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Geoff Tate Recalls Epic 1988 Concert Mishap

2/10/2025

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Geoff Tate, the former frontman of QUEENSRŸCHE, reminisced about a wild 1988 concert in Helsinki where a vodka bottle struck guitarist Michael Wilton's guitar, creating an unforgettable moment. Tate, who was new to METALLICA at the time, cherished the memories of their tour together. He’s set to kick off the "Operation: Mindcrime
The Final Chapter" tour on March 18, 2025.

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Geoff Tate, the former frontman of QUEENSRŸCHE, reminisced about a wild 1988 concert in Helsinki where a vodka bottle struck guitarist Michael Wilton's guitar, creating an unforgettable moment. Tate, who was new to METALLICA at the time, cherished the memories of their tour together. He’s set to kick off the "Operation: Mindcrime
The Final Chapter" tour on March 18, 2025.