QUEENSRYCHE TO ENLIST SERVICES OF LITA FORD FOR AMERICAN SOLDIER TOUR DATES BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 15TH
THE QUEEN OF HEAVY METAL TO PERFORM BRIEF SONG SELECTION DURING QUEENSRYCHE SET
QUEENSRYCHE — who have been touring since late March in support of their newest effort American Soldier (Atco/Rhino) — will be taking The Queen of Heavy Metal, Lita Ford, on the road with them for over two dozen dates beginning October 15th (see full itinerary below).
Ford will hit the stage during the QUEENSRYCHE set to perform three songs including her Top 10 Billboard hit (performed with Ozzy Osbourne), “Close My Eyes Forever,” which she will duet with QUEENSRYCHE front man Geoff Tate.
For all songs, Lita will be backed by QUEENSRYCHE — Geoff Tate on vocals, Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren on guitars, Eddie Jackson on bass and Scott Rockenfield on drums.
“We’re elated to have Lita Ford performing with us,” comments Geoff Tate. “I have been a fan of Lita’s as long as I can remember and look forward to the upcoming tour with her.”
The feeling is mutual as Lita comments, “I’m so excited about how we’re doing this tour. It’s a really cool way to do a show. I’m looking forward to getting out there and seeing my fans again as well as meeting Queensryche’s fans. It should be a real fun time for all.”
Earlier this month, the video for QUEENSRYCHE’s new single, “Home Again,” made its worldwide debut on Military.com (the largest military and veteran membership organization) and can now be seen on the band’s official website at www.queensryche.com. The video features photos submitted by service members from all over the world.
As for the song, itself, it’s become a fan favorite along the tour. Performed by Geoff Tate and his 11-year-old daughter Emily, “Home Again” examines the emotional toll of war from two perspectives — Geoff singing from the soldier’s point of view and Emily singing the point of view of the child left behind.
Prior to the performances with Lita Ford, QUEENSRYCHE will be joining Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith) beginning Friday, September 25th, for three consecutive California performances in Berkeley, Valley Center and Universal City, respectively.
Also on the QUEENSRYCHE horizon is the forthcoming ShipRocked Cruise (www.getshiprocked.com) which sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman) on November 15th for a five-day music festival on the sea. Those on the cruise will have an opportunity to be a part of a private QUEENSRYCHE-hosted wine gathering and drink Geoff Tate’s wine, Insania (www.threeriverswinery.com). For an advance donation of $20, fans will have access to the special onboard event. All proceeds of the wine party will benefit the National Military Family Association, an organization that QUEENSRYCHE has been involved with since the inception of American Soldier.
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!
NOW WITH VIDEO!
On Monday, May 18, Queensryche — Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson and Parker Lundgren — rocked the troops at Fort Benning, Georgia in between tour dates in support of their new Rhino Records CD, American Soldier. The post welcomed Queensryche with “open arms” as they gave all band members and their crew an exhilarating ride in an M1A1 Abrams tank and an M2 Bradley tank. In addition to that experience, the band dined with the troops earlier in the day and gave a concert performance on Sledgehammer Field, Kelley Hill in the afternoon. To commemorate the day, the band was given a personalized sledgehammer by the 3HBCT / 3 ID Sledgehammer Brigade (3rd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division). Queensryche will continue to tour throughout the year in support of American Soldier and plan to visit and perform for more troops along the way.
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=59293122Photo 1: Queensryche, Soldiers and Crew with Tanks (M1A1 Abrams on left / M2 Bradley on right)
Photo 2: Queensryche Sledgehammer Stage Presentation (Colonel Pete Jones, Commander of the 3rd, thanks Geoff Tate after the band is presented with a Sledgehammer)
QUEENSRŸCHE CONCERT FROM AMERICAN SOLDIER TOUR TO BE BROADCAST LIVE AT CDPULSE.TV
Fans Worldwide Can Access High Definition Live Stream Of Complete Concert From Clearwater, Florida On May 19
Band Will Play Suites From Rage For Order, American Soldier, and Empire During Two Hour Performance
LOS ANGELES — Queensrÿche will take their acclaimed American Soldier Tour online by broadcasting an entire show live in high definition at cdpulse.tv. When the band takes the stage at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on May 19 at 8PM ET, fans worldwide can watch a high definition stream of the performance live as it happens. Fans can gain access to the show by purchasing an e-ticket at cdpulse.tv for the cost $5.95 for an advance ticket or $7.95 for a ticket on the day of the show. The show can be viewed virtually worldwide in high definition clarity via premium content delivery access systems featuring 43,000 servers in 17 different countries. For more details and technical information, please visit cdpulse.tv.
As with all shows on the American Soldier Tour, Queensrÿche will be performing three separate suites during the two hour performance, each focusing on a different album. The show opens with a suite from the band’s 1986 gold album Rage For Order, including some tracks the band has not played live in over 20 years. The second suite focuses on the new epic concept album American Soldier, which was released on March 31 from Atco/Rhino. The Soldier suite features guest vocal performances by Navy rescue swimmer and Blue Angels crew chief A.J. Fratto on the intense set opener “Sliver” and lead singer Geoff Tate’s daughter Emily on the moving ballad “Home Again.” The final suite revisits 1990’s triple platinum opus Empire with performances of some of the band’s most beloved tracks including “Jet City Woman,” “Silent Lucidity,” and “Best I Can.”
Queensryche took part in an interview and acoustic performance on Saturday, April 18 for the listeners of the 101 KUFO radio station in Portland, Oregon.
Interviewed by 101 KUFO’s radio host Rick Emerson. Part 1 & 2 of 4 follow…
Performs “Sliver” and “If I Were King” acoustically off of “America Soldier”.
Filmed by http:www.ANikoProductions.com. A Niko Productions | Portland Video Production
Part I:
Part II:
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….”
**TUNE IN NOTICE**
QUEENSRYCHE
THAT METAL SHOW
SATURDAY, APRIL 11 @ 11PM ET/PT on VH1 Classic
Tune In To That Metal Show This Saturday Night To See An Interview With Queensrÿche Lead Singer Geoff Tate Discussing The Band’s New Album “American Soldier”
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 ….”
NOW WITH MORE PHOTOS & VIDEO FROM THE EVENT!
Live in or near Thousand Oaks, CA? Good news for you…
Here’s your chance to meet the band, buy the new album, have it autographed, take some photos and hear them play live!
Performing Live at Best Buy Thousand Oaks
Thursday April 2, 7 p.m.
390 N. Moorpark Road,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Photos by Paul Maldonado
Live in or near Hollywood, CA? Good news for you…
Here’s your chance to meet the band, buy the new album, have it autographed and take some photos!
Sam Ash Music
Tuesday April 21 @ 7 p.m.
7360 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90046
(323) 850-1050
