Tag Archives: Scott Rockenfield

Now There’s A New Song From The Other Queensryche

Posted by on April 4, 2013

[youtube]http://youtu.be/WzDJHuxBTUw[/youtube] Like a kid in the middle of a bitter divorce, it’s up to a court to decide who gets to keep the Queensryche name: vocalist Geoff Tate’s incarnation or the version with Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson and Michael Wilton. And while the version with Todd La Torre was first to get a song out with […]

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Queensryche Premieres New (Full) Song

Posted by on March 26, 2013

[youtube width=”500″ height=”344″]http://youtu.be/6w4RfoUv9KU[/youtube] Last month, Queensryche (the version featuring Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield) offered a 90 second teaser of a new song called “Redemption.” And last night, the group premiered the song in its entirety on Sirius XM. It didn’t take long, though, for Queensryche’s new label Century Media to post the […]

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Queensryche To Be Joined Onstage By Former Member Of Geoff Tate’s Version

Posted by on March 6, 2013

When guitarist Glen Drover left Geoff Tate’s version of Queensryche (before ever playing a single show), it was safe to assume that it was a business decision. Now, though, the split looks more personal as fans will finally get to see Drover play a Queensrcyhe song… with the other version. Drover revealed that he will […]

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Hmm…What Is Geoff Tate Trying To Say With The Cover Of His Queensryche Album?

Posted by on March 5, 2013

Shortly after one Queensryche announced they had signed to Century Media Records, Geoff Tate’s version of the prog metal group revealed more details about their forthcoming album. We knew it would feature plenty of special guests (and is supposedly “stupidly heavy”) and will be released via Cleopatra Records. Now we know that the album will […]

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Queensryche Sign With Century Media, Becoming Label-Mates With Geoff Tate

Posted by on March 4, 2013

While there are two versions of Queensryche out there, many are looking more forward to the version that consists of original band members Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson, and Michael Wilton, along with former Crimson Glory vocalist Todd La Torre. Now it looks like those fans will get their chance, as Billboard reports the band have […]

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One Queensryche Offers Sample Of New Song, While Tate’s Version Taps Members Of Forbidden For Album

Posted by on February 25, 2013

[youtube width=”500″ height=”344″]http://youtu.be/P8iaNZBUK9c[/youtube] And now for your weekly Queensryche update. First comes a taste of new music from the rendition of Queensryche featuring remaining original members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield. We were already impressed by what we heard in the teaser trailer released late last year. But last Friday (February 22), Rockenfield […]

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Metal Insider’s Top 10: Shocking Moments Of 2012

Posted by on December 21, 2012

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been celebrating the best albums that came out in 2012. However, while the past year was packed with great music, 2012 also had its fair share of unbelievable moments. Some were joyous surprises, while others were downright horrifying. All in all, though, each moment resonated throughout the metal community. […]

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Geoff Tate’s Queensryche To Perform ‘Operation: Mindcrime” In Its Entirety On Tour

Posted by on November 27, 2012

Geoff Tate’s “all-star” version of Queensryche has already gone through its first lineup change (and they haven’t even performed together yet). However, this shakeup isn’t slowing down Tate, as he’s announced plans to perform Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety with his lineup of Queensryche. Tate’s Queensryche will celebrate the landmark concept album’s 25th anniversary with […]

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Headbangers’ Brawl 9/6: Which Version Of Queensryche Would We Pay To See Live?

Posted by on September 7, 2012

Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. To make a long story short, now there’s TWO versions of Queensryche. In one corner, there is Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield with […]

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Geoff Tate Reveals Lineup To His Version Of Queensryche

Posted by on September 4, 2012

Last month, Geoff Tate let it be known that he wasn’t going to let a court ruling or his former bandmates slow him down by confirming that he would be embarking on a “2013 Queensryche Anniversary Tour.” And now we know who exactly will be joining the singer in his “all-star” version of Queensryche. This […]

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