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FLOTSAM & JETSAM Discuss New album In Detail w/ Queensryche Singer Todd La Torre

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 7, 2021
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Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice along with Queenryche’s singer Todd LaTorre interviewed guitarist Michael Gilbert and singer A.K. Knutson about their new album ‘Blood in the Water’ which will be released June 4 2021 via AFM Records.

Michael Gilbert spoke about the release of the new album in the context of trying to outdo the bands last effort (The End of Chaos) he said,” We weren’t sure what the outcome was going to be when we started writing for it. Are we going to be able to top the Chaos record? That was kind of a stress we were having. When it all started coming together and you listen to AK on this, with huge choruses and I think I am really proud of it and I think the rest of the guys in the band are too. If it is not better than Chaos it is just as good.” 

Singer A.K. continued, ” This album was a lot of fun to do but at the same time we were taking apart every two seconds of every song. Is this going to be right? Is this good enough? It was just on and on about making sure every last bit of it was cool. After a while we were just like it’s fine, it is what it is, if people like it they like it, if they don’t, they don’t.” 

Todd LaTorre also chimed in about potentially touring together  as a  opening solo act for the band on a few dates, LaTorre said,” I can play my own (solo) shows and I would love to jump on some shows with Flotsam as an opener, just to get in front of that kind of audience that is heavier and more thrashy.”

Top 10 Metal Albums Of 1987 w/ QUEENSRYCHE Singer Todd LaTorre

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 11, 2021
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Queensryche Singer Todd LaTorre joins The Metal Voice live on Youtube March 10 2021 as they debated the ‘Top 10 albums of 1987‘. The Metal Guys based their decisions on the following criteria, sales, genre defining, critical acclaim, seminal albums and critics choice.

1  Whitesnake- 1987
2  Guns n’ Roses-Appetite for Destruction  
2 Helloween- Keeper pt1
4 King Diamond- Abigail
5 Anthrax- Among the living
6 Def Leppard- Hysteria 
7 Savatage- Hall of the Mountain King 
8 White Lion- Pride
9 Manowar- Fighting the world & Dokken Back for the Attack (draw) 
10 Anvil- Strength of Steel 

Top 10 Metal Albums Of 1986 w/ QUEENRYCHE Singer Todd LaTorre

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 17, 2021
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Queenryche singer Todd LaTorre joins Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon Live on Youtube to talk Top 10 Metal Albums of 1986, watch below.

Also watch in case you missed

Iron Maiden Killers 40 year Anniversary Album Review: https://youtu.be/tAjo6f4v500

AC/DC Back in Black 40 year Anniversary Album Review: https://youtu.be/c2T5IzxNi4U

Metal Shock Finland’s Exclusive Premiere for Finland: METHODICA Feat. TODD LA TORRE – “A Dystopian Tale” Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 10, 2020
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METHODICA- DYSTOPIAN

Progressive rock/metal sensation METHODICA have teamed up with Metal Shock Finland to premiere for Finnish territory their new official lyric video for “A Dystopian Tale”, feat. Queensryche’s TODD LA TORRE.

METHODICA are back with a new exploration of progressive rock/metal for your ears, second single off the band’s upcoming third record ‘Clockworks’, to be released worldwide October 2nd. Dark and hypnotic drums bringing lights and shadows, massive guitar riffs drawing futuristic images, electronic sounds and modern dubstep samples: “A Dystopian Tale” takes you to a world where humans are ruled and controlled by thinking machines, and technology is suddenly an enemy instead of a friend. The track features an extraordinary performance of Queensryche’s very own Todd La Torre on vocals which makes it unmissable for any prog lover.

Watch the lyric video here:

Band’s singer Max Piubelli commented:
“The track is about a dystopian dark future, where machines rule over mankind. That’s only imagination, but you can find a clear connection with the current human addiction to technology. We asked Todd La Torre to be featured on “A Dystopian Tale” during our 2017 European tour as support for Queensryche. The song felt perfect for a duet, and Todd’s voice was just what the mood of the song needed. He enthusiastically accepted, and when we heard his vocal sessions we were left absolutely amazed. We are very proud of what we’ve achieved here, hope you’re going to love it too.”

