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OPERATION: MINDCRIME IN ITS ENTIRETY AT ROCKLAHOMA 2008: On Sunday, July 13th in Pryor, Oklahoma, Queensr˙che will hit the stage to perform their 1988 concept album, Operation: Mindcrime, from beginning to end in its entirety. The epic theatrical presentation will cover all fifteen songs from the album including such fan favorites as "Revolution Calling," "Operation: Mindcrime," "I Don't Believe In Love" and the closing track, "Eyes Of A Stranger." The band's headlining performance of Operation: Mindcrime at this year's four-day Rocklahoma festival will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the release and will be the only performance of its type in the United States this year. In addition to Mindcrime, fans in attendance at Rocklahoma this July can expect an encore performance of well-known hits from other albums in the band's illustrious career now spanning 25 years. For more info on Rocklahoma, please visit the festival's website: ROCKLAHOMA.

“Rock The Bayou” Music Bash Unites Legends at 4-Day Texas Festival, featuring Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Bret Michaels, Queensr˙che, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Warrant, Ratt, Dokken, Great White & More! 40+ Bands to Unite with Celebrated Rockers at Former Houston AstroWorld Site for Nation’s Premier Labor Day Concert, August 29 - September 1, 2008.

For more info visit: RocktheBayou.com or tickets for Queensr˙che fan club members can be purchased HERE.

Please visit: 99.9 KISW's website for more info on this exciting concert!

Insania — a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness — will likely be unveiled in the fall and initially available to the general public by next year.

Tate — who has been deeply involved in the development of this special blend with 3 Rivers Winery — states that "Insania is a creative project similar to the process of making music. Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy. With a limited production, I hope everyone who loves wine will join me in this wonderful new venture."

Winemaker Holly Turner of 3 Rivers Winery is equally excited about the new offering. "Geoff Tate simply rocks and so does his love of wine," says Turner. "We share this passion for wine and have put together a powerful blend that represents Geoff. We feel so fortunate to be working with such a well-respected artist that is also a friend." Geoff Tate and 3 Rivers Winery hope to launch Insania at a concert event slated for September 20, 2008 at the winery. The show will mark Tate's first solo performance in six years. Tate will play music from his solo album as well as some QUEENSRźCHE songs, and will be "plugged in."

Tickets are $100 per person and include a picnic dinner and logo wineglass. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., dinner is available from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Geoff Tate will take the stage at 5:00 p.m. There are only 250 tickets available and an early sell-out is expected. Tickets are available by calling the winery at 509-526-9463. With mutual respect for the artistry of wine and music, the bond between Tate and 3 Rivers was instantaneous. "Here's to fine wine and rock and roll," comments Tate. "Cheers!"

For more information, visit 3 Rivers Winery.

Compiled by noted Queensr˙che historian Christa Titus, the series will feature interviews with members involved in the album's creation, plus perspectives from two other relevant sources. With topics ranging from guitarist Michael Wilton's initial displeasure with the album's mix and singer Geoff Tate's assessment of how TV helped sell "Mindcrime," to bassist Eddie Jackson's take on dealing with new-found success and drummer Scott Rockenfield's intimate details of the band's rehearsal space, "I Remember Now: The 20th Anniversary of Operation: Mindcrime" is one of the first complete and comprehensive looks at one of rock's most intriguing concept albums and the players involved in it. The first installment of Blistering's Queensr˙che's Mindcrime retrospective will be posted on Tuesday, May 6th and will feature guitarist Michael Wilton. For more information, please visit: BLISTERING.COM

That’s right – you can be a full fledged member of the ‘Ryche entourage for 38 days, from the first rehearsal day in Bilbao, Spain to last show at Waldrock Festival in Holland. You will travel on one of the tour buses around Europe, including stops in FOURTEEN countries – Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland, Scotland, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Poland. You will have an ALL ACCESS PASS for each of the 26 Queensr˙che shows, backstage catering at every show, hotels with the band and crew. You are on the road with the band! You basically get everything the band and crew get! You are ‘Ryche and Roll Royalty’!

