QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON & EDDIE JACKSON FIRE BACK AT SCOTT ROCKENFIELD.

QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton and Eddie Jackson have fired back at their estranged drummer Scott Rockenfield, accusing him of abandoning his position as a member of the band and misappropriating the group's assets to his own personal benefit.
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[@brianthompson8364]

Kills me! One of the best bands ever to this. From Chris leaving it's been a horrible downward spiral ...I hate how it turned out for Queensryche. 😔

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Agreed

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

QR died the day DeGarmo left. The band just didn't know it.

[@markhoss6538]

Exactly right. I’ve been with these guys since the beginning.

[@clemclemson9259]

its a GD Freak Show

[@loumason6120]

At this point we shouldn't be mad the way it played out,it's not our shit.. as to appreciate these bad azz guys,, even to have met and had that original chemistry that we fans jived on is the gift of the past

[@davejohnsonmusic]

This guy's drumming was a huge part of the QR sound.

[@metallion0738]

He's a snake as well.

[@joedecker3900]

Absolutely

[@markusaurelius777]

@@joedecker3900 *WAS*, being the key word here. LOL

[@joedecker3900]

@@markusaurelius777 Heyday for sure

[@Georgia-Vic]

Yeah just like Geoff Tate!

[@user-sh3vz3ol3j]

Such a tragedy that this great band is still facing internal issues after all these years of conflict, regardless of where the fault lies.

[@itchyomalley]

It won't have any issues once Edbass is pushed out, then Whip can annoint himself absolute ruler

[@jrock2264]

Money makes people do weird things...

[@Georgia-Vic]

"This band" isn't great anymore!

[@Razzlyn]

Hugely underrated drummer, You're not listening to Queensryche anymore, You're listening to the QR Company. They should change thier name.

[@uhill74]

They sound awesome though.

[@kingtrance307]

@@uhill74 - I think they sound pretty much like any other generic speed metal band now. Almost like their trying to clone Maiden. Yes their still great musicians but there’s no soul like the original band had. Sorry they lost the magic…

[@uhill74]

@@kingtrance307 defintely no real comparison to the original band. That was magic.

[@metallion0738]

He's also a snake, the band deserves to continue without his toxic ass.

[@riddarhyttan]

The whole (apparently mandatory) "X is underrated" comment trend needs to stop, everyone who halfway understands music knows Scott is a monster and have known it since they first heard him. Fully agree that Queensryche came to a sad end though.

[@marpsr]

Scott is an underrated drummer, rock solid. Sad to see one of my favorite bands has turned into all this.

[@ihateutube1143]

Well most bands go down this path

[@sunnys3325]

Nahh man... he isn't and wasn't ever underrated. Everyone knew he was a badass back in the good ol days and he got plenty of recognition for his amazing drumming. I agree this is all sad tho.

[@metallion0738]

He's also a snake on the grass.

[@cymbalism1]

I agree 💯!!!

[@gneric85]

My favorite drum riff is in the song The Whisper.

[@mikerobertson2402]

When Chris left I was on the fence but once Geoff left that was it for me.

[@Mr100Rupees]

For most of us i believe ..

[@gonzalogazzolo7478]

Me too

[@roberthussey595]

And I thought it was only a rift between Chris DeGarmo and Geoff Tate...

[@FreeMTrider]

@@roberthussey595 there wasn't a "rift" between DeGarmo and Tate. DeGarmo didn't want to be on the road and his musical tastes changed along with Tate's compared to the rest of the band. They wanted to play the old stuff and Chris and Geoff always moved forward with new sounds. Then it became a money thing. Sounds familiar with this situation.

[@jeffreyk9743]

Mike I'm with you without Geoff & Chris it's no longer Queensryce

[@paulkruger491]

Another rainy night without Chris Geoff and Scott.

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Man these guy's we're such close friends growing up and now fighting each other $$$$ so sad 🥺

[@robertriecker7867]

Funny how he is accusing mike and eddie of doing what they accused geoff of doing !!!

[@870expressmag]

No wonder Degarmo got out of there so early. Yikes!!

[@titaniabell6680]

This must be one of the saddest rock n roll stories....ever !! What a great band, ...what a shameful tragic end !!

