QUEENSRŸCHE - RETURN WITH NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 24th ON CENTURY MEDIA | FESTIVALPHOTO
QUEENSRŸCHE - RETURN WITH NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 24th ON CENTURY MEDIA
Legendary Seattle rockers Queensrÿche are back with their new record simply titled “Queensrÿche”. The album will be released on June 24th, 2013 (June 25th in North America) via Century Media and is the latest addition to the band’s multi-platinum musical catalog. From the opening sound of the intro of “X2” to the final notes of the closer “Open Road”, it is apparent that the signature sound that captivated fans for over 30 years is alive and well. Fans were treated to a taste of the new album when the band released “Redemption” in March and have been garnering praise since it was released. The song has been listened to over 150,000 times on YouTube since it was released last month
The cover for the album was designed by Craig Howell who has worked on designs for Star Wars, Slipknot and American Idol to name a few. “Queensrÿche” was mixed and mastered by famed Queensrÿche producer James “Jimbo” Barton who is known for working on the band’s classics “Operation: Mindcrime” and “Empire”. “Queensrÿche” marks the debut from the lineup comprised of Todd La Torre (Vocals), Michael Wilton (Guitars), Parker Lundgren (Guitars), Eddie Jackson (Bass) and Scott Rockenfield (Drums).
“This gets said often by a lot of bands, but we believe we have recorded some of our finest music in years. The collaborative effort of everyone on this album is something we are extremely proud of. Working with Jimbo and the addition of Todd has revitalized the band in ways we never knew until we heard the final results. We know you have to wait a little longer but are excited for all of our fans to hear it. Queensrÿche wouldn’t be in this position if not for your unwavering support,” exclaims drummer Scott Rockenfield.
Queensrÿche first burst onto the music scene in 1982 with the release of their self-titled 4 song EP “Queensrÿche”. They very quickly gained international recognition and performed to sold out audiences around the world. With the follow up first full-length album "The Warning" in 1984, and the ground breaking 1986 release of "Rage For Order", Queensrÿche continued to prove their worldwide dominance as one of the most respected and creative bands of the 80's. In 1988 the band turned out yet another monumental album "Operation: Mindcrime", which would go on to become one of the TOP 10 best selling concepts records of all time, and set the stage for continued sold out performances around the world. With the release of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful "Empire" in 1991, the band earned multiple Grammy Award nominations and won the MTV "viewers choice" award for the #1 chart topping hit "Silent Lucidity". During the next ten years, the band continued to release albums and tour the world to sold-out audiences. Queensrÿche has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and have continued to break new ground and push their creative process.
The track listing for “Queensrÿche” is:
1. X2
2. Where Dreams Go To Die
3. Spore
4. In This Light
5. Redemption
6. Vindication
7. Midnight Lullaby
8. A World Without
9. Don’t Look Back
10. Fallout
11. Open Road
Queensrÿche live:
18.05.2013 Rock Hard Festival, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
12.10.2013 O2 Academy Islington, London, UK
16.10.2013 HMV Ritz, Manchester, UK
17.10.2013 Rock City, Nottingham, UK
18.10.2013 The Academy, Dublin, Ireland
25.10.2013 Teatria Club, Oulu, Finland
26.10.2013 Bürgerhaus Quadrath-Ichendorf, Bergheim, Germany
27.10.2013 Rockfabrik, Ludwigsburg, Germany
29.10.2013 Moonwalker, Aarburg, Switzerland
30.10.2013 Theaterfabrik, München, Germany
01.11.2013 Effenaar, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
More dates to be announced soon!
