ http://www.queensryche.com/2013/03/30/nina-noir-announced-as-sister-mary-for-april-tour/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:00:26 +0000 admin http://www.queensryche.com/?p=2964 Nina Noir

Nina Noir was hand selected by Geoff Tate for the 2013 Queensryche Tour after recording on their new album Frequency Unknown. She will be singing a duet with Geoff on the band’s epic song Suite Sister Mary.

 

Nina mastered Speech Level Singing with renowned vocal coach Seth Riggs. In 2011 she performed on America’s Got Talent, where she received high praise from Sharon Ozbourne. She has gone on to form The Lions, a rock band based out of San Francisco, California. They are currently recording their debut album with producer Jason Slater from Third Eye Blind, Smashmouth, and Snake River Conspiracy.

 

She has played many roles in music and is currently fronting an all female Queen tribute band called The Killer Queens as Frederica Mercury. The girls have headlined sold out shows on their winter tour and are currently booking dates for their 2013 summer tour across the Western United States. Don’t miss her as she makes a special guest appearance on the 2013 Queensryche Tour!

 

 

Website links:

 

www.ninanoir.com

www.thekillerqueens.com

www.thelionsmusic.com

www.geofftate.com

www.queensryche.com

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Queensryche
Photo Credit: Peter Ellenby
The Albright
Entertainment Group
March 6, 2013
Contact: Jeff Albright

QUEENSRYCHE’S THIRTEENTH STUDIO ALBUM TITLED “FREQUENCY UNKNOWN”

TO BE RELEASED VIA DEADLINE MUSIC/CLEOPATRA RECORDS ON APRIL 23 AND FEATURE

TEN NEW SONGS, REMAKES OF FOUR IMMENSELY POPULAR HITS AND AN ARRAY

OF GUEST STARS INCLUDING CHRIS POLAND, DAVE MENIKETTI, BRAD GILLIS,

TY TABOR, K.K. DOWNING, PAUL BOSTAPH AND CRAIG LOCICERO

The year is 2013 and revolution is calling once again for Queensryche front man Geoff Tate, who is leading the charge with the band’s forthcoming studio effort titled, Frequency Unknown, due out April 23 on Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records.
Although “F.U.” might be perceived as a fitting tribute and salutation, it is, without question, a no-holds barred album of new music featuring original Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate along with an entirely new line-up consisting of bassist Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot/Ozzy Osbourne/Whitesnake/Dio/Blue Oyster Cult), guitarist Robert Sarzo (Hurricane), drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC/Dio), guitarist Kelly Gray (Queensryche 1998 – 2001) and keyboardist Randy Gane (Myth).
For Frequency Unknown, Tate and company invited a few of their friends to come join in on the recording “fun” for what will mark Queensryche’s thirteenth studio album.
The result?
An album containing ten new hard-hitting, distinctively Queensryche songs, four newly-recorded Queensryche classics and an array of well-known guests including guitarists Chris Poland (Megadeth), Dave Meniketti (Y&T), Brad Gillis (Night Ranger), Ty Tabor (King’s X), K.K. Downing (Judas Priest), Craig Locicero (Forbidden) and Chris Cannella along with drummers Paul Bostaph (Slayer/Testament) and Evan Bautista.
Also appearing on the album will be bassist Jason Slater, who has worked on several previous Queensryche projects with Tate including Operation: Mindcrime II and American Soldier.
Slater co-wrote some of the songs on Frequency Unknown with Geoff Tate and is also the album’s Producer.
“I think that the idea of having guest appearances evolved from the time constraints we had imposed on the project,” states Tate. “And I must say that I was humbled by the enthusiasm and excitement of all the players that contributed.”
Frequency Unknown

 

Frequency Unknown Track Listing

 

Cold
Dare
Give it to You
Slave
In the Hands of God
Running Backwards
Life Without You
Everything
Fallen
The Weight of the World

 

 

Bonus Tracks

 

(newly-recorded Queensryche classics)

 

I Don’t Believe in Love
Empire
Jet City Woman
Silent Lucidity

 

