Geoff Tate's New Mindcrime: Dr. X's Story

0:00On March 31st, Jeff Tate, the original Queen's Rishi friend-man, just opened up in a fresh interview about all the singers copying his iconic style over. The years, he calls it a real compliment, especially when he stumbles on bands covering his tracks unexpectedly while traveling. It hits him surreal every time, but flattering too. On top of that, he's dropping the third installment of the Operation Mindcrime Series, Operation Mindcrime 3 on May 3rd. The first single, Power, is streaming now. Co-written by Tate and his guitarist, Kieran Robertson, it features Tate on vocals and synths, drums from Rich Power, based by Disturbs John Moyer, guitars from Dario Parente and a Mary Altmeier, plus strings, mixed-ed Trident Studios in California. Fans still rave about the original 1988 Operation Mindcrime album, a platinum-selling concept, classic tackling corruption, drugs, and revolution through Nikki's eyes.

1:00Dr. X voiced by Anthony Valentine became legendary. The 2006 sequel got mixed reviews, seen as solid, but not matching the first. Meanwhile, after Tate's 2012 firing, a settlement led him own live rights to the full Mindcrime shows. This new chapter flips the script, telling the story from Dr. X's viewpoint, explaining his side after Nikki's victim arc. Tate's going solo with it, not under the Queen's Reich's name. Queen's Reich rolls on with singer Todd Latour, dropping four albums since 2013, keeping the legacy alive their way. Tate's take stays a must here for prog metalheads. That's your update for music news today, powered by AI.