[@dustinparker9456]

All this sounds familiar. This makes Tates side of the story more believable. It’s time to put a fork in the band.

[@kamikazekrush3758]

I agree, without Scott, Geoff and Degarmo, this is truly a cover band, Also Todd seems like a real prick, love old Queensryche, couldn't care less about them now

[@HeavyMetalTom]

Fork it , Todd can have it. I remember the real Band 1983/1998

[@sparkynm156]

Todd should have stayed with Crimson Glory and Give it a real chance and Himself...

[@kingtrance307]

Pretty much. Unless you could get the original band (including DeGarmo) in a room together with a good therapist. Well it worked for Metallica anyway…

[@dustinparker9456]

@@kingtrance307 He focking left the band.

[@drummingprince3]

It's too bad it came to that.... I believe Michael and Edbass at least for the most part.

[@ronthompson95]

I gave up on Rockenfield and Tate when they lost their hair. JK I love all those guys. Too bad it can’t continue with the classic band.

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

SO Wilton and Jackson are in the right, and everybody else that has left acrimoniously was at fault. Ok

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

This is true.

[@PositivePokemonPlayers]

Scott is such a great drummer 👍👍

[@troykruse5161]

I guess Chris was the glue that was holding this band together. After he left everything went to SHIT!!!

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Hear In The Now Frontier was an abysmally bad album, and mainly written by DeGarmo. I would argue it was turning to poo before he left.

[@bryonkidder6199]

Geoff Tate is the voice and sound of QR. The current members and current management are just a corporate band that existence to make money...lol

[@vistalite]

I saw the “new” Queensryche live and Geoff Tate solo live. Tate wins, IMO. The “new” Queensryche seemed tired and like they were just going through the motions. Tate’s project sounded more legitimate.

[@itchyomalley]

They're going thru the motions to pay all the alimony and legal bills.

[@kingtrance307]

At least Tates not trying to be Iron Maiden.

[@doug941]

Todd's better!

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

@@doug941 purely subjective.

[@brooklynbud1138]

Tate is just rehashing old material. Queensryche is actually putting out new albums and touring them. Tate lost his voice to smoking and drinking and wanted to turn Queensryche into a jazz band that did cabaret shows

[@peevee605]

Rockenfield walks out, never return, doesn’t go to work, sues his band mates. Here comes the answer.

[@metallion0738]

Agree, Scott is a snake, and snakes cannot be trusted.

[@clemclemson9259]

im sure there was more to it than tht bro...

[@peevee605]

@@clemclemson9259 yeah man. And we will not get to know why.

[@seb5150adrianna]

I was fortunate enough to see Queensryche at L'Amour in Brooklyn,NY on the Rage for Order tour. That is Queensryche. I will keep that memory and that band was incredible. Scott is an amazing drummer and a super nice guy. I was able to talk with him on the MORC a while back. Todd is a great singer and I think the new band sounds good, but I will choose to live in the past...where, in my opinion...all the good music is.

[@robertghanem1424]

In their PRIME.

[@markorendas1423]

YES. LOOK AT METALLICA. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF THEY DISBANDED A DOZEN PLUS YEARS AGO. AND NOW AFTER COVID BANDS LOOK LIKE THEYRE BILKING THIER "FANS". ITS DEFINITELY QUITTING TIME

[@luisponce7317]

I saw them at L’Amours in Brooklyn during the Warning tour and Rage tour at L’Amours east in queens best shows ever…those shows were unbelievable…after every song we would chant Queensryche. Queensryche and so on until start of next song…I still those shows on a cassette that were bootlegs that I brought somewhere in the village…..great times

[@68fmj51]

Really sucks to see what has become of such an awesome band. I saw them with Metallica in January of '89. They put on a helluva show.

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Saw them that month too! Charlotte, NC

[@gonzalogazzolo7478]

QUEENSRYCHE FINISH WHEN DEGARMO AND TATE LEFT THE BAND ... NOW THIS BAND IS LIKE QUIET RIOT... A TRIBUTE BAND

[@Rikrik1138]

The current lineup is more like a super group than a tribute band. You have two original Queensrÿche member, one returning Queensrÿche member, a former member of Crimson Glory, and a former member of Kamelot. I think that qualifies as a super group, not a tribute band.

