RHINO STREAMS TAKE COVER

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Rhino's been in a good mood lately, and today proves it!  For a limited time they're offering the FULL STREAM of Take Cover!  To listen either via RealPlayer, Windows Media or Quicktime, please visit:
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/334780_PartyPlayer.lasso   

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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Queensryche and the International Fan Club wish everyone a Happy Halloween!
   

GEOFF SPEAKS ABOUT NEW QR ALBUM IN 2008

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When Queensrÿche released their sequel to their seminal album Operation Mindcrime, Operation Mindcrime 2 last year, and with the release of the DVD Mindcrime at the Moore earlier this year which was recorded live at the Moore Theater in Seattle on the bands American tour where they played both albums in their entirety, the band were back at the top of their game...

To read the entire interview at KomodoRock.com, please visit:
http://www.komodorock.com/interviews/interviews/komodo-rock-talks-with-geoff-tate-200710232344/    

THE OFFICIAL TAKE COVER E-CARD

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Rhino just released (a day early for our queensryche.com visitors) the official "Take Cover" E-Card.  Here's your chance to hear full versions of "Welcome to the Machine", "For the Love of Money" & "Neon Knights" in their entirety. 

To view/listen to the E-Card please visit:
http://www.rhino.com/flashcards/queensryche/takecover.lasso   

TIME.COM SAYS "THEY CAME FROM THE 80s"

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"Rock music is something that will always be around and raise its head. I don't know if it will ever approach the level it was in the '80s when it was nothing to play to 20,000 or 30,000 people a night. Many of the fans that do come out are people that have been listening for years. They bring their kids. They know the history. It is nice to see that second generation Queensryche fan coming out," said Geoff Tate, lead singer of Queensryche, which toured with Black Sabbath this summer. The bands played to crowds 10,000 strong......

To read the entire review, please visit:
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1668917,00.html  

METAL MINUTE GIVES SOTT 4 1/2 STARS

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The common adage strike while the iron is hot has obviously been taken to heart by Queensryche. After regaining part of their core contingency with the go-for-broke sequel Operation Mindcrime II, Queensryche is putting product out as quickly as you can withstand. You should already have the glorious Mindcrime at The Moore DVD in your possession because it is one of this band's highest achievements, but no sooner do you get to catch your breath from that, don't look now, but Queensryche has not one but two new projects to serve under your nose, the first being Take Cover, their all-covers album and now Sign of the Times: The Best of Queensryche.....

To read the entire review, please visit:
http://rayvanhornjr.blogspot.com/2007/10/cd-review-queensyche-sign-of-times-best.html 

BILLBOARD REVIEWS "JUSTIFIED"

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QUEENSRŸCHE
Justified (4:02)
Producers: Queensrÿche, Scott Olsen
Writer: C. DeGarmo
Publisher: Tenfoot Penguin Music (BMI)
Capitol's Greatest-hits collection “Sign of the Times: The Best of Queensrÿche” contains a wealth of rarities from the Seattle band. One gem is “Justified,” an unreleased track from 2003’s “Tribe.” Former member Chris DeGarmo joins in on a midtempo song that requires several spins to appreciate its subtle complexities. Alternating between heavy, grungy rhythms and uplifting counterpoints, the dual guitars emphasize lyrical themes of despair and hope that come with trying to salvage a relationship. You can’t help noticing how the words could relate to DeGarmo’s bittersweet departure, but at least his continued friendship with Queensrÿche signifies a happy ending. If only radio would get over the band having roots in the ’80s and give the song deserved airtime.—CLT

GEOFF TATE TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM

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QUEENSRYCHE'S GEOFF TATE TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME THIS SUNDAY: Queensryche front man Geoff Tate will be performing the National Anthem this Sunday, October 14th, when the Seattle Seahawks host the New Orleans Saints at Qwest Field for NBC's Sunday Night Football. The game will begin at 5:15pm Pacific/8:15pm Eastern with Tate's performance taking place just prior to kickoff. Tate and his Queensryche band mates just completed an extensive tour with Heaven and Hell and Alice Cooper that ended at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California last Saturday. In addition to their constant touring, Queensryche recently released Sign of The Times: The Best of Queensryche on Capitol/EMI and will soon be releasing Take Cover via Rhino, which is slated to come out on Tuesday, November 13. Take Cover is an adventurous 11-song collection of covers ranging from Black Sabbath to Broadway, including the band's unique take on songs by U2, Queen, Pink Floyd, Buffalo Springfield, Peter Gabriel, The Police, The O'Jays and more. Just two days after the release of the CD, the band will embark on an overseas tour that will land in such countries as Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Wales, Scotland and the Netherlands. For additional information, please see the band's official website at www.queensryche.com.  

DON DOKKEN TO OPEN FOR QR IN 2008

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Just received confirmation today that Don Dokken will be opening for Queensryche on all the early 2008 tour dates.  His set, I'm told, will be all acoustic.  Should be a great night of music!  For more information on Don Dokken, please visit:  http://www.dondokken.com

GEOFF TATE TO APPEAR ON ROCK METAL REVIVAL

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The show Rock Metal Revival with special guest Geoff Tate will start to run next week 10/8.  Affiliates and times: (All Times Eastern)

www.cmsradionetwork.com
8-11am Sunday
8-11pm Sunday
1-4pm Tuesday
1-4am Wednesday

www.kqlz.net (pirate radio)
6-9pm Saturday
3-6am Sundays

www.hardrockin80s.com
8-11pm thursday

www.sonicmetalradio.com
1-4pm Sunday
1-4am Wednesday

The show will also be available starting Monday 10/8 at www.rockinmetalrevival.com 

GEOFF TATE TO APPEAR ON ROCKLINE

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Geoff Tate will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, airing Wednesday, November 7 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with Geoff by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show live via the Internet, go to www.rocklineradio.com.

WELCOME TO THE MACHINE ON ITUNES

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The first single from Take Cover, "Welcome To The Machine", will be up on iTunes starting on October 16th.