QUEENSRYCHE / GEOFF TATE. Reunion or not?
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- Last month 80s MRB flew to Seattle WA. to interview Geoff with no idea what to expect. In fact we weren't even sure he'd show up. We set up at this 5 star hotel with an amazing view of the city as our backdrop and waited for Geoff. Counting down to the minutes he was supposed to arrive and then he did. In fact he arrived exactly as planned. We all introduced ourselves and told Geoff what we were hoping to get on camera. We sat him down in our famous directors chair & mic'd him up. Part 1 of this interview is almost 30 min, packed with amazing stuff. Geoff couldn't have been more generous with his stories and answers to all our questions. He spoke about writing Mindcrime, DeGarmo leaving, Scott Rockenfield, the band breaking up, a possible reunion, and so much more. Grab some popcorn, or a beer... sit back and enjoy this BRAND SPANKIN' NEW interview with our new friend... Geoff Tate. Watch for part 2!!
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The original Queensryche is without a doubt one of the best rock bands of all time.
Its nice seeing Geoff speak highly of Scott, Chris and the original lineup. That lineup will always be Queensryche to me.
From 18yrs old to now 54 never stopped listening to your beautiful voice
Operation Mindcrime is absolutely one of those "desert island" albums. Every single song a masterpiece. Up there with Master of Puppets, Back in Black and The Wall, for me. Still go back to it from time to time. Awesome musicianship at every facet.
Absolutely agree......toss up for me between Mindcrime and Kiss Alive.......
Dark Side of the Moon belongs on that list too IMO. 🔥
'The Warning' as well. That album is a mind blowing 'tour de force' of progressive metal, and largely influential for the genre!
@@katr7969 I was also thinking The Doors LA Woman......
Rage for Order! EVERY track is killer. I burned through at least 3 cassettes using that album as a workout tape.
Mindcrime to this day is an absolute masterpiece. Even the mix is amazing and ahead of its time. And it was still on tape. No pro tools yet/
I had the cassette & the VHS when it first came out. Ironically when a relationship was ending given the songs.
I still like Rage as well.
Yep. And I know it was commercial, but Empire was amazing as well.
Geoff, you’re not one in a million, you’re one in a billion. You and your amazing voice have saved me. God Bless you!
Saved you from what? Hearing singers who can still sing?
@@xDamageProducer He can still sing... WTF are you talking about?
@@geftiler2112sounds like bitterness for a failed career to me..
@xDamageProducer really? He's 65+ and tours most of the year..99% of singers can't hold his to go bag.. ESPECIALLY him in his heyday
@@xDamageProduceryou obviously haven’t seen him live recently
Rockenfield is one of the most underrated drummers ever!
absolutely.
I've always considered him a top tier drummer. "The Man in Chains".
He was average and was in a band that sold millions of albums. I'd say he was rated appropriately. "Overrated' is just shit fanboys say to give someone more cred than they deserve.
He’s very tight -
Definitely NOT underrated 'back in the day.' Before 'Mindcrime,' he was receiving serious recognition from musicians and drummers for his Rage for Order work - it's awesome and always will be.
DeGarmo and Wilton were so underrated. They were an awesome guitar duo. I know all good things come to an end, I wish Queensryche would reunite and write/perform music like what they did on Mindcrime and Empire. Great stuff.
One of the best guitar duo's EVER!
Queensryche: Man, I really miss this band in its original form. I wish Geoff and Chris D. and the rest of the boys could work out a way to make one more record, do one more tour.
We already had that album. It was called Tribe and it mostly sucked.
Yes, one more record with the original line up! The question is what would it sound like, and would it be accepted and appreciated? Rage for Order, Mindcrime, Empire, and Promised Land, in my opinion, would be difficult to measure up to.
@@michaelsine5586 You’re right about that. I guess we can’t expect them to be who they were back then.
@@Houlgravely horrible cd no doubt!
I wish they could reunite and do Frequency Unknown in its entirety.
He can sing is an understatement! My favorite singer of all time!!
Up there with Ray Alder, Michael Kiske
This is the most down to Earth interview I've seen Geoff give in years. Very much enjoyed this.
Yea, you're right. I've heard interviews from him before where he didn't sound at all interested and was kind of dismissive or condescending. I noticed he never mentioned Eddie Jackson when talking about the other guys. His bass parts are a pretty big part of the Queensryche sound.
Why did I always think Geoff was British before seeing this?
