Watch: QUEENSRŸCHE’s TODD LA TORRE Sings IRON MAIDEN’s ‘Powerslave’ At His Home Studio
Queensrÿche singer Todd La Torre has shared a home-studio video of himself singing Iron Maiden’s “Powerslave”. He said he uses songs he enjoys to get his voice going before recording demos for Queensrÿche’s forthcoming album; the clip offers a glimpse of his preparation rather than a formal performance.
The article also recalls La Torre’s comments on vocal care, including that rest and hydration are useful, while he does not follow a regular warm-up routine. He said he does not drink alcohol and quit smoking three and a half years ago. In a 2024 interview, he said Queensrÿche still plays its songs in standard tuning.
In short
- La Torre sang “Powerslave” in his home studio.
- He was preparing to work on Queensrÿche album demos.
- He says rest and hydration help him maintain his voice.
Explained simply
Queensrÿche and Iron Maiden are British and American heavy metal bands, respectively, known for powerful vocals and guitar-led songs. Todd La Torre is Queensrÿche’s lead singer; “Powerslave” is a song by Iron Maiden, released on their 1984 album of the same name.
Singers often prepare their voices before recording, though routines vary from person to person. La Torre has described using songs he likes to get his voice going before making demos, and has spoken about rest, hydration and changes to his smoking habits. Queensrÿche’s recordings and live performances form the wider context for his approach to singing.