Queensryche

A well-respected progressive metal band, Queensryche sold more than 6 million albums in the U.S. alone between 1988-94, a period that included their signature project 'Operation: Mindcrime.' Guitarist Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield remain from the original lineup, formed in 1982 at Bellevue, Wash. Original guitarist and principal songwriter Chris DeGarmo left in 1997, followed by frontman Geoff Tate left in 2012, but not before Queensryche had logged sales of more than 20 million albums worldwide on the strength of songs like "Silent Lucidity" from 1990's 'Empire.' Tate now leads his own band called Operation: Mindcrime; Queensryche replaced him with Todd La Torre.

Queensryche Members Roles Questioned By ‘Operation: Mindcrime II’ Producer, Session Guitarist
Queensryche Members Roles Questioned By ‘Operation: Mindcrime II’ Producer, Session Guitarist
Queensryche Members Roles Questioned By ‘Operation: Mindcrime II’ Producer, Session Guitarist
The details of the legal matter between Geoff Tate and the remaining members of Queensryche continue to spill out by the day. The latest piece of info to make headlines is the sworn declaration from past Queensryche producer Jason Slater, who questions the involvement of the band members during the recording of past releases.
Remaining Queensryche Members Accuse Geoff Tate of Financial Wrongdoing, Violence
Remaining Queensryche Members Accuse Geoff Tate of Financial Wrongdoing, Violence
Remaining Queensryche Members Accuse Geoff Tate of Financial Wrongdoing, Violence
Queensryche's Michael Wilton, Parker Lundgren, Scott Rockenfield and Eddie Jackson have answered former lead singer Geoff Tate's lawsuit and accusations regarding his firing and the band's new direction. In documents obtained by Blabbermouth, Wilton details almost 25 years of troubles that led to Tate's June ousting.
Geoff Tate on Former Queensryche Bandmates: ‘I Think They’re Not Very Good Business People’
Geoff Tate on Former Queensryche Bandmates: ‘I Think They’re Not Very Good Business People’
Geoff Tate on Former Queensryche Bandmates: ‘I Think They’re Not Very Good Business People’
Queensryche and longtime singer Geoff Tate have gone their separate ways, but the vocalist is disputing the reasons why. Tate says rather than "creative differences," which was cited by the band in their press release, he says it's more related to the business side of their operations.

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