First Time Hearing QUEENSRYCHE (Live in Tokyo!) | Take Hold of the Flame

[@ronlyster5667]

Real musicians. Real singers. No tracks. Pure talent.

[@matiascardemil7070]

Geoff is the definition of Kicking ass in this concert. Class A vocals right there my man. Regards from Chile, South America.

[@Kim-hc5si]

And he’d already been singing for nearly an hour. They CLOSED the show with this. I really wish there was a ‘big balls’ emoji on this joint 🔥🔥🔥

[@rbrebrook]

It was their second show that day, they played a matinee full 60 min+ set earlier in the day before filming this. Tate is a vocal god to pull this off.

[@Kim-hc5si]

@@rbrebrook That is crazyyyyyyyy 👏👏👏

[@MRCANTGETANAME]

They closed the show with Queen of the Reich, not this song.

[@plushstitches5146]

​@@MRCANTGETANAME Both were in the encore, but you are correct. Queen of the Reich was played last

[@ThomasTallant]

If you aren't a fan @kim... watch the video of Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers) cover them at a Karaoke event... She also just sang for 2 hours and went and got drunk and nailed it

[@dukeofdeception]

Eyes of a Stranger should be your next Queensryche listen. Heck, Operation Mindcrime album is a whole story.

[@nicoleburke8965]

The beautiful fusion that is symphonic rock. Who knew opera and hard rock would go together so well.

[@kevinmurphy65]

.Since the 70's...been doing that for years previous, Dio, Halford, Dickinson....et al.

[@fah924]

Queensryche is actually a Seattle band and the lead singer (Geoff Tate) was classically trained hence his pipes. They have a lot of really good music but this song was their break out song that got them notices and pushed into the mainstream rock. Probably their most famous and notable album was the album Operation Mindcrime. I correlate that album to a sort of story line about corruption in the church drugs and prostitution.. you cannot select a specific song off that album and just play it because you will lose content to it. But if you ever get a chance; listen to it start to finish. It's really an amazing piece of work! Glad to see you checking out the "'Ryche" 🙌

[@Crom64]

well said

[@catmanduu66]

All the rock bands went to Japan in the seventies and eighties. Even the smallest bands got treated like the Beatles over there. Many bands did live albums over there too. Some of the biggest were Made in Japan by Deep Purple, Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest and Maiden Japan, a play on words, by Iron Maiden.

[@chueysmama2622]

Baby, the 80s were such a blast! I saw Queensryche SEVERAL times live. They always sounded this good live. The clothes we wore were so AWESOME and fun. I had a black denim mini dress with zippers EVERYWHERE, of course with matching high heels. They were fun times, concert tickets were like 20.00 for decent seats! Glad to see you younger dudes checking out our music. Thank you.

[@sidetrakd38]

I fucking envy you... I've been to HUNDREDS of concerts, but I would trade 20 or 30 of them just to see the original Queensryche ONCE. One of my all time favorite bands and I never got the chance to see them live.

[@chueysmama2622]

@@sidetrakd38 They were AMAZING! The Operation Mindcrime tour with Pamela Moore as Sister Mary was beyond cool. Chris DeGarmo's live voice was equally as amazing as Geoff's. I was fortunate to see all the bands I saw in the 70s, 80s, & 90s.

[@sidetrakd38]

@@chueysmama2622 The moment DeGarmo left the band it spelled the end... The most creative member of the band by far! His songwriting was unmatched, and his backing vocals were most often even higher pitched than Geoff's... a singer in his own right. The band still made some good songs after Chris left, but they were never on par with him in the band. A great loss to the music world when he decided to retire.

[@chueysmama2622]

@@sidetrakd38 So true

[@NaturalMystic69]

Only saw them once in Nov 1991 on the "Building Empires" tour where they performed the Operation Mindcrime album in its entirety. Paid $27.50 for the ticket. They also released a CD/VHS and soon afterwards a CD/DVD boxed set of the live show and of course I bought both versions.

[@Paul-nl7mr]

Yes! His aunt was an opera teacher.

[@garylarocca8499]

Rob: you stated in your commentary that you’d never heard of this band before. Let me say this….and it’s not to be confrontational or arrogant You all today are clueless when it comes to music. The talent and sounds coming from virtuosos and savants of musicians from the 70 and 80’s has gone unrecognized and under appreciated because it was overshadowed by garbage top 40 hits played to death on the radio It was therefore never given the respect it was due Thank you for helping keep it alive but there is so much for you to explore that you wouldn’t ever need to listen to anything else. Keep digging and you’ll see that most stuff popular today is a rip off of these forgotten masters of their craft

[@DaveyLuvGravy]

These guys have been one of my favorite bands for like 30 years. They have always been pretty great. Had a following around the 88-94 range. At least in my circle of friends at the time. The lead singer was Geoff Tate. He has like some amazing vocal range of like 6 octaves or something. Some stuff like the whole rock opera album "Operation: Mindcrime", (which is great btw) has a lot of really good songs like "I don't believe in love" and "Eyes of a Stranger" to name a couple. I HIGHLY recommend the song "Silent Lucidity" off the Empire album. It's one of those really amazing songs with a really positive message and a melody that you'll remember forever. Anyways, Love your reviews. Thanks for doing them and keep 'em coming.