[@dkrahne1974]

Here we are yet again, the turmoil surrounding Queensryche is bigger than the band itself. It's sad really.

[@davidcottone2700]

Tate DeGarmo now rockenfield now it's no longer queensryche

[@ihateutube1143]

What are we taking about here,this guys probably owed like $100!no ones going to see these folks play without Tate!

[@D6EH]

What was once an outstanding and creative band has now devolved to a complete shit show. What a shame.

[@racheladkins6060]

I always thought they were Brothers in Arms, such a highly respectable band. What a mess!

[@zippydooda]

This channel should be called Drama Queens of Metal.

[@ChorusArtists]

Wow. Queensryche would never have made it without Rockenfield. I wonder if Tate, DeGarmo, and Rockenfield will get together now? Sad when bands fight over the scraps, when they should've moved on years ago.

[@roguefate666]

Doubt it. I think Degarmo has kept his distance for this long with good reason. I really don't think he wants anything to do with the drama among his old friends/bandmates. Tate doesn't want anything to do with it I'm betting either. He probably pays his current band (a bunch of kids - who aren't bad - but still just kids) in milk and cookies to tour with him and making decent bank. And, the entire situation with SR is simply bizarre. He goes AWOL (essentially) for a few years and emerges in the midst of a court battle. And, while seemingly lacking any explanation for his lengthy absence. IDK.....it's just impossible to understand how they ended up here.

[@FreeMTrider]

@@roguefate666 Yeah DeGarmo quit the rock star lifestyle years ago.

[@domg7616]

I am a huge fan. Have seen them numerous times in 80 and 90s and 2000s . I I can't see them anymore. Because it's just not the same. Geoff Tate is all I would see now. ...

[@arturoalmazan5262]

this is so similar to what KK downing and Priest have been doing the last couple of years. the drummer was let go without no official notice just like KK downing. ok downing walked away but he asked to rejoin the band but ever since then Halford hill and Tipton didn't want him back. it's such a shame great bands like priest and Queensryche can't seem to bury the hatchet . I can't even call this The real Queensryche. Tate ; DeGarmo and rockenfield were Queensryche

[@kingtrance307]

Exactly! Every new incarnation now is fast becoming a stain on the original band and their legacy.

[@markorendas1423]

YES NOW ITS THE "QR COMPANY" AND ALSO YES DROPPED JON ANDERSON 12 YEARS AGO WHEN HE WAS HOSPITALIZED. THES3 BANDS ARE NOW A SHAM SCAM

[@arturoalmazan5262]

@@markorendas1423 agreed

[@jonmallek7746]

It's so sad that they call it the QR company.

[@mikemolchan2343]

That's for asset protection

[@anti7928]

It was all downhill after the Empire album...

[@davejohnsonmusic]

Promised Land is pretty badass actually.

[@matsnilson7727]

@@davejohnsonmusic I second that. Promised Land is great. I may not have thought so at its release, but after a few years I started to love it. Still do.

[@davejohnsonmusic]

@@matsnilson7727 I was living in western NY at the time and the band was at a local radio station, discussing each track on the album, the studio, etc. It was really cool. I think this was pre-release of the album. The recording studio was in the woods somewhere and they just had this secluded feel going on. That album is super depressing, but I love it.

[@matsnilson7727]

@@davejohnsonmusic I think the recording studio was on an island somewhere. If I remember correctly, Geoff mentions the location in the mini documentary they released at the time. You've probably seen it here on youtube. It's been a while since I watched it now but wasn't the studio called Big Log or something similar? They had a pretty cool vibe going on for sure, and obviously weren't afraid to experiment and embrace that dark and depressing mood. I feel that 'Portrait' on The Verdict captures a similar vibe. I wouldn't mind more songs like that on their next album.

[@clemclemson9259]

@@davejohnsonmusic its very good- great comment

[@kylemc8851]

Hard to believe now that all the smoke has cleared it's Wilton and Jackson holding the name... Role Players really...

[@markorendas1423]

SHIT IF AXL ROSE D8D THE SAME TO EVERYONE IN G N R. AND THEN PROMOTERS TOSSED TRILLIONS TO GET BACK AND BILK THIER FANS FURTHER. NO FN WAY. ILL CHERISH THE BEST PARTS AND BYPASS TH8S BULLSHIT

[@johncole015]

How many original members still in the band trading on the brand name and nothing more?

