Queensryche are currently on tour in support of American Soldier with special guest Lita Ford. Brutally honest, graphic, and hauntingly real, Queensryche latest release,” American Soldier” will captivate you from the opening track to the grand finale’. Queensryche are no stranger to a concept album having released Operation Mindcrime in 1988 and have never shied away from controversial subject matter. American Soldier finds Queensryche and lead singer Geoff Tate taking on the perils of war, the good, the bad and the ugly. You will find nothing pretentious and no stone left unturned on American Soldier.
American Soldier features twelve tracks that are carefully orchestrated with a vast array of melodic melodies combat hard driving riffs, fast and furious drumbeats and outstanding vocals by Geoff Tate.
Geoff Tate of Queensryche has checked in RockMusicStar.com to discuss the current American Soldier tour, War, his Insania Wine line, and what it was like working with the Soldiers for one of Queensyrche most brilliant albums to date “American Soldier.”
RockMusicStar: Geoff, Thank you for checking in with RockMusicStar.com. Queensryche is currently on the road in support of American Soldier. I understand that Edwin McCain joined you onstage last night. How did that go?
TATE: Yes, he was out to eat and see the show. So we asked him if he would like to do a song with us. He did a beautiful song,” I’ll Be.” That is the fun of being on tour. We love to bring musical guests onstage with us.
To read the entire interview, please visit: RockMusicStar.com
“American Soldier” is by far Queensryche’s most ambitious album as it features real life accounts and stories from soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. These real life experiences are documented in “American Soldier’s” overall theme, and makes for an adventurous listen, kind of like being on a military mission… Moreover, musically, this is definitely one of Queensryche’s heavier releases as this energy stems from the record’s serious subject matter at hand.
I was lucky enough to have a chat with frontman Geoff Tate and here is what he told me about the making of “American Soldier” and his role as the interviewer this time around.
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Damn Fine Day is your source of outstanding, overlooked songs that deserve their place among the greatest hits of all time. Each day they’ll introduce you to a gem from the past that they feel belongs in your collection.
Today’s song is recommended by Queensryche’s Geoff Tate, whose aggressive hard rock/heavy metal seems like a world away from Sade’s detached, jazzy R&B-pop. “Like A Tattoo” comes from Sade’s highly successful 1992 album, Love Deluxe, which spawned the hits “No Ordinary Love” and “Kiss Of Life.” The chilled-out vibe of the song is in contrast to the story the lyrics tell. Sade talks of a lover whose past is burdening and shaming him, and of the conflict and potential violence that haunt him. Geoff’s roles as lead singer and lyricist in Queensryche allow him to weave stories, like Sade does, within his songs. His progressive approach to metal sets the band apart from their contemporaries not only by the topics they tackle but by the ambitious concept albums they’ve produced.
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Bravewords.com Talks To QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Geoff Tate; Audio Available
QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke with Mitch Lafon from Bravewords.com recently about the band’s recently released album, American Soldier. Tate also discusses his future plans and wine-making. All pictures of Queensryche by Mitch Lafon taken on July 28th in Montreal, QC or Sept 7th, 2007 in Uncasville, CT. Check out the chat in two-parts below.
Enter the Queensryche Flyaway Contest!
Celebrate Queensryche’s American Soldier Tour and special honor at the Seattle Music Experience by entering to win a trip to Seattle to attend their September 2nd concert in Monroe, WA, go on a lovely cruise on Geoff Tate’s private yacht, eat dinner with the Tates, and lastly, win the once in a lifetime opportunity to place Geoff Tate’s Mindcrime Jacket into the permanent Queensryche exhibit at the Seattle Music Experience!
Grand Prize package consists of a trip for two (2) to Seattle, two (2) airline tickets, two (2) nights hotel accommodation, a cruise on Geoff Tate’s yacht, dinner with the Tates, and the chance to place the Mindcrime Jacket into the permanent Queensryche exhibit at the Seattle Music Experience.
Prize provided by Rhino Records. See rules for details.
