Ep 669 Geoff Tate on his releases of the Operation Mindcrime 3 album & touring for it!

00:00 - The "Dangerous" Autobiography Geoff discusses his finished autobiography and why his lawyer thinks it's currently too "dangerous" and litigious to release.00:30 - Welcome & Catching Up Shawn welcomes Geoff Tate back to the show and they recap his recent tour successes.01:12 - Operation Mindcrime 3: A Labor of Love Geoff talks about the process of releasing the new album and the emotional connection fans have with the original trilogy.02:54 - Writing for Yourself, Not the Labels A look into Geoff's creative philosophy—writing music for personal fulfillment rather than record company demands.04:15 - Going Independent The freedom and challenges of self-financing the album without a record label.06:23 - How Music Connection Changes Over Time Reflecting on how fans' tastes evolve and how albums like Promised Land were appreciated much later.07:13 - Recording in 18 Different Countries Geoff shares the unique experience of recording in hotel rooms, tour buses, and even a castle in France.09:30 - Developing the Character of Dr. X Exploring the "audio painting" of the new album and fleshing out the backstory of the mysterious Dr. X.11:58 - The Influence of Music vs. Silence Geoff explains how deeply music affects him and why he often seeks out silence to hear his own thoughts.14:21 - Operation Mindcrime: The Movie? The history of film options for the story and the possibility of a future visual series.16:20 - Doubts in the Age of AI A deep dive into how AI and modern media are creating a "seed of doubt" regarding what is real.20:25 - Autotune & Authenticity in Rock A discussion on the use of technology in vocal performances and the value of live authenticity.23:34 - Pioneering Digital Recording in 1988 Geoff looks back at the original Mindcrime being one of the first digital recordings and how technology has evolved since.26:39 - Touring & New Setlists Details on adding new songs to the live show and upcoming tour dates in America and Europe.27:22 - Final Thoughts & Venting Shawn and Geoff wrap up the interview with a look at the modern world.