In a new interview with Metalhead Marv from This Day In Metal, Geoff Tate, the former lead singer of Queensrÿche, was asked about the chances of reuniting with his old band. His response was candid, suggesting that a reunion is unlikely at this point. “I don’t think it’s likely, really, at this point,” Tate shared, as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET. He went on to explain that while there have been multiple offers to get the band back together, nothing has inspired the members to reconnect. “There’s been several offers on the table, getting the band back together. And nothing has inspired anybody to get in the same room or even pick up the phone and talk. So, I think it’s pretty unlikely.”
Tate also pointed out that the current incarnation of Queensrÿche is not really a “band” in the traditional sense. “In fact, there’s not really a band anymore,” he said with a laugh. With drummer Scott Rockenfield no longer part of the lineup, it’s just bassist Eddie Jackson and guitarist Michael Wilton continuing to use the Queensrÿche name. “It’s not really a ‘band band’ as we know it,” Tate added. “So, yeah, I don’t really think it’s likely.”
However, when Metalhead Marv mentioned that it sounded like Tate was open to the idea of a reunion if it were to happen, Tate clarified, “Well, I would say that I’m very willing to talk about it. That’s the first step. You’ve gotta actually pick up the phone [laughs] and answer the phone call.”
Earlier this year, Tate reflected on his time with Queensrÿche in an interview with Cassius Morris. When asked if he had any desire to collaborate with his former bandmates, including guitarist Chris DeGarmo, Tate was clear about his feelings. “We had 30 good years, which is phenomenal,” he said. “Most bands make a couple of records. How many records did Guns N’ Roses make? Three? [Laughs] We had 30 years of making music, and we gave it a really good run. We had a lot of success.” Tate expressed satisfaction with their legacy and felt that it was time to move forward. “I don’t really have a need to go back and try to recapture that with Chris or any of the other guys,” he explained. “I feel like it’s time to do other things, and to just explore.”
When asked if he still stays in touch with his former bandmates, Tate noted that contact is infrequent, but not without positive interactions. “Um, not regularly, not regularly,” he said. “But sometimes situations arise where we have to sort of deal with each other, and it’s not unpleasant now. Enough time has gone by [and] the bridges have mended, I guess.”
While a reunion may seem unlikely, Tate’s comments reflect a sense of peace and gratitude for the time he spent with Queensrÿche, as well as an eagerness to focus on new endeavors in his career.
