"Roads to Madness" is the ONE song anyone should play to someone else to introduce them to Queensryche. Its their early period masterpiece. NO ONE was doing anything like this in 1983/1984

@froggy5935

Жыл бұрын

Spot on! When the host said it "sounds like the 80s" I laughed because when this came out it sounded nothing like any "80s" band was doing at the time.

this song remains underrated within the Queensryche catalog, I think. This may be my absolute favorite song, and I'm a big fan of almost everything they've done.

Bold choice for your first Queensryche song. Love it!

@crimsonskies1445

3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why people don't start from the beginning of Queensryche's career. It's a journey..

Chris Degarmo was a major part of the writing in Queensryche and needs to be recognized for sure...

Queensryche fan here since 1983. My opinion is Queensryche's "The Warning" is the best Progressive Metal album of all time. My personal favorite song from this album is "No Sanctuary".

@davidransom4703

3 жыл бұрын

yes someone needs to react to that

@jseanperry

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite as well. Fantastic song. 👍

@1467mb

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@Someone-qm2zv

2 жыл бұрын

My first Queensrych album I bought when it came out in 84 I was 12 years old . And I loved it. Awesome album.

@crimsonskies1445

2 жыл бұрын

@@Someone-qm2zv That's a great memory brother. I turned 12 in 1980 and my brother is 4 years older and he got me onto GAMMA, Pat Travers, Rainbow, etc. I keep wanting to go back..

This is the band that got me into prog-rock!!! Love this band!

@jonathanmol4489

2 жыл бұрын

Jethro Tull got me into prog rock. I did listen to this band in 1980 and I also listened to Space Rock Hawkwind and Black Metal Mercyful Fate .

Queensryche's "The Warning" is the GOAT Progressive Metal album.

IMO...Roads To Madness is Geoff Tate's finest moment.

@crimsonskies1445

3 жыл бұрын

I agree my friend... IMO "The Warning" is the greatest Progressive Metal album of all time.

@jseanperry

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Epic song.

@guitarguy7487

2 жыл бұрын

You really can just feel the emotion in voice especially in this song.

@HocusPocusFocus69

2 жыл бұрын

Geoff's vibrato in his upper register is unmatched IMO

@jakelee7639

2 жыл бұрын

Might be so,....second choice the whisper

This is the meat and potatoes of Queensryche! They have many well known songs, but they have so many hidden gems as well!🤘🤓🤘

Queensryche unplugged is amazing, the killing words or anybody Listening are the two best! You probably heard Silent Lucidity, that was a big radio hit 😎👍

Check out :Queensryche operation Mindcrime. But the whole album. Its a concept album and tells a story. The order of the songs on the album 1. "I Remember Now" 2. "Anarchy-X" 3. "Revolution Calling" 4. "Operation: Mindcrime" 5. "Speak" 6. "Spreading the Disease" 7. "The Mission" 8. "Suite Sister Mary" 9. "The Needle Lies" 10. "Electric Requiem" 11. "Breaking the Silence" 12. "I Don't Believe in Love" 13. "Waiting for 22" 14. "My Empty Room" 15. "Eyes of a Stranger"

Yes Tate is a beast... Top 2, 3 metal singers in my opinion. Saw them for the first time in 1983 in Houston and became a big fan. It was my 1st concert and it was a Red Cross Benefit concert for Hurricane Alica. It cost $5.00 and it was Quiet Riot, Queensryche and Axe.

@kylemc8851

2 жыл бұрын

Name one or 2 better, there are none!

Ryche Rules! Geoff has a voice second to no one! This band has it all. No weak part them at all. I met them in a garage in Bellevue when they were called the Mob. I heard Geoff doing voice warm ups and was in awe! My mom sang opera and I heard it in his voice. He was really cool as all the members were. This band is my favorite ever! Triumph was, but now they are number 2. Every song by them is amazing. They just fill every void in my soul. Love the Ryche! RYCHE ON!