Geoff is usually down to Earth - he's a Capricorn 😎
Totally agree. Seems to be in a good place. Glad to see it and wish him well on that bucket list!
Take Hold of the Flame sung at the Tokyo Concert was mind blowing. They have created masterpieces. Just incredible.
That whole show is just ridiculous,.. ; 0
OHHHH YESSS!!!👍👍👍❤❤❤
I used to order a pizza and watch the whole Tokyo concert...it was 1984 I think. I taped the whole show from MTV so I watched it like 100 times. The Warning is a masterpiece, way before Operation Mindcrime, that brought the band to a larger audience
That’s probably the finest vocal performance I’ve ever heard in my life. Unbelievable talent.
Geoff tate amazing vocalist I only seen them once they opened for Metallica at that time they were touring for operation mindcrime at that time I was not a fan never gave them a chance they were amazing a true fan after that
Different to hear him speak so highly of the OG guys again.
one of the most underrated bands ever.
Back in April 1992 I spent a month at a military exercise in the middle of the New Mexico desert. After working 13 hour shifts I'd lay in my bunk and listen to Empire & Operation Mindcrime on my Sony Discman. Thanks for getting me through hard times guys.
Bless you Sir
Did the same thing. Sat in my rack, when I had one and queensryche helped me greatly.
Fuck yeah
I was on a USN ship from 86 to 90. Out on 8 month deployments working 14 hours a day, Operation Mindcrime cassette in my Sony Walkman was my lifeline to sanity. Many albums were. Ozzy had just got Zak and that album was with me too. The other that was so important to me was Metallica's And Justice For All. Those three albums were my escape.
To the servicemen here, y’all are the real rockstars here and I salute you! To hear of gentleman like you, defending a great nation, working crazy hrs is always appreciated! So awesome to know y’all got strength or relief from the music of Queensryche. That’s a huge honor for the band I’m sure. God Bless and keep y’all safe and secure!
the attendance they would have at a MindCrime reunion would be off the charts!
Playing a small theater instead of a large club
@@steventalavera2381 they would sell out either one of those. Stadiums probably not. I'd prefer to see them in a theater like the Stifel Theater in St. Louis.
I saw them do Both Mindcrimes at the Universal Amphitheatre in LA. 1 night only. 6000 capacity
@@steventalavera2381 that would be awesome!
@@steventalavera2381 I saw them do Mindcrime in it’s entirety with Pamela Moore in a smaller theatre in Portland in 95-96, it was fantastic! They also did it in an outdoor arena in Eugene Oregon in 2008. Saw the original tour 3 times. My favorite album of all time, so grateful to have seen it performed 5 times.
Without doubt one of the best rock voices of the world. Having such a low voice like this and singing that high….outrageous.
QR will always be one of my favorite bands. Regardless of age and voices not being what they were... Geoff spits rock god vocals for two decades. He and Chris wrote those songs. I still play them loud. I close my eyes and I am back there on hot Southern Cali summer nights. Windows down, stereo on 10. Cruising in my muscle car. The '80s. A glorious time to be alive.
I’m thankful there are many bootlegs of shows on UA-cam of the original 5 playing. I watch it a lot when bored. Sometimes it’s an entire concert.
We were truly blessed. AMERICA at its best.
Oh really
Hot SoCal summer nights 🥺
Yeah man, we were blasting tunes off Warning album in my buddy's '73 Nova while cruising Anaheim Boulevard. Great times.
His singing on 'Take Hold of the Flame' made me love heavy metal when I was just a kid back in '84. I love Queensryche! Greetings from Rio- Brazil
his talking voice gives me Chills, let alone his singing voice… to this day
you are Awesome, Geoff
When The Warning album came out....I was hooked. Tate had a voice that would make your jaw drop in complete amazement. Everyone talk about Operation Mindcrime wich is incredible.....I saw that tour.....but The Warning, Rage for Order, Empire....and Queensryche that includes The Lady Wore Black are all exceptional pieces of work. I place Tate with Dio and Halford as the best voices in rock history.
I agree! If I may be so bold I would like to add Bruce “Air Raid” Dickinson to the list sir…
My fav album was The Warning!
@@matthewmatt5285 The Warning gets better every time I hear it. It’s my go-to. Any song, any order.
@@vplexico 1000% Hammy,.I can't to Mindcrime stuff really,.I like listening to what made me Run home from HighSchool and destroy my bedroom ! ; )
I have no idea where Geoff's mind was at 11/12 years ago, or the rest of the band, but he seems like a completely different person nowadays, such a positive person and someone who really is a pleasure to listen to.
