Q&A: Queensryche Talks Lawsuit, Plans 'Return to History' Tour

It's been a long, strange summer for rock that's heralded plenty of shocks. The news bulletins for 2012 include the overseas incarceration of Lamb of God's Randy Blythe; the deaths of such talents as Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord and engineer George Marino; Van Halen's tour cancellation; and Against Me! singer Tom Gabel's gender reassignment.

Add the departure of vocalist Geoff Tate from