Thank you sir for doing this one 👏👏👏. Geoff Tate is unlike any other vocalist and the band are simply phenomenal at their individual craft! I think that Geoff and the band are so undervalued and not appreciated enough. Thank you again my friend for appreciating this 👍

I have seen Queensryche live in the 80s . They were for real ,and Geoff was flawless live . He hit EVERY note, much to the chagrin of many of the bands they opened for . This album, and the two following it, are credited with being some of the very first progressive metal albums ( before Dream Theater) My list to react to , based on your reaction to this song..... 1) Neue Regel ( a masterpiece) 2) London 3) Take Hold of the Flame 4) the entire Operation Mindcrime album ( it's a metal opera, and is credited as being one of the best metal albums of all time) From the Empire album, their sound became more mainstream , but there are still many gems , like "Della Brown"

@barbaravance6774

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Geoff is amazing! The Take Hold Of The Flame video and song live is the way to go for that song. For me anyway. I find it interesting to see people who have no idea who he is. 😆 Little fun fact, he's playing our friends small club in September. I can't wait to meet him in person. My husband has played at the club since it opened. And our family run lights and sound for the club. And Geoff's drummer Daniel lives local. So, they run stuff for his side band. I just so glad concerts are returning.

@vennexx

2 жыл бұрын

I saw them live doing their empire tour. They counted down the clock. They did a few songs from other albums. Road to madness was one. Ans some from empire, but they did all of mindcrime. And still counted us down. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Also note, many other of the best shows i saw them I saw them do both mindcrime one and two. Amazing.

@kennethbutler1343

2 жыл бұрын

No one talks about Neue Regal for some reason; it's a masterpiece that seems under the radar.

@OTCRock4one

2 жыл бұрын

Queensryche "The Warning" album Tate was in his prime!

@erickknutz5599

2 жыл бұрын

Noice, I see recommendations for Queensryche that are fairly unknown to anyone except hardcore fans, but even in those I rarely see a shoutout for London. Neue Regel too... that entire album is sheer masterpiece.

I would try "Take hold of the flame" (live Version Japan) next, his voice is incredible :-)

@thomasp4579

3 жыл бұрын

Live in Tokyo 1984

@patrickbravender8844

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on

@kingpin4xtc

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree and was going to be my exact suggestion !!

This was my favorite song for a long time.

And let's give full faith and credit to Eddie Jackson's stupendous bass lines in this song. --Shannon

Take Hold of The Flame is a must! You probably heard songs from Operation Mind crime on the radio: Silent Lucidity, Jet City Woman, I don't believe in Love etc.. were HUGE HITS! 💕🙏🇺🇸

Nice reaction! I'm glad you appreciated their writing, singing, and overall musical talent. Did you catch the very last line: "Seeing light at the end of sight reminds me, I've passed away!" Their lyrics and subject matter are always worth scrutinizing. Please listen and react to more by them. You will thank us!! Singer, Geoff Tate was classically trained, and as you can tell, has complete control over his gorgeous voice. His high notes are sung, not screamed. And he can sing ANYTHING effortlessly! Try: MTV Unplugged 1992 " The Killing Words" ALL of the concept album "Operation Mindcrime"! It's a continuous story, and HIGHLY regarded both lyrically and musically. What a great band! Every one of them! QR (original lineup) was diverse in their writing, but always intense and spot on, as the British say.

You're reaction is the reaction my friends and I had to Tate and Queensryche when we first heard the EP, and later the release of The Warning. Truth is, I STILL have that reaction to this day. It's hard to believe that they were real, that they were this good.. But they were! They were amazing.

Geoff Tate is one of the really great male singers. Was a huge Queensryche years before I discovered Nightwish and yes he reminds me of Bruce too. Guess what ? I love good singers and yet can't get into Axl Rose at all. Try Take Hold Of The Flame live

Finally Tom, I knew you would love Queensryche, the singer is Geoff Tate, he is my 3rd all time favorite metal singer. He's a vocal God, from '82 to '94, nobody could touch him vocally, at least in my humble opinion. There are other great songs from this "The Warning" album like Take Hold of the Flame, NM156, En Force, Before the Storm, and Deliverance, just to name a few, enjoy your Queensryche journey, and as always, stay Metal. 😊🤘🤘🤘🎶🎶🎶🎶

@tinkydoodle

2 жыл бұрын

He's my #3 as well.

@crimsonskies1445

2 жыл бұрын

He's my #1 lol yes this album is dark, mysterious and masterful.