I think this interview actually told a lot of that story if you read between the lines. Chris was a MAJOR part of the band. Chris and Geoff were the primary creative force. Geoff has always marched a little more to the beat of his own drum. More varied musical tastes. The first one with the desire to work on original material. Geoff confirmed here that Chris was somewhat of a band leader for them. I feel like he probably served as the bridge (no pun intended, but happy coincidence) between Geoff and the rest of the band. The middle-ground. The most tastes in common with Geoff while sharing more tastes with the rest of the guys at the same time. After Chris left, they'd not only lost one of their primary creative forces but also a band leader. As Geoff was always a passionate songwriter he stepped up regarding the creative side and probably attempted to steer the ship a lot himself as well.
As time went on, decisions and directions gained less and less traction (consider one of the most appreciated post-Chris albums was probably Tribe and Chris was back in the mix for that one). Then they went and put out Dedicated to Chaos. It tanked. Hard. Far more than any other release. Geoff and the rest of the guys just weren't gelling. I feel that Geoff got scapegoated a lot for that failiure of that album. The truth was the guys just couldn't work together anymore. They had struggled to since Chris and it was a miracle they hard fought to keep it going for so long. All of this just came to a head following DtC. The split was the best thing to happen to them. The only thing I have never agreed with is the continued use of the Queensryche name. Queensryche died that day. Hell, it could easily be argued they died back when Chris left and they were fighting for their lives ever since. The rest of the guys formed a great unit with Todd and under any other name (personal opinion) could have been a fantastic and far more respectable metal band. The biggest thing being the band finally saw eye to eye on things.
Geoff is great now with what he's going. The others have their thing going strong. I feel if they were to "reunite" at any point it would HAVE to be a complete reunion. Chris included. A single, final album. The last album to bear the Queensryche name would be my dream but a single gig or mini-tour of a very small number of select shows would be the more feasible. I don't see it happening though unfortunately. Chris is done. Especially on the touring front. Without Chris it's just not gonna happen.
@@j800r_aswell Nice perspective, and yeah I agree with your summary --- your point about Chris being done and not wanting to tour is spot on, but I totally could see these guys maybe one day here getting together the original lineup just for a roundtable retrospective interview or conversation and perhaps that even leading to a Seattle area concert. Or maybe the existing QR lineup inviting all of the former members to a show for a special one-off guest thing like the Scorpions did with their old members in Wacken a few years back. One can hope anyway.
It sure sounds like Geoff and the band needed to get away from one another as the relationship had become toxic.
I have had the Pleasure of Geoff's Company on Several occasions. Always Kind and Gracious to Us. A Fantastic Gentleman!
Band is just like a marriage, things don't always last as long as you would want it to.
Geoff Tate has always been my favorite vocalist. He's amazing.
Greatest metal singer of all time. Still has it because he uses his voice correctly
It is a throw up for me between Geoff and Patton I can't choose so please don't make me. Oh hang on Michael Kiskie too his voice is very much like Geoff's.
Warning, Rage and Mindcrime are absolutely must have albums.
This was a really great interview. Geoff was very humble and honest. He didn't seem bitter or spiteful. He seems very comfortable with himself and his extreme accomplishments.
Well done.
Operation Mindcrime sits right there with Dark Side of the Moon, Hemispheres and Lateralus as truly exceptional sonic achievements.
You are so f***ing right !
Certainly a milestone is musical history.
@@scumbagge3664 Neither that Tool nor that Queensryche album are in the same league as Dark Side and Hemispheres. Though I will take Mindcrime all day over Lameralus.
I agree
I agree with the original reply. Up there with Quadraphina.
The motivator to get back together are the fans Geoff. The original lineup means a lot to so many fans, including myself. Ryche has been my top band since 1984. I'm an old man now but watching and listening to Tate, DeGarmo, Wilton, Jackson and Rockenfield would definitely be on my bucket list!!
And let's not forget bout Eddie Jackson on the bass, one of the most underrated players. I have nothing but mad respect for these guys, and even after my 35 years of playing guitar........can't touch these guys
The Bass tone on OMC is seriously the nastiest, most punchy bass tone ever 🤘🏼
A bass tone I’ve been admiring for decades
kevin what tuneing is queensryche in standard downtuned there a mystrery band to me all of them are monster players great singer too
@@davidmarshall385 depends on the song. I think on Operation:Mindcrime the bass is tuned mostly to drop D. Songs off of Empire are in E std.
