rising west

The members of Queensryche have played their hometown of Seattle many times before, but never under the guise of the new band Rising West. The band, which is essentially the same lineup with the exception of Todd La Torre taking over for Geoff Tate, were welcomed with open arms during their first-ever performance Friday night (June 8).

Members of Queensryche appear to be at odds with frontman Geoff Tate, as the band’s members have formed a new side project without him.