Queensrÿche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, including over 6 million albums in the United States. They are considered one of the leaders of the progressive metal scene of the mid-to-late 1980s, and often referred to as one of the "Big Three" of the genre, along with Dream Theater and Fates Warning. The band received worldwide acclaim after the release of their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime, which is often considered one of the greatest heavy metal concept albums of all time. Their follow-up release, Empire, released in 1990, was also very successful and included the hit single "Silent Lucidity". The band has received three Grammy Award nominations for songs from both albums. In 1998, drummer Rockenfield received an individual Grammy nomination.
Also in 1998, guitarist and primary songwriter Chris DeGarmo left the band for personal reasons, returning briefly in 2003 to write and record the Tribe album. Over the years, his replacements have been Kelly Gray, Mike Stone, and Parker Lundgren. Following a highly publicized backstage altercation before a show in São Paulo, Brazil, in April 2012, Tate was fired from the band and replaced with then-Crimson Glory singer Todd La Torre. In response to his dismissal, Tate and his wife Susan (who served as the band's manager from 2005 to 2012) filed a lawsuit in a Washington court, claiming that he was wrongfully terminated. The ruling in the preliminary injunction was that both parties were allowed to use the name Queensrÿche until a court ruling or a settlement decided who would get to use the name. A settlement was reached on April 17, 2014, in which founding members Wilton, Rockenfield and Jackson were awarded the rights to the band trademark, continuing to play with the lineup that additionally includes singer La Torre and guitarist Lundgren.
During the time, both parties could use the name Queensrÿche, Tate created his own lineup featuring former guitarist Gray and musicians from bands including Blue Öyster Cult, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio, AC/DC and Quiet Riot. This version of Queensrÿche with Geoff Tate released the album Frequency Unknown on April 23, 2013, while Queensrÿche (with La Torre replacing Tate) released their eponymous album on June 24 and 25, 2013 (European and American release date, respectively). Both bands toured in 2013 and 2014.
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Studio albums
The Warning (1984)
Rage for Order (1986)
Operation: Mindcrime (1988)
Empire (1990)
Promised Land (1994)
Hear in the Now Frontier (1997)
Q2K (1999)
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
Dedicated to Chaos (2011)
Queensrÿche (2013)
Condition Hüman (2015)
The Verdict (2019)
Digital Noise Alliance (2022)
Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche
Frequency Unknown (2013)
Blinded
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Beholding light on the spell you're under
And the signs of death descend your way
Fighting back from the devil's hunger
Freeing souls from their chosen number
And the sword of right will guide your way
And thus you'll find that only demons fill your mind until you wake
Burning dreams cause your mind to wonder
Iron crosses are the calling numbers
And the fight for the answer still remains old
But the night will reflect the hunger
And the blackness will pull you under
Still the sword of right will guide your way
And in the night you'll hear the voices calling down and they will stay
But only time will tell the answer you've been blinded from today.
Queensryche's song Blinded is a dark and intense track that delves into themes of death, the devil, and fighting for the truth. The opening lines of the song describe a tumultuous scene of a stormy night and the signs of death that are descending upon the singer. It seems that the devil is after their soul, and the only way to fight back is to free the souls of others and follow the path of righteousness - symbolized by the sword of right.
The next verse describes the singer's struggle to find answers and escape the demons that haunt their mind. Burning dreams and the calling numbers of iron crosses suggest a sense of urgency and danger, while the fight for the answer remains old - a reference perhaps to the timeless struggle between good and evil.
Throughout the song, the chorus emphasizes the idea that only time will tell the answer that the singer has been blinded from today. This could suggest that the truth is hidden or obscured by the chaos and darkness of their current situation, but there is hope that eventually, the answer will be revealed. The song ends with a haunting refrain of voices calling out, leaving the listener with a sense of unease and uncertainty.
Overall, Blinded is a powerful and evocative song that explores themes of darkness, struggle, and hope. It reveals a protagonist grappling with their own inner demons while fighting against the forces of evil that threaten to consume them. The sword of right serves as a symbol of their determination to stay true to their principles and find the answers they seek, even in the face of great danger.
Line by Line Meaning
From the night comes a roar of thunder
The beginning of this journey is tumultuous, with loud and intense noise signifying the start of something overwhelming.
Beholding light on the spell you're under
You are finally seeing the truth that has been hidden from you, revealing the magic that had been blinding you from reality.
And the signs of death descend your way
The situation you're in is dangerous and there is a sense of impending doom.
Fighting back from the devil's hunger
You are struggling against temptation and the forces that threaten your soul.
Freeing souls from their chosen number
You have the power to liberate others from the constraints that have limited their choices and freedom.
And the sword of right will guide your way
You have a moral compass that will help you navigate through the difficult journey ahead.
And thus you'll find that only demons fill your mind until you wake
You are haunted by your fears and anxieties, which preoccupy your thoughts and distract you from living in the present moment.
But only time will tell the answer you've been blinded from today
The truth will reveal itself in due time, and you'll understand the things you didn't realize before.
Burning dreams cause your mind to wonder
Your aspirations and hopes are so intense that they can easily distract you from reality.
Iron crosses are the calling numbers
The obstacles you face are tough and can only be overcome by strength, willpower and resilience.
And the fight for the answer still remains old
Despite your efforts, the struggle to uncover the truth is still ongoing and has been puzzling people for ages.
But the night will reflect the hunger
In moments of darkness, your fears and concerns will also become more apparent and intense.
And the blackness will pull you under
If you let your negative thoughts and emotions overtake you, you'll spiral into despair and hopelessness.
Still the sword of right will guide your way
Despite the hardships, your conscience and principles will help you stay on track.
And in the night you'll hear the voices calling down and they will stay
You will face many voices and opinions in your head but some will persist and affect you long after the night has passed.
But only time will tell the answer you've been blinded from today
The truth is hidden from you, but eventually, it will be revealed through the passage of time.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DECLAN XAVIER MELIA, MATTHEW VINCENT O'GORMAN, NICHOLAS JAMES WILSON, WILL DRUMMOND
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