The rhythm section... Eddie & Scott are phenomenal players and add so much power to the distinctive Queensryche sound.
Wow.. just wow. I can't say that I have ever listened to a more humble and real interview .
What a class act.
Operation Mindcrime is the defining concept album for Heavy Metal music.
Thank you Geoff and Queensryche for all that you have given to us.
Geoff comes off as honest and speaks from his perspective heaping praise where it is due. Cool to see. Nobody was better than him (to me) in his prime.
Make no mistake, it was Geoff's vocals that STUNNED the Metal scene, his range was incredible. Over the top, world class vocals put them on the map.
Yes, but bad technique, that's why he lose his voice.
@@MrEnsiferum77 Tell us more, vocal expert.
@@LyonHart1313I can promise you that guy absolutely isn't a vocal expert.
I'm curious about his opinion too
If he wasn't a signer he would have been able to have a great career in Radio. Such a magnificent voice - both singing and talking.
Great face for radio too!
@@davidtaylor4975 you should show us your face.
@@PowerRobMusic Its out there if you know where to look.
@@davidtaylor4975 nah, stop hiding like a coward. If you want to diss how someone looks, have the guts to put yourself out there.
Otherwise you're just a rat hiding behind anonymity.
Geoff is a living legend of modern metal, his anniversary tours have been phenomenal....owes us nothing but glad he's still around. \m/
A true privilege to grow up listening to Queensryche. Silent Lucidity has always been special to me since the album came out.
Silent Lucidity is my favorite album by far!
Beautiful song!!!... Don't make songs like that anymore!!!!
My favorite singer ever
To this day, The Mindcrime in Toronto in 1991 is still one of my all time favorite shows.
I was there. It was utterly amazing.
Empire tour? I saw that one in Winnipeg. I loved those guys.
Charleston WV for me, with Warrior Soul in support
I was buying a Mindcrime shirt when the QR show started. Total piss off. 🤣
Madison Wisconsin same tour????
Even Geoff's regular talking voice sounds amazing! One of my favorites voices ever! I'll never forget the first time I heard Eyes of A Stranger! it gave me goosebumps, literally
DeGarmo & Wilton worked well together, created an iconic sound.
I'll never forget hearing 'Queen Of The Reich' on FM radio, while a student at Seton Hall U. I immediately went out and bought the EP. After that, I finally saw them live on The Warning tour at L'Amour rock club in Brooklyn, and I became a lifelong fan. I still listen to QR often at age 60. They are a timeless, amazing rock band!
Without a doubt QR should be ranked right up there with all the greats of the 80's! I've seen them live several times and without a doubt their live show was top shelf. So much so that they put a lot of bands to shame that had more record sales but couldn't do it as well live. Such a shame that they split the way they did but overall the change has seemed to work out well for everyone.
I'm with you, I still listen to them at 69. I NEVER get tired of their songs! They are absolutely the BEST band EVER!! Untouchable live!! No other band makes me FEEL the way they do!
Lamours was great ,I was there almost every weekend
Pirates....WSOU!!!
I have a similar story and I bet we were in many clubs together and didn't know it. Pirate Radio!
Amazing how he has such a deep baritone speaking voice, then he turns into this powerhouse of a tenor virtuoso when he sings! I'd love to see the classic era of the band reunite, but that would mean putting an awful lot of egos aside, and I don't know if they're prepared to do that.
Tate has an incredible vocal range.
Why bother? Todd Latorre today might not sound as good as Tate in the 80s but he certain sounds better than Tate now
@@jpmcmullan8666 Because he is a pretender who replaced the greatest rock vocalist of all time? Because he didn’t help write any of the material that made QR special?
@@LyonHart1313 their new album is pretty special. He also didn’t help write any of the bad QR albums like Tate. And as a live band, if Latorre was replaced by Tate tomorrow, Queensryche would sound worse.
@@jpmcmullan8666 Agree to disagree.
I saw geoff tate years ago in a club on Long Island, all i can say is his voice is even stronger than ever ! The entire place was mesmerized! I see he’s playing again! I must go!
Rage for Order is the greatest metal album of all time. The Tate Era Queensryche, up to and including Mindcrime, were the greatest band ever.
it is the one that got me sold on them, saw them opening for ac/DC
It's definately up there.
if you are pretending Diary of a Madman does not exist... but Rage for ORder is a great album, it's the one that sold me on the band when I saw them open for AC/DC
@@nathandanner4030 I would slot Diary of a Madman as the greatest
One of the greatest voices of the era...thank you Geoff for all those awesome vocals.
