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)
Resistance
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Listen to the call of the wild
Brother, sisters carrying signs
Breathe deep before it's too late
The sky is falling, burning your eyes
Down in New Orleans river's boiling
Nothing living, nothing to eat
Thank the lord, daddy's working eight to five
Give and take
Has all we've learned been wrong?
Look around at what we've been given
Maybe we've taken too long
Resistance shouts the man on the right
Can't solve the problem overnight
Resistance listen to the call of the wild
Burning coal, got to keep the company warm as
The rain keeps killing the trees
Cut 'em down quick
Pay the man his wage, he's making paper to fuel the "information age"
Out in the mid west, hear the roar of the plough
Turning grassland into sand
Got to feed the people more every day
But the wind keeps blowing the land away
Give and take
Has all we've learned been wrong?
Look around at what we've been given
Maybe we've taken too long
Resistance shouts the man on the right
Can't solve the problem overnight, resistance
Liberal opposition crying violation
Stop the madness, resistance
Through the din, one voice we should hear
Resistance listen to the call of the wild
There's no easy solution
The price is high, and it's time to pay
Turn of the century vision
Focused on a better way
Resistance shouts the man on the right
Can't solve the problem overnight
Resistance liberal opposition crying violation
Stop the madness resistance
Through the din, one voice we should hear
Resistance listen to the call of the wild
The song "Resistance" by Queensryche is a reflection on the environmental, social, and political issues plaguing the world. From protests in New York to the destruction of the environment, the lyrics showcase the struggles that people face every day. The song describes the pollution of the rivers in New Orleans, the felling of trees for profit, the overworking of people to pay medical bills for cancer treatment, and the consequences of short-sighted policies on the environment. The lyrics suggest that humanity has taken too long to act and that we need to listen to the "call of the wild" and resist the destructive forces surrounding us.
The chorus emphasizes the need for resistance against the problems faced by society. The man on the right speaks up against the injustices and emphasizes that there is no easy solution to the problems. The mention of "liberal opposition crying violation" stresses the political side of the issue, and the song points out that all parties need to be united to make a difference. The call for resistance is an invitation to act against the problems and the damaging policies that have created them.
Line by Line Meaning
Protests in New York
People are protesting in New York due to some worries.
Listen to the call of the wild
Listen to the call of nature and the problems it is facing due to human actions.
Brother, sisters carrying signs
People from different backgrounds and genders are protesting.
Breathe deep before it's too late
Reflect on the consequences of our actions before it is too late.
The sky is falling, burning your eyes
The pollution and damage to the environment are affecting everything, including health.
Down in New Orleans river's boiling
New Orleans is facing severe environmental issues, such as boiling rivers.
Nothing living, nothing to eat
The environment is destroyed to the point that there is no life left to thrive.
Thank the lord, daddy's working eight to five
Despite environmental problems and personal issues, people are working hard to survive.
Paying the doctor, baby's got cancer
The healthcare costs are high, and people are suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Give and take
Life is about balance and exchanging things with each other.
Has all we've learned been wrong?
Questioning whether current solutions and ways of life are sustainable in the long run.
Look around at what we've been given
Reflecting on what society has provided us and the consequences of our actions.
Maybe we've taken too long
Acknowledging the possibility that society has been too slow to respond to various problems.
Resistance shouts the man on the right
People need to resist and speak up for change.
Can't solve the problem overnight
Solving environmental problems and personal issues takes time and effort.
Burning coal, got to keep the company warm as
Corporations prioritize profit and prioritize making money over environmental concerns.
The rain keeps killing the trees
Environmental problems are happening quickly and irreversibly.
Cut 'em down quick
Clearing forests and vegetation quickly to create infrastructure and profit.
Pay the man his wage, he's making paper to fuel the "information age"
Workers are given wages to fuel big corporations that dominate the information age.
Out in the mid west, hear the roar of the plough
Farmers in the Midwest are using heavy machinery that is polluting the environment and causing soil erosion.
Turning grassland into sand
Overusing land so much that it is no longer able to sustain life.
Got to feed the people more every day
The world population is increasing, and people need more resources to survive.
But the wind keeps blowing the land away
Environmental problems such as desertification caused by climate change are not being addressed.
Liberal opposition crying violation
People who oppose environmental destruction and social inequality are labeled as liberal and ignored by those in power.
Stop the madness, resistance
Urging people to resist against the system in power that is causing environmental and social damage.
There's no easy solution
Solving current environmental and social issues will not be easy.
The price is high, and it's time to pay
The consequences of our actions are serious and we will have to face the price eventually.
Turn of the century vision
Vision for a sustainable and better future.
Focused on a better way
Working towards a better future for ourselves and the environment.
Through the din, one voice we should hear
Amidst all the noise and chaos, we should listen to individuals who speak up for change.
Resistance listen to the call of the wild
Urging people to take action and listen to nature before it is too late.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEOFF TATE, GEOFFERY TATE, MICHAEL WILTON
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