Tate was sacked in 2012 following a series of disagreements � but Rockenfield says the process leading up to the band's decision started a decade ago.

"It's been, like, ten years � things were starting to come uncomfortable," He tells Ghost Cult. "It was a slow process, but over time if became apparent that Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and I were drifting apart from Geoff, especially when it came down to the music and the general direction of Queensryche."