[@avoncalling7886]

Silent Lucidity is one of those “mind blown” tracks. And such a strange and cool experience with headphones

[@jf1673]

HEY BRO NO STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SOLOS ............

[@NoraidaNunez]

OMG 2 THIS. HE KEPT TALKING IM LIKE LET IT PLAY BRUH. THEN COMMENT. WE ALREADY KNOW THE FACE REACTIONS & HE GAVE THEM A 7.5 OUT OF 10? SMFH HE REALLY DOESN'T KNOW JACK ABOUT MUSIC 🎵🎶

[@wichitadisciple9874]

Best singing voice in Metal history!!

[@Matt-ob3it]

I gotta go Dio.

[@scapito]

He's definitely up there on the list of tops for metal.

[@nancymjohnson]

As a rock DJ, we played Queesryche way before this song was popular. Great band. Really didn’t like them too much til I saw them live. Changed everything.

[@rocketsredglare1149]

The guitarist you mentioned a few times did most the songwriting. Chris Degarmo. Unfortunately he left the music industry. But his contributions will remain fire forever.

[@kristinmelody4063]

New subscriber here and I am *hooked* on your channel - spent the better part of my day binge watching your reaction videos and loved every minute of it! THESE are the kind of reaction videos I've been looking for - not only are you wildly entertaining, you provide thoughtful commentary and actually pay attention to the lyrical content (even offering your own analysis in some cases) which is something I truly appreciate. Speaking of bands with "Queen" in their name, I would LOVE to see you react to a song by *my* favorite rock band Queens of the Stone Age. "No One Knows" was the song that introduced me to their work (one of their biggest mainstream hits), but I think that "Misfit Love" or "Smooth Sailing" would set your world on fire! 🔥 Much love to you; keep on doing what you're doing! 🤘

[@FrobergDK]

So, Rob, I have a GOAT track for your workout sessions: Volbeat - Warriors Call Thank me later. Actually most of what Volbeat have done is a straight up banger.. but that particular song is really for fighting!

[@albertlemont5471]

Queensryche MTV unplugged session, your welcome

[@zachary8586]

if you like 80s Metal with a fantastic Vocalist you're gonna need to check out Ronnie James Dio. I'd recommend starting Rainbow in the Dark or Man on the Silver Mountain cause i feel like those are some of the songs you'd like most sung by him. Dio was the lead singer for Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and eventually his own band Dio. He's the one who brought the horns gesture into rock.

[@antoniocunha8772]

top line my channel , geof in this time and this notes = god, tnks from brazil

[@JudyPine-u4r]

Do you know that this was done as the encore? So Geoff Tate hit these insane notes after singing an entire set. Amazing.

[@dalejohnson2047]

Great band and from what I understand this was the next to the last song of the night his voice was incredible

[@ambermcgary8094]

Love Your Takes!!! Great band! The hardcore fans will probably say they sold out in 1990 but "Empire" is an amazing album from top to bottom. Empire had something like 6 Rock Radio hits/singles all while typical 80's rock was winding down and Grunge was taking over. "Operation Mind Crime" also an amazing album

[@jonahhanlon8234]

You should react to 7words by deftones

[@Brad324]

Metallica - Sad But True Tool - Opiate Chevelle - The Red Soundgarden - Outshined War on Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore

[@Matt-ob3it]

The Banshee reference is tremendous. Well done.

[@nicoleburke8965]

I’m going to throw a curve ball here (maybe) and suggest Creepy Green Light by Type O Negative. It peaks early but is such a vibe it totally pays off. Listen on full volume in the dark!

[@AaronSutton-San-Diego]

you should check out their concept album called Operation: Mindcrime. Loved it as a teenager.

[@TysonDylan0]

The Beegees. Any song, they are all bangers

[@MikeMastropierro]

If you want to hear a deathcore song with the gnarliest vocalist please check out Lorna Shore and either their song “Into the Hellfire” or “Sun // Eater”. They’re from NJ but has recently gone on tour all around the world! Edit: I really enjoy all of your insights, and appreciate your honesty! Even though you may not really be musically trained, you have a great ear for catching what is notable or not! You have a great series, thanks for sharing!

