Geoff Tate Readies Solo Album and Tour
Los Angeles, CA (September 11, 2012) -- GEOFF TATE is one of the most acclaimed vocalists in the history of hard rock and heavy metal. As the frontman of Queensryche, he has sold over 20 million records and received four Grammy nominations. With an undeniable musical history including fourteen studio albums, GEOFF TATE will release his sophomore solo album on November 6, 2012 in North America.Appropriately titled KINGS & THIEVES, this will be TATE's first solo album in more than a decade and his debut release for InsideOut Music.
KINGS & THIEVES is a journey into the mind of one of rock's most dynamic vocalists. "My goal with this record was to make a solid rock album," says TATE. "I wanted it to be an album that I could play live that would be both satisfying and fun, because, as a singer, you need to create a show that has a lot of dynamics to it and takes people on a ride." See below for GEOFF TATE's current tour dates, including a 7-date Canadian run with metal legend Alice Cooper. More dates are constantly being added.
Fans and press alike have fallen in love with GEOFF TATE's expertly crafted lyrics, unique progressive style and breathtaking vocals. KINGS & THIEVES once again shows why TATE is one of the most influential forces in mainstream rock and metal.
Tour Dates:
09/14/12 - Temecula, CA @ Wiens Family Cellar
10/17/12 - Newton, NJ @ Newton Theatre
10/18/12 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's Blues Club
10/19/12 - Rochester, NY @ The Montage Music Hall
10/20/12 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
10/21/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ JC's Washington House
10/23/12 - Springfield, VA @ Empire
10/24/12 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
10/25/12 - Teaneck, NJ @ Mexicali Live
10/26/12 - Amityville, NY @ Ollie's
10/27/12 - Chesterfield, MI @ New York New York
10/28/12 - Akron, OH @ Ripper Owen's Tap House
10/29/12 - Akron, OH @ Ripper Owen's Tap House
10/31/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
11/01/12 - Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub
11/02/12 - Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
11/03/12 - Boilingbrook, IL @ Tailgater's Grill
11/07/12 - Calgary, AB, Canada @ Southern Jubilee Auditorium (*with Alice Cooper)
11/08/12 - Saskatoon, SK, Canada @ TCU Place (*with Alice Cooper)
11/09/12 - Moose Jaw, SK, Canada @ Mosaic Place (*with Alice Cooper)
11/11/12 - Medicine Hat, AB, Canada @ Medicine Hat Arena (*with Alice Cooper)
11/13/12 - Dawson Creek, BC, Canada @ Encana Events Centre (*with Alice Cooper)
11/14/12 - Edmonton, AB, Canada @ Northern Jubilee Auditorium (*with Alice Cooper)
11/16/12 - Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre (*with Alice Cooper)
11/21/12 - San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
11/23/12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
11/24/12 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
11/27/12 to 12/1/12 - Shiprocked