Queensryche To Enlist Services Of Lita Ford For American Soldier Tour!

LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Rhino Records) - Queensryche, which as been touring since late March in support of their newest effort American Soldier - 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 withQueensryche front man Geoff Tate.
For all songs, Lita will be backed byQueensryche - 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 forQueensryche'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 website. 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. Learn more at QUEENSRYCHE.com