More Queensryche please

Being a college student in the early 70's, my music base was Black Sabbath, Led Z., Deep Purple, etc. In the workforce from the 80's on, I didn't have guys in the dorm bring over the latest album so all I got was radio type music. I don't remember ever hearing Queensryche. Fast forward to today with retirement and youtube, I discovered Queensryche and fell in love with Tate's awesome voice, the perfect musicianship with backup voices and the genius lyrics. I vote for Queen of the Reich, Warning, Silent Lucidity (the video), I am I, and Take Hold of the Flame (live). Operation Mindcrime is full album only; to listen to the songs individually is a "felony".

Queensryche suggestions that nobody else recommends--1)London or The Killing Words, 2)The Mission or Suite Sister Mary, 3)Warning or NM 156, 4)Best I Can or Anybody Listening?, 5)Damaged or Promised Land

I highly suggest listening to this album in it's entirety. Start with the album list beginning song #1 is NM156 it's how the band meant for it to be in order and at the last minute, suits changed the order at release.

the first time I heard Geoff sing was on the Hear 'N Aid song & VHS tape I bought Stars 😮 I was blown away 😳 I went out the very next day and bought their newest album "Rage For Order" and been a Ryche fan ever since 🤘

The Warning, their best album in my humble opinion. Not a bad song on this disc. Bought it on vinyl back in the '80s and still one of my favorites.

This album was my "comfort album" in the early 80s. It was my "go to" record.

I've been a QR fan since I picked up Rage for Order cassette when it came out while I was working at Sam Goody. It took me a month to play side 2 ...because there was so much going on side 1. So good! Try 'Neue Regel', 'Take Hold of the Flame', 'Real World', 'Eyes of a Stranger'...

Anything from the "Rage for Order" or "Operation Mindcrime" albums should give you an excellent intro to the band

@genrabbit9995

3 жыл бұрын

OP:MC should be listened to in its full. song by song makes not much sense. Especially out of order

@crimsonskies1445

3 жыл бұрын

I would start with the EP

@vennexx

2 жыл бұрын

Operation mindcrime is the best they have ever done. It was magic ina bottle that was waiting to pop. One of the best ever albums to be created. The concept, the story, the music to take you one the journey.

@realtorjames33

2 жыл бұрын

No question. Operation mindcrime.....

@OTCRock4one

2 жыл бұрын

Queensryche "The Warning" album Tate was in his prime!

Queen Of The Reich from their self-titled EP is a killer track that really shows off Geoff's range. Brittney Slayes from Unleash The Archers does a killer cover of it at a karaoke bar. The sound quality isn't too bad considering it was shot on a phone. Maybe do them both in one reaction video? Cheers!

@damienmaynard8892

3 жыл бұрын

^This! Both, please!?

Loved this band from mid 80's into the 90's. Saw them several times before Degarmo left and couple times since ... new singer is pretty good but Tate is unmatchable.

You really should hear the great album: ‘Operation: Mindcrime‘; a concept album, somlisten to the whole album. Live evolution is a great live concert. Geoff Tate also sang on (an) Avantasia album(s). Look for Seduction of decay; studio version.

@drew65sep

2 жыл бұрын

Man, damn good brush. Nobody an old house.

@gregorydufrene121

2 жыл бұрын

Alchemy is a great song!!

@drew65sep

2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorydufrene121 oh yeah...everything up to, and through, Empire is awesome.

Great reaction for one of my favourite 80's melodic-rock-bands, Tom :). After some Queenryche-classics I would like to see and hear your reaction for the German Metalband Helloween with the alltime-classic "Keeper Of The Seven Keys", if you haven't heard them. This song was sung by the phantastic Michael Kiske, who for me is on the same level as Geoff Tate. Bye

Always loved how the music flows at the end of this song just before the last bit of lyrics. (@12:22) There’s uncertainty, a struggle, and then rejoice in freedom of escape. Geoff let’s out that cry of triumph…But then the final lyrics bring it all home. “I see a light at the end of sight, and it reminds me, I’ve passed away.” Chilling.

Thanks for this :)

Geoff Tate is a fantastic singer

@OTCRock4one

2 жыл бұрын

Queensryche "The Warning" album Tate was in his prime!

