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Bellevue, Seattle WA, United States (1981 – present)

Queensrÿche (pronounced /ˈkwiːnzraɪk/, KWEENZ-ryek) is an American progressive heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Bellevue, Washington. The band has released eleven studio albums and several EPs and DVDs and continues to tour and record.

Queensrÿche has been successful in the progressive scene, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide including over 6 million albums in the United States.

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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.

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.
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  • Revolution Calling
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  • TheJudasMaster

    I listened to Hot Spot Junkie. That was enough for me...

    Sunday morning

  • Mindcrime-III

    So, is someone still listening to Dedicated To Chaos?

    Saturday evening

  • MetalRock1989

    Revolution Calling <3

    Saturday evening

  • TheJudasMaster

    Take Hold of the Flame is better.

    Saturday morning

  • ShiverTool

    Anybody Listening?=Best vocal performance ever.

    Friday afternoon

  • joshmattg

    I agree. DeGarmo was the soul of the band, its obvious. I don't know who the fuck they have now besides Michael Wilton but hes a load of shit! But I don't know how the hell Geoff can settle with the new album as good enough material. Its shocking. I'll always listen to their old stuff and have huge admiration but lets face it, they are not going to come out with anything amazing these days.

    Wednesday evening

  • Lionheartattack

    V That doesn't mean the songwriting has to be outright bad and uninspired. :/ Especially as Tate's been about as good as DeGarmo in the past. I think they've lost it, and not only Geoff. Besides, Geoff's voice has been in rather good shape as of late -- much better than somewhere around 2009! Well, actually, Queensrÿche isn't really Queensrÿche enough for me without Chris DeGarmo, so that does that. :)

    last week

  • joshmattg

    I do reckon that their new style is to suit Geoff's vocal demands. I mean hes getting older, he doesn't exactly want to be singing more intense high metal singing like hes already doing when singing the back catalogue live. Thats my take on it anyway. It makes sense.

    last week
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Queensryche in Tacoma, WA on 12/07/12

7 Dec 2012 | from www.queensryche.com/tour/

Artist: Queensryche Tour: 30th Anniversary Tour Date: Friday, December 7th 2012 Time: 8:30pm City: Tacoma, WA Venue: Emerald Queen Casino Address: 2024 East 29th Street …

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