Maybe I’m reading too much into this. But why would the other four guys form a new band without Tate? While not unprecedented (see: Talk Show/Stone Temple Pilots) it’s certainly rare, and raises eyebrows.

QUEENSRŸCHE, CRIMSON GLORY Members To Debut RISING WEST Band In Seattle On June 8th, 9th

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire?

Read more about trouble in Paradise:
LeBrain’s Blog: Geoff Tate is a douche

DOUBLE UPDATE WITH GRAVY:  The Queensryche camp are denying any trouble saying that the band are just staying busy with side projects.  Sure.  A side project with everybody except the singer?  Playing all Queensryche tunes from the EP to Empire?  Bullshit!