Queensrÿche has been among the metal icons for three decades, yet they have not stagnated and are confidently forging ahead! Throughout their career, they have sold more than 20 million records and toured with giants like KISS and Iron Maiden.
The band, founded in Washington in early 1981, underwent a key transformation in 2012. That’s when singer Geoff Tate was replaced by current frontman Todd La Torre. His arrival breathed new life into the band, and on subsequent albums like Queensrÿche (2013), Condition Hüman (2015), and The Verdict (2019), the band returned to its purest essence.
The latest album, Digital Noise Alliance (2022), is just as emotionally passionate and progressive as anything in their expansive discography. The single “Forest” masterfully reflects career highlights, which were defined by the Grammy-nominated hit “Silent Lucidity”.
Queensrÿche, which consists of Todd La Torre (vocals), Eddie Jackson (bass guitar), Michael Wilton (guitar), Mike Stone (guitar), and Casey Grillo (drums), continues to deliver high-octane live shows combining the hungry fire of a new band with the tempered experience of master showmen. Even with eleven golden and platinum plaques, several Top 10 hard rock anthems and three Grammy nominations, they won’t relent. In fact, they are in the throes of a jaw-dropping creative resurgence.