Been meaning to get around to this band for the last week, this one is for Taha who I know is a big fan.
Formed in Bellevue Washington in the early 80's, they went through the usual growing pains that most new bands experience, and then lightning struck. It is amazing how many bands start up and struggle and then fade away, probably far more end up that way than become a success and when Queensryche released their first two albums, it didn't look like they were going anywhere either. Then it happened, one of the best Heavy Metal albums ever recorded and it was a concept album to boot released in 1988, Operation Mindcrime. This one record lifted the band out of the doldrums and propelled them to become a major player in the hard rock metal arena, and I am so glad they did.
I usually write my threads in chronological order as much as possible, but in this case Operation Mindcrime was my First Queensryche album and I never did pick up their first two releases. If another fan can fill in the gaps for me I would be in their debt.
Spreading the Disease.
Last edited by Lord Grendel; 12-04-2009 at 07:59 PM.
Queensryche fan here!!! My band mate Pat Catalano is a die hard fan!! I remember being blown away by the EP as that was my first introduction through a magazine add...I believe it may have even been Kerrang!
Lord's gonna get around to the beginning I'm sure so I'll just add one tune!!!
When the original EP was recorded in 1982, Queensr˙che did not even exist. The band was then known as The Mob, and their lineup consisted of guitarists Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield. Vocalist Geoff Tate was the lead singer of another local band, Myth. He had performed with The Mob on a few occasions, and was asked to join the band for the EP's recording sessions.
When Queensr˙che was released, it sold extremely well for an independent release, and received a glowing review in Kerrang! magazine. Soon after, Tate left Myth and joined Queensr˙che as their full-time vocalist. In the summer of 1983, Queensr˙che signed with EMI, who re-released Queensr˙che. The EMI version is nearly identical to the one released on 206 Records.
To support the EP, Queensr˙che embarked on their first tour and opened for Quiet Riot, Dio and Twisted Sister. The tour ended in November, and soon after the band began preparations for their first full-length album, The Warning.
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