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)
Tribe
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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A cavern, ten thousand steps down
The only light was fire fly glow,
Reflecting in the blue crystal show
Feeling in the darkness surrounding me,
Roots of giant Sequoia trees
Anchor the canopy of life that's above
The answer to the mystery of life is
Traveled through the jungles of the Yucatan
And drank the potion from the magic man
Held the starlight inches from my face,
Pushed the door open, # 7.
I walked the path way to heaven
Saw the same face of God.
[Chorus]
Seems every where I go
I see the same face, I feel the same flow.
With every one I meet and every hand I shake,
I'm every man, trying my best to get to know
Because everything's at stake
[Verse]
We're the same tribe.
Passing through Morocco for the faithful is a trip
Hallucinating visions drives my desert ship
For a thousand miles we could not fail,
Can't enjoy if you can't inhale
Clearly a lifetimes need of some experience and
For the record, peace
[Chorus]
Seems every where I go
I see the same face, I feel the same flow
With every one I meet and every hand I shake,
I see myself in every man, trying my best to get to know
Because everything's at stake
We're the same tribe
The lyrics of “Tribe” by Queensrÿche touch upon themes of unity and connection between all people, regardless of where they come from or what they believe. The song opens with the singer describing a journey to a deep, dark underground cavern where the only light comes from the glow of fireflies and the reflective blue crystals. Despite the darkness, the singer feels a sense of connection to the world around them through the roots of giant Sequoia trees that anchor the canopy of life above. The journey continues to the jungles of the Yucatan, where the singer partakes in a mind-altering potion and sees the face of God. Through their travels, they come to the realization that every person they meet and every hand they shake is a reflection of themselves, and that as human beings, we are all part of the same tribe.
The song highlights the idea that no matter where we come from or what our beliefs may be, we are all connected in some way. The idea of traveling to different parts of the world and experiencing different cultures reinforces the importance of understanding and accepting others. The chorus, “Seems everywhere I go, I see the same face, I feel the same flow,” suggests that even though we may look different, we all experience the same feelings and emotions. The line “Because everything's at stake” emphasizes the urgency of recognizing this connection and working towards unity, as we all have a role to play in shaping the future of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Taken to a place underground,
Descended into the depths of the earth, far removed from the surface.
A cavern, ten thousand steps down
In a cave so deep that the journey down required ten thousand steps.
The only light was fire fly glow,
The dim illumination came from the bioluminescent light emitted by fireflies.
Reflecting in the blue crystal show
The light was reflected and amplified by the presence of blue crystals in the cave.
Feeling in the darkness surrounding me,
Sensations overwhelming in the empty, dark space.
Roots of giant Sequoia trees
Massive tree roots of Sequoia trees towering above and anchoring the world aboveground.
Anchor the canopy of life that's above
Ensuring stability that allows for the thriving ecosystem above.
The answer to the mystery of life is
The solution to the enigma of existence is within reach.
Traveled through the jungles of the Yucatan
Navigated through the dense, tropical vegetation of the Yucatan region.
And drank the potion from the magic man
Consumed a concoction from a mystical being.
Held the starlight inches from my face,
Gazed closely at the stars, as if they were in arm's reach.
Pushed the door open, # 7.
Entered through an open door labeled with the number seven.
I walked the path way to heaven
Moved along an ethereal path that felt like a route to paradise.
Saw the same face of God.
Encountered the same visage of the divine as many others have before.
[Chorus]
Refrain that is repeated throughout the song.
Seems every where I go
No matter where I traverse,
I see the same face, I feel the same flow.
Encountering the same commonalities everywhere I go.
With every one I meet and every hand I shake,
Through every social interaction, when we meet or greet,
I'm every man, trying my best to get to know
I am them all, striving to understand them better.
Because everything's at stake
As everything we value hangs on the line.
[Verse]
Distinct section of lyrics that follow the chorus.
We're the same tribe.
Reminding ourselves that we belong to the same group and share similar experiences.
Passing through Morocco for the faithful is a trip
Journeying through Morocco is a spiritual experience.
Hallucinating visions drives my desert ship
The visions I see propel me further through the desert.
For a thousand miles we could not fail,
We could continue to succeed throughout the land, up to a thousand miles.
Can't enjoy if you can't inhale
Cannot fully appreciate the experiences without indulging in them.
Clearly a lifetime's need of some experience and
It is evident that one's life requires some experiences to feel fulfilled.
For the record, peace
For the sake of documentation, let there be peace.
[Chorus]
Refrain that is repeated throughout the song.
Seems every where I go
No matter where I traverse,
I see the same face, I feel the same flow
Encountering the same commonalities everywhere I go.
With every one I meet and every hand I shake,
Through every social interaction, when we meet or greet,
I see myself in every man, trying my best to get to know
I recognize myself in every person, attempting to understand everyone better.
Because everything's at stake
As everything we value hangs on the line.
We're the same tribe
Reminding ourselves that we belong to the same group and share similar experiences.
Lyrics © TRI-RYCHE CORPORATION DBA QUEENSRYCHE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDDIE JACKSON, GEOFFERY WAYNE TATE, MICHAEL FRANCIS WILTON, SCOTT DOUGLAS ROCKENFIELD
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joanna golden
Geoff may not realize it, but he was given the voice of a healer.. He can sing a story, like no other!! His voice dances and raises the vibrational frequency of the mind and body. His breathwork is EXCEPTIONAL!! GLAD HIS HEART SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFUL!! Highest hopes his heart and spirit are renewed with a divine purpose, to continue to inspire and impart wisdom for generations to come!! Thank you Geoff 😇 for your amazing talent💕
Carlos Mossmann
AMÉM
Brannagan O'Brannagan
A brilliant album! I saw this tour, Dream Theatre opened for them. Thanks for sharing!
henrique morett
Confirmo ! Excelente sonoridade e possui uma bela capa que me remete aos meus antepassados indígenas da minha família por parte do meu pai.
henrique morett
Cris de garmo Excelente guitarrista embora todos da banda são excelentes músicos não tive oportunidade ainda de estudar a sonoridade da nova banda mas me parece muito forte e interessante
henrique morett
Uau que som forte
jim nelson
Thank you for the upload . This album means A lot to me .😀
Tornado of Souls
This is a solid QR album. Man, they have such a packed discography!
Solo Cyclist
When Degarmo left it wasnt the same band again.
Rogelio Martinez
All the solo albums if geoff and all queensryche albums my music of cabecera oh!!! Yeah