Geoff Tate is an incredible lead vocalist. I just saw him a couple of weeks ago where he performed the entire Empire album. It was incredible! Please react to More of the Ryche.

More early stuff from these guys, please! You won't be disappointed!!

Queensrche has blessed all of us rychers lives to the point where words cant even express the gratitude i have for them and their music they've helped me through some of the toughest times in my life forever grateful their music will be played forever !!!!

I remember walking down the road in the middle of the night listening to this song on my Walkman with a cassette tape! LOL! Amazing memories from this band and they are just as good live!

Take Hold of the Flame, Eyes of a Stranger, Anybody Listening?, The Lady Wore Black, Queen of the Reich, all amazing.

Love the reaction to queensryche !!! Geoff Tate was one of the Great singers from the 80s and 90s There is another mind blowing band Unleash the archers you have to react to! And there lead singer is a huge fan of Geoff Tate !

Smoothie King: "We haven't heard him sing yet"!!!! Geoff Tate: "Hold my wine.. and I do mean my wine ..

Welcome to the world and realms of "Queensryche"..this is definitely a CULT band with the duo of Geoff Tate and Chris DeGarmo at the helms... Everything they do is Great...please listen to more...

Geoff Tate and Queensryche have been my top band since first hearing them in 1986. The first time I heard them was "Take Hold of the Flame" and I was BLOWN away. The Warning was an excellent album with several amazing tracks like Roads to Madness and Take Hold of the Flame. Their first release had 2 amazing songs, Queen of the Reich and The Lady Wore Black. Their third album was excellent but their 4th album was decidedly their best. So many amazing songs on Operation Mindcrime.

Neue Regel from Rage For Order is a must listen. His finest hour

Axl Rose would never cross my mind when hearing Geoff Tate

Your genuine reaction was and is awesome! This album kicked my ass as a teenager when it came out. Bless you sir!🤘🔥

Your face says it all, not need for words :)

Operation mindcrime best concept album of all time must listen in its entirety

Geoff Tate is the Metal GOAT

@wendymears7696

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Takes you to places other singers don't

I remember hearing them on "Smash or Trash" on KISW FM 100 when they first came out Queen of the Ryche in 83. They made the smash column as we can all se now.

Roads to Madness is arguably their best song, but Geoff's finest must be Take hold of the flame.

Such a killer 1st full length album, EP was killer too. I wore both cassettes out at the time🤘

The Perfect Live Singer that i ever saw....

QR...one of the Best 80's Metal Bands! Rose high above most others. Certainly not "Hair Metal"! You need to hear the FIRST Queensryche song that INTRODUCED this fascinating band to the world. "Queen of the Ryche" and "Lady Wore Black" from their debut EP!

Geoff Tate - vocalist, Chris Degarmo - guitar, Michael Wilton - guitar, Eddie Jackson - bass and Scott Rockenfield - drums was the lineup at this time on this cd, up until early to mid 2000 and by far my favorite song from my favorite Queensryche cd 'the warning.'

Having seen Queensryche open for KISS in the mid-80's in PA, I was just like you back then. Queensryche influenced my life on so many levels since then. By the way, his name (the singer) is Geoff Tate. He's an amazing human being, to say the least!

Estou amando a sua reação!!! Foi igual à minha quando ouvi Geoff Tate e Queensryche pela primeira vez! Foi amor a primeira ouvida 😂❤

Take Hold of the Flame, the live version, will blow your mind.

A masterpiece for 19 and 20 year Olds. Their first 6 albums will match up to any group and blow most of them away 😤

just listen to their first 4 💿 all excellent.

Yes they have long hair but definitely not one of the typical 80's hair metal bands.."The Warning" is a great album, really recommend "No Sanctuary" and the live version recorded in Tokyo in 84' of "Take Hold Of The Flame"..I would listen to the studio version first then you'll see how amazing the live performance is Geoff Tate (pronounced Jeff) is the singer, most of the songs were written by him and lead guitarist Chris DeGarmo..I so recommend watch their live performance from Tokyo in 1984 of the song "Take Hold Of The Flame" you'll see he does not have just a studio voice, he's the real deal !!

My personal favourites QR is take hold of the flame, (live in Tokyo) suite sister Mary and silent lucidity... The list is pretty endless. Definitely worth another look.. 😊

Queen of the ryche and take. Hold of the flame live in Japan 1984. As great as this song is these two blow it away. And it’s live !

