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    Queensryche

    Who produced this album?Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' (ralzzz)

      Peter Collins. Peter Collins also worked with Rush, who is also known for great concept albums.

    Which was not a name of a band that future Queensryche members have played in?Queensryche (rychehead)

      Dark Skies. These bands had varying levels of success playing around Seattle before hooking up to form the classic Queensryche line up.

    Which song would you find these inspirational lyrics: "Who am I to fly so high? What gives me the right to dream of what could be, keep reaching for the light?"Queensryche Lyrics (rychehead)

      Rhythm of Hope. 2003's "Tribe" was lyrically inspired by singer Geoff Tate's motorcycle trip across the country.

    Which song from "Rage for Order" contains the following words: "Cold is the viper stalking the night for the heat It must find Time is the promise delivered with stunning consistency line after line, time after time the innocent victim awaits..."? Queensryche Lyrics (rychehead)

      The Whisper. This track from "Rage for Order" was played on their 2004 / 2005 tour after missing from their set lists for almost 20 years.

    Which song did Geoff Tate cover on the Queen tribute album "Stone Cold Queen"?Queensryche (rychehead)

      Somebody to Love. Geoff gave a great performance on "Somebody to Love". Others on the tribute include Jack Russell of Great White, Nelson and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick.

    Which Queensryche member created a side band called Soulbender?Queensryche (rychehead)

      Michael Wilton. Soulbender released their debut disk in 2004.

    Which person has not been a member of Queensryche?Queensryche (rychehead)

      Michael Kamen. Michael Kamen did string arrangements for "Silent Lucidity" and "Real World" among others.

    Which movie soundtrack did Queensryche not lend a song to?Queensryche (rychehead)

      Private Parts. The didn't lend anything to Howard Stern's movie, but they had "Last Time in Paris" on "Ford Fairlane", "The Prophecy" on "Decline" and "Real World" on "Last Action Hero".

    Which member of Queensryche was born in Germany?Queensryche (rychehead)

      Geoff Tate. Geoff was born in Germany on January 14, 1959.

    Which early Queensryche song contains the following lyrics: "From a haze came a rage of thunder Distant signs of darkness on the way Fading cries scream of pain and hunger But in the night the light will guide your way"?Queensryche Lyrics (rychehead)

      Take Hold of the Flame. Another song from 1984's "Warning", it has been played at almost every show since its release.

    Which band has Queensryche never opened for?Queensryche (rychehead)

      Motley Crue. Queensryche has toured with many of metals legendary bands, including Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica and many others.

    Where would you find the following lyrics: "Taking time from all this worry Mesmerized by the waves of your smile I wish that I could say something But you're the rose colored glass I see through I'll see you through"?Queensryche Lyrics (rychehead)

      Chasing Blue Sky. Originally recorded for the "Hear in the Now Frontier" album, this song also appears on Queensryche's "Greatest Hits" disc.

    Where was this album recorded?Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' (ralzzz)

      Kajem Victory Studios. Kajem Victory Studios is in Gladwyne, PA.

    Where does our main character end up?Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' (ralzzz)

      State Hospital. The end of the album shows Nikki in the hospital, right where the album started. Sort of a flashback sequence happens which is really nifty.

    What year was 'Operation: Mindcrime' released?Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' (ralzzz)

      1988. This album came out late in the spring of 1988.

    What was Chris Degarmo's quoted reaction to finally breaking the top40 radio charts after years of struggle with 'Silent Lucidity'?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      This is it?. He wasnt happy with the success of Silent Lucidity because nothing really had changed with the band exept more exposure and was also a bit annoyed that people could never pronounce the bands name.

    What video game did they design the 'Promised Land' game after?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      'Myst'. It was almost just like a new version of 'Myst'.

    What song would you be listening to to find the following lines: "There's no sleep today, I can't pretend When all my dreams are crimes I can't stand facing them"? Queensryche Lyrics (rychehead)

      My Empty Room. From 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime", the main character Nikki sits and ponders his loss of Mary.

    What song was about their home in Seattle?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      'Jet City Woman'. According to Geoff on the 'Building Empires' video,they wrote 'Jet City Woman' about their home.

    What song contains these lyrics: "Sacrifice, the always say... is a sign of nobility. But where does one draw the line in the face of injury? I'm just trying to understand."? Queensryche Lyrics (rychehead)

      Someone Else?. This verse is from the full band version of the song which was released as a b-side to "I am I" from 1994's "Promised Land"

    What record label distributed this album?Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' (ralzzz)

      EMI Manhattan. EMI is a huge conglomerate of record companies. Their diverse collection of artists include Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson, Bjork, Lenny Kravitz, Gorillaz and the Chemical Brothers (among many others).

    What person, who is responsible for giving Skinny Puppy their often frightening sound, helped shape and engineer the 'Rage For Order' disc and helped shape the sound that was achieved on the release?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      David Ogilvie. David Ogilvie has produced every Skinny Puppy cd as well as helped out many other bands like Queensryche,Professional Murder Music and Ministry.

    What member of Queensryche recently announced he is wanting to make a solo cd?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      Geoff Tate. Geoff recently made the announcement but no plans have been made yet.

    What is the name of the nurse who gives our main character his tranquilizer shot in the beginning of the album?Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' (ralzzz)

      Debbie. Debbie Wheeler plays the nurse. This information came from Chris DeGarmo during an interview.

    What is the name of Chris DeGarmo's latest band?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      Spys4Darwin. He formed Spys4Darwin with 2 members of Alice in Chains and the singer from Sponge.

    What is the longest song on the album?Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime' (ralzzz)

      Suite Sister Mary. This song is nearly 11 minutes and probably the best track on the whole CD.

    What cd is often rumoured to be a continuation of Operation Mindcrime?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      'Promised Land'. The band has never said yes or no to this fact but many fans believe it continues the storyline through specific songs.

    What cd did Kelly Gray refuse to play any songs from during the bands Q2K tour?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      'Here In Ihe Now Frontier'. Kelly refused to play anything from Hear In The Now Frontier' but on selected dates the band would throw in a song from the release.

    What band did Queensryche open for on the original 'Mindcrime' tour as well as playing with them on the 'Rage for Order' tour?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      Metallica. Queensryche opened for Metallica on the 'Mindcrime' tour from 88-89 as well as bieng the first band in the lineup on the 'Rage for Order' tour with Metallica as a second opening act for Ozzy.

    What band did Queensryche NOT tour with on early tours?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      Scorpions. They often were booked with heavier bands on early tours.

    What band did Kelly Gray produce before joining Queensryche?For True Queensryche Fans (discodivafever)

      Candlebox. He produced many bands as well as Candlebox.

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