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This has gone absolutely beyond stupid.
I think tater needs some psychiatric help.
Seriously.
Does he think this is somehow going to do him any good?
If You Hate GEOFF TATE's New QUEENSRŸCHE Album, He Wants To Hear From You - Apr. 26, 2013
Do you really hate "Frequency Unknown", the new album from the Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE? Have you already blogged about it online? Well, metal geeks, if you've got the balls to stand behind your opinion, then here is the contest for you.
Stop hiding behind your computer keyboards and smart phones and show Tate and his record label, Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records, how much you hate "Frequency Unknown" by submitting your "video rant" to them via YouTube video. Start by giving them your real name on camera and proceed to rant away. Geoff Tate will film himself choosing the best video rant and will post online for your enjoyment. The winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Seattle, Washington to see QUEENSRŸCHE in their hometown on June 29, along with VIP special guest seating, meet-and-greet passes for after the show and a merchandise package worth $250 that he or she can feel free to either burn — or wear in style!
Contest rules:
1. Video rants must be submitted via YouTube and contestant must state on camera before beginning the rant: "My name is (real first and last name per ID and/or passport) and this is my video submission for the QUEENSRŸCHE "best rant" contest — or video will not be considered.
2. All video submissions must include a link to: www.cleorecs.com or video will not be considered.
3. Please limit your rants to the music and production of the album "Frequency Unknown". Personal attacks/personal threats on QUEENSRŸCHE bandmembers and family members will not be tolerated. Any video submissions that cross the line will be denied and possibly reported to YouTube for violation of YouTube policies (seriously — wives and children are off limits!)
4. Content of the video rant must be limited to the QUEENSRŸCHE "Frequency Unknown" album as released by Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records on April 23, 2013 and not on any previously released QUEENSRŸCHE or Geoff Tate solo albums.
5. Contest limited to ages 18 and up only.
6. Deadline for submissions is May 10, 2013.
7. Runners-up will receive free "goodie bag" from QUEENSRŸCHE and Cleopatra Records Inc.
8. Contest limited to U.S. residents only
9. Employees of Cleopatra Records, E1 Entertainment or its business partners are not eligible.
As previously reported, Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records is making available the "new and improved" mixes of "Frequency Unknown" to any customers who have purchased the original mix version and are dissatisfied with the audio. Simply e-mail the label a scan of your actual receipt for the physical CD to Queensryche@cleorecs.com and they will happily send you a replacement disc — at no charge whatsoever. No questions asked!
"Frequency Unknown" was released on April 23. The CD was produced by Jason Slater at a studio in Northern California. The first single from the effort, "Cold", can be streamed below. The track, which was mixed by Anthony Focx (NEWSTED, AEROSMITH, NIGHT RANGER, TED NUGENT), will also be released as a special limited-edition seven-inch vinyl single with a newly recorded version of the QUEENSRŸCHE classic "Silent Lucidity" — mixed by Jürgen Engler (DORO, DIE KRUPPS) — on the B-side.
Asked about the decision to remix "Frequency Unknown" shortly before the album's release, Tate told "The Continental Breakfast With James & Raina": "We were a little rushed on the mixing end of it, so after listening to it back, we're having some of the songs remixed now before the album comes out. But that's typical with records — you have to have them in on time. So sometimes you compromise in areas. Luckily, with this situation, we get to go back and correct some areas in the sound where we thought it was kind of lacking. So that's fine. I've done that on… gosh… probably three quarters of the records I've ever made. It's no new thing, but it's a luxury when you get to fix it."
"Frequency Unknown" is packaged with bonus tracks — four QUEENSRŸCHE classics, newly recorded, including the smash hit single "Silent Lucidity". Guest musicians on the CD include K.K. Downing (JUDAS PRIEST), Chris Poland (MEGADETH), Ty Tabor (KING'S X), Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS), Lita Ford, Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER), Dave Meniketti (Y&T) and Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN).
