Queensryche addressed the recent release of "Silent Lucidity" versions, revealing that they did not create the new EP.
Spotify and other music streaming services surprised Queensryche and their fans after the reported release of the band's new album featuring the remixes of their 1990 single.
Queensryche's New EP a Fake Release?
The song remixes arrived on Spotify and different platforms Monday, and screenshots of the aforesaid album have since gone viral online.
In the EP in question, the band reportedly recorded five versions of "Silent Lucidity" including a 2023 mix. It also has instrumental, slowed-down, sped-up, and acapella versions. The release also shows Cleopatra Records as the label behind the release, with former guitarist Chris DeGarmo the one who reportedly penned the track and former vocalist Geoff Tate as singer.
Fans who have been waiting for Queensryche's music listened to the tracks immediately but left disappointed due to the quality of the songs.
We had nothing to do with this, no idea where it came from, but it's NOT us. https://t.co/PWpkQ57zqX
— Queensrÿche (@queensryche) June 13, 2023
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"I listened to the Silent Lucidity remixes," one said. "Thank you so much. The Alvin and the Chipmunks Remix and the Slow-Motion Stoner Remix were exquisitely delightful. I ain't laughed that hard since my Uncle Wilbur won the calf fry eating contest and then puked on Aunt Bertha right after."
The band responded to the post and clarified that the release had nothing to do with them, saying they had no idea where it came from.
Queensryche retweeted a few more tweets and informed the fans that they had no idea what the EP is and who put it up. They added that they did not do the music included in the post.
As of press time, the band is yet to determine who created the troll EP online, but it came following the issues the band had with their original singer.
Queensryche VS Geoff Tate
Before the recent blunder, Tate filed a lawsuit against Queensryche after the band fired him but reached a settlement two years later.
This allowed Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield, and Michael Wilton to use the group's name, and the trio also scored the sole entity of the band's recording and touring alongside the other members, Parker Lundgren and Todd La Torre.
On the other hand, Tate earned the chance to continue recording and performing the band's songs as well as the exclusive rights to perform "Operation: Mindcrime I" and "II."
After the settlement, the former original member told Billboard they would finally move on with their lives following their successful discussion regarding the band's rights.