Scott Rockenfield is never mentioned as one of the greatest drummers of all time. He drumming is masterful .
Agree. He is amazing.
He has always been criminally underrated; he is a monster on the drums
Geoff is awesome
GT. Incredibly honest, humble, and well spoken. I can listen to him all day
Keep 'em interviews coming. I started a new life in the U.S. in 1995 and I always say I was late 10 years. I wish I had arrived here in 1985 to experience the prime time of MTV and all things Hard Rock. QR was the second show I went to see just a couple of months after I came to the U.S. This band has a special place in my heavy metal heart. I recently bought the 1984's live in Japan version of "Take Hold of the Flame". What a treat!
I hope you interview Chris DeGarmo next!
For those who haven't checked it out, go check his performances in 2022, especially Queen of the Reich (yes hes singing it again). Tate's sounding great.
Yep, saw him a few weeks ago live for the first time since HITNF. Great show. Geoff still sounded awesome.
His two guitarists were kissing eachothers necks mid song. Very feminine energy and odd.
@@dirtypossem guitar necks?
And do you think that's all Geoff you are hearing?
@@Anjohl One would assume that Geoff can't sing backup with himself, unless he is has 2 to 10 throats in his one neck. So no, it's not all Geoff.
I lol'd when he immitated his vocal teacher. Aside from being one of the best vocalists to walk the earth, Geoff would probably be friggin awesome at voice acting for animated films.
Great interview.
One of the greatest rock/metal singers of all time. The original lineup of Quensryche was such a strong influence on my musical journey as a guitar player. The musicianship was great but what made them special was the songwriting. It would be awesome to see them back together again.
This was an AWESOME interview. Appreciate this so much. Great info. Let the guy talk. No BS. Just great stuff.
All those years of singing crazy how good his voice sounds still
Loved these guys ever since their EP came out in '83. Geoff one of the greatest vocal talents ever and a class act. Would love to see some sort of reunion
I absolutely became a ‘singer’ at another level singing Queensryche songs as a young kid plus voice lessons & classical training. Thank you Geoff.
I could seriously listen to him talk all day and all night. I adore this man
Great interview…and Geoff was very honest and introspective. Life is very challenging for everyone and it’s of course no different in a band setting. What I mean by that is at some point, families and day to day stresses can and do affect whatever it is you do. God bless all the Queensryche members and families for letting us appreciate them when we did. They are a very special piece of musical history and artistry that should be enjoyed forever. Thank you for that exquisite chapter of time and musical influence for me as a drummer. Appreciate ALL of you!🤘😎
Very humble man talking about his fellow band mates. Have a lot of respect. Also, one hell of a voice!!🔥🥁👍🎸🤘
Today, Thanksgiving I was introduced to you, 2023. This has been a horrific little over a year for me. Your song Silent Lucidity touched my heart like a sword, painfully but also with comfort. You see, I lost two brother's 11 weeks apart, and with in the year my son died by suicide. Thank you for the help of your song...You see, I'm still grieving....
The man the myth the LEGEND !!!
Fantastic interview. I saw the Operation Mindcrime tour when QR opened for Metallica. It was a surreal evening.
I also saw that tour in 1988 and it was Amazing one of the best ever but, they got the line up mixed up, it should of been QR headlining and that other band opening. Imo. Last time I saw either band also. I'd seen QR 4 times before that and been a fan since the EP. Have em all on vinyl too. I knew that other band personally and had seen them at least 14 times before .. And Justice for All tour. I don't like em anymore. I do Love QR still. Always have.
Geoff is so matter of fact about his craft. He has one of the great voices in all music he is a legend. So cool that he got other members trained as well
My introduction to Geoff and Queensryche was seeing them live opening for Kiss Animalize tour in Salt Lake City February '85, I was mesmerized by the sheer power of Geoff's voice! The music was tailor made for me as a Maiden and Priest fan, I went out literally the next day and bought The Warning and was instantly a Queensryche fan, and obviously I still am, of all the guys!
Same! In Texas!
Same in Baltimore
Same tour in Detroit
Same in Louisville, December 1984.
Saw that tour in Philly. Its funny when Geoff mentions all the bands they opened for they show pics of each band except KISS. What gives? Does Gene want like $12.50 every time its shown? Lol
That was a great interview with geoff , thank you to you and all the members of queensryche for all the music you've given to us metal heads all these years, I think i can speak for all of us in saying you truly have blessed all our lives with your music !!! Peace out Brother !!!!