[@23nacho23]

Lol, no loyalty, friendship means nothing in this band........first Tate, now Rockenfield

[@clemclemson9259]

Tate was no saint....

[@tatianawhittaker]

Such an unfortunate situation for a great band.

[@roywarriner8441]

They were such a great band, now they're like a bad reality tv show. Will the drama never end?

[@sparkynm156]

They will All Leave and Join Geoff Tate BUT, Legally be prevented from Using the QUEENSRYCHE Name....

[@byrondouglasdean]

These guys make the David Gilmour - Roger Waters Pink Floyd split look downright tame by comparison.

[@joedecker3900]

He’s a killer drummer, not the same without him!

[@markusaurelius777]

Casey Grillo is awesome.

[@andysebok5250]

It's so disappointing how they refer to the band in a heartless, cold corporate language.....it's almost like no member of the band actually loves the band, they just treat it as a business enterprise.....very sad.

[@thomasverdin]

As an 'Empire'

[@brooklynbud1138]

It’s called the music BUSINESS. When you run a successful band as your full time source of income, you’re also an entrepreneur.

[@brooklynbud1138]

I’m happy that Queensryche is continuing in some form. Geoff Tate lost his marbles around 2009, and tried turning Queensryche into a weird jazz/cabaret band. Whatever they’re doing now, it can’t possibly be worse than that. Even Tate realized he was fucked up and is leaning back into the early Queensryche sound on records, and touring the old classics

[@SuridaCity]

When will these 2 realize it's time to end name Queensryche??? What's the point without having anyone from the core trio in the band? Props to them , but it's was all about Chris, Geoff & Scott.

[@kingtrance307]

If only we could get Tate, DeGarmo, Wilton, Ed and Rockenfield in a room together. Then immediately bring in some good therapists to work their shit out. The original band is leaving far too much on the table not to give this a try. Why the hell not - it worked for Metallica! 😂

[@BADD400]

It didn’t totally work for Metallica cause Jason is still out

[@kristianjohnson8787]

Or a ring with some gloves…that usually gets it all out.

[@FreeMTrider]

It seems DeGarmo has no interest in touring, but maybe he would like to write an album or two? I can't imagine him creating any music close to what they are doing now. DeGarmo and Tate had similar directions and preferred to change every album. This current band doesn't do that.

[@kingtrance307]

@@FreeMTrider - Yup you can’t ever put Humpty Dumpty back together again. They’ll just keep paying the lawyers to sort it all out. That will require they keep endlessly playing the casino circuit unfortunately. I don’t have much interest in the current line up. They sound like a cover band for any generic metal band now. At least the old Queensryche was creative and had some originality to them.

[@bitburg40]

Plus Metallica threw the therapist out of the band too.😂@@BADD400

[@RH-xs8gz]

The music “business” has ruined many a great band

[@emt5330]

The second word in that phrase gets in the way of the first all the time

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

Omg! This is terrible, cause lately? The band is more about drama, than it is about the music! And speaking of which? They’ve slipped bigtime as they no longer sound like they once did, only sounding like every other mediocre band out there and not the standout thing they used to be! It’s sad what they’ve become, time to say goodbye!

[@tatemalmsteen]

Sorry Scott, but if you don't show up to work you tend to get replaced.

[@robertghanem1424]

Such a super talented band acting like kids.

[@Mr100Rupees]

First Tate now Scott ...very suspicious don't you think , this makes Tates side even more believable now .

[@Rikrik1138]

In what way?

[@mattbottine2800]

This band has turned into not only a joke but basically an embarrassment. They are nothing short of a cover band and to be honest whether it's queensryche, skid row, pink floyd or any other band we grew to love were all sick of the he said she said bs.

[@uhill74]

Last three albums are really good.

[@vickhones9961]

@@uhill74 Garbage WOKE lyrics in their songs in last couple of albums. No thanks . Just as bad as grunge crap .

[@uhill74]

@@vickhones9961 I didn't catch onto the lyrics yet. That sounds sucky...but the songs are well composed

[@craigkemmerzell5741]

Chris was the glue that kept it together

[@pascaldeslongchampsmoncton1490]

Used to be a huge fan of them, but Jesus Christ, stop with the bloody lawsuits, from all parts. It's all you hear now with them, sad, really sad.

