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Queensrÿche: 1986-1987

By Brian Heaton

Archive. Written by Brian Heaton for AnybodyListening.net (2006–2022). Preserved as captured by the Wayback Machine on 26 July 2013 — text unchanged. All rights remain with the author and photo contributors.

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The mid-1980s were an interesting time for Queensrÿche. While the record company insisted on an "image," (check out the photos below) the band's music of the time defied such categorization, taking the music to more progressive and themeatic heights. Produced by Neil Kernon, Queensrÿche's 1986 release, Rage for Order, employed an interesting three-tiered lyrical theme, along with an equally layered and complex musical structure. Heralded by fans, Rage for Order is considered by many to be one of the definitive albums of the sub-genre now known as "progressive heavy metal."

The lyrical content of Rage for Order was based around three concepts - personal, political, and technological. Cuts such as "Screaming in Digital" and "I Will Remember" highlight the dangers of artificial intelligence and government intrusion, whereas "London" and "The Killing Words" relect more on human and personal elements. The political tier has songs such asf "Surgical Strike," and "I Will Remember." Musically, while Queensrÿche's two-guitar attack was still very much present, Rage for Order also brought the keyboards forward in the mix, expanding the band's sound into new areas.

The tour to support Rage for Order had Queensrÿche opening for some big acts, but the band didn't quite fit in with the likes of headliners Bon Jovi and Ozzy Osbourne at the time. The tour spanned approximately seven months and by the end, Queensrÿche were able to squeeze in some monumental headline shows that further expanded its fan base, including two sold-out performances at L'Amours East in New York, one of the more high profile clubs in the Big Apple for hard rock and metal acts.

Releases


Rage for Order (1986)

Photos


Rage Era Promo Shot 1
Rage Era Promo Shot 2

Rage Era Promo Shot 3
Rage Era Live Shot 1

Rage Era Live Shot 2
Rage Era Live Shot 3
Rage Era Candid In Studio

Article Scans


Circus (1986 pt. 1)
Circus (1986 pt. 2)
Circus (1986 pt. 3)
Circus (1986 pt. 4)

Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 1)
Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 2)
Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 3)

Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 4)
Circus (1986 pt. 1)
Circus (1986 pt. 2)
Circus (1986 pt. 3)

Concert Shots (1986 pt. 1)
Concert Shots (1986 pt. 2)
Concert Shots (1986 pt. 3)
Concert Shots (1986 pt. 4)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 1)
Concert Shots (1987 pt. 2)
Concert Shots (1987 pt. 3)
Concert Shots (1987 pt. 4)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 5)
Concert Shots (1987 pt. 6)
Concert Shots (1987 pt. 7)
Faces (1987)

Hard Rock Metal Studs
(1986 pt. 1)
Hard Rock Metal Studs
(1986 pt. 2)
Hard Rock Metal Studs
(1986 pt. 3)
Hard Rock Metal Studs
(1986 pt. 4)

Hit Parader
(1987 pt. 1)
Hit Parader
(1987 pt. 2)
Metal Edge
(1986 pt. 1)

Metal Edge
(1986 pt. 2)

Misc. Scans


Ad for Rage for Order
Guitar World Ad (April 1987)
Rage for Order Advertisement

QR Fan Club News
(Late 1987-pt.1)
QR Fan Club News
(Late 1987-pt.2)
QR Fan Club News
(Late 1987-pt.3)
QR Fan Club News
(Late 1987-pt.4)

RFO Bumper Sticker

Rage for Order Promo Ad
Rage for Order Promo Ad 2

Tour Dates

The Rage for Order Tour (1986-1987)