Geoff is a amazing singer and a total gentleman.
all time A leaguer iconic voice
Crying shame his wife wears the pants and dictates his career. Queensryche finally imploded because of it.
@@rubicon-oh9km correct
Todd is better at this point in time. Love Geoff in the day was untouchable.
I discovered Queensryche a little over 2 years ago and I was like...woah. I thought it was the most magical music I'd ever heard. His voice...wow. I can't bring myself to listen to the band without him in it, maybe one day.
I enjoyed this interview so much. Geoff Tate is one of the best vocalist ever. Thank You 👍💗😀
That first QR album will forever live as a musical masterpiece, though they have many great albums, the debut album made such an impression on me because there was nothing like it. The vocals were truly astounding!
I love these videos. I just can't get enough of listening to old rockers telling stories about their past, and it doesn't matter if the rocker in question is someone I personally follow or not. QR isn't one of those bands I have listened to a lot, and reading the comments tells me that there is a lot that I'm (blissfully?) unaware of. That said, sometimes it's nice to just listen to the stories without all the drama. Goes great together with my morning coffee. Looking forward to the next video!
You will not regret getting into QR.
Well said! It's story-telling time, like they used to do in the old-days, without overblown narratives.
You are Geoff Tate and that's why I have loved your music for more than 40 years
Undoubtedly one of the bands that shaped my life's journey. I love you.. You're family..
Speaking as a guitarist who has analyzed several pieces by Queensryche - there was nothing normal about the chord structures and progressions in their songs. DeGarmo was an absolute virtuoso on the instrument
I play drums but have noticed just by their hand movements and where their fingers are placed on the neck that it didn’t look like their stuff would be easy to play. I know a guy who played and I’d go to his house and he’d show me how to harmonize with the parts he was learning. Was interesting but I’m a drummer. Michael & Chris we underrated and over looked all these years for people who weren’t doing half of what these 2 were doing back then.
I agree,degarmo was the driving force that made them great,respect to all members but after degarmo left they were never the same and will never be again unless he’s writing and playing.
@@ratmetal1168 You can pick out the songs on Tribe that Chris worked on. It had that Queensryche sound to it that can’t be described,but know it when you hear it. Only 1 time since has that been achieved and that was with Parker On Where Dreams go to Die. That was the closest they have ever got back to that sound that you know it’s a QR song instantly. Don’t think they will ever get there again without the original 5 doing it.
@@scumbagge3664 until you have to come up with it.
@@scumbagge3664 when's your album coming out?
Rage for Order and Operation Mindcrime are 2 of the best musical masterpieces ever recorded.
Empire, love mindcrime but for me its empire, saw them live a couple of times in the 90's, fantastic, absolutely fantastic live, thank you for that gentlemen.
Such an iconic voice! Never disappoints! Rage for order was a great album!!!!
I miss Chris DeGarmo so much...
Love this interview.... Hear in the Now Frontier... it was one of my favorite albums. Love it to this day. It's a beautiful piece of music
Wow sounds like haven’t heard any other QR albums
@@steventalavera2381 I've heard them all... Owned and love several
The albums with Todd are really good too. Give them a shot.
@@uhill74 Yeah, Love those too
Geoff is an absolute Legend!! Queensryche was one of the greatest heavy rock bands ever, such unbelievable talent!!
Original lineup is so magical. Would love to see that magic come back even if only for brief moment.
One of my all time favorite bands, so many amazing albums, the end of Geoff's era, those last 3-4 albums was getting rough but even his last one CHAOS had some good songs (I Take You, Hard Times, Drive, At the Edge). Todd's presence brought the band back to life though and I truly love what they've done so far with him. Shame it has to be this way but Geoff's solo stuff has been pretty good too.
There were always a song or 2 I found interesting even when everyone else hated the entire thing. HITNF is pretty brilliantly done if you sit and really listen to the songs and music together as a whole. That was something with The old QR,they liked to change it up and not release the same thing over and over and that what caught me and made me a fan besides the impressive playing.
The band was done after empire album, nothing else clicks.
@@MrEnsiferum77 That might be your opinion and loss. Promised Land was one of the best and most thought out releases besides Mindcrime.
