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the 20th anniversary of mindcrime

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:10:45 -0500

I Remember Now: The 20th Anniversary Of Queensrÿche's Operation: Mindcrime

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Queensrÿche's Operation:Mindcrime album, Blistering.com will be running a multi-part retrospective detailing the album's creation titled, "I Remember Now: The 20th Anniversary of Operation:Mindcrime."

Compiled by noted Queensrÿche historian Christa Titus, the series will feature interviews with members involved in the album's creation, plus perspectives from two other relevant sources. With topics ranging from guitarist Michael Wilton's initial displeasure with the album's mix and singer Geoff Tate's assessment of how TV helped sell "Mindcrime," to bassist Eddie Jackson's take on dealing with new-found success and drummer Scott Rockenfield's intimate details of the band's rehearsal space, "I Remember Now: The 20th Anniversary of Operation: Mindcrime" is one of the first complete and comprehensive looks at one of rock's most intriguing concept albums and the players involved in it.

The first installment of Blistering's Queensrÿche's Mindcrime retrospective will be posted on Tuesday, May 6th and will feature guitarist Michael Wilton.

For more information, please visit: http://www.blistering.com/fastpage/fpengine.php/link/1/templateid/13930/tempidx/5/menuid/3

geoff tate news - new solo gig!

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:06:35 -0500

Geoff Tate has lined up a solo show this fall at Three Rivers Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. Details are a bit sketchy at the moment. However an official press release will be issued soon. What we do know is that the date will be September 20th. More details will be posted here and at http://www.threeriverswinery.com.

Some other GT related news will be revealed here soon as well. So stay tuned...

rocklahoma here we come

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:41:36 -0500

QUEENSRYCHE TO PERFORM OPERATION: MINDCRIME IN ITS ENTIRETY AT ROCKLAHOMA 2008: On Sunday, July 13th in Pryor, Oklahoma, Queensryche (Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Mike Stone) will hit the stage to perform their 1988 concept album, Operation: Mindcrime, from beginning to end in its entirety. The epic theatrical presentation will cover all fifteen songs from the album including such fan favorites as "Revolution Calling," "Operation: Mindcrime," "I Don't Believe In Love" and the closing track, "Eyes Of A Stranger." The band's headlining performance of Operation: Mindcrime at this year's four-day Rocklahoma festival will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the release and will be the only performance of its type in the United States this year. Last year, the band released Mindcrime at the Moore, a double DVD featuring the theatrical performances of both Operation: Mindcrime I & II albums that debuted at #1 on the Billboard Music DVD Chart. It marked the band's first #1 chart debut. In addition to Mindcrime, fans in attendance at Rocklahoma this July can expect an encore performance of well-known hits from other albums in the band's illustrious career now spanning 25 years.

On Thursday, May 8th, the band will begin their tour of South America, Europe and the United Kingdom on a trek that will ultimately last throughout most of the summer.

For more info, please see the band's official website at www.queensryche.com

For more info on Rocklahoma, please visit the festival's website at http://rock.feverfest.com/

fans from south america rejoice

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:41:12 -0500

Fans are rejoicing in South America these days, now that Queensryche has announced a 6 city tour in May. Fans from all over Brazil, Chile and Argentina have been sending in letters of gratitude, thanking the band for visiting their city. We even received a few pieces of artwork, such as this from Denilson Bonatti of Brazil (click to enlarge).

new mexico dates / guaranteed fanclub passes

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:52:48 -0500

Mexico
April 25 Monterey Mexico
April 26 Chihuahua Mexico

Fan Club members: If you ever planned a trip to Mexico now is the time. The meet and greet requests for these shows are guaranteed at this point. We will send confirmations several times a week.

Everyone: For the month of April we will send out 1 free concert T-shirt of your choice with every 50$ (before shipping) ordered off the website. If you spend 50$ it's 1 shirt if you spend 100$ it's 2 shirts and so on!!! Please put your choice(s) in the comment section of your order and check to make sure we have the size on the site before adding your selection. This offer starts today and ends on "Cinco de Mayo"

new 2008 take cover tour t-shirt have arrived

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:35:05 -0500

vincent solano wins take cover competition

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:33:48 -0500

VINCENT SOLANO WINS QUEENSRYCHE "TAKE COVER" COMPETITION AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE IN SEATTLE

CHIEF ESTIMATOR OF INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY HAILING FROM FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY TO MAKE APPEARANCE ON QUEENSRYCHE'S FORTHCOMING STUDIO EFFORT

On Saturday, March 1st, at the Paramount Theatre in Queensryche's hometown of Seattle, Vincent Solano of Florham Park, New Jersey was "the last man standing" at the end of the on-stage Take Cover singing competition.

The contest featured three semi-finalists (ultimately selected from hundreds) who were flown in to sing their rendition of Black Sabbath's classic tune, "Neon Knights," one of thirteen songs covered by Queensryche on their recent release via Rhino Records titled Take Cover.

The audience response for Vincent Solano -- a chief estimator at an interior construction company -- was overwhelming!

Without a doubt, he was the clear winner and thoroughly ecstatic to take part in a competition that enabled him to live a rock and roll dream.

"This contest has been an unbelievable experience with my favorite singer and band," states Solano. "I'm so excited and honored to have won as I've been a fan of Queensryche and Geoff Tate since the 1980's. Geoff was my inspiration to sing and study vocals. What a dream come true to share the stage with Geoff and the band. Many thanks to the whole Queensryche organization for this opportunity and thanks to all the Queensryche fans who supported me."

Solano -- who won a regional Take Cover competition while visiting Tampa, Florida in mid-February (Tampa Theatre on 2/12/08) -- will join the band in the studio and be featured on a song from their upcoming album, which is expected to be completed by the end of summer.

"I'm really looking forward to recording in the studio with Geoff and the band," adds Solano. "All I can say is WOW!"

stone, lee and adam pimp samson on stage

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:34:52 -0500

Sent to us by the folks at Samson. Here's the third and final installment of their tour videos. This time up, Stone, Lee and Adam (Parsons, the tour manager). Enjoy!

more take cover live reviews, and videos

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:22:50 -0500

Queensryche and Dokken Rock Atlantic City
metalunderground.com, by Avalon

Queensryche 2008 (Atlantic City - NJ) - Pictorial
metalunderground.com, by Ellie Timms

MP3.com Live : Queensryche (Acoustic)

Queensryche and Don Dokken - [Live]
The Fillmore, S.F., 03-02-08
REVIEW BY: Raymond Ahner, PHOTO: Tracy Nunnery

Queensryche/Don Dokken - In Concert
Nokia Theatre - New York, by Deb Rao

Live Review: Queensryche at Myth
By Shawn Zavadil-Jacobson

take cover quilt winner & photos

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:09:50 -0500

This amazing quilt, courtesy of the NorCal Sanctuary Empire, was recently displayed at every show during the Take Cover Tour. While on display fans were encouraged to donate and/or bid with the chance at winning it (all proceeds going to charity). We're happy to annouce that a winner was chosen... that being Pat Kibby from New Jersey. In case you missed it, here are some photos of the quilt being signed by the band, the winner and the NorCal Sanctuary Empire. Enjoy!