Original Queensrÿche singer, Geoff Tate, is featured in a new interview with Metal-Rules.com, and discusses his upcoming Operation: Mindcrime III album, as well as his Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter tour, which is set to begin in the US in March.
The original Operation: Mindcrime, released in May 1988, was Queensrÿche’s breakthrough album and is widely regarded to this day as one of the greatest metal concept records of all time. Operation: Mindcrime II was released in 2006 and wasn’t nearly as well received, considered by the majority of the Queensrÿche fanbase to be an unnecessary sequel.
The following is an excerpt from the new interview:
Metal-Rules.com: This time, the main focus of our interview is, of course, your upcoming album, Operation: Mindcrime III, and The Final Chapter of the Operation: Mindcrime – tour. But let’s start with the album.
Geoff Tate: “Oh yeah!”
Metal-Rules.com: Honestly, I was quite surprised when I first heard about it—I didn’t expect it to happen. What inspired you to continue the Mindcrime saga at this point?
Geoff Tate: “Well, I don’t know. I just started writing, and it sort of happened. [laughter] Really, there wasn’t anything more to it than that. But over the last couple of years, while preparing for this upcoming tour, we’ve written quite a few songs for the album. We have enough material for a full album, and it’s all ready to go. We’re planning to release it in segments—like two songs here, then another two songs, then three songs—and kind of release it in parts. The plan is to start putting songs out in March when the U.S. tour begins and then do a physical release toward the end of the year.”
Metal-Rules.com: How would you describe the new songs you’ve written for the album?
Geoff Tate: “It definitely has a strong early Queensrÿche vibe, with some tracks being super heavy and technical. The album is also deeply emotional, marking the final chapter in the Mindcrime saga. It continues the story of Dr. X, Nikki, and Sister Mary, focusing on a specific point in their journey. I’m thrilled with how it’s turning out and can’t wait for people to hear it.”
Metal-Rules.com: When discussing a classic album like Operation: Mindcrime, isn’t it quite risky to create sequels since the new music will inevitably be compared to the previous parts of the saga?
Geoff Tate: “Am I worried about people’s expectations? No, I’ve never been worried about that. [laughter] Never. I didn’t worry about it with the first or second one. Why would I start worrying about the third?”
Read more at Metal-Rules.com.
Tate, who left Queensrÿche in 2012, is set to embark on Operation: Mindcrime -The Final Chapter, an extensive US tour launching in March. For ticket links, head here. For Meet & Greet passes, head here.
Tour dates:
March
18 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
21 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
22 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive Wichita
23 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
25 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
26 – Fort Smith, AR – TempleLive Fort Smith
27 – Dallas, TX – Echo Music Halt
28 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
30 – Austin, TX – Empire Garage
April
1 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
2 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
3 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater
4 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
5 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
6 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Parker Playhouse
8 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
9 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall
10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation
11 – St Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
12 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
13 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
15 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive
16 – Columbus, OH – TempleLive
17 – Plainfield, IN – Hendrick’s Live
18 – St Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
19 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
21 – Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center
22 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
23 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary
25 – Boise, ID – Revolution Center
September
25 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
26 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
27 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
28 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
October
1 – Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theatre
2 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
3 – Greensburg, PA – Palace Theatre
5 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
8 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall
9 – Newton, NJ – Newton Theatre
10 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theater
11 – Tarrytown, NY – Music Hall
12 – Fairfield, CT – Sacred Heart Theatre
16 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre
17 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts
18 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theatre
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The original Operation: Mindcrime, released in May 1988, was Queensrÿche’s breakthrough album and is widely regarded to this day as one of the greatest metal concept records of all time. Operation: Mindcrime II was released in 2006 and wasn’t nearly as well received, considered by the majority of the Queensrÿche fanbase to be an unnecessary sequel.
The following is an excerpt from the new interview:
Metal-Rules.com: This time, the main focus of our interview is, of course, your upcoming album, Operation: Mindcrime III, and The Final Chapter of the Operation: Mindcrime – tour. But let’s start with the album.
Geoff Tate: “Oh yeah!”
Metal-Rules.com: Honestly, I was quite surprised when I first heard about it—I didn’t expect it to happen. What inspired you to continue the Mindcrime saga at this point?
Geoff Tate: “Well, I don’t know. I just started writing, and it sort of happened. [laughter] Really, there wasn’t anything more to it than that. But over the last couple of years, while preparing for this upcoming tour, we’ve written quite a few songs for the album. We have enough material for a full album, and it’s all ready to go. We’re planning to release it in segments—like two songs here, then another two songs, then three songs—and kind of release it in parts. The plan is to start putting songs out in March when the U.S. tour begins and then do a physical release toward the end of the year.”
Metal-Rules.com: How would you describe the new songs you’ve written for the album?
Geoff Tate: “It definitely has a strong early Queensrÿche vibe, with some tracks being super heavy and technical. The album is also deeply emotional, marking the final chapter in the Mindcrime saga. It continues the story of Dr. X, Nikki, and Sister Mary, focusing on a specific point in their journey. I’m thrilled with how it’s turning out and can’t wait for people to hear it.”
Metal-Rules.com: When discussing a classic album like Operation: Mindcrime, isn’t it quite risky to create sequels since the new music will inevitably be compared to the previous parts of the saga?
Geoff Tate: “Am I worried about people’s expectations? No, I’ve never been worried about that. [laughter] Never. I didn’t worry about it with the first or second one. Why would I start worrying about the third?”
Read more at Metal-Rules.com.
Tate, who left Queensrÿche in 2012, is set to embark on Operation: Mindcrime -The Final Chapter, an extensive US tour launching in March. For ticket links, head here. For Meet & Greet passes, head here.
Tour dates:
March
18 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
21 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
22 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive Wichita
23 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
25 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
26 – Fort Smith, AR – TempleLive Fort Smith
27 – Dallas, TX – Echo Music Halt
28 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
30 – Austin, TX – Empire Garage
April
1 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
2 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
3 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater
4 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
5 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
6 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Parker Playhouse
8 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
9 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall
10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation
11 – St Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
12 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
13 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
15 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive
16 – Columbus, OH – TempleLive
17 – Plainfield, IN – Hendrick’s Live
18 – St Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
19 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
21 – Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center
22 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
23 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary
25 – Boise, ID – Revolution Center
September
25 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
26 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
27 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
28 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
October
1 – Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theatre
2 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
3 – Greensburg, PA – Palace Theatre
5 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
8 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall
9 – Newton, NJ – Newton Theatre
10 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theater
11 – Tarrytown, NY – Music Hall
12 – Fairfield, CT – Sacred Heart Theatre
16 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre
17 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts
18 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theatre
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