@@vigocountyscanner Yes I think that Promised Land is an excellent listen and meaningful addition to their discography. Anything between that album and the Todd era material just doesn't resonate with me however. Really enjoyed the last two albums overall and hope that this upcoming one is along the same lines of quality in spite of the band showing some signs of splintering with Scott gone and also Parker moving onto other ventures.
@@shiningphantasy1393 I’m not even going to listen to anything else from them that’s new unless it’s with the original 5. I think there are more reasons to why Parker moved on and why Scott is gone then anyone will know.
It’s not anywhere near the same,just another run of the mill rock band now,nothing special about the creative process,that went out the window when Chris left.
This is great.
“Hear In The Now Frontier” is an excellent album. I’ve loved it since the day it was released. I absolutely never understood the hate for that record. “Promised Land” is a genius album and one of the best sounding albums. It’s a complete world in a record. Everything this band did was excellent. Criminally under appreciated group. I’d take them over almost anybody else. Total class and originality.
Saw one of their arena shows during the *Here in the Now Frontier* tour. After the *Promise Land* album, was really looking forward to this concert. They couldn't even fill the Main Floor at Target Arena in Mpls MN. The concert like their *Here in the Now Frontier* album was boring. What a let down.
@@kevinthetruckdriver353 I saw the same tour and it was insanely good. The band and audience were riding the same high. Excellent show… so…
@@zakkhale181 - Maybe the show that I saw was:
A) ... after Chris DeGarmo told the other members he's leaving.
B) ... the band had an off night.
C) ... the band was told the tour was ending early because *TICKETS WASN'T SELLING.* Since the album wasn't selling either.
I don't take Geoff Tate word for anything. Since Tate's still living in the Mindcrime days.
Same! I still listen to "Hear In The Now Frontier" regularly. Many great songs on that album. The album finisher is one of my favorites, "Spool".
Saw them in San Diego for HITNF. Fantastic show…and they played all the required classic QR. Honestly, it was as well-performed as any live show I’ve seen.
Mindcrime is, to me, the best album of all time. Every aspect on each song is perfect. The sad thing for the band is there was no way they could ever live up to that. How would any artist live up to any piece of work that great? DeGarmo was right for leaving. Tate is right for being totally bummed.
I 100% agree with you. Mindcrime is the best album of all time, absolute perfection, and still completely relevant today. I also agree that how could any band follow up that perfection.
Mind crime was their Mona Lisa no doubt but the follow up album, Empire was epic as well. They were on a roll. They weren’t suffering as a result of not living up to MC. GT is humble here but he became a jerk and that’s what tore down the band
I'm dating myself, but I vividly remember going to see Queensryche open for Kiss on their Animalize tour in 1984.
I had already long grown out of my Kiss phase, and was obsessed with Queensryche, and their debut EP. They were amazing, and Geoff blew my mind!!🤘🤘
A tremendous interview. I had no idea Geoff got started kind of 'by accident' as a singer. Just amazing. Also, when you hear his speaking voice, it is really quite low. A huge difference to those stratospheric high notes he reached on his albums... pretty mind-blowing tonal difference. Oh, I like his shirt, too! :-)
Crazy to think Geoff was taught by the same guy as Layne Staley, Anne Wilson, and Chris Cornell. RIP David Kyle.
Nothing but class. Cheers to you Geoff 🍻
If I had an award I would give it to you Geoff! I think the best one would be a "Fan Award!"
Love you Geoff. Best live vocalist I've ever seen. With all that life throws at us, with all the mud-slinging and things that happen in life, nobody will ever take away the experience when I watched you perform Operation Mindcrime with the original lineup. The flood of emotions, trippin' balls, the night itself (a cold snowy November night in Denver). I'll never forget that.
I am like 100 and no dislike! What is there not to like? And very classy! With the drama between the original members it’s refreshing to hear Geoff give the guys their just dues and talk fondly!
Although, he kind of left out Eddie. I was hoping for at least a shout out about his contribution.
@@dino.manzella agreed
Tate seems like he is in a very good place, good for him. Sure would be cool to see the original guys play a tour. Im sure it would be great for all us geezer fans that have loved the group for decades.
Not going to happen. Tate burned too many bridges.
Damn it.....they are all still alive and can actually still play and Geoff can still sing unlike many of the bands that still play from the Sunset Strip!
