Official Queensryche thread: Kickstart the next album

[Mister Gold]

Luckily for Tate he's still the favorite singer of at least one person. That guy happens to be... Geoff Tate: https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/geoff-tates-favorite-singer-is-still-geoff-tate/

Christ, this guy's ego knows no bounds.

[Mladen]

That part might have been just the joke, but the rest of the interview was just what I expected from Geoff.

[Mebert78]

Apparently, media outlets are picking up the story of Todd's father taking his life.  Prayers go out to Todd in this difficult time.

Link: https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/father-of-queensryche-singer-todd-la-torre-found-dead/ (News video included)

Father Of QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Found Dead

**UPDATE**: Todd La Torre has released the following statement via his Facebook page:

"As many of you have become aware, my father is no longer with us. I haven't disclosed anything to the press, as to preserve some privacy during this time. It has since been made aware to the public by the media, reaching outlets well outside of my local Tampa Bay area.

"Although this is a very difficult time, this post is only to confirm that we will not be cancelling any shows. I have responsibilities to uphold, and will do whatever I can to perform to the best of my abilities considering the circumstances.

"Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Todd."

The original article follows below.

According to a number of media outlets — including Tampa Bay Times, WFLA.com and ABC Action News — William LaTorre, a prominent St. Petersburg, Florida doctor and father of QUEENSRŸCHE/ex-CRIMSON GLORY singer Todd La Torre (pictured), was found dead in his office Thursday morning. Detectives have officially ruled his death as a suicide. A gun was found nearby. He was 73.

The shooting reportedly took place around 7 a.m. at St. Petersburg's LaTorre Wellness Center, which William LaTorre owned. He did not leave a note, according to officers.

"We have people with his family at this time and family and friends have gathered to deal with this news," Yolanda Fernandez of the St. Petersburg Police Department told ABC Action News. "It is very difficult for everyone and of course he has been here in the Bay area for a long time, so he has a lot of people that knew him."

William LaTorre's daughter and Todd's sister, Kristina Latorre Young, paid tribute to her dad earlier today by posting a photo of the two siblings and their father on her Facebook page (see below).

William LaTorre was the chiropractor who made headlines in 1989 when he became involved in a Memorial Day boat collision that claimed the lives of four teenagers. Todd, then 16, two of Todd's friends, and William LaTorre's wife were on the boat with him that day. William LaTorre was later acquitted in court.

Barry Cohen, who represented William LaTorre in that case, told ABC Action News he saw LaTorre three weeks ago at Trader Joe's in Tampa. Cohen said there was no indication LaTorre was in distress.

"You never know what goes on inside somebody's mind," said Cohen. "He obviously had a lot going on. A lot of demons eating at him."

William LaTorre had plans today to celebrate his 38th wedding anniversary with his wife.

Read more at https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/father-of-queensryche-singer-todd-la-torre-found-dead/#G8pg43GoBlgsgkob.99

[Mister Gold]

Yeah, I heard about that last night before I went to bed. I feel awful for Todd.

[Mladen]

Horrible news. RIP

[TAC]

Wow. That's too bad.

[jjrock88]

terrible news

[Bertielee]

Terrible news indeed. My prayers go to Todd and his family.

B.Lee

[?]

Horrible news. RIP

[wolfking]

That's awful news.

[jingle.boy]

Teaser video for "Building the Empire" campaign.

Are you ready???
https://youtu.be/zITXKmKZ4PM

Looks like crowdfunding starts on Monday.

My guess is they're gonna get a shit load of sponsorship.  I'll likely be there.

[HolidaysAnoraks]

The preorders are already up: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/queensryche
Hopefully we'll hear some new music soon!

[Mindflux]

The preorders are already up: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/queensryche
Hopefully we'll hear some new music soon!

I put my $25 in.

[?]

Interesting... I might pledge too!

[Lolzeez]

Man,i need 60 bucks RIGHT NOW.

[?]

Man,i need 60 bucks RIGHT NOW.

So you want the vinyl? I've got my eyes on the hoodie, although it's rather pricey (makes sense considering that there are only 200 of those). It also comes with the CD (a signed one!), unlike the T-shirt.

[sfam2112]

The preorders are already up: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/queensryche
Hopefully we'll hear some new music soon!

I put my $25 in.

Got mine in, as well. 