DATE LOCATION VENUE
July 31, 1986 New Orleans, LA Lakefront Arena
August 1, 1986 Shreveport, LA Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
August 2, 1986 Little Rock, AR Barton Coliseum
August 3, 1986 Kansas City, MO Kemper Arena
August 5, 1986 Ft. Worth, Texas Tarrat County Convention Center
August 6, 1986 Houston, Texas The Summit
August 7, 1986 San Antonio, Texas Hempisphere Arena
August 9, 1986 Tucson, AZ Community Center
August 10, 1986 Phoenix, AZ Compton Terrace
August 11, 1986 Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mac Center
August 12, 1986 San Diego, CA Sports Arena
August 13, 1986 Laguna Hills, CA Irvine Meadows Amphitheater
August 15, 1986 San Francisco, CA Cow Palace
August 16, 1986 Sacramento, CA Cal Expo Ampitheater
August 18, 1986 Portland, OR Memorial Coliseum
August 19, 1986 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
August 20, 1986 Spokane, WA Spokane Coliseum
August 22, 1986 Calgary, AB, CANADA Saddledome
August 23, 1986 Edmonton, AB, CANADA Northlands Coliseum
August 25, 1986 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA Winnipeg Arena
August 26, 1986 Bismarck, ND Civic Center
August 27, 1986 Rapid City, S.D. Rushmore Plaza
August 28, 1986 Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Arena
August 29, 1986 Minneapolis, MN Bloomington Metro Center
August 30, 1986 Madison, WI Dane County Arena
September 1, 1986 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Center
September 2, 1986 Kalamazoo, MI Wings Stadium
September 4, 1986 Miami, FL Unknown
September 5, 1986 Hollywood, FL Sport Auditorium
September 6, 1986 Orlando, Fla. Orange County Civic Center
September 7, 1986 St. Petersburg, FL Bayfront Arena
September 9, 1986 Atlanta, GA The Omni
September 12, 1986 Columbia, S.C. Carolina Coliseum
September 13, 1986 Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro Coliseum
September 14, 1986 Fayetteville, N.C. Memorial Arena
September 17, 1986 Springfield, MA Springfield Civic Center
September 18, 1986 Philadelphia, PA The Spectrum
September 20, 1986 Kingston, NH Kingston Fairgrounds
September 21, 1986 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
September 23, 1986 Portland, Maine Cumberland County Civic Center
September 24, 1986 Montreal, AB, CANADA The Forum
September 26, 1986 Toronto, ONT, CANADA CNE Grandstand
September 29, 1986 Grand Rapids, MI Welsh Auditorium
September 30, 1986 Dayton, Ohio Hara Arena
October 5, 1986 Beaumont, Texas Civic Center
October 6, 1986 Austin, Texas Austin Opera House
October 7, 1986 Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena
October 10, 1986 San Antonio, Texas Sunken Garden Theater
October 13, 1986 Albuquerque, NM New Mexico State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall
October 14, 1986 Phoenix, Ariz. Celebrity Theatre
October 17, 1986 Salinas, CA Sherwood Hall
October 18, 1986 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena
October 21, 1986 Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
October 22, 1986 San Diego, CA Golden Hall
November 23, 1986 (cancelled) Burton-On-Trent, Bargates (UK?) Central Park
November 24, 1986 London, UK Hammersmith Odeon
November 25, 1986 London, UK Hammersmith Odeon
November 26, 1986 Bradford, UK St. Georges Hall
November 27, 1986 Arnhem, HOLLAND Rijnhal
November 28, 1986 Paris, FRANCE Le Zenith
November 29, 1986 Luzerne, SWITZERLAND Festhalle
November 30, 1986 Wuerzburg, GERMANY Unknown
December 2, 1986 Dortmund, GERMANY Westfalenhalle
December 3, 1986 Hanover, GERMANY Eilenriederhalle
December 4, 1986 Copenhagen, DENMARK Falkoner
December 6, 1986 Stockholm, SWEDEN Isstadion
December 8, 1986 Helsinki, FINLAND Ice Hall
January 24, 1987 Biloxi, Miss. MS Coast Coliseum
January 28, 1987 Knoxville, Tenn. Unknown
February 7, 1987 Lubbock, Texas Lubbock Coliseum
February 8, 1987 Norman, Okla. Lloyd Noble Center
February 13, 1987 Elmhurst, NY L'Amour East
February 14, 1987 Elmhurst, NY L'Amour East
February 20, 1987 Elmhurst, NY L'Amour East
February 21, 1987 Commack, L.I., N.Y. L'Amour Far East
NOTE: If you have any dates not included on here, and ticket stubs/information to prove accuracy, please e-mail me. I am always on the hunt for live photos from shows, as well as promo posters, set lists, etc.

Bands named on this page: Bon Jovi, Queensrÿche

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