Chris DeGarmo (guitarist and songwriter) is brilliant and combine him with the incomparable Geoff Tate - these guys should have been MUCH bigger. Their entire catalogue is astonishing - from "The Lady Wore Black", "Take Hold of the Flame", "Neue Regel", "Gonna Get Close To You", AND absolutely EVERYTHING on "Operation: Mindcrime" (and the live concert/rock-opera/presentation "Operation: Livecrime"), "Silent Lucidity", "Empire" to "Dis con nec ted", "I Am I" and "Someone Else?".... Geoff became a grandfather earlier this year - so, not all bad!

Also, 6)The Lady Wore Black or The Prophesy, 7)At 30,000 Feet & 8)Scarborough Fair or Welcome To The Machine

@cjcurtisplus5

5 ай бұрын

Love Scarborough Fair ❤

You just got taken to Queensryche church !! Welcome

In my top three “shipwrecked on an island” albums! Completely stunning album.

You want any request for this band? Well take any song from "Operation mindcrime"... Or their famous video "Take hold on the flame". That will continue your joy from listening to them )

Check out their song Take Hold of the Flame, Live in Tokyo

1st 4 albums fromt too back are all good

Time for some more QR reactions I would say since you loved this one ☝️

This song is epic.

I bought this album for the first time in 84. After 38 years I've finally decided that this is QR's best song of all time. In my opinion.

Take Hold live in Japan. Outside of Queen at Live Aid, the greatest live performance

I've had the pleasure of knowing about Queensryche, since the 80s. Geoff Tate is one of the main reasons i starting singing. To me, Geoff Tate, and Sebastian Bach, from Skid Row, are the 2 best singers of all time. I literally feel sorry for the people who haven't heard of this band.

This live on the mindcrime tour was just awesome 🤘

Best band Ever

Your in for a treat !

Recently found out Geoff's favorite Album is mine Rage for Order... particularly Walk in the Shadows. But I like his voice over --- dare I say Halford's...think Geoff could sing other styles of music and do very well.

My dad has this on vinyl, as well as the EP. Great stuff!

The band is on the record saying they were very unhappy with the production quality on 'The Warning', fast forward to today, I can't imagine the album sounding any better

It is so amusing to me to see someone discovering Queensryche for the first time. I take it for granted because I grew up on this stuff. "Rage for Order" album is my favourite. Please also check out a 80's metal band called "Crimson Glory". The singers name is "Midnight" and he has a hell of a range.

Yung one you are! I saw from day one when I was 11yrs old and Love! I met them too here in MN 1994.

They are still my favorite

'Take Hold of the.Flame' from The Warning. Anything from the Rage for Order album, Empire album, Operation Mindcrime.

I really enjoyed watching your reaction to this…. This really isn’t one of QRs most well known songs but is a great one which makes your reaction even cooler. I’m excited for you to check out some of their other greats. Check out Eyes of a Stranger, Anybody Listening, I Dream in Infrared, the Whisper, Take Hold of the Flame, Suite Sister Mary (basically anything off of Operation:Mindcrime)

One of their best songs for sure, plenty more to review though

Take Hold of the Flame live from Tokyo is a must.

They are phenomenal!!! Do yourself a favor and listen to the Operation Mindcrime album. It will blow you away. Any song on that album is worthy of a review. Also, the Rage for Order album and The Warning are absolutely incredible.

Such otherworldly lyrics. Has anyone deciphered them?

Hold on to the flame . Must hear

They weren't part of the Hair Metal scene which was more pop/sleeze style. Queensryche leaned closer to the Progressive and Power metal sound and really tread their own path. Take Hold of the Flame, Anybody Listening, Silent Lucidity were pretty well known hits of theirs that got decent airplay at the time.

Actually I am jealous of you. If you really have never heard any of this stuff. And hearing it for the first time. That joy, I remember. But you seem to be doing it so late. I would love to feel it for the first time again. Cuz it's so moving.

Still no Queensryche ‘Take Hold of the Flame reaction 6 months later? Dude you are missing out. The one live from Tokyo may be the greatest live performance I’ve ever seen.

This band's early material rips!