Thanks go out to Ken of Let’s Rock for the cool audio interview with the equally cool Mr. Ed Bass (more…)
NEWS
INTERVIEW: Metal Wani (Michael Wilton)
Founding member and guitar maestro Michael Wilton joined Metal Wani on the phone as the band prepares to hit the road in support of the new album. Given that the new album fits so well with the last two albums and even reminds me of early works such as ‘The Warning’ and the first EP, I asked Michael how he feels this album stacks up to them. “I view it as a natural evolution of the band” Michael responds, “I think it is perfect for what we are striving for to continue on as Queensryche”. He added “I think from my perspective its all the touring we have done. I just kind of infiltrated into the writing process. I’m really happy with this album.” (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: Metal Temple (The Verdict)
As “The Verdict” begins with “Blood of the Levant”, it immediately calls to mind a time when QUEENSRYCHE was a true force to be reckoned with. In the late nineties the band was inventive and innovative. A stunning mix of Hair Metal and Prog. Realistically, they served as a bridge between the sub-genres. They sparked an onslaught of bands trying to capture a sliver of that style and magic. No one can deny how influential “Operation Mindcrime” was, and in my mind, “Empire” was just as important. But there was always a part of me that still craved the rawness found on “The Warning”. Somehow, some way they’ve found that magical fountain of youth. “The Verdict” is a thrilling blend of all eras of QUEENSRYCHE.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sonic Perspectives (The Verdict)
We all have that relative or close friend we want to see succeeding and finding their place in life. For the longest time, Queensrÿche seemed to occupy this space in the average progressive music fan’s mindset: it’s a band many wanted to see rekindling their past glories and releasing an album with the redeeming quality that say, Scenes from a Memory had for Dream Theater. (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: AMNPLIFY (The Verdict)
From the opening strains of “The Levant”, all of the classic QR attributes are there – although I can’t help but think the second track “Man The Machine” (first single) would have been an even more powerful opener to the album. The song has hallmarks of the brilliantly fast paced “The Needle Lies” (Operation: Mindcrime), delivering an intensity that has been absent for more than just a few albums. (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: Metal Nexus (The Verdict)
Queensryche is set to release ‘The Verdict’ on March 1 on Century Media. This will be the third release with Todd La Torre on vocals after dropping ‘Queensryche’ (2013) and ‘Condition Human’ (2015). Fans never like to see an original member, especially the singer, split from a band. The fallout can be unpredictable and replacing Geoff Tate’s unique vocal sound would have seemed difficult. The music gods shined down onto the band when La Torre was given the microphone. (more…)
INTERVIEW: The Metal Voice (Todd La Torre)
Big thanks goes out to Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice for the terrific interview with Todd La Torre! Discussions include The Verdict’s musical direction, lyrical themes, artwork, Scott Rockenfield’s place in the band and guesting on Michael Sweet’s new solo album: (more…)
INTERVIEW: Metal Insider (Todd La Torre and Michael Wilton)
Big thanks go out to M.I Crowley of MetalInsider.net for the interview with Michael Wilton and Todd La Torre! Discussions include our new album ‘The Verdict’ which will be released March 1st via Century Media Records, how it came that Todd recorded drums on the new album, an update on Scott Rockenfield, our upcoming tour, and much more. (more…)
INTERVIEW: Shred Shack (Todd La Torre and Michael Wilton)
Recorded from NYC on January 16th, 2019, Shred Shack made the trip out to the city to interview Todd and Michael about the new album “The Verdict”, coming out March 1st through Century Media. Enjoy! (more…)
QUEENSRŸCHE Releases New Song “Man The Machine” From The Verdict Out March 1st
Bellevue, Washington – November 16, 2018 – Rock icons Queensrÿche have just release their first track, “Man The Machine”, off of their forthcoming LP ‘The Verdict’ today. Listen to the song HERE: (more…)