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Update: 02.08.2010 23:28
August 2010
"Empire" 20th Anniversary Edition!
Ryche's best selling album, legendary
"Empire" is celebrating twenty years of
existence and success and ÅÌÉ wouldn't possibly let
that one go by... Come September 14, the album will be re-released as a double
CD, with the first one containing all 2003 Remastered
edition songs, whilst the second one will contain live
songs, recorded on November 15, 1990, when the band was giving a show in
Hammersmith Odeon, London England. Second CD songs are
the following : Resistance, Walk In
The Shadows, Best I Can, The
Thin Line, Jet City Woman,
Empire, Roads To Madness, Take
Hold Of The Flame, Silent Lucidity,
Hand On Heart. In case you want to relive
the past and read all about the multi-platinum album,
make a clickthing over HERE!
July 2010
WhipNews, baby!
Mighty Whip, aka Michael Wilton, is monopolizing our news section this month... His new band, Wratchet Head, a pure Metal attacking machine, will release their debut next October via Rat Pak Records. First single, "Coming for you", is gonna be used for the next Erik Buell Racing commercial. Plus, Whip Ale, the very beer with the stamp of the huge virtuoso is finally bottled and at large in the States. Let's hope it will make it over here as well...
June 2010
Greek Empire on the roads to Rychness... again!
We are leaving HELLas again, to see the mighty Ryche play live on the stages of Europe! We are going to visit Hungary and Germany (Balingen - Bang Your Head festival) and submit our full report when we get back...
March 2010
Pamela Moore and Chakrah! Here I am!
Brand new single! Our Pamelest and fab Italian band Chakrah have recorded a song together entitled "Here I am". Roger Nussi, Chakrah's drummer has sent us the song and the review will be up soon! Our thanks to Roger and the band, you guys RULE! We have also contacted Pamela and she told us this song is somewhat close to the style of music she's writing for her new album! Wanna listen a bit? Sure thing... Click HERE!
Debut album out for Speed X!!!
Alryche!!! The band featuring Stoner (Mike Stone - ex Queensryche)
and Nick Catanese (Black Label Society) had just launched their debut!
The title is "Flat Black" and you'll be served with the review soon. In the
meantime, click
here! 
Pamela and Primal Fear on the road (together) again!
YAY!!! What Ralf told us was true! Primal Fear will tour
the US in the summer and lovely Pamela Moore will be joining! Click on the
banner, click on the banner, CLICK ON THE BANNER! Oh, btw, Pamela will be
hosting special meet&greet's...
February 2010
Been to Seattle, seen the Cabaret, got back... and what now?
Well! Ryche break and five days of pure excitement! We have seen two amazing shows, consumed some fine Whip Ale, tasted Insania White, got to talk with the band members and the fabulous USRycHeads and turned night into day! Most analytical and incriminating review will follow shortly... Say wot? You want some kind of preview? Your wish is our command! Step in HERE!
January 2010
Nibbles and Sips... A fundraiser... All about the people
Join in for the most noble cause... Fight for life... Totally worth it... Click HERE!
New look for GT!
Geoff Tate looks a bit different now. Shaved his head again and he's talking about the Cabaret experience which is just around the corner. Oh, btw, he's not alone in the studio... Wanna have a look&listen? Click here!
Best wishes for the new Rychecade!
RycHeads, Friends, Ladies and Gents, our best wishes for 2010! May you all find personal and professional success and live a looong life with music, laughter, love and good health!
December 2009
10.000 reasons to keep on Ryching!
Almost twelve months before starting to celebrate ten years of Greek Empire madness, you give us such a huge present... Our website counts more than 10.000 visits! Thank you, all of you! We promise we're gonna keep on supporting the band we love so much. We're gonna keep on giving you the latest news and info. Since these days are so festive, how about some wishes from Tate and Rocken? Click Here!
Back from... Hell!
We have returned from Hard Rock Hell and North Wales and we bring you what we saw and heard. Won't you join us and read HERE how Ryche played at the festival. For the next few days we have a big surprise for you. Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield are talking to us exclusively, giving us every detail about their future plans!
Primal Fear and Pamela Moore... together again?
Ralf Scheepers told us the band is really thinking about inviting enchanting
Pamela Moore again, for the upcoming American tour next year. Due to the fact
the duets sounded... sent from Heaven, we pray the announce it soon. Pam and
Ralf are so dynamic!
Whip introduces his own... beer!
