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In the early ’80s, Queensrÿche (along with Fates Warning) fused ’70s progressive rock with the screaming guitars and “heaviness” of ’80s metal to form a new genre: progressive metal. Dubbed “Thinking Man’s Metal” Queensrÿche influenced many of the later bands that would expand the genre even further - including Psychotic Waltz and Dream Theater.
From The Mob to Queensrÿche (early 1980s)
The foundations for Queensrÿche began in the early 1980s. Guitarist Michael Wilton and drummer Scott Rockenfield were members of a band called Cross+Fire, who covered songs from popular heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Before long Cross+Fire added guitarist Chris DeGarmo and bassist Eddie Jackson to their lineup, and changed their name to The Mob. The Mob, who were without a singer, recruited Geoff Tate to sing for them at a local rock festival. At the time, Tate was already in a band called Babylon. After Babylon broke up Tate performed a few shows with The Mob, but left because he was not interested in performing heavy metal.[1]
In 1981, The Mob put together sufficient funds to record a demo tape. Once again, Tate was enlisted to help. The group recorded four songs - “Queen of the Reich,” “Nightrider,” “Blinded” and “The Lady Wore Black.” The group brought their demo to various labels and were rejected by all of them. Tate also was still committed to staying in his then-current band, Myth.[1]
From The Mob to Queensrÿche (early 1980s)
The foundations for Queensrÿche began in the early 1980s. Guitarist Michael Wilton and drummer Scott Rockenfield were members of a band called Cross+Fire, who covered songs from popular heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Before long Cross+Fire added guitarist Chris DeGarmo and bassist Eddie Jackson to their lineup, and changed their name to The Mob. The Mob, who were without a singer, recruited Geoff Tate to sing for them at a local rock festival. At the time, Tate was already in a band called Babylon. After Babylon broke up Tate performed a few shows with The Mob, but left because he was not interested in performing heavy metal.[1]
In 1981, The Mob put together sufficient funds to record a demo tape. Once again, Tate was enlisted to help. The group recorded four songs - “Queen of the Reich,” “Nightrider,” “Blinded” and “The Lady Wore Black.” The group brought their demo to various labels and were rejected by all of them. Tate also was still committed to staying in his then-current band, Myth.[1]
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Operation: Mindcrime
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Revolution Calling
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Rage for Order
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I Don't Believe in Love
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Spreading the Disease
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Speak
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Operation: Mindcrime
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The Mission
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Breaking the Silence
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Anarchy-X
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The Needle Lies
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I Remember Now
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Jet City Woman
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Suite Sister Mary
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Waiting for 22
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LUCKYLEO wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Champ+(Mukhran+Vakhtangadze)/Champions+never+die
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Razor745 wrote:
v Very true.
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nana_oosaki wrote:
I'd also like to clarify for those unaware that becoming familiar with the Operation: Mindcrime story is essential to the listening experience. Read Wikipedia's summary and then the lyrics as the album plays. If you don't do this, there's a chance you'll miss the genius of this album, and we can't have that.
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nana_oosaki wrote:
Haha, the vast majority of the 'top tracks' list is in my loved tracks. So many hearts.
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Deathriderdoom wrote:
midblowing prog/power metal. pitty they went to shit after 'Promised Land'. as a massive fan of USPM i can say that the debut EP is absolutely among the best shit ever to come out of that scene, if not THE best
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Carnassial1 wrote:
Cheers everyone! You can vote for "Progressive metal" in "Favorite Heavy metal Sub-genre Poll" on my profile page Carnassial1 It's over 2300 votes now. I'll be glad if you take a shot.
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gorky_park wrote:
Mindcrime is absolutelly must-have CD in every metal/rock maniac. It's said it's a best concept album ever made and I totally agree with that statement.
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icipher83 wrote:
Me hearing about the new album: ( ﾟ▽ﾟ) Me actually listening to it: ¯\(ºдಠ)/¯
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VirtuousGod wrote:
Get Operation: Mindcrime.
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David_J1973 wrote:
I need more of these guys. All I have is "Empire." Any recommendations?
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Dissection_Br wrote:
Great band
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Tenozuma wrote:
Oh and Take Cover was okay too. Welcome to the Machine was fantastic, and Neon Nights was entertaining at least- It does miss Dio on vocals though. Speaking of which, does anyone else think "The Chase" was the best song on Operation: Mindcrime II?
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pg666donegan wrote:
My fav song is I Don´t Believe In Love obvious why
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Tenozuma wrote:
@Breaking-Wheel- For me, it would be: Promised Land (great), O:MCII (v. good), Tribe (fairly good). American Soldier (rather good), Hear (don't much like), Q2K (dislike). The other albums are excluded as they're assumed to be in a separate league.
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Maxitoo wrote:
this album is the best of all times :D
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Megacorpse88 wrote:
Well, their first 4 albums are masterpieces,the only one i really liked after it was Tribe.Promised Land was decent and if you count live albums, Operation: Livecrime is great as well.
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furuka999 wrote:
Overall , they are greatband but latest album is completely garbage.
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DarrynMcL wrote:
Still great live, and there's always at least one good song on every album. Just my opinion, i see many would disagree...
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Deathriderdoom wrote:
pity about them sucking now. the last few albums have been terrible. old one's are all fucking amazing though.
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dmfzeks wrote:
mario: makes perfect sense.
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