To enter to win & for rules, please visit one of your local radio station websites below:
| Call Letters | Market | Format | URL |
| WAXQ-FM | NEWYORK-NY | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.q1043.com |
| KEGL-FM | DALLAS-TX | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.kegl.com |
| KZPS-FM | DALLAS-TX | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.lonestar925.com |
| KKRW-FM | HOUSTON-TX | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.kkrw.com |
| WKLS-FM | ATLANTA-GA | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.project961.com |
| WBGG-FM | MIAMI-FL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.big1059.com |
| KFNK-FM | SEATTLE-WA | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.themonkey1049.com |
| KJR-FM | SEATTLE-WA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.957kjrfm.com |
| KGB-FM | SANDIEGO-CA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.101kgb.com |
| KIOZ-FM | SANDIEGO-CA | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.rock1053.com |
| WXTB-FM | TAMPA-FL | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.98rock.com |
| KBPI-FM | DENVER-CO | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.kbpi.com |
| KRFX-FM | DENVER-CO | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.thefox.com |
| KFBW-FM | PORTLAND-OR | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.kool1059.com |
| WDVE-FM | PITTSBURGH-PA | ROCK-MAIN | www.dve.com |
| WRFX-FM | CHARLOTTE-NC | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wrfx.com |
| KQJK-FM | SACRAMENTO-CA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.kqjk.com |
| WEBN-FM | CINCINNATI-OH | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.webn.com |
| WOFX-FM | CINCINNATI-OH | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wofx.com |
| WMMS-FM | CLEVELAND-OH | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.wmms.com |
| KZEP-FM | SANANTONIO-TX | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.kzep.com |
| WJRR-FM | ORLANDO-FL | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.wjrr.com |
| KUFX-FM | SANJOSE-CA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.kfox.com |
| WBWR-FM | COLUMBUS-OH | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.thebrew1057.com |
| WQBW-FM | MILWAUKEE-WI | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.973thebrew.com |
| WFBQ-FM | INDIANAPOLIS-IN | ROCK-MAIN | www.q95.com |
| WHJY-FM | PROVIDENCE-RI | ROCK-MAIN | www.whjy.com |
| WNRQ-FM | NASHVILLE-TN | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1059.com |
| WVBZ-FM | GREENSBORO-NC | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.buzzardrocks.com |
| WPLA-FM | JACKSONVILLE-FL | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.planetradio1073.com |
| WKGR-FM | WESTPALMBEACH-FL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.gater.com |
| KHBZ-FM | OKLAHOMACITY-OK | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.947thebuzzard.com |
| WEGR-FM | MEMPHIS-TN | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.rock103.com |
| WURH-FM | HARTFORD-CT | ROCK-MAIN | www.1041music.com |
| WQMF-FM | LOUISVILLE-KY | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wqmf.com |
| WTFX-FM | LOUISVILLE-KY | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.foxrocks.com |
| WTUE-FM | DAYTON-OH | ROCK-MAIN | www.wtue.com |
| WPYX-FM | ALBANY-NY | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.pyx106.com |
| KMOD-FM | TULSA-OK | ROCK-MAIN | www.kmod.com |
| KRZR-FM | FRESNO-CA | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.krzr.com |
| WBFX-FM | GRANDRAPIDS-MI | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.101thefoxrocks.com |
| KZRR-FM | ALBUQUERQUE-NM | ROCK-MAIN | www.94rock.com |
| WZZO-FM | ALLENTOWN-PA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wzzo.com |
| KQBW-FM | OMAHA-NE | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.961thebrew.com |
| KDFO-FM | BAKERSFIELD-CA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.965thefox.net |
| WRQK-FM | AKRON-OH | ROCK-MAIN | www.akroncantonrocks.com |
| WRDX-FM | WILMINGTON-DE | ROCK-MAIN | www.river929.com |
| WRFQ-FM | CHARLESTON-SC | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.q1045.com |
| KDJE-FM | LITTLEROCK-AR | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.edgelittlerock.com |
| WIOT-FM | TOLEDO-OH | ROCK-MAIN | www.wiot.com |
| KKZX-FM | SPOKANE-WA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.kkzx.com |
| WRKH-FM | MOBILE-AL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.961therocket.com |
| WIBA-FM | MADISON-WI | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wibafm.com |
| KTHR-FM | WICHITA-KS | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1073theroad.com |
| WKQQ-FM | LEXINGTON-KY | ROCK-MAIN | www.wkqq.com |
| WRXR-FM | CHATTANOOGA-TN | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.rock105.net |
| KMRQ-FM | MODESTO/STOCKTON-CA | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.lapreciosa967.com |
| WTAK-FM | HUNTSVILLE-AL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wtak.com |
| WEKL-FM | AUGUSTA-GA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.eagle102.com |
| WROV-FM | ROANOKE/LYNCHBURG-VA | ROCK-MAIN | www.wrov.cc |
| WHEB-FM | PORTSMOUTH-NH | ROCK-MAIN | www.wheb.com |
| WNCD-FM | YOUNGSTOWN-OH | ROCK-MAIN | www.933ncd.com |
| WSTZ-FM | JACKSON-MS | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.z106.com |
| KPAW-FM | FORTCOLLINS-CO | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1079thebear.com |
