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December 3, 2019
Promised Land's Timeless Authenticity Perseveres
History is replete with examples of timely, flash-in-the-pan music. From one-hit wonder pop tunes to distinct production styles, some albums are very much a product of the time, whereas others have a timeless quality to them. Queensryche's Promised Land stands proudly in that latter category.
Released on October 18, 1994, the record sounds as fresh today as it did a quarter century ago. Of all the albums in the band's catalog, Promised Land has aged the most gracefully, thanks in large part to the deeply introspective lyrics, mature songwriting, and overall enveloping sound captured by engineer and mixer James "Jimbo" Barton...
November 26, 2019
As the TriRyche Turns: A Look Back at 2019
The original lineup of Queensryche may not be back together, but the individual members were quite busy in 2019. The following provides an overview of what Chris DeGarmo, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield, Geoff Tate, and Michael Wilton were up to musically over the last 12 months, and what may be in store from them in 2020...
November 4, 2019
"It Was November 4th..."
The impact music has on humankind is undeniable. Depending on the notes and lyrics, music can make people fall in love, rise in anger, weep with sadness, and bring calmness to a frenzy. It's the ultimate stimulus. One of my favorite responses is when the music unites people and helps forge friendships that last a lifetime.
I've been fortunate to meet and befriend many people thanks to the music of Queensryche. But today, November 4, belongs to one man we remember and celebrate—David "London" Ascoli.
July 10, 2019
Tate on Queensryche Reunion Tour: "It's Been Offered and It Hasn't Happened"
Fans wishing for Queensryche's original lineup to join forces again are going to have to keep on waiting.
In an interview with Greg Schmitt of 88.1 FM's weekly podcast, "Noize in the Attic," singer Geoff Tate revealed that the Seattle quintet was approached by a promoter about a reunion, but it doesn't look like it'll happen any time soon...
June 27, 2019
What Chris DeGarmo's Sale of His Queensryche Publishing Means
Chris DeGarmo has sold his share of the publishing rights to a number of Queensryche songs to Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Although DeGarmo hasn't publicly commented on the sale, some common business sense and speculation may provide some clarity as to what may have factored into his decision, and what it means regarding Queensryche...
June 26, 2019
Chris DeGarmo Has Sold a Chunk of His Queensryche Publishing
Former Queensryche guitarist and songwriter Chris DeGarmo has sold off a significant share of his publishing rights to several of the band's hit songs, including the Grammy-nominated "Silent Lucidity."
The transaction includes all the songs DeGarmo wrote or co-wrote on Queensryche's landmark 1988 release Operation: Mindcrime, and 1990 blockbuster, Empire. Sony/ATV Music Publishing, under the name Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc., appears to be the new rights holder...
June 14, 2019
A Vision Ahead of Its Time: The Three-Tiered Theme of Queensryche's Rage for Order
Operation: Mindcrime is often lauded as one of rock and metal's finest concept albums. Lost in the wake of that record's plaudit, however, is what may be Queensryche's most lyrically-complex work, Rage for Order.
Released in 1986, and structured as multi-layered theme, Rage for Order zeroes in on the term "order" in three different ways—personal, political, and technological. Each song on the album examines one, and sometimes more, of those three areas, with several twists and turns along the way. Even the album title is a contradiction in terms, pitting the word "rage" against its polar opposite, "order." It's no surprise why Rage for Order is often described as "ahead of its time..."
May 24, 2019
Sweet Oblivion's Debut a Treat for Fans of Classic Queensryche
They say you can't go home again. While the adage is apt for many situations, it's not at all accurate when it comes to former Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate, and the musical style of his latest project, Sweet Oblivion.
The group's self-titled debut album doesn't hide what it is—an homage to Queensryche's late-1980s/early-1990s heyday. Set for release by Frontiers Records on June 21, the record masterfully channels the songwriting essence of the Chris DeGarmo/Michael Wilton guitar tandem, providing a familiar musical landscape for fans who have been chasing the ghosts of Queensryche's original lineup for more than two decades...