Yeah! Ladeez and gents, Geoff Tate may have just released his very own white Insania (chardonnay), yet the Master Of The Universe is back with a beerance! Michael Wilton presents his own recipe for a beer that will answer to the name - naturally - Whip Ale. Premiere is set for December 11, at the Club Valhalla, in Kirkland, WA. Yeap, MOTU is gonna be there as well. Cheers!
October 2009
Welcome to Queensryche... Cabaret!?!?!?
Well, that’s a first! It seems that Queensryche will indulge the world of... cabaret? The band from Seattle will give a couple of special shows in February, showcasing a cabaret feature, consisting of... well, click on the banner for all info.
September 2009
Lita Ford to tour with The Ryche!
Maaaaan! I hate those Yanks! Not only they get to see The Ryche seven days a week, they will enjoy the hyperband sharing the stage with Lita Ford. Lita and Ryche will tour together for two weeks, kicking off on Oct 15 and the Ryche band members will be backing her, playing her songs! Which leads to only one thing. Lita and Geoff are gonna sing "Close my eyes for ever" together! Scott (Rock)! Beam me up NOW!
August 2009
Pamela Moore on tour with Primal Fear!
It seems that Ralf Scheepers and the popular singer from Seattle will cooperate some mo(o)re, following their collaboration on the "Eurameric" album (Solna)... The mighty Primal Fear have invited Pamela to some of their North-American tour gigs. Consequently, Lady Moore will be present in Atlanta (ProgPower X Festival), New York and Montreal (Canada). For more info about the shows and Pamela's guest appearances, do the clicking thing over the poster...
Geoff Tate to compose for "Fallen Moon"!
Geoff Tate has signed on to compose the film score for the noir-crime drama "Fallen Moon", which is the tale of a New York City detective investigating the murder of his long-alienated daughter. In addition to the score, Tate will also compose several new songs for performance by characters in the film.
Peter Medak ("Romeo Is Bleeding", "The Krays") will direct the Do-Over Prods, film from an original screenplay written by Jarrod Feliciano and Mirjana Novkovic. Feliciano, Novkovic and Valerie McCaffrey are producing with Roger Pugliese co-producing. Do Over Productions recently optioned the online serialized graphic novel "Wide Awake".
July 2009
New wine by GT?
The Greek Empire had a lil' chat with His Tateness in Italy and during this chathing, Geoff said he's working on a white wine idea... Hopefully, we'll get to hear something more soon. Yep, the perfect company for fish is being prepared...
Dude, we're back from Gertzetaly!
Yeah, I know, it really doesn't make any sense... The Greek Empire has been to Germany, Switzerland and Italy... yep, much better now... We've seen the Ryche on stage, talked to them and we will provide the full package soon. Concert reviews, pictures, crowd, backstage... Plus, for your eyes (of a stranger) only we have two HOT interviews to share. Whip (aka MOTU) and Parker Lundgren talked to the Greek Empire and... well, you'll find out pretty soon.
April 2009
American Soldier Tour 2009 Kick-Off!
That's it, boys and gals! The Ryche has started! Played at home, Seattle, WA, and they played for hours! Setlist follows... You might wanna think about traveling to see the band live. The Greek Empire will be in Germany, Switzerland and Italy... for now...
Neue Regel
The Whisper
I Dream in Infrared
Screaming in Digital
Walk in the Shadows
I Will Remember
Surgical Strike
Sliver
The Killer
If I Were King
Man Down
Dead Man's Words
Home Again
The Voice
Best I Can
The Thin Line
One and Only
Hand on Heart
Silent Lucidity
Jet City Woman
Anybody Listening?
ENCORE:
Empire
Take Hold Of The Flame
Plenty of videos!
We have reached twenty! Geoff Tate is talking about the songs, one by one, sharing a few things with us. So, what was the original title for "The Voice"? Here's your chance to find out...
March 2009
The next three videos, please!
The new three-pack (or is it tripack?) is already up. During video #8, Tate commends on "Unafraid", then it's Rocken on #9, talking about rehearsals and the way the band is preparing for the roads to madness... During video No 10, GT is sharing some thoughts about "Hundred mile stare".
New video more news!
Seventh "American Soldier" video is out and the band is always in Eddie Jackson's home studio, rehearsing for their upcoming American tour. Rumor has it the band has already booked for some festivals in Italy and Spain. Just a few min ago we heard they are gonna play in Switzerland, too. Standing by for confirmation...
