QUEENSRYCHE · Queensryche | BLACK TAPE

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There are albums that mark a new chapter, and then there are those that slam the book shut and start a completely new one. Queensryche's self-titled 2013 effort is exactly that — a bold, unapologetic statement from a band that had been through the wringer. After the departure of founding vocalist Geoff Tate, the remaining members recruited Todd La Torre (ex-Crimson Glory) and delivered an album that breathes fire, fury, and a renewed sense of purpose.

The record is a masterclass in modern progressive metal, blending the razor-sharp riffing of Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren with La Torre's stunning vocal range — think Bruce Dickinson meets Rob Halford with a touch of modern aggression. Tracks like \u201cWhere Dreams Go To Die\u201d and \u201cRedemption\u201d are absolute crushers, while \u201cSpore\u201d and \u201cA World Without\u201d showcase the band's knack for melody and atmosphere. This isn't your older brother's Queensryche; it's leaner, meaner, and hungrier. The production is crisp, the songwriting tight, and the energy is palpable from the first note to the last. A triumphant rebirth from a legendary band.

For fans of:
Fates Warning, Crimson Glory, Nevermore, Symphony X

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Track listing

A1. X2
A2. Where Dreams Go To Die
A3. Spore
A4. In This Light
A5. Redemption
A6. Vindication
B1. Midnight Lullaby
B2. A World Without
B3. Don't Look Back
B4. Fallout
B5. Open Road

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