bosk1 and Grappler explained it all. Personally, I don't care what they do. I only follow what goes on because, like I said, I know the personalities in that whole mess, as I was tangentially involved with it all for awhile. I sit back and read the tea leaves, and post my opinion and predictions based on that. But bosk1 and Grappler explained it all perfectly (as I have myself many times over in the past), so I am not sure where the confusion is.
I hope that fans of this current iteration of QR enjoy what they are getting. I'm no longer a fan of the QR that exists today, but there's no denying that at least musically, they are in much better shape than they were since DeGarmo left in 1997. But as a fly on the wall, it says something when a band just caters to the casino circuit, playing all old songs, when you have essentially a new band with two full albums of new songs. They are damned if they do, and damned if they don't. But the point is, on the TLT material, they didn't even really try. And that was disappointing to say the least.
There is a way to balance the need to cater to a nostalgia audience and still remain relevant with new material. QR just never did seem comfortable finding that balance playing live. It is a shame, because as someone here has said (I forget who it was), they really have some good songs on the last two records.
On a personal note (and bosk, I hope this OK to say), I know there's a certain sect of the posters here (and other places) that don't like the fact that I still opine on this board about what goes on with Queensryche. In fact, some obsess over the fact that I do, clipping what I say, and blatantly libel me on forums and social platforms which is, frankly, laughable, pathetic, and disturbing. But such is the Internet. All I can say is , as I mentioned earlier in this thread, I keep tabs on what QR does because unlike most people, I know the personalities involved and some of the tendencies. I am extremely glad I am no longer connected with them on the same level that I was, but I'm still intrigued about what they do, and always will be. And if that bothers anyone (and it really shouldn't, it's just my opinion based on some knowledge of who the people are), then that's your problem (not you directly PeterMc, just saying in general).
*edited because apparently I can't type this morning.