Congratulations to the NCSE's own Iota & LaraR˙cher and our dear friends indyrycher and MetalERRN for winning the trip of a R˙che fan's lifetime! Updates from the road have been coming in, but with the limited internet access and time restraints they have, we'll have to wait for the juicy details when they return to the states. They're having a fantastic time and taking lots and lots of pictures. Stay tuned for photos and stories of their experience while on this amazing journey! CLICK HERE for a pic of the lucky winners R˙ching out in the UK! And HERE FOR MORE photos and video of their travels.

Not a fan club member yet? What kind of R˙che fan are you!? Sign up today to get all the fan club's benefits, including this exclusive video clip!

Big thanks to those who helped sell raffle tickets and support this wonderful cause. LaraR˙cher and JenQ2K of the NCSE donated their time, materials and skills to make this beautiful quilt, so HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to them for their successful efforts.

And CONGRATULATIONS to Pat Kibby, from New Jersey for being the LUCKY WINNER! Pat shared her thoughts with us on winning the quilt:

"Thanks to everyone at NorCal Sanctuary for your generosity to charity, and your beautiful work on this quilt. It is beautiful and totally cool at the same time. The details are amazing and not lost on me, as I seem to find something new to look at every time I check it out,. At the time I bought the raffle tickets (I bought 2 in NJ), I never expected to actually win. It was really because I thought the fund drive was a great idea going to a great cause. Actually winning was entirely unexpected and makes the whole thing even better.

I have been a Queensr˙che fan since the 80's (I am sure many have the same story), but I tell everyone I know that I have been to hundreds of concerts for many artists throughout the years, my all time favorite show was a Queensr˙che show at the Nassau Coliseum in NY. The band was so great that night, and the acoustics were amazing. It was really just one of those nights where everything came together and kicked butt!

One thing you can tell everyone there that was involved....this will never be on eBay, as it will be displayed proudly forever on the wall of my new home. Once it is up, I will send you over a photo of the final display, so you can be sure it found its way into a good and loving home where it will be admired by us and our many 'metal' friends."

Jonathon Williams, House of Eternity Interview

To read the entire interview please visit: KomodoRock.com

METAL MINUTE GIVES "SIGN OF THE TIMES" 4 1/2 STARS

To read the entire review visit: The Metal Minute

QUEENSRźCHE'S NEW ALBUM “TAKE COVER”
Queensr˙che’s latest release available From Rhino on November 13, 2007! Queensr˙che pays tributes to some of its favorite songs with an adventurous collection of covers that range from Black Sabbath and The O’Jays to Italian opera and Broadway musical. You can order "Take Cover" at: Queensr˙che.com. The album is now available at regular physical retail outlets and at: www.rhino.com for a suggested price of $13.98, with a digital version also available for the suggested price of $7.99.

Track Listing
1. “Welcome To The Machine” (Pink Floyd)
2. “Heaven On Their Minds” (Jesus Christ Superstar)
3. “Almost Cut My Hair” (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
4. “For What It’s Worth” (Buffalo Springfield)
5. “For The Love Of Money” (The O’Jays)
6. “Innuendo” (Queen)
7. “Neon Knights” (Black Sabbath)
8. “Synchronicity II” (Police)
9. “Red Rain” (Peter Gabriel)
10. “Odissea” (Carlo Marrale & Cheope)
11. “Bullet The Blue Sky” – Live (U2)

Some "Take Cover" interviews and reviews
CHOP SHOP Guitar Show - A few interviews with Wilton & Stone
Queensr˙che: Still got the Glam - By Karen Cotton, Wyoming News
Geoff Tate Interview - By Mary Ouellette, TheyWillRockYou.com
Geoff Tate Discusses Upcoming New Album, Tour - By Deb Rao, BraveWords.com
Queensr˙che: Seattle Sound Originals - High Plains Reader

"Take Cover" tour reviews
Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, USA
January 23rd 2008 - by Susan Thorsen
Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
January 25, 2008 - By Gary Dean Ash