Queensryche & Geoff Tate

[Yax]

It's good for sure, I've seen Symphony X and Bruce's book tour there.

Yeah, Geoff comes to Finland (and Sweden) a lot - The booking/touring company he partners with being from Vaasa probably has something to do with it.

 

[Yax]

GEOFF TATE Says His Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Will Explain More Of 'What Is Happening Within The Story'

In a new interview with 96.1 KLPX afternoon jock Larry Mac, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which will kick off on March 18, 2025 in Tucson, will see the 66-year-old vocalist perform the band's...

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I really, really hope he puts together songs that better fit the original O:M than the sequel (in which the first 2/3 of the songs were fine, had they been branded a solo venture. Certainly not QR worthy and especially not if the band didn't really play on it). His current band are good musicians though and they vibe on stage, so I'm hopeful it will at least be decent.

 

[KidInTheDark666]

The booking/touring company he partners with being from Vaasa probably has something to do with it.

Interesting, I had no idea about that. I've noticed he seems to come here all the time though. Some of the towns he visits are really small too.