'This will be the first time in QUEENSRYCHE's history that the EP and The Warning will be performed live in their entirety. 'We are thrilled to bring to you The Origins Tour!,' says La Torre. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 10 at 10:00am local, and can be purchased via this link: Meyers, FL, 'The Origins Tour' will see QUEENSRYCHE - singer Todd La Torre, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Casey Grillo - joined on most dates by another highly respected/influential band that also launched in the '80s, ARMORED SAINT. Launching on Main Houston, TX at Hell's Heroes Festival and running until May 12 in Ft. And for the first time ever, QUEENSRYCHE will be performing both classic releases in their entirety as part of 'The Origins Tour'. I got to talk to Dean, their rhythm guitarist (Ed's brother) for one hour after the show in the casino! They are sooooo super chill, fun and cool guys to hang out with! Granted, they know me, but they are this sweet to everyone.Although QUEENSRYCHE would score multi-platinum albums and hit singles over their career, their fans have developed an undeniable love for the group's early releases - when they helped trailblaze a style of rock that combined elements of metal and prog.

Plus they are the most humble southern gentlemen you will ever meet.

I've never been handed a rose by a band before, let alone my favorite band! Will, their bassist, handed one to me and said my name! I pressed the rose and framed it along with my ticket, the guitar pick and a few other goodies from the show. At this show, they passed out SO many guitar picks to the audience, keeping everyone engaged! I got one before the show even started because the band knows me :) They also handed roses to everyone who walked up front at the end of the show. My favorite thing about Collective Soul is that they always try to do something special for the audience. He stands in that 'rock star' stance where his legs are bent and his guitar is flung high in the air- the audience can't help but be in awe at his shredding. Jesse is an absolutely professional rocker on the guitar, and he knows it.

The rest of the band is SUPER tight as well. Even at shows like these where majority of the audience was just there because of the casino concert perks and only knew 'Shine', Ed was able to get these people up and standing, bopping their heads and smiling all around. They're rock and roll gods up there on stage, especially Ed Roland who can work up any audience with his charisma, excessive energy, dancing, bright smiles and entertaining stories. I think this was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. This was my 8th time seeing them and they only get BETTER.

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