"Frequency Unknown" track listing:
01. When Lightning Strikes
02. Running Backwards
03. Fallen
04. Life Without You
05. In The Hands Of God
06. Cold
07. The Weight Of The World
08. Slave
09. Dare
10. Everything
Bonus tracks: (2013 versions)
11. Silent Lucidity
12. Empire
13. Jet City Woman
14. I Don t Believe In Love
Although a lineup for Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE was originally announced in the fall of 2012, things have changed. The band now features Tate along with bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT), guitarist Kelly Gray (QUEENSRŸCHE 1998-2001), keyboardist Randy Gane and new additions, guitarist Robert Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, HURRICANE) and drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET).
Wow! The winner gets a free vacation to Seattle? And the winner gets to see Queensryche?
I will have to check out to see where in Seattle they are playing and get ready for this.
Not interested in seeing the tater cover band, but if tater's record label is paying my way up there so I can see Queensryche with their new singer, then hell yes, I am sooo there!
So is tater a masochist?
So much so that he wants to reward people for hating his music?
Since he supposedly wrote all the material and lyrics and probably secretly played all the instruments too, as well as designing the album, vetting all the contracts and distribution agreements, as well as appearing in court as his own attorney, driving his own lime, and doing everything else himself (as he says he does everything anyway), you would think he would attempt to write/record/perform some good material.}
Instead, his "vision" is that of a bald, has-been whine taster whose attempts to be relevant to the current musical culture are meeting with abject failure......
Happy for Rudy, Simon, etc. for the gig....hope they are getting paid enough that they can ignore the criticism they get for playing with that boring idiot.
Seriously.....just because tater strolls around the stage like a middle-aged queen in a velvet smoking jacket doesn't mean everyone is going to think he is sooo cool.....a fact lost on tater and those who are stupid enough to involve themselves with him.
On a humane level, I will wish tater the best of luck, even though all the luck in the world will not save him from himself.
Having such a sarcastic contest as this really is an excercise in foolishness, and I find it difficult to believe that anyone with half a brain would want to create much less implement such a plan.
But, insanity comes in many forms, and tater's cumulative silliness has been manifesting itself over the past few years in bizarre and strange ways....certainly in the stuff he tries to pass off as music.....
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Note in there that it says the vinyl single for the new album will have a re-recorded version of "Silent Lucidity" on it.
tater needs the cash for his legal bills, and figures he should release his own version of their most popular single to try to earn 3 or 4 dollars and some change.
Hey, every bit helps!
I am sure that he is not able to command live performance fees that equal what he could get with the real band......though of course in recent years under his leadership, I would imagine they could not get the same bucks as they did back in their prime anyway.
King tater.....everything he touches turns to shit?
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This is the fucking shit!
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It's a way for Tate to promote his new record. The more people talk about it, the more people buy it.....The Power Of The Riff Compels MeComment
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Yeah the standard "no publicity is bad publicity" routine.
That is not wrong, but if he has to sink to such levels to promote his record, his solo career as a singer is over.
He needs to just retire and be a whine salesman.Comment
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Frequency Unknown is up on Rhapsody. I sampled it out of morbid
curiosity. Nobody home and I made sure the windows were closed.
Checked out the first minute of his rousing re-recording of "I Don't
Believe In Love". It's everything I expected. Ass clown has the nerve to ask
$80 for floor seats in a theater in St. Charles, IL this summer. Where, you ask?
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They are actually playing War Memorial Auditorium in June in Gnashville. 1,661 capacity.
I can't WAIT to miss it!
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Says tone-deaf Elbow....Comment
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That sounds like a bad cover band...Comment
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It's a little bit like Van Halen without Eddie or Dave.
That's maybe a little harsh but can any band afford to lose their singer and lead guitarist? I watched a couple of other tracks from the same show(I was never a huge fan of the EP to be honest) and it's ok but a little bit meh. I may go and see them but I wouldn't bust a gut to get a ticket.
This is a band that is so far away from their peak they can barely see it...
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“Great losses often bring only a numb shock. To truly plunge a victim into misery, you must overwhelm him with many small sufferings.”Comment
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Maybe he's applying for drummer gigs...Comment
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He could get a gig playing for anyone just about. Well, maybe not Return To Forever, lol.
Still.....lotta bands would love to have him.Comment
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