Although times have changed for Geoff Tate, his hard rock wavelength, as represented on Frequency Unknown, remains the same.
With Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide, toured in approximately 50 countries and received four Grammy nominations.
He remains one of the most well-known and respected vocalists in the history of hard rock and heavy metal.
Frequency Unknown.
Coincidental abbreviation?
Unlikely.
Fun for all metal heads to sink their teeth into?
Definitely.
Feel free to feast.
Please note: Beginning on April 6th at the Peppermill Casino in West Wenover, Nevada, the band will be hitting the road to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its epic 1988 release, Operation: Mindcrime. The performance will include all fifteen songs from the album (including “Revolution Calling,” “Operation: Mindcrime,” I Don’t Believe in Love” and “Eyes of a Stranger”) along with other well-known hits and rarities from the catalog they’ve compiled over the past 30 years (see current tour itinerary below).
Operation: Mindcrime was recently named one of the Top 10 Concept Albums of All Time by Guitar World magazine.
25TH ANNIVERSARY OPERATION: MINDCRIME TOUR 2013*
April 6 – Peppermill Casino in West Wendover, Nevada
April 9 – Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado
April 10 – Mesa Theater in Grand Junction, Colorado
April 11 – Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado
April 12 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico
April 13 – Chrome in Las Vegas, Nevada
April 14 – Marquee Theater in Tempe, Arizona
April 16 – Rialto Theatre in Tucson, Arizona
April 17 – The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California
April 18 – The Canyon Club in Agoura, California
April 19 – Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California
April 20 – Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California
April 21 – Fillmore in San Francisco, California
April 22 – Ace of Spades in Sacramento, California
April 24 – Emo’s in Austin, Texas
April 25 – The Concert Pub North in Houston, Texas
May 16 – Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 17 – The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois
May 18 – St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
*More dates to be announced.
For more information on Queensryche, please visit the following:
If you’d like to interview Geoff Tate (or any of the other members), receive a review copy of Frequency Unknown or attend one of the forthcoming 25th Anniversary Operation: Mindcrime shows, please contact Jeff Albright at RockStarPR@aol.com.
QR Hipster Photos
Photo Credit: Peter Ellenby
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Tune in on Friday, March 8th for Robert, Rudy, and Simon on LA Rocks.

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LINE-UP FOR FORTHCOMING CD AND 25TH ANNIVERSARY MINDCRIME TOUR NOW SET
IN STONE WITH ADDITION OF DRUMMER SIMON WRIGHT AND GUITARIST ROBERT SARZO
QUEENSRYCHE — featuring original lead singer GEOFF TATE at the helm — have just signed a worldwide record deal with Los Angeles-based independent record label, Cleopatra Records.
Although a line-up was originally announced in the fall of 2012, things have changed.
The band will now feature GEOFF TATE along with bassist RUDY SARZO (Ozzy/Dio/Whitesnake/Quiet Riot), guitarist KELLY GRAY (Queensryche 1998 – 2001), keyboardist RANDY GANE and stellar new additions, guitarist ROBERT SARZO (Hurricane) and drummer SIMON WRIGHT (AC/DC / Dio / Dio Disciples / UFO).
WRIGHT takes over for previously announced drummer BOBBY BLOTZER, who will be returning to RATT as an integral part of the band that made him famous.
“I’m very much looking forward to being involved in the Queensryche project with Geoff,” states SIMON WRIGHT. “I’ve always admired his singing and songwriting and working with Rudy Sarzo again is going to be cool! Between this and my other project, Dio Disciples, I look forward to a very busy year!”
QUEENSRYCHE, with all members cited above, will soon be entering the studio for the first Cleopatra effort due out later this year.
The recording will mark the band’s thirteenth studio album and its first with this particular line-up.
Legendary guitar slinger K.K. DOWNING of Judas Priest fame will be making a special guest appearance on the forthcoming CD as will King’s X guitarist TY TABOR and RATT drummer BOBBY BLOTZER.
TY TABOR comments, “I’m very happy that Geoff considered me for this record. It will be great to play with all of these great musicians.”
Beginning in early April, QUEENSRYCHE will be hitting the road to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the band’s epic 1988 release, Operation: Mindcrime, performing all fifteen songs from the album (including “Revolution Calling,” “Operation: Mindcrime,” “I Don’t Believe in Love” and “Eyes of a Stranger”) along with other well-known hits and rarities from the catalog they’ve compiled over the past 30 years (see list of scheduled dates below).
“I try to surround myself with the best players available and feel our longtime fans deserve nothing less,” says long time QUEENSRYCHE front man GEOFF TATE. “I expect the forthcoming effort to be one of our best yet.”
Last November, TATE released his first solo CD in over a decade titled, Kings & Thieves (InsideOut Music) and toured with his solo band in support of the CD, which included dates with the legendary Alice Cooper.
For additional information, please see QUEENSRYCHE’s official website at www.queensryche.com.
25TH ANNIVERSARY OPERATION: MINDCRIME TOUR 2013*
April 6 – Peppermill Casino in West Wendover, Nevada
April 9 – Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado
April 11 – Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado
April 12 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico
April 13 – Chrome in Las Vegas, Nevada
April 14 – Marquee Theater in Tempe, Arizona
April 16 – Rialto Theatre in Tucson, Arizona
April 17 – The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California
April 18 – The Canyon Club in Agoura, California
April 19 – Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California
April 20 – Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California
April 21 – Fillmore in San Francisco, California
April 22 – Ace of Spades in Sacramento, California
*More dates to be announced.
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Greetings Queensryche fans! This is Rudy Sarzo wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Rocking New Year. I hope you come out and celebrate with us the “25th Anniversary of Operation Mindcrime” as we perform it in it’s entirety on tour. I hope to see you all when we rock to your town in 2013!!!

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