Posted on: October 10, 2009 Posted by: anfnewsacct Comments: 0

QUEENSRYCHE — who have been touring since late March in support of their newest effort American Soldier (Atco/Rhino) — will be taking The Queen of Heavy Metal, Lita Ford, on the road with them for over two dozen dates beginning October 15th (see full itinerary below).

Ford will hit the stage during the QUEENSRYCHE set to perform three songs including her Top 10 Billboard hit (performed with Ozzy Osbourne), “Close My Eyes Forever,” which she will duet with QUEENSRYCHE front man Geoff Tate.

For all songs, Lita will be backed by QUEENSRYCHE — Geoff Tate on vocals, Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren on guitars, Eddie Jackson on bass and Scott Rockenfield on drums.

“We’re elated to have Lita Ford performing with us,” comments Geoff Tate. “I have been a fan of Lita’s as long as I can remember and look forward to the upcoming tour with her.”

The feeling is mutual as Lita comments, “I’m so excited about how we’re doing this tour. It’s a really cool way to do a show. I’m looking forward to getting out there and seeing my fans again as well as meeting Queensryche’s fans. It should be a real fun time for all.”

Earlier this month, the video for QUEENSRYCHE’s new single, “Home Again,” made its worldwide debut on Military.com (the largest military and veteran membership organization) and can now be seen on the band’s official website at www.queensryche.com. The video features photos submitted by service members from all over the world.

As for the song, itself, it’s become a fan favorite along the tour. Performed by Geoff Tate and his 11-year-old daughter Emily, “Home Again” examines the emotional toll of war from two perspectives — Geoff singing from the soldier’s point of view and Emily singing the point of view of the child left behind.

Prior to the performances with Lita Ford, QUEENSRYCHE will be joining Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith) beginning Friday, September 25th, for three consecutive California performances in Berkeley, Valley Center and Universal City, respectively.

Also on the QUEENSRYCHE horizon is the forthcoming ShipRocked Cruise (www.getshiprocked.com) which sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman) on November 15th for a five-day music festival on the sea. Those on the cruise will have an opportunity to be a part of a private QUEENSRYCHE-hosted wine gathering and drink Geoff Tate’s wine, Insania (www.threeriverswinery.com). For an advance donation of $20, fans will have access to the special onboard event. All proceeds of the wine party will benefit the National Military Family Association, an organization that QUEENSRYCHE has been involved with since the inception of American Soldier.

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QUEENSRYCHE AMERICAN SOLDIER TOUR DATES

OCTOBER

15 Louisville, KY Coyotes

16 Montgomery, AL Montgomery Perf. Arts Centre

17 Pensacola, FL Saenger Theatre

18 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel

20 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore

21 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre

22 Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of The Living Arts

23 Norfolk, VA The Norva

24 Englewood, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center

25 Westbury, NY Capital One Bank Theatre

27 Covington, KY Madison Theater

28 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall

29 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue

30 Fort Wayne, IN Piere’s

31 St. Louis, MO The Pageant

NOVEMBER

1 Joliet, IL Rialto Square Theatre

2 Fargo, ND The Venue

4 Missoula, MT The Wilma Theater

5 Spokane, WA The Knitting Factory

6 Boise, ID The Knitting Factory

7 Stateline, NV Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

10 Houma, LA The City Club

11 Nashville, TN Cannery Ballroom

12 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade – Hell Stage

13 Jacksonville, FL Plush

14 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution

15-20 Grand Cayman & Jamaica ShipRocked Cruise

*with Chickenfoot

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