Queensrÿche – The Verdict
Released March 1st, 2019
The Verdict is Queensrÿche’s third outing with former Crimson Glory singer Todd La Torre, after replacing original vocalist Geoff Tate in 2012. La Torre continues to be an adequate Tate impersonator on The Verdict, but also proves to be skilled at taking over drum duties from original percussionist Scott Rockenfield (who’s been on hiatus for about two years). With only two original members guitarist Michael Wilton, and bassist Eddie Jackson participating they have become a bit of a parody of themselves on this affair. No mean feat given their history as a band. The album should please diehard fans, but offers little new to the casual listener
2.5 of 5 stars