[@dragongeraldb]

t one time this was a great and polished band with two of the best albums back to back, that was the best time to be a fan then 1990s hit and it has been nothing, not a bit of that kind of artistry from them so they now bitch and sue over money from a group that has been dead for like 30 years. not going to lie, they now suck and i have had enough, in the best line i can think of "bye Felisha"

[@jackblack4593]

The two unimportant musicans now own the name of queensryche. What the fuck

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Oh well. Thanks for the video.

[@mikegallagher2732]

I.M.O. Todd should continue with his SOLO work ( WHICH IS FUCKING GREAT) and Michael and Eddie move on to another project.. But who am I to say whats best...LOL.

[@ihateutube1143]

Now Scotts young hot wife is gonna leave the old broke drummer

[@Paul-fq9pj]

Such a shame one of the very best bands back in the day operation mind-crime and empire are two of the best albums ever

[@holysmoke8439]

Sue their asses Scott

[@TheEWFX29]

Wow this is sad.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Holy frick Queensryche are becoming the new version of Judas Priest. 1-2 original members and lots of animosity. Both bands need to just stop. Anybody know what Scott is doing now?

[@metallion0738]

Scott became a snake.

[@clemclemson9259]

@@metallion0738 yea ... you would know.....

[@jayteesgear]

I only had interest in OG QR.

[@roguefate666]

This band has no shortage of drama between members of the original line-up save for Chris Degarmo staying out of it altogether since he left way back when. He keeps out of the press altogether it seems. Still one must wonder what his personal opinion of all this might be. Rockenfield's sabbatical/leave of absence has always struck me as bizarre to be honest. Okay. You have a paternity leave which I think it completely understandable. But to have it drag out for so long and even skip recording an album altogether is a WTF moment. There's more to it than this. There has to be. Otherwise, why would Scott be so damned absent and aloof in the past few years?

[@vigocountyscanner]

Because they found someone to do it cheaper and worse. Scott taking leave was their way of getting him out and not having to pay him his 1/3. Scott had every intention to return. I had actually talked with him about buying some drumsticks from the recording and had it all set up and then nothing came of it. I know which side isn’t telling the truth.

[@Rikrik1138]

@@vigocountyscanner All I know, is that if I took a paternity leave from my job, and extended it to four years, I would be fired and replaced, regardless of how good at the job I am. It’s unrealistic to think that circumstances should be different for Scott Rockenfield just because he’s a rock star.

[@paulcollins3973]

Truth be told, I rarely make comments on YT, but based on how much I loved Queensryche from their inception a long, long time ago I just had to chime in. These guys were amazing, such talent. For it to degrade into this pile of horse poop is just sad. Clearly the coin has two sides but for two founding members to have gone out so horribly just sucks. I guess I'm just an old fart but rock bands in my lifetime have always fought, then they made up, made another album, toured and life went on. This crap is like a real life lifetime movie, lets call in Judge Judy, that should put an end to this nonsense!

[@louiscapasso4452]

And the pissing match continues.

[@alstvc]

The new QR with Todd LaTorre is the shit ! Scott was badass .... but Casey Grillo can hold his own! Fan from Day One !

[@batphink2655]

This band is done shame there's so much bad blood between them!

[@batphink2655]

I bet Geoff Tate gave this comment the only like it has LOL! I take that back their new album "Digital Noise Alliance' is amazing so many great well written and recorded songs the best in years and their last one too!

[@vigocountyscanner]

Strange how they are saying almost the same thing about Scott as they did about Tate whenever go minus the drama Tate brought. I call BS and they better have their ducks in a row to prove everything. Scott was more then willing to be a part of the band again,but LaTurd wanted one of his friends in the band on drums. I think LaTurd is holding the leash and the others just follow along like lost I puppies. I agree,Tate/DeGarmo/Rockenfield would be much more Queensryche then the cover band itself that can't write lyrics for shit. After the first half of the songs it's just a repeat of lyrics on 90% of what they have released with Todd. Never cared for him and never will. Time to hang it up and call it a day already.