Pamela Moore on the cover of a magazine!
The singer of our hearts is the main feature of International Model & Musician webmag. There is also an interview she gave in there and you can read all about it by clicking to http://immmag.com/articles/Pamela_Moore__phenominal_talent_and_Queensryche_Le
Pamela has also decided to share some of her valuable knowledge in the art of singing with all those who wish to work with their voice, making the difference. Pamela will be giving private lessons, concerning voice and singing and those of you interested in the idea to be taught by the best... simply send a mail to lessons@pamelamoore.net
Two more podcasts... more stories and Rychestuff...
Hey, RycHeads! The Spring has just entered and it's looking good so far... Two new videos have been launched from the Ryche camp. Parker Lundgren makes his first statements, regarding his role in the band and the live performance responsibilities. "I'm going to play exactly what you hear in the albums. Every solo, every theme, everything. I have some huge shoes to fill, cuz all the guitarists that have played with Queensryche are great musicians and song writers". The second video has to do with Geoff Tate explaining the meaning of song "Sliver". It has to do with those training camps and all the illogical army system, which makes soldiers go bananas. The band has even called a real veteran soldier to the studio, to do some guest vocals on the song.
We read about the "American Soldier" credits. Album was written by Geoff Tate, Jason Slater (producer and song writer on "Operation : Mindcrime II"), Scott Rockenfield, whilst Kelly Gray and Damon Johnson also contributed. For more info just click on http://1888media.blogspot.com/2009/02/you-reap-what-you-sowdont-be-afraid.html
Mike Stone has recently given his first afteRyche interview. Read about it and take a look at this live clip, featuring his new band, SpeedX. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=114020
February 2009
More podcasts... and the new Ryche guitarist is...
Queensryche have just released two more videos. One about Kelly Gray, mixing the songs and talking to GT about it, whilst Ed is sitting next to them and Whip is ready to use the axe. As for the new guitarist... His name is Parker Lundgren and he is the musician Tate had chosen for his solo band. Parker will be joining Ryche for the tour and, to quote GT once more, the band is "Glad to have him". All the best, Parker!!!
Queensryche podcasting about "American Soldier"
The band members started making some comments on camera, concerning the new album. Geoff Tate started the thread, talking about the writing procedure and soldiers' interviews. A second video came along, featuring Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Mike Wilton talking about the recording sessions, which took place at Eddie's home-studio. At some point, Whip talks about Kelly Gray, who's the prïducer of the album as well as the sound engineer. No talk about Kelly and the tour so far, we're gonna keep you posted. Videos can be viewed over Ryche's official website by Fan Club members only.
Mike Stone is with Queensryche... no more!
Unfortunately, it's true. Mike has left. He is no longer with the band. Quoting from the Official website.
Mike Stone
has decided he will not be touring with Queensryche this spring. We will miss
him. He is a wonderful player and has contributed to our lives musically and
spiritually. We wish him the best and hope to see him succeed in everything he
chooses to participate in. He adds this statement:
"After much consideration, I will not be joining Queensryche on the 2009
American Soldier Tour. I feel now is the time to focus on other musical
endeavors, including my new band Speed X with Nick Catanese of Black Label
Society. I would like to thank all of the Queensryche fans around the world
for being nothing less than amazing to me during my time with the band. You
have treated me like gold, and I will never forget it. It has been an honor to
be a part of the Queensryche family, and I wish Geoff, Michael, Scott and
Eddie nothing but the very best." - Mike Stone
January 2009
"American Soldier" tracklist and artwork
Sliver
Unafraid
Hundred Mile Stare
At 30,000 ft.
A Dead Man's Words
The Killer
Middle Of Hell
If I Were King
Man Down!
Remember Me
Home Again
The Voice
Performed by Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson & Scott Rockenfield
Guitars on "American Soldier"
Geoff Tate posted the following comment on Ryche.com Forum
"Michael Wilton plays all the guitars on American Soldier with the exception of a few guest spots. We did this because we wanted to have a certain Queensryche sound that truly only Michael can produce and we very much achieved that".
We will keep you posted. Rumor has it that some special guest guitarists recorded these "spots". In the meantime, some of the song titles are the following.
Dead Man's Words
Unafraid
100 Mile Stare
At Thirty Thousand Feet
Man Down
Remember Me
If I Were King
American tour dates have already been announced, featuring a show presented in three suites, American Soldier, Rage for Order and Empire. You can click HERE and take a look. We'll let you know as soon as EuroDates come along...
