QUEENSRYCHE - Queensryche (Remastered) · CD

Jewelcase CD with 12 page booklet.

Background information about 'Queensryche (Remastered)'

Queensrÿche's self-titled debut EP stands as one of the most electrifying introductions in progressive metal history. Released in 1983, this four-track masterpiece showcased a band already operating at peak creative power, delivering a sonic blueprint that would influence countless metal acts for decades to come. The opening salvo "Queen Of The Reich" remains an absolute monster of a track, with Geoff Tate's soaring vocals cutting through Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton's twin guitar assault like a blade through silk. The EP's compact runtime belies its massive impact – every second counts, from the galloping rhythms of "Nightrider" to the haunting melodies of "The Lady Wore Black".

This remastered edition transforms the original recordings into a crystal-clear sonic experience that reveals new layers with each listen. The bonus tracks are pure gold for any Queensrÿche devotee, featuring alternate versions and rare gems like "Prophecy" and "Deliverance" that showcase the band's evolution. Eddie Jackson's thunderous bass work and Scott Rockenfield's precision drumming create an unshakeable foundation for the guitar wizardry above. What makes this release essential is how it captures lightning in a bottle – the raw energy of a band destined for greatness, before they conquered the world with Operation: Mindcrime.

For fans of:
Iron Maiden, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Crimson Glory, Savatage

Track listing

1. Queen Of The Reich
2. Nightrider
3. Blinded
4. The Lady Wore Black
   Bonus Tracks
5. Nightrider
6. Prophecy
7. Deliverance
8. Child Of Fire
9. En Force
10. Blinded
11. The Lady Wore Black
12. Warning
13. Take Hold Of The Flame
14. Queen Of The Reich

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