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KNAC.COM'S KIRBY INTERVIEWS MIKE STONE |
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On one hand, when Mike Stone was first offered the position of axeman with Queensryche, the prospect had to be a dream come true. On the other, he had to know that the shadow cast by founding member Chris DeGarmo was bound to remain formidable, and for good reason—Chris was an excellent guitarist and songwriter, and in the eyes of many, the material produced by Tate and company since he left has paled in comparison to the group’s previous work. Pretty much anyone with any taste within the metal community would have to recognize that The Warning, Rage For Order and Operation Mindcrime are important albums that have left their own unique stamp on a genre that has in far too many cases proved derivative.... |
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| :: 12.18.06 :: |
MINDCRIME PREACHER, MAY HE REST IN PEACE |
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On Sunday December 17, Scott Mateer passed away due to complications to diabetes. He was 47. For those of you who remember, Scott was the voice of the TV preacher on Operation: Mindcrime... "I'm asking for hands to be uplifted in just a moment. God the Holy Ghost is calling out to embrace you. I want you to reach deep into your hearts and your pocketbooks and take his hand. Some of you are in a state of rebellion right now, you're saying...". Scott had an illustrious career, including working as a Radio DJ, a successful songwriter and deputy sheriff. May Scott rest is peace! To learn more about Scott, please visit is myspace page @ http://www.myspace.com/solarfirerecords |
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| :: 12.12.06 :: |
GT GUEST DJ's ON METAL EXPRESS RADIO |
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GEOFF TATE from QUEENSRŸCHE will be the
Guest DJ for next week's SPECIAL FEATURE THURSDAY. Please visit: http://www.metalexpressradio.com |
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| :: 12.12.06 :: |
TOP TEN 2006 ALBUM LIST FROM KNAC.COM |
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KNAC'com writers and DJ's have each submitted their top ten albums of 2006. Operation: Mindcrime II made it on a few lists, even the top position on one. Check out all the lists at: http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=5134 |
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| :: 12.12.06 :: |
QUEENSRYCHE MENTIONED ON "MY BOYS" |
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TBS's latest Sitcom, My Boys, recently aired their pilot episode with much surprise to the QR community. Check out the first 7 minutes of the show via their official Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/myboys |
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| :: 12.12.06 :: |
QR WINS "BEST HARD ROCK PERFORMER" ON XMRADIO |
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We're were just notified by XMRadio that Queensryche has won the "Best Hard Rock Performer" award... appropriately titled "The Giant Bone Award". They beat out the likes of Iron Maiden and Cheap Trick! So congrats to the band, and thanks to all the fans that voted!!! |
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| :: 12.11.06 :: |
NEW HOLIDAY MERCH NOW ONLINE |
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We know that the Holidays are busy times for all of us and we want to answer one of the biggest questions everyone has right now: If I order from www.Queensryche.com will I get my things in time for Christmas? Here's the answer: All orders place from now through the 14th we will get to you before Christmas. Most orders placed from the 14th through Dec 20 should to get to you before Christmas. Call 866-843-4719 if you have a questions. All heavier items will make it. All orders placed after the 20th, we make no promises on delivery but we will do what we can. For each $100 spent on merchandise, you
may pick one of the following shirts free of charge: |
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