This week, Austin Winkler and Hinder – the band that he has fronted since its inception in 2001 – parted ways for reasons that are not entirely clear. The reaction to the announcement was met with disbelief, disappointment, sadness and even anger by diehard Hinder fans. Many fans believe that Winkler’s distinct voice will be […]
Interview with Queensryche's Geoff Tate (Part 3 of 3)
Part 1 of the interview with Geoff Tate focused on Frequency Unknown. In part 2, Tate provided an in-depth look into the breakup of Queensryche, and the pending lawsuit for the right to use the name. In this final installment, Tate discusses his relationship with Chris DeGarmo and his musical plans for the future. […]
Interview with Queensryche's Geoff Tate (Part 2 of 3)
In part 1 of the interview with Queensryche’s Geoff Tate, the discussion mainly focused on Frequency Unknown, the album that was released by Tate’s version of Queensryche. A number of disgruntled fans have openly admitted that they would have been more accepting of the record if it was released as a solo album rather than a […]
Interview with Queensryche's Geoff Tate (Part 1 of 3)
Queensryche fans are clearly disappointed at the turn of events that has caused a parting of the ways between Geoff Tate and the rest of the band. Both Tate and his former bandmates are using the Queensryche name until a court decides in November which version will get to use it going forward. Both sides […]
Hard Rock Music Time Machine – 1984: KISS/Queensryche – Nassau Coliseum
I was too young to go see KISS in concert when they still had the original lineup and wore makeup. And though I would eventually get to see the original lineup with makeup when they got together for a reunion tour, it just wasn’t the same. Makeup or not, the chance to see the band […]
