Geoff Tate is “open” to reuniting with Queensrÿche regardless of acrimonious cut up
Regardless of considered one of ugliest splits in rock historical past, in a brand new interview Geoff Tate says he’s “at all times open” to reuniting with Queensrÿche.
Queensrÿche parted methods with Tate following a infamous backstage incident through which the singer reportedly pulled a knife on drummer Scott Rockenfeld on tour in Brazil when he discovered the band could also be changing him with one other vocalist. Tate would later inform Rolling Stone that no knife was concerned, however did admit to punching Rockenfeld and shoving guitarist Michael Wilton.
As soon as he was ousted from the band, Tate fashioned his personal incarnation of Queensrÿche, and for some time there have been two Queensrÿches touring and releasing new music. A authorized battle resulted in Tate dropping the Queensrÿche identify however being allowed to tour underneath the band identify Operation: Mindcrime and billing himself as “The Voice of Queensrÿche.”
Whereas Queensrÿche proceed to tour and document with new singer Todd La Torre, Tate will embark on a 2020 tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of Queensrÿche’s 1990 LP, Empire, throughout which he’ll carry out that album and 1986’s Rage for Order of their entirety.
Eon Music caught up with Tate, and he spoke in regards to the upcoming tour, saying, “There are songs on [Empire] I’ve by no means performed dwell, and I’m actually wanting ahead to that. Man, what a deal with… for me!”
Tate was additionally requested in regards to the band’s legacy, to which he responded, “I feel Queensrÿche had some wonderful music, and I’m very happy with what we made collectively and individually, individually. It’s cool stuff, and I’m very happy with it.”
And at last, on whether or not he’d ever reunite together with his previous Queensrÿche bandmates, Tate mentioned, “Effectively, I by no means say by no means. I’d be thinking about seeing what comes subsequent. If our paths cross once more, I’m at all times open.”
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Michael Wilton and Eddie Jackson are the one basic members of Queensrÿche remaining within the band as of now. Guitarist Chris DeGarmo left in 1998, whereas Scott Rockenfeld departed in 2017 to assist elevate his new child son.
Tate admitted that even when he did reunite with Queensrÿche, coaxing DeGarmo again to the band is likely to be a troublesome job. “He’s form of a hermit, so to talk,” mentioned Tate.
For now, Tate is at present on tour celebrating Queensrÿche’s Operation: Mindcrime. As talked about, he’ll kick off the “Empire 30th Anniversary Tour” in 2020. See his tour dates, and decide up tickets right here.