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Queensryche Trailer Reveals Sound of First New Music With Frontman Todd La Torre

Loud & Proud Queensryche have spent most of the year in the headlines for their legal issues with now former frontman Geoff Tate , but the time has come to put the court issues on the backburner and get back to making music. Fans can now check out the first taste of what a Todd La Torre-led Queensryche will sound like thanks to a new trailer that’s surfaced online. Helping to build the buzz, the trailer begins with the simple wordage, “Remember now. Remember how it started.” What follows is a string of snippets of songs that show off the range of La Torre, who can hit some of the highest highs that Tate used to hit, but also use his low register as well. In addition, it’s clear that being without the frequent creative force hasn’t led Queensryche members Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson and Michael Wilton too far off course. The longtime Queensryche trio, along with veteran guitarist Parker Lundgren who joined a few years back, stay true to the roots that the band created years ago, at least in the snippets heard in the trailer. The band has been working with producer James “Jimbo” Barton on their forthcoming release, and as the trailer states, the new album will be “coming soon.” Watch Queensryche’s New Album Teaser Trailer [button href=”http://loudwire.com/queensryche-vocalist-todd-la-torre-denies-using-geoff-tate-vocal-tracks-at-live-shows/” title=”Next: Queensryche Vocalist Denies Using Geoff Tate Backing Tracks” align=”center”]

Daily Reload: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Ill Nino + More

Mary Oullette, SheWillShootYou.com Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: – Happy 50th birthday to Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea . We celebrate by counting down the 10 Best Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs. [ Loudwire ] – Metallica  guitarist  Kirk Hammett  talks exclusively to Loudwire about his new horror book , plus the band makes a big 2013 festival announcement, as well. [ Loudwire ] – Ill Nino ‘s new ‘Epidemia’ album is still a week away from release, but fans can get an early listen to the full disc. [ Loudwire ] – Cryptopsy are ready to reflect on their past with a new two-disc collection called ‘The Best of Us Bleed.’ [ Rock Music Report ] – Now that Geoff Tate is no longer in Queensryche , there’s new solo music en route. Check out the premiere of his new song, ‘Take a Bullet.’ [ Ultimate Classic Rock ]

Daily Reload: Rage Against the Machine, Scott Stapp, MLB Playoff Songs + More

Paul Kane, Getty Images Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Could there be some new music from Rage Against the Machine in the works? Bassist Tim Commerford offers an answer to that question. [ Loudwire ] How far did Creed singer Scott Stapp fall during his past drug days? The vocalist recounts a crazy tale of falling off a balcony, fracturing his skull and being rescued by rapper T.I. [ Loudwire ] Baseball’s regular season is done, but before the hunt for the World Series title continues, we count down the Top 10 Songs for the MLB Playoffs. [ Loudwire ] Will the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame right past snubs? Newly announced nominees like Rush , Heart , Deep Purple , Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Procol Harum certainly hope so. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Now that Geoff Tate has moved on from Queensryche , check out his new lyric video for his solo track, ‘Dark Money.’ [ Rock Music Report ] You know, there are actually more instruments that drums, guitar, keyboards, and bass! Check out which acts used a vacuum cleaner, a didgeridoo, and a melodica in the 10 Weird Instruments Heard in Rock Songs list. [ Diffuser.fm ]

Geoff Tate Unveils Cover Art + Track Listing for Solo Album ‘Kings & Thieves’

Geoff Tate has been battling with his former Queensryche bandmates and putting together a competing band lineup. He’s also releasing a solo album, and has revealed the cover art and track listing for ‘Kings & Thieves,’ which is set to be released Nov. 6 through Inside Out Music. Tate will be supporting his second solo effort with a fall tour beginning in October.  The tour also includes seven Canadian dates

Geoff Tate Wants Face-to-Face Explanation From Queensryche Members

Things have definitely gotten ugly and litigious with Queensryche over the past few months, but ousted vocalist Geoff Tate says that it would be a good thing if both he and his former bandmates would have a sit-down conversation rather than having everything play out online and in the courts. ? The vocalist recently taped an episode of VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show,’ and co-host Eddie Trunk offered a quote

Queensryche Vocalist Todd La Torre Denies Using Geoff Tate Vocal Tracks at Live Shows

Since the not-so-amicable split between singer Geoff Tate and the rest of Queensryche, the band recently recruited Crimson Glory vocalist Todd La Torre to front the band. Since his debut, La Torre has been accused of using Geoff Tate’s recorded vocals during live performances — an allegation which La Torre has now officially denied. Tate was fired from Queensryche after a series of confrontations with his former band members, which

New Incarnation of Queensryche Allowed to Keep Using Band Name

The legal battle between Queensryche and ousted singer Geoff Tate continues. Tate sought a preliminary injunction to keep Queensryche from touring and operating under the band name, but the injunction was denied on July 13. The request is part of a lawsuit filed in Washington state court,with Tate claiming he was illegally fired from the band, among other things. AGPS Management senior manager Glen Parrish spoke to Billboard about the