A new poster for QUEENSRŸCHE's upcoming American Soldier Tour reveals that the album of the same name will be be available via Rhino Records on March 31st. The poster also features a small image of the American Soldier album art. Check it out on the left (click to enlarge).

As previously reported, on April 1st, Queensrÿche will be premiering American Soldier, and performing live on the US nationally syndicated radio show Rockline, with host Bob Coburn at 8:30 PM (PT) / 11:30 PM (ET).

Fans are encouraged to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast go to RocklineRadio.com.

American Soldier finds Queensrÿche once again tackling some heavy subject matter, this time focusing on telling the story of war from a firsthand perspective. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate has spent the last few years conducting extensive interviews with veterans and has crafted their thoughts into this epic tale. American Soldier examines American wars from World War II through Iraq from the viewpoint of those in the trenches and on the frontlines.

"Queensrÿche has always had incredible support from members of the Armed Services," says Tate. "It seems like after every show, I'd end up speaking with a fan that was or had been involved with the military. The more and more I began to hear their accounts and feelings, the more I really felt a conviction to tell their story. Over the last two years, I've conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews with veterans of many different American wars. I listened to their amazing and moving recounts and did my best to examine war through their eyes."

Among the tracks to appear on American Soldier are the titles 'Dead Man's Words', 'Unafraid', '100 Mile Stare', 'At Thirty Thousand Feet', 'Man Down', 'Remember Me' and 'If I Were King'.

Queensrÿche have announced a string of headline dates in support American Soldier. View the band's complete tour itinerary at this location.