[@scottscott7801]

I totally agree with you 100%. Todd is overrated! His interview attitude sucks! I understand that taking the "helm" of things being the front man but he just goes about it wrong and it rubs people wrong! Its like he acts he is better than Tate and because he is there now he will make them better than before! Its also like he is carrying a grudge with his attitude! He should remember he is only there cause of what they did in the past without him! Whether you like them or not after Degarmo left they still continued with that name!

[@vigocountyscanner]

@@scottscott7801 Agreed on most of what you said. Todd needs to be taught a hard lesson and thrown out along with Casey,the one who can't play anywhere near the caliber Scott could. LaTurd has a huge ego,I'd say worse then what Tate had and likely the reason Scott bailed,can't say I blame him. His attitude sucks balls. Kind of wish they would of just hung it up when Tate left and then they wouldn't of been in a position to have to pay Tate anything they kind of put themselves in that situation. They could of let Tate have the name and went on with a different name since the only people really listening to them are the hard-core fans now. I can almost bet they would of made just as much money as they are now. Bad business move. There are songs after Chris left that were ok and I listen to and play drums to but not a lot of them. When Chris came back for Tribe,you can instantly tell which songs he had his hands on and which ones he didn't. Chris brought the magic to QR and it was over after he left. Just another name now.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

This will always be he said she said scenario....Tate said in interviews that Rockenfield was the heart of the Queensryche sound, DeGarmo has said many times that there was a break among the members that made his decision easy. Tate and DeGarmo still talk, Tate still speaks highly of Rockenfield, I think we can see who the breakaways are and why they keep having problems since DeGarmo left.....it's redundant

[@myrtislockett864]

I think you are correct sir. I also think they should change the band's name from Queensryche to And Then There Were None.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@myrtislockett864 👍🏼🔥🍻

[@optimisticoutreach1236]

Scott wants something for nothing. Did he have the c- section? I bet his wife would have toured a month after if she played drums. Scott is a lazy boy...of gen z proportions...

[@myrtislockett864]

@@2AChef-n-BBQ so in the he said scenerio I think we all know who the he's are and who th the she's are. They say that true champions know when to turn the other cheek. The last time I saw Queensryche was for Operation Mindcrime 2. Ronnie James Dio stole the show.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

@@myrtislockett864 I haven't seen them since Promised Land

[@markusaurelius777]

Failed to give Rockenfield assets from what? Rockenfield isn't even a main writer of their music, LMAO !!!

[@PowerRobMusic]

Yeah that stuff is always goofy, if you can't write, stfu about rights

[@damonsdeliberatedetour492]

I am not taking sides but come on guys get it together. Seems a power struggle resides in this band.

[@wendymears7696]

Can't blame Tate for this one!!

[@chrisghanem6277]

Saw Queensryche in their hey day great band doesn't make sense to me but $ will split the tightest of friends not to mention a band put together like the monkees

[@wizardsmoke4893]

its crazy how bands thnk they can change singers ther r only a very few of them that have change the singers cause of stuff out of ther control but ther r only very few like acdc i hate when bands do that and for me. queensryche they would not be who they r if it was not for ther reg singer

[@iceWaterProductions1]

He probably couldn’t afford to keep his wife from not working and putting food in his baby’s gullet wit QR earnings. Damn shame QR was great in the heyday.

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Always get any agreement IN WRITING.

[@kevinkaatz883]

That's why it's called show BUSINESS

[@rockdude5150]

this sucks so bad, awesome band , and now just legal crap

[@drewrosecrans9728]

So sad that it turn into a drama festival

[@kattdaddy2112]

Goes to show ya that rock n roll is all fun and games...... until it becomes a business and money gets involved.

[@oxouk]

Has become a real shit show of events.

[@dossman6]

When a band turns into a Brand downward spiral inevitable.

[@williamthompson5504]

I want to see this lineup. It’s “Judas Priest” plus cost that sucks

[@duderandomofficialsteelpan2504]

He didn’t abandon anything. This channel has no idea.

[@imabigfan2305]

Loved this band. Saw them live many times. With and without DeGarmo. But just not the same. Haven’t followed them since Q2K.

[@loumason6120]

same

[@JamesRestin]

Rockenfield should work things out with Geoff Tate, if possible, and then you pretty much have the same number of original members in both iterations of Queensryche. Then, fans just go see version that they prefer. Fortunately, I saw Queensryche when there was only just one, with all original members, less one, Chris D.