[abydos]

As cool as this is, I wonder why they are going on PM. Not enough faith in them from the label?

[Dark Castle]

Could just be that they want full creative control, and just go through a label for promotion and distribution.

[jammindude]

Wow....for $35K, up to 3 people can have QR play their private event.   

I laugh because I just can't imagine.  But that would be totally cool.    If I was putting up "new car money" for QR to play a show for me, I would also want control of the setlist.   

[jingle.boy]

Wow....for $35K, up to 3 people can have QR play their private event.   

I laugh because I just can't imagine.  But that would be totally cool.    If I was putting up "new car money" for QR to play a show for me, I would also want control of the setlist.   

And Pamela Moore to felate the three of us.   

$35k for an appearance fee.  Seems like a great deal for those with that kind of dough.

[wolfking]

Even if I had 35K to blow, I don't think I would do it.  I would think about buying Michael's guitar though, but that's still pricey.

[jammindude]

Remember that it is a private function....  What if you found 34 buddies to put up $1K each? 

(it wasn't limited to 3 people....they are selling 3 of the $35K packages)

[TAC]

OK, so I clicked the Pledgemusic link with extreme sketicism. But I'll say this. If you are a huge fan of the band, they have made some really cool stuff available.

But I'll just wait till the CD comes out, thankyouverymuch.

[ErHaO]

I think the offerings are pretty great, especially for the big fans. Pricing seems fair too (it only makes sense that the exclusive stuff is expensive, and you help them to fund their disc with full creative control).

[jjrock88]

Having your name in the liner notes would be pretty cool

[Mister Gold]

Seeing as how I'm a college student with a low spending budget, I'll probably go for the $25 Signed CD + AccessPass deal. I'm very interested in seeing how this album turns out.

I wonder who they'll get to produce the album?

[TAC]

I wonder who they'll get to produce the album?

You mean that's not up for auction?

[Mister Gold]

I wonder who they'll get to produce the album?

You mean that's not up for auction?

Nope, though one of the options is to be there in the studio for two days, I believe.

[HolidaysAnoraks]

Kind of surprised that the phone call option was the first to sell out. Would have expected the vinyl or the lyric sheets to go before that one.

[wolfking]

Yeah, I wouldn't pay for a phone call.  I actually thought that that was the dumbest one on there.

[Zook]

Yeah, I wouldn't pay for a phone call.  I actually thought that that was the dumbest one on there.

*ring ring*

"Hello"

"hey this is Queensryche"

"oh hey.. uh, hi"

"hey man, what's goin on?"

"Uh uh uh, nothing much... You?"

"we're in the studio working on the new album"

"that's cool... I'm making a sandwich"

"So....."

"....."

"....."

[bl5150]

Yeah, I wouldn't pay for a phone call.  I actually thought that that was the dumbest one on there.

*ring ring*

"Hello"

"hey this is Queensryche"

"oh hey.. uh, hi"

"hey man, what's goin on?"

"Uh uh uh, nothing much... You?"

"we're in the studio working on the new album"

"that's cool... I'm making a sandwich"

"So....."

"....."

"....."

I was expecting......

*ring ring*

"Hello"

"(whispered) Mindcrime, Mindcrime"..........

[Zook]

Yeah, I wouldn't pay for a phone call.  I actually thought that that was the dumbest one on there.

*ring ring*

"Hello"

"hey this is Queensryche"

"oh hey.. uh, hi"

"hey man, what's goin on?"

"Uh uh uh, nothing much... You?"

"we're in the studio working on the new album"

"that's cool... I'm making a sandwich"

"So....."

"....."

"....."

I was expecting......

*ring ring*

"Hello"

"(whispered) Mindcrime, Mindcrime"..........

Yeah but then Geoff Tate would call Queensryche threatening to sue.

[Buddyhunter1]

Yeah, I wouldn't pay for a phone call.  I actually thought that that was the dumbest one on there.

*ring ring*

"Hello"

"hey this is Queensryche"

"oh hey.. uh, hi"

"hey man, what's goin on?"

"Uh uh uh, nothing much... You?"

"we're in the studio working on the new album"

"that's cool... I'm making a sandwich"

"So....."

"....."

"....."

I was expecting......

*ring ring*

"Hello"

"(whispered) Mindcrime, Mindcrime"..........

Then they'd hang up, only to immediately call you again and play the song over the phone.