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)
The Voice Inside
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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What you think, the things you read and what you see.
What you hear and how you choose
your buy from wrong.
Yeah I hear the sound of a coming new wave.
Have you ever been lonely?
Afraid to speak your mind?
Now I know the reasons for the other side,
and I see a different point of view this time.
I will be a stronger person if I try.
I will see the other side of this day.
Are they really controlling
the way you use your mind?
Are you ever reminded to trust the voice inside?
Have you ever been lonely?
Afraid to speak your mind?
Are you ever reminded to trust the voice inside?
Queensryche’s song The Voice Inside is an exploration of the power of the media and the importance of trusting one’s own inner voice. The lyrics open with a thought-provoking question, “Do you know the people fighting for your head?” It suggests that there are forces at work trying to control what we think, read, see and hear. The next line poses a challenge to the listener to discern between right and wrong and to make responsible choices. The “coming new wave” represents the idea of a shift in consciousness and a new era in which people are empowered to think for themselves.
The chorus of the song asks if the listener has ever been afraid to speak their mind or if they have been reminded to trust their own inner voice. These questions reflect the importance of self-awareness, courage, and independent thought. The second verse of the song acknowledges the existence of an opposing point of view and the importance of understanding and embracing it. By seeing a different point of view, the singer affirms that he will become a stronger person.
The final lines of the song repeat the questions from the chorus, again emphasizing the importance of trusting the voice inside. The song ultimately suggests that the media can be misleading and controlling, and it is up to each individual to critically evaluate the information they receive and trust their own intuition.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know the people fighting for your head?
Are you aware of those who try to influence your thoughts and opinions?
What you think, the things you read and what you see.
Your thoughts, the information you consume and what you witness.
What you hear and how you choose your buy from wrong.
Your choices based on what you listen to and how you distinguish between right and wrong.
Yeah I hear the sound of a coming new wave.
I sense a new movement or shift in society.
Have you ever been lonely?
Have you ever felt alone?
Afraid to speak your mind?
Were you hesitant to express your thoughts out of fear?
Are you ever reminded to trust the voice inside?
Do you ever receive a reminder to believe in yourself?
Now I know the reasons for the other side,
I understand the motivations of those who hold contrasting opinions.
and I see a different point of view this time.
I perceive a fresh perspective now.
I will be a stronger person if I try.
I will be more resilient if I make an effort.
I will see the other side of this day.
I will acknowledge the opposing viewpoint.
Are they really controlling the way you use your mind?
Is someone else manipulating your thoughts and beliefs?
Are you ever reminded to trust the voice inside?
Do you ever receive a reminder to believe in yourself?
Have you ever been lonely?
Have you ever felt alone?
Afraid to speak your mind?
Were you hesitant to express your thoughts out of fear?
Are you ever reminded to trust the voice inside?
Do you ever receive a reminder to believe in yourself?
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.