[@Squirrelconga]

That's kind of what Yes was doing.

[@snfu6574]

This ship has sailed. Stop riding coat tails. Move on

[@1ZZ1_1ZZ1]

Voting people off Queensryche island is common for Wilton and Jackson. They did the same thing to Tate and in doing so turned the band to crap.

[@kristianjohnson8787]

EJ is a phenomenal bass player. His work on Roads to Madness is legendary. MW is an incredible guitar player. His songwriting on those early albums is obviously critical to the history. But, yes the “but bomb”, when a band has been so gutted and only 2 of 5 remain, with the other 3 leaving in bad terms…well, you’re doing a greater disservice to the band/brand than if you just changed the name and moved on.

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

Wilton ? DeGarmo was the main writer of the early QR.

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

without question . . . .these guys though, they really do need each other the way it was almost originally, you can get away with losing DeGarmo, Kelly Grey performances you almost didn't even realize Chris was not there but no more than that can you lose because each member brought something so unique about their approach to their respective instrument , Scott Rockenfield was Massive in this way, his drum work is driving those songs kind of like How Neil was driving RUSH, each part is so well thought out, nothing is random and everything is purposeful and almost perfectly flowing

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

Eddie Jackson's tone is so friggin sick !

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

​@@jeffreyhutchins6527 Mike Wilton was one of the main songwriters on every release from the EP to Empire. People think it was only Geoff and Chris, but that's not true.

[@thesomethingwickedpodcast2893]

Mike and Eddie's claims seem the most plausible. It certaining looked like he abandoned the band. If you've a share in a business you can't just piss off for 2-3 years and not make any money.

[@chrissttiiee]

No DeGarmo, Tatate, or Rockenfield need to F off!

[@Georgia-Vic]

Sickening, at what happened to favorite band!🤮

[@desmondcastro3679]

This sounds about $510,000 we're talking about here.

[@johnc94]

Wow I seen queensryche with Judas Priest in April I had no idea this was going on anyways Queensryche sounded amazing and so did Judas Priest

[@leemichaels406]

You guys are destroying the legend you built. Cris had to leave because of the BS drama in the band. Then you canned Geoff, Now you canned Scott (Guess its strange that scott helped fire Geoff the same way), now its happening all over again. God, stick a fork in it and call it done, QR is dead, please stop!

[@NovaDan78]

Everyone always complains that DeGarmo was the brains blah blah blah, and while he was a huge huge part of the band for years, he moved on after he practically wrote Hear in the Now Frontier by himself and it failed miserably. Whether it was a lifestyle change or whatever he left. Get over it. Don't get me wrong, I always admired Queensryche for never repeating themselves. After Chris left, Geoff took over and pretty much allowed the rest of the band to get screwed over by his wife. When someone finally questions all the underhanded shit that Geoff's wife was pulling, Geoff turn on the band. Can't blame anyone for getting upset when money is being stolen from under you to fund other bands out of the country..... Geoff has stated in the past that he hated metal music and it was very childish. Pretty much turns his back on the music that made him who he is. I loved Geoff's solo album from 2002, but it seems that both Chris and Geoff, used Queensryche as a "feeler" to see how a solo album would work for their respective careers. Talk about tarnishing a legacy. Fast forward, Scott takes leave for his baby to be born, and then just disappears for how long? Try that at your employer and tell me how that will go over. I love all versions of Queensryche, Geoff and Todd. I'll take Toddryche over Hear in the Now Frontier, Tribe, OMII and Dedicated to Chaos which all had Geoff and Chris. Also, anyone who is in a band knows that friendships can go to shit in a heartbeat. A fine line between Music/Friendship and business. Long Live the Ryche

[@btoal2001]

I’ve headed Scott may be dealing with some issues that let’s say people can struggle with when in a band. Does anyone know if this rumor is even true and has he managed to finally seek help if it’s true? It would be terrible if that’s where all the band’s money was going.

[@robertackerman2486]

The day Chris DeGarmo left it was the beginning of the end.

[@erichirsch583]

Would Casey Grillo out drum Scott Rockenfield? I don’t think so.. maybe I haven’t listened to casey enough to get a general opinion on him.. but I do know Scott was a big part of the QR drum sound..