Queensr¿¿che

by Queensryche

Overview

Before establishing themselves as both a commercial and a progressive metal force, Seattle's Queensryche dealt classic metal steeped in English tradition. In fact, their 1983 self-titled debut EP, while largely ignored in America, became a sensation in the U.K. and Europe. The band displays an obvious Iron Maiden influence in their early songs, which often featured "dungeons and dragons" lyrical themes. Their classic "Queen of the Reich" is one such example (with a hilariously primitive adventure video to boot), while "The Lady Wore Black" displays more maturity -- a sign of things to come. EMI scored an extra point when issuing the CD version by adding "Prophecy," a phenomenal outtake from the Rage for Order sessions that helps make this a must-have release for Queensryche fans. [The EMI 2003 reissue includes not only 24-bit remastered sound, but ten live tracks from 1984 that were originally found on the Live in Tokyo video.] ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	05/06/2003
Label:	Capitol
UPC:	0724358052824

Tracks

1. Queen of the Reich
2. Nightrider
3. Blinded
4. The Lady Wore Black
5. Nightrider
6. Prophecy
7. Deliverance
8. Child of Fire
9. En Force
10. Blinded
11. The Lady Wore Black
12. Warning
13. Take Hold of the Flame
14. Queen of the Reich

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Queensryche   Primary Artist
Geoff Tate   Vocals
Scott Rockenfield   Drums
Michael Wilton   Guitar
Chris DeGarmo   Guitar

Technical Credits

Chris DeGarmo   Composer
Geoff Tate   Composer
Michael Wilton   Composer
Neil Kernon   Producer
Tom Hall   Engineer
Queensryche   Producer