Zisis Petkanas at Greece-based Rock Overdose recently spoke with QUEENSRŸCHE bassist Eddie Jackson about the band’s new album, their new singer Todd La Torre and the court dispute between the band and former singer GEOFF TATE. An excerpt follows:

Q: From what I’ve heard from the new album, it reminds a lot with the old good Queensrÿche. I think it’s very powerful.

A: "Thank you! We’re very proud of what we had recorded and of the job, we wanted to sort of capture the style that Queensrÿche has been known for and that style has been all the way back from the EP Promise Land. There is a certain sound that Queensrÿche created back then, during the first five of six albums, and that is the sort of direction that we wanted to take. Like I said before, we’re very proud of what we had accomplished and the future looks bright for us."

Read the full interview at this location.

Queensrÿche are streaming the new song called 'Fallout' on SoundCloud below:

A brand new review of Queensrÿche by BraveWords scribe Carl Begai has just been posted here.

An excerpt reads: "The battle over the Queensrÿche name should end here with this album. It isn’t Tate Hate talking, just a mile high stack of road signs pointing to the victors’ path in a ridiculous war over who got it right. Tate screwed himself and the life of a halfway decent solo album (Kings & Thieves) by slapping together Frequency Unknown, leaving his former bandmates more than enough room to walk all over him and reclaim their legacy."

Read more at BraveWords.

Queensrÿche will release their new album on June 24th (June 25th in North America) via Century Media and is the latest addition to the band’s multi-platinum musical catalog.

From the opening sound of the intro of 'X2' to the final notes of the closer 'Open Road', it is apparent that the signature sound that captivated fans for over 30 years is alive and well. Fans were treated to a taste of the new album when the band released 'Redemption' in March and have been garnering praise since it was released. The song has been listened to over 150,000 times on YouTube since it was released last month. Listen below:

The cover for the album was designed by Craig Howell who has worked on designs for Star Wars, SLIPKNOT and American Idol to name a few. Queensrÿche was mixed and mastered by famed Queensrÿche producer James “Jimbo” Barton who is known for working on the band’s classics Operation: Mindcrime and Empire. Queensrÿche marks the debut from the lineup comprised of Todd La Torre (Vocals), Michael Wilton (Guitars), Parker Lundgren (Guitars), Eddie Jackson (Bass) and Scott Rockenfield (Drums).

“This gets said often by a lot of bands, but we believe we have recorded some of our finest music in years. The collaborative effort of everyone on this album is something we are extremely proud of. Working with Jimbo and the addition of Todd has revitalized the band in ways we never knew until we heard the final results. We know you have to wait a little longer but are excited for all of our fans to hear it. Queensrÿche wouldn’t be in this position if not for your unwavering support,” exclaims drummer Scott Rockenfield.

Queensrÿche tracklisting:

'X2'

'Where Dreams Go To Die'

'Spore'

'In This Light'

'Redemption'

'Vindication'

'Midnight Lullaby'

'A World Without'

'Don’t Look Back'

'Fallout'

'Open Road'

Queensrÿche's complete US tour schedule can be viewed below:

June

6 - Auditorio Blackberry - Mexico City, Mexico
8 - Concert Pub North - Houston, TX
22 - First Annual Rockn’ The Railroad Music Fest - Sheridan, WY
26 - The Crocodile - Seattle, WA

July

13 - McHenry Fiesta Days Music Fest - McHenry, IL
18 - Ford Festival Park - Oshkosh, WI
19 - Lawrence County Recreational Park - Springville, IN
20 - Roar On The Shore - Erie, PA

August

2 - Sturgis Buffalo Chip - Sturgis, SD
22 - Dow Event Center - Saginaw, MI
23 - Freedom Hill Amphitheatre - Sterling Heights, MI

Go to this location for updates and ticket links.

More on Queensrÿche here.