@@scottlosey4978 - that is true. The original Queensryche could get back together for a reunion tour. But realistically who's gonna care?? Queensryche is an opening band at best right now. No one's going to fund a Queensryche reunion tour. Besides. Queensryche recent album *The Verdict* is an excellent album. But say that to the purist Queensryche fans and what do they say?? Without Geoff Tate it isn't Queensryche. And right there is your problem of a reunion. Geoff Tate has split the base apart. Queensryche with Todd La Torre are basically starting over yet again after COVID destroyed their momentum after 2019's The Verdict album. Meanwhile, what's Tate talking about?? His Mind time band?? Nope. His newest release of Sweet Oblivion 2nd album 2021 Relentless?? Nope. Mind you Sweet Oblivion's 2019 debut (Sweet Oblivion) was Tate's best work since 1994's Promised Land. He's talking about the 1997 album Hear in the Now Frontier that started Queenryche spiralling out of control for a decade & 5 albums plus a covers album.
Geoff Tate would love a reunion. Since he has nothing but a tribute Queensryche band. Chris DeGarmo basically retired. And the rest of the members are trying to bring Queensryche back from oblivion. Reunion with Tate?? Too much baggage.
@@kevinthetruckdriver353 Your killing me brother.......I guess the same goes for Bach in Skid Row!
@@scottlosey4978 - Skid Row??
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Which lead singer?? The current one?? Or the one that was replaced by the current one?? Or the one that was replaced by the replacement by the replacement of the current one?? Or the one who replaced Bach who then was replaced by his replacement who was then replaced by the other replacement who was then replaced by the current replacement.
I met you back in Bellevue when you were the Mob. I was struck by your voice warm ups. I asked if you had opera training. I recognize it because my mom sings opera. I believe the angels in heaven stop and listen to you sing brother. Ive seen Queensryche 11 times and you twice. Last time May 28th, 2021 in Everett.... always awesome to see and hear you kick butt... hope to see you again.... let me know if you need more security.... I'd be blessed to get to work security and hear you kick it! God bless
Geoff is a true gentleman. Well mannered, and never talking dirt about anyone. What great interview! Thanks again man for your work and your channel.
You must have missed the last decade.
@@denizenofclownworld4853 he got passed that years ago. He even hung out with QR a bit at a festival that both bands played at a few years back. Scott is the only one who seems to have a problem with everyone.
@@mightydegu Did you ask him how he felt? lol
Shut up, dork.
Seeing Geoff with such tactful and thoughtful introspection is refreshing as hell. I could never understand what it was like to be in any of their shoes, so I’ll simply say this was a great interview. Chris’ writing and performing is what drew me into Queensryche, and I stayed once I saw how amazing things happened with them all there. I did and do love Q2K and Tribe as well. Promised Land is in my top 10 concerts of all time, and I LOVED their evolution into HITNF. The Voice Inside has been my favorite QR song since the first time I listened to it (yeah, even above others from “those” huge albums). Wherever their paths take them, I wish them all well in their careers and their lives.
Nice to hear someone else who enjoyed HiTNF! I think it's a great album.
@@davidgotteri Agreed! Their sound did evolve, and I understand some people didn’t care for that. That being said, I think it was an extraordinarily tight rock record, which was in shorter supply then, and still very powerful songs (not an easy task to combine those). Hit The Black nails the heavy side, You handles the JCW fans, Cuckoo’s Nest and Sign Of The Times covers the political, Voice Inside is the introspective highlight, as is Some People Fly. Chris performed a few years ago as accompaniment to Lily Cornell Silver performing Black Gives Way To Blue from AIC, in the background and out of spotlight, and I still felt that power (from her as well, she was amazing).
Excellent interview! Glad to hear that Rage For Order is his fav album as it is mine! I can hear the "industrial" and "electronic" elements in it and its awesome to know that Skinny Puppy themselves was right next door recording as well! That blew my mind as I am a HUGE Skinny Puppy fan. (As well as Genesis)
Ikr?! It was just awesome to hear him name dropped cause they are also one of my all time favorite bands
He'll yeah
"Rage for Order" was my favorite Album
This band was my bucket list band. Thank you for the many memories from amazing venues. Rock and roll will never die.
I just love him. I don’t think I’ll ever stop loving this man
This is one of the best Tate interviews I have even seen, been a Ryche fan since early 80’s thank you for this!!
Still my favorite band. \m/
Rage For Order hands down my all time favorite album.
Love this!
I recently started jamming all the great Queensryche albums again & found all these great shows that Geoff has been doing that have been uploaded to UA-cam. He still has the pipes & has an epic band behind him! Definitely going to check him out in March 2024 in South Carolina! Can't wait!
My top 2...Queensryche and Journey...I listen to both just about every day!!!