Queensrÿche Ink New Record Deal With Century Media

Legendary Seattle rockers Queensrÿche are poised to regain their place as hard rock/heavy metal royalty in 2013. The band has just signed a new label deal with Century Media for the release of their latest studio album. The album is slated for release on June 11 and marks the debut album from the lineup comprised of Todd La Torre (Vocals), Michael Wilton (Guitars), Parker Lundgren (Guitars), Eddie Jackson (Bass) and Scott Rockenfield (Drums).  The band premiered a snippet from a new song called “Redemption” from the upcoming release on Eddie Trunk’s radio show on February 22.  The 90-second snippet can be viewed at http://youtu.be/P8iaNZBUK9c.  Queensrÿche join Century Media’s diverse roster comprised some of music’s most recognizable talent including In Flames, In This Moment, Lacuna Coil and Arch Enemy to name a few.

“Queensrÿche is excited to begin writing this next chapter of our career with Century Media.  Their passion and love for music has been apparent since early discussions and we are pleased to call them partners on this journey,” states bassist Eddie Jackson.  “We are also thankful for all of the fans who have supported us from day one and helped us get to where we are today.  Todd, Scott, Parker, Michael and I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for each and every one of you.”

Queensrÿche will also be heading out on their RETURN TO HISTORY World Tour this March and April.  The tour kicks off on March 5th in Dubuque, IA and makes stops in 9 different countries wrapping up on April 26th in the Netherlands.  The band will also be taking to the high seas on this year’s Monsters Of Rock Cruise and Sweden Rock Cruise. The 23 date trek will make stops in New York, Tennessee and Florida as well as in Canada, United Kingdom and Germany amongst others.  Tickets for all shows are currently on sale.

RETURN TO HISTORY WORLD TOUR 2013

DATE

CITY, STATE

VENUE

Mar 5

Dubuque, IA

Diamond Jo Casino

Mar 7

Toronto, ON

Phoenix Concert Theatre

Mar 8

Englewood, NJ

Bergen Performing Arts Center

Mar 9

Jim Thorpe, PA

Penn’s Peak

Mar 10

Patchogue, NY

The Emporium

Mar 12

Nashville, TN

Wildhorse Saloon

Mar 14

Biloxi, MS

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Mar 15

Tampa, FL

Ritz Ybor

Mar 16

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Monsters Of Rock Cruise

Mar 22

Orlando, FL

House Of Blues

Mar 23

Raleigh, NC

Longbranch

Mar 30

Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun Casino

Apr 6

Regina, SK

Casino Regina Show Lounge

Apr 11

Stockholm, SWE

Sweden Rock Cruise

Apr 13

Oulu, FIN

Club Teatria

Apr 14

Mons, BEL

Power Prog & Metal Festival @ Lotto Mons Expo

Apr 15

London, UK

O2 Academy

Apr 17

Nottingham, UK

Rock City

Apr 18

Manchester, UK

The Ritz

Apr 19

Dublin, IRE

The Academy Dublin

Apr 20

Duisburg, GER

Gluckaufhalle

Apr 21

Ludwigsburg, GER

Rockfabrik

Apr 23

Aaburg, SWI

Moonwalker

Apr 24

Munchen, GER

Theaterfabrik

Apr 26

Eindhoven, NET

Effennar

 Other Confirmed 2013 Tour Dates

DATE

CITY, STATE

VENUE

Jul 18

Oshkosh, WI

Rock USA Festival

Jul 19

Springville, IN

ABATE of Indiana “Boogie”

Jul 20

Erie, PA

Roar on the Shore Biker Rally

Aug 2

Sturgis, SD

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip

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