| WTKX-FM | PENSACOLA-FL | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.tk101.com |
| WRFY-FM | READING-PA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wrfy.com |
| KIGL-FM | FAYETTEVILLE-AR | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.933theeagle.com |
| KNCN-FM | CORPUSCHRISTI-TX | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.c101.com |
| KIOC-FM | BEAUMONT-TX | ROCK-MAIN | www.BIGDOG106.COM |
| KXUS-FM | SPRINGFIELD-MO | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.us97.com |
| WOSC-FM | SALISBURY-MD | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.96rocksyou.com |
| WQBZ-FM | MACON-GA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.q106.fm |
| KLFX-FM | KILLEEN-TX | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.klfx-fm.clearchannel.com |
| WAMX-FM | HUNTINGTON-WV | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.x1063.com |
| WQNS-FM | ASHEVILLE-NC | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.rock104rocks.com |
| KBFX-FM | ANCHORAGE-AK | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1005thefox.com |
| KKBD-FM | FTSMITH-AR | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.bigdog959.com |
| WBBI-FM | BINGHAMTON-NY | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1075thebear.com |
| WKGB-FM | BINGHAMTON-NY | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.925kgb.com |
| WVRK-FM | COLUMBUS-GA | ROCK-MAIN | www.rock103online.com |
| WGIR-FM | MANCHESTER-NH | ROCK-MAIN | www.wgir.com |
| KBRQ-FM | WACO-TX | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1025thebear.com |
| WFQX-FM | WINCHESTER-VA | ROCK-MAIN | www.993thefox.com |
| WUSW-FM | LAUREL/HATTIESBURG-MS | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.thefoxrocks1037.com |
| KRCH-FM | ROCHESTER-MN | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.laser1017.net |
| WRTR-FM | TUSCALOOSA-AL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.classicrockwrtr.com |
| WMRR-FM | MUSKEGON-MI | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wmrr.com |
| WPBH-FM | PANAMACITY-FL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.935rocks.com |
| KNFX-FM | COLLEGESTATION- TX | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.995thefox.com |
| WMEQ-FM | EAUCLAIRE-WI | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.rock921.com |
| WNNJ-FM | SUSSEX-NJ | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wnnj.com |
| WEGW-FM | WHEELING-WV | ROCK-MAIN | www.wegwfm.com |
| WBUK-FM | LIMA-OH | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1063thefox.com |
| WZRX-FM | LIMA-OH | ROCK-MAIN | www.X1075FM.com |
| KSEZ-FM | SIOUXCITY-IA | ROCK-MAIN | www.z98rocks.com |
| WACL-FM | HARRISONBURG-VA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.98ROCKME.COM |
| KSSS-FM | BISMARCK-ND | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1015.fm |
| KJKJ-FM | GRANDFORKS-ND | ROCK-MAIN | www.kjkj.com |
| WAIL-FM | FLORIDAKEYS-FL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.wail995.com |
| WFKZ-FM | FLORIDAKEYS-FL | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.sun103.com |
| KZRX-FM | DICKINSON-ND | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.z92fm.net |
| KKED-FM | FAIRBANKS-AK | ROCK-MAIN | www.1047theedge.com |
| KDAG-FM | FARMINGTON-NM | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.bigdog969.com |
| KFMQ-FM | GALLUP-NM | ROCK-MAIN | www.kfmqrock1061.com |
| KKRQ-FM | IOWACITY-IA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.thefox.net |
| WFSM-AM | MACON-GA | ROCK-ACTIVE | www.foxsports1670.com |
| WFXN-FM | MANSFIELD-OH | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.foxclassicrock.com |
| KZPR-FM | MINOT-ND | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1053thefox.com |
| WQSS-FM | ROCKLAND-ME | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.1025thepeak.com |
| KTMQ-FM | TEMECULA-CA | ROCK-CLASSIC | www.q1033.com |
Geoff Tate, lead vocalist of the legendary rock band Queensrÿche, has signed on to compose the film score for the noir-crime drama “Fallen Moon.”
“Fallen Moon” is the tale of a New York City detective investigating the murder of his long-alienated daughter. In addition to the score, Tate, a multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, will also compose several new songs for performance by characters in the film.
Peter Medak (“Romeo Is Bleeding,” “The Krays”) will direct the Do-Over Prods. film from an original screenplay written by Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic. Feliciano, Novkovic and Valerie McCaffrey are producing with Roger Pugliese co-producing. Do Over Productions recently optioned the online serialized graphic novel “Wide Awake.”
Geoff Tate can be found at his web site: www.geofftate.com. The production company website can be found at www.do-overfilms.com.
Last Remaining Bottles of Insania
3 Rivers is sold out of the first vintage of Geoff Tate’s red wine INSANIA. Whole Foods in Chandler Arizona has the only remaining bottles and will sell them at a bottle signing event with Geoff Tate and wine maker Holly Turner.
Saturday, May 30th 2009
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Chandler Whole Foods
2955 W. Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-821-9447
Come out, say Hi to Geoff and get one of the only bottles of the very first vintage of Insania.
Geoff Tate will guest on Full Metal Jackie’s Syndicated Metal Radio show this weekend (5/1-5/3.) For a list of stations around the country where you can hear the show go to www.FullMetalJackieRadio.com.
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”