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“A Dystopian Tale” Artwork by AP Design

Also check out the band’s first single “A Trick”: https://youtu.be/fPK139MuJIk

Band-photo by Stefania Marchi Photography.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/methodica.music

QUEENSRŸCHE: Tour Schedule For 2014 Updated

Posted by aliblackdiamond on December 29, 2013
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Source: Bravewords.com

QUEENSRŸCHE, fronted by Todd La Torre, have updated their tour schedule for 2014. It can be viewed below:

January
3 – Snoqualmie Casino – Snoqualmie, WA
25 – House of Blues – Anaheim, CA (with JOHN CORABI)

March
22 – Surf Ballroom – Clear Lake, IA (with STRYPER)
29 – Belterra Resort & Casino – Florence, IN

April
17 – Bergen Performing Arts Center – Englewood, NJ
19 – Mohegan Sun Casino – Uncasville, CT
20 – Armory Ballroom – Manchester, NH
25 – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe, PA

June
21 – Rock The Falls – Idaho Falls, ID

The band recently issued the following update:

“It looks like the January 3rd show just got a little bit bigger and better! Pamela Moore and her band will be opening up the night for us at the Snoqualmie Casino and will also be joined on stage by METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe!! It’s going to be a great night….so don’t miss out! VIP tix here.”

In a follow up post from the band, fans are advised that due to casino policy Pamela Moore must go on at 7:50pm and be done no later than 8:25pm in order for Queensrÿche to get on stage ASAP. Make sure you’re there early.
Queensrÿche have premiered their new video, Ad Lucem, The tracks, ‘Spore’, ‘Midnight Lullaby’ and ‘A World Without’ provide the score to this 10-plus minute mini-movie.

“We decided to take a different approach with this video,” comments La Torre. “It’s a conceptual music video that invites the audience to scratch beneath the surface a bit, rather than the usual ‘chewed food’ that so many are used to being fed. We really wanted to deviate from a performance type of video so the music and story-line could be the main focus.”

La Torre also adds, “The overall theme of the song ‘Spore’ is one that deals with personal demons, relationship struggles, career pressures, personal/professional morals and ethical dilemmas. These are issues we all face on some level and the video touches upon them all. ‘Midnight Lullaby’/’A World Without’ deals with the loss of a mother during childbirth, leaving a father as a single parent and struggling to move forward through the turmoil. The end result is a roller coaster of emotion in an effort to find a healthy resolve. Given our history, we feel that this multifaceted conceptual video, along with a great cast of actors to suit, will really resonate with our fans.”

 



QUEENSRŸCHE: Fan-Filmed Video From First Show Of UK/European Tour Posted

Posted by aliblackdiamond on October 16, 2013
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Source: Bravewords.com

On October 12th, QUEENSRŸCHE fronted by vocalist Todd La Torre performed at the O2 Academy in London (Islington), UK. Fan-filmed video has been posted below:

The band’s European tour schedule is now as follows.

October
16 – HMV Ritz – Manchester, United Kingdom
17 – Rock City – Nottingham, United Kingdom
18 – Button Factory – Dublin, Ireland
20 – Turbohalle – Bucharest, Romania
21 – Retro Music Hall – Prague, Czech Republic
22 – Orpheum – Graz, Austria
23 – Club 202 – Budapest, Hungary
25 – Theaterfabrik – Munich, Germany
26 – Burgerhaus – Quadrath-Itchendorf Bergheim, Germany
27 – Rockfabrik – Ludwigsburg, Germany
29 – Moonwalker – Aarburg, Switzerland
30 – Stadthalle – Langen, Germany
31 – Brielpoort – Deinze, Belgium

November
1 – Effennaar – Eindhoven, Netherlands

Tickets for all shows are available here.

As a special teaser for the European tour the band released a video for the album track ‘Redemption’ with scenes from the studio recordings and first US shows with Todd La Torre:

Queensrÿche recently filmed a mini movie to the tracks, ‘Spore’, ‘Midnight Lullaby’ and ‘A World Without’. The three tracks will provide the score to a 10-plus minute story, dubbed Queensrÿche: Ad Lucem. The movie was filmed by director, Daniel Andres Gomez Bagby with producer, Marco De Molina on location at Central City Stages last month.

Todd La Torre, vocalist for Queensrÿche has issued the following statement: “We decided to take a different approach with this video, which is comprised of three pieces of music from our latest self-titled release, Queensrÿche. It’s a conceptual mini-movie music video that invites the audience to scratch beneath the surface a bit, rather than the usual “chewed food” that so many are used to being fed. We really wanted to deviate from a performance type of video so the music and story-line could be the main focus.”

La Torre also adds, “The overall theme of the song ‘Spore’ is one that deals with personal demons, relationship struggles, career pressures, personal/professional morals and ethical dilemmas. These are issues we all face on some level and the video touches upon them all. ‘Midnight Lullaby’/’A World Without’ deals with the loss of a mother during childbirth, leaving a father as a single parent and struggling to move forward through the turmoil. The end result is a roller coaster of emotion in an effort to find a healthy resolve. Given our history, we feel that this multifaceted conceptual video, along with a great cast of actors to suit, will really resonate with our fans.”