During a recent interview with BlastEcho, Operation: Mindcrime / ex-Queensrÿche vocalist Geoff Tate - who was fired from Queensrÿche in 2012 - commented on the possibility of reuniting with his former bandmates at some point in the future. Check out the audio clip below. 

Australia's Heavy recently spoke with Queensrÿche frontman Todd La Torre about fronting the band and replacing Tate. Following is an excerpt from the interview.

La Torre: "Seriously, he’s been hailed as one of the greatest of all time of the genre. In my opinion, he created a sound and style of singing. At first, I knew I was going to be harshly criticised. Even if I sounded perfect, I am not him. And because I’m not him, people will say 'You’re never as good as him in his prime,' and blah fuckin’ blah. And I say, 'at almost 43 years old, I’m hitting notes that he wasn’t.' He carved a path for many and was very influential in my vocal styling and was a reason why I enjoy this kind of singing. I didn’t invent it, I put my own little twist on things, but that guy was very innovative and unique. He should be immensely respected for that."

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Tate recently announced more dates for his acoustic European tour this December/January, which will feature a storyteller format. Tate will perform material from his Queensrÿche catalogue and from Operation Mindcrime backed by a six-piece acoustic band.

Tour dates are as follows:

December
19 - London, UK - O2 Academy Islington
20 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
21 - Glasgow, Scotland - Cat House
22 - Dublin, Ireland - Voodoo
23 - Belfast, Northern Ireland - Empire
26 - Burgrieden, Germany - Riffelhof
27 - Muenchen, Germany - Backstage
28 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik
29 - Mannheim, Germany - 7er

January
3 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos Saal
4 - Heerlen, Netherlands - Parkstad Limburg Theater
6 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Venue TBA
7 - Sundsvall, Sweden - Venue TBA  
8 - Stockholm, Sweden - Venue TBA
10 - Jönköping, Sweden - Venue TBA
11 - Örebro, Sweden - Venue TBA   
12. - Oslo, Norway - Olsen På Bryn
13 - Kopervik, Norway - Ovenpaa
14 - Stavanger, Norway - Checkpoint Charly