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)
Child of Fire
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Riding the night like the wind
Ripping the heart form a world that is right
Treading the borders of sin.
Child of fire
The souls that are damned
By the pain that you bring
Slashing destruction, your right hand sword ringing
To the ends of the earth you will fly
Conquering masses in wanton deception
Blood-red your black flag waves high
Child of fire
The souls that are damned
By the pain that you bring
Send you higher
Look around, is this the end that you have foreseen
The pain, the misery in us all
What was it that you knew? Will we one day learn it too
And together build another way, to the morning
Or will it ever come again
You've poisoned all our hopes
We have nothing now, and what of the children
What has this done to them? Damn you for the pain
That they must feel
The last hero standing no time to turn back
He's listening, he waits for your call
The black barren plains reflect the hope of the same
For one only waiting to fall
Child of fire
The souls that are damned
By the pain that you bring
Send you higher
The song "Child of Fire" by Queensrÿche is a powerful and contemplative piece that delves into themes of pain, destruction, and the search for redemption. The lyrics describe a figure, born into darkness and riding through the night like the wind, who is tearing apart the very fabric of the world that surrounds them. The child of fire is a harbinger of destruction, wielding a sword of righteous anger and cutting a path through the masses. Though they seem to be a righteous figure at times, it is clear that their actions have caused immense pain and suffering in those around them.
The chorus speaks of the souls that are damned by the pain that the child of fire brings, and how this pain only serves to send them higher. It is clear that the child of fire's actions stem from a deep-seated sense of hurt or pain, and that their fury is born out of a need for vengeance or justice. As the song progresses, the lyrics ask if there is a way to escape the pain and suffering that the child of fire has brought upon the world. Is this the end that was foreseen? Will we ever be able to heal from the wounds that have been inflicted?
Ultimately, the song seems to be a call to action, imploring listeners to break free from the cycle of pain and destruction that has been wrought by the child of fire. Though the lyrics acknowledge the difficulty of this task, they hold onto a glimmer of hope that we may one day build a better way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Born into darkness in Saturn's sight
You were brought into this world in times of difficulty, with the universe seemingly against you.
Riding the night like the wind
You move through the darkness effortlessly, like a gust of wind that cannot be contained.
Ripping the heart form a world that is right
You are taking away the good things in life, leaving everything broken and torn apart.
Treading the borders of sin.
Your actions are on the brink of being sinful, treading the fine line between good and bad.
Child of fire
You are a person who brings chaos and destruction wherever they go.
The souls that are damned
The people affected by your actions are in a state of damnation.
By the pain that you bring
You inflict pain on others, causing them to suffer mentally and physically.
Send you higher
Your destructive tendencies will eventually lead to your own downfall, taking you to greater heights of despair.
Slashing destruction, your right hand sword ringing
You bring about destruction with your sword, leaving devastation and chaos in your wake.
To the ends of the earth you will fly
You take your destruction to every corner of the earth, never resting until everything is destroyed.
Conquering masses in wanton deception
You deceive the masses and strike when they least expect it, causing them to fall and giving you more power.
Blood-red your black flag waves high
Your flag is a symbol of death and destruction, flying high as you conquer with brutality.
Look around, is this the end that you have foreseen
Have you really seen the end result of your actions? Do you realize the magnitude of the destruction you cause?
The pain, the misery in us all
Everyone is affected by your actions, causing pain and misery wherever you go.
What was it that you knew? Will we one day learn it too
What do you know that the rest of us don't? Will we eventually learn the same lesson, or are we doomed to suffer?
And together build another way, to the morning
Can we work together to build a better future, free from the destruction that you bring?
Or will it ever come again
Is there any hope for a future, or will you continue to bring destruction and pain?
You've poisoned all our hopes
Your actions have taken away any hope for a better future, leaving only despair and destruction in their place.
We have nothing now, and what of the children
Your actions have left us with nothing, and the children are left to suffer the consequences of your destruction.
What has this done to them? Damn you for the pain
The children have been deeply affected by your actions, causing them to suffer immense pain and trauma. You are to blame for their suffering.
The last hero standing no time to turn back
There is one hero left, but they have no time to turn back. They must face you head on, no matter the cost.
He's listening, he waits for your call
The hero is waiting for you to make your move, but they are ready to strike back at any moment.
The black barren plains reflect the hope of the same
The land around you is dark and barren, reflecting the hopelessness of the situation.
For one only waiting to fall
The hero is waiting for you to make a mistake, to slip up and fall, giving them the opportunity to strike back and end your reign of destruction.
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