Happy New Year! May 2009 be the best year for all of you! Until the next one, of course!
Best wishes to all of you!
Ryche to get
SHIPROCKED in Nov
2009
In November 2009,
QUEENSRYCHE will board the MSC Poesia to
headline "ShipRocked," a five-day rock and roll music
cruise, featuring also bands the likes of Skid Row, EndeverafteR,
Lynam, and several other major artists being
announced soon, departing from Fort Lauderdale,
Florida on November 15th, ShipRocked
will sail to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and
Grand Cayman, before returning
on November 20th.
"Everyone in the band is excited to share this new performing experience with
our fans," states Geoff Tate. "We'll crank it up, drink some wine and bask in
the sun on the Caribbean together. The ShipRocked cruise will definitely be
rockin' come next November and we hope you can join us in the festivities."
Tickets for QUEENSRYCHE Campaign members will go on sale Monday, November 10,
2008.
Tickets will then open up to the public beginning on
Monday, November 17, 2008.
We'll never forget you,
Cindy...
One of the sweetest Ryche fans, a truly dedicated supporter and amazing person, Cindy Fuller (MetalERRN), is not amongst us any more... she passed away a few days ago. Cindy had seen Queensryche all around the world, making friends wherever she's been. Her memorial service took place at Cooperstown, in Phoenix, AZ, one of her favorite places. The Greek Empire had met Cindy and was deeply touched and impressed by her grace and incredible spirit. Have a GREat trip, Cind... until we meet again...
"American Soldier", the new Ryche album!
Let's quote from the Campaign News Camp once more...
Epic
Concept Album
Looks
At War
From
The
Soldier's
Perspective; Spring Tour Of U.S. To Follow
Queensrÿche
is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their 12th
studio album,
AMERICAN SOLDIER.
The concept album, due this spring from Rhino/Atco, finds the band once again
tackling some heavy subject matter, this time focusing on telling the story of
war from a firsthand perspective. Singer and chief songwriter
Geoff Tate
has spent the last few years conducting extensive interviews with veterans and
has crafted their thoughts into this epic tale. AMERICAN SOLDIER examines
American wars from
World
War II
through
Iraq
from the viewpoint of those in the trenches and on the frontlines. Following
the album's
release, Queensrÿche plan to present tracks from the album live on an
extensive spring tour of the U.S., with international dates to follow later in
2009. The first date of the tour will be a hometown gig at
Seattle's
Snoqualmie Casino on April 16.
"Queensrÿche
has always had incredible support from members of the Armed Services"
says Tate. "It
seems like after every show, I'd
end up speaking with a fan that was or had been involved with the military.
The more and more I began to hear their accounts and feelings, the more I
really felt a conviction to tell their story. Over the last two years, I've
conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews with veterans of many different
American wars. I listened to their amazing and moving recounts and did my best
to examine war through their eyes".
News from the camp
Whilst the Ryche are getting ready for their next studio album, band-members are showing hyper-busyashell activities. Collaborations all over the place. Michael "Master Of The Universe" Wilton is gonna participate on the next Tim "The Ripper" Owens solo album! Those two have already worked together on some songs and rumor has it that Tim is going to sing on the next "Soulbender" album.
Apart from that, Whip and Rocken have formed a band under the name "Ray Gun", a Metal mobile, according to their statements. Scott Rockenfield is also the man behind the drums for the Geoff Tate band, which kicked off some live gigs to celebrate GT's collaboration with wine producing company 3 Rivers Winery. Geoff Tate's "Insania" will be on our tables and in our glasses some time next year (you can call me February).
Mike Stone has already created Speed-X, along with Nick Cantanese from Black Label Society, plus, when he's got some spare time, he's riding his Buell bike. He took place in a race recently.
Eddie Jackson is having a cool time at his place, mowing his own lawn (!!!), getting ready for the procedures of the next Ryche studio attack.
As for the lovely Miss Pamela Moore, she's formed her own project, the Pamela Moore Band, she's getting ready for a few live gigs, she's also part of the Geoff Tate Band and a few days ago she was mentioned by... Bruce Dickinson! Pamela is a guest vocalist on the "Angels & Demons" song by Eden's Curse, which is featured on their second album entitled "The second coming"; it will hit the stores on October 15. Bruce chose this one for his BBC radio show playlist and his comment was "Did you fall in love with that voice? I did"! Check out this awesome song on www.myspace.com/edenscurse
Back from the U.K.!
