Due this fall, the follow-up to 2013's self-titled record marks the group's first release since a public split and two-year legal battle over the Queensryche brand with former singer Geoff Tate.

Vocalist Todd La Torre joined in 2012 was on board for the band's 2013 album and live shows, while Tate went on to form Operation: Mindcrime - named after Queensryche's 1988 album.

"The next album from Queensryche is hopefully coming out the first week of October," guitarist Michael Wilton revealed recently. "We are doing a worldwide release, and very much expected.