Greek Empire flew to England and rocked in three Ryche "Mindrime I & II" concerts! Review and lots of pix will be up soon. Stick around...
Happy New Year! Best Wishes from all of us to all of you!
Our best wishes for a year full of happiness!
Pamela Moore Street Team Contest
Enter now! Read all about it, compete and win a very special Pamela Moore package! For more info, click here NOW!
Pamela Moore : Video for "Cross my heart"
The new video, featuring this beautiful song, is ready and you can watch it! Directed by the Free Dale Films team, with superb photography and exquisite technique and, of course, Pamela's "blue" blend. Watch it here. Buy the album there.
November 2007
UK GETS MINDCRIME I & II IN THEIR ENTIRETY
Good
news for the British (and the European - in general) folk...
Queensryche will present a FULL PRODUCTION with actors, film, etc.
Tickets and VIP packages are out, so check the band's website by clicking to
www.queensryche.com. And yes, the
Greek Empire will be there... too!
06.13.2008 Glasgow Academy
06.14.2008 Newcastle City Hall
06.15.2008 Leeds University
06.17.2008 Manchester Academy
06.18.2008 Wolverhampton Civic Hall
06.20.2008
Norwich UEA
06.21.2008 Cambridge Corn Exchange
06.22.2008
London Indigo
06.24.2008 Bristol Colston Hall
06.25.2008 Southhampton Guildhall
QR CANCELS ALL UK & EUROPE 2007 DATES
Queensrÿche is disappointed to announce the unfortunate cancellation of our upcoming tour of the United Kingdom with Thin Lizzy and other shows in Europe due to a personal emergency. We'd like to thank our loyal fans for their continued support and understanding. We are looking forward to making it up to them and are currently working on a plan to return to Europe in 2008 with a production that fans have been waiting years for!
Taken from http://www.queensryche.com/news/index.html
Take
Cover
The long-awaited Ryche covers album will be out on Nov 13, entitled "Take Cover". The songs selection is very interesting. Review will be up soon.
Operation: Mindcrime 2007
On October 25 EMI Japan has released a very limited "Operation: Mindcrime" edition, from the "EMI 100" series, following the 2003 remasters format. Only differences : CD code number, obi stripe and a red sticker on the protection sleeve. For collectors ONLY!
New Album
The new Queensryche studio album will be released in the Spring. Band members said it will be totally different, regarding all previous works. I think we are used to that!
Merry or
Monster Christmas?
"Monster Ballads Xmas" was released on Sept 11 – kinda prematurely, considering the title and the season – featuring Queensryche perform on "White Christmas". Bands the likes of Dokken, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Tom Keifer, Stryper, etc, can also be found in here.
Box
Set
There's more, concerning new releases and the Ryche! Rhino has created an amazing box-set, "Heavy Metal Box" (out on Oct 2nd). The "construction" is simply awesome (box looking like a Marshall amp and the words "heavy metal" are written using the same fonts as Marshall logo), containing 4 CDs and 70, in total, songs, taken from the greatest Heavy Metal and Hard Rock bands, from 1968 to 1991. Queensryche are represented by "Queen Of The Reich".
Andre Kamer's remix of Operation:Mindcrime, can now be found at http://www.imagesandmusic.nl/dhtml/Revolution.htm.
At http://www.queensryche.com you some new QR interviews, as well as the "Rhythm of Hope" video,taken by the recently released 'Art of Live' DVD.
At http://www.queensryche.com you can find a cool remix of Operation:Mindcrime, by Andre Kamer. You can also visit his website at http://www.imagesandmusic.nl.
The next QR DVD "Art of Live" is going to be released
by Sanctuary Records on April 20,2004.
The DVD was filmed in summer and fall 2003.The songlist includes "Tribe,"
"Sign of the Times," "Open," "Losing Myself,"
"Desert Dance," "Great Divide," "Rhythm of Hope,"
"My Global Mind," "Roads to Madness," "Della Brown,"
"Breaking the Silence," "The Needle Lies," "Best
I Can" and "Won't Get Fooled Again.".
Bonus DVD material includes an encore duet with Dream Theater,"on the
road" travel documentary shot by the band members themselves, as well
as backstage footage.
The Italian band Symphony X is going to be Queensryche's special guest on some of the QR's live shows in the U.S.