[@gavincassidy1377]

You gotta listen to Deftones Rob! I promise you will be glued to the sound. Start with “My own summer”

[@tonyr9389]

“You’ve seen the Butcher” or “knife party” or “mein” if you wanna hear Serj from System of a Down on a track with Deftones. Or “passenger” featuring Maynard from tool and apc.

[@AdrienL-vf9ly]

Be Quiet and Drive as well

[@tonyr9389]

@@AdrienL-vf9ly 💯

[@whym6438]

10:35 Japan had was the first non-Western country to really have its own heavy metal scene. In 1984, the biggest Japanese band was probably Loudness, who'd just had a crossover hit called "Crazy Nights".

[@xirknight]

Seen Queensryche twice in their prime, absolutely mind blowing!!!

[@paulpenix8198]

The Japanese were some of the biggest metalheads that there are.

[@reedwilson64GTO]

"Jet City Woman" will get a higher rating. Let it rip!

[@MrVelocity111]

This is the ninth song of the set and he even did one more song after this My local boys , Geoff Tate

[@Canine77]

This is one fantastic band! Some of the most amazing vocals you will ever hear, Geoff Tate. You should check out the musical masterpiece “Operation Mindcrime”.

[@matt.w9220]

That entire album needs to be listened to in one sitting. One of the best metal albums of all time period.

[@dvaderwasframed]

Seen these guys twice. Amazing live. Both times they opened for Metallica

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Queensryche was founded in King 🤴 County! L 🤣 L The guitarist you saw at the beginning is Chris DeGarmo. Geoffrey Tate of Queensryche, Ann Wilson and her youngest sister Nancy Wilson, the late Layne Staley of Alice in Chains and the late Chris Cornell of Soundgarden lived in Metro Seattle in the 1970s. They were students of the late singing coach David Kyle. Marilyn Horne and Frederica von Stade were his students from classical music. Frederica von Stade moved to my hometown area the San Francisco Bay Area 🌉 This song and album were released 40 years ago 🎂. Written by Geoffrey Tate and Chris DeGarmo. Classic 1980s metal 🤘 Suggested videos 📹: 1 Queensryche performs Queen of the Reich 2 Heart 💕 performs There's the Girl 👧

[@kyleandersen9827]

You should rip Higher by Creed

[@PinkDaddyDrummer]

I don't think I've seen you ever rewind a song so many times. I'mma have to go rewatch all of your other reactions to make sure

[@kevinmurphy65]

This was done AFTER they had already performed for the previous two hours.

[@Çłøųð5]

You should listen to thoughts and prayers by motionless in white for reacting to white For People music series

[@benmarble4396]

Next you need to check out Silent Lucidity or Empire by these guys. Both great songs.

[@terryschleicher8511]

I grew up in the 80s, it was awesome

[@Fr3ddyMachete]

Yeah they were swimming in it

[@JayLato]

Victim of changes - Judas Priest

[@oblivionstoned2818]

I know Rob loves the big balla pipes these guys have when they go high...how would he feel about somebody with tectonic plates for vocal chords like Geoff Castelucci :P

[@cmmmmmmmw]

I'd be curious to see what you think of Elliot Smith. Based on some of your reactions, I think you might dig it. He was an incredible guitarist and song writer who was never fully appreciated in his time. If you ever want to get into some more folksy/less rock oriented music, give this video a try - it's called: Elliott Smith - Clementine live + interview 1995 (Breakfast Time). Bonus fact: He committed suicide by stabbing himself in the chest (twice!).

[@SirLarnce-a-lot]

The guitar player, Chris DeGarmo is also a commercial jet pilot! Geoff Tate the singer was a classicly trained opera singer. You should check out "Operation Livecrime" a live masterpiece, every member at the absolute apex of their game!

[@QnRyche]

chris is retired now

[@janiepowell3218]

Oh shit, dude, KISS was MASSIVE in Japan. They used to sell out the Budakan regularly.

[@noahnoah572]

bro you GOTTA listen to supermassive black hole by muse!!!!

[@merrimackvalleyblackdog45]

React to CLUTCH. Neil Fallon has Bars. Storyteller. Careful wit that Mic.

[@thewarhamster8139]

Clutch is... for lack of a better word... so clutch!

[@kyle52245]

Just found your videos! Love them! You should check out " Still Counting " by Volbeat!

[@mateuszzdyb3547]

you should check out ZZ top la grange. something completely different from white guys shelve

[@MangaManiac]

You GOT to listen to Audioslave. Recommend 'Show me how to live' and 'Chochise'.

[@thewarhamster8139]

Well, Audioslave is 3/4 RAtM and 1/4 Chris Cornell. So what's not to love? :p

[@MangaManiac]

@@thewarhamster8139 Exactly

[@jessecail8182]

There could be an entire Chris Cornell series. So much great stuff

[@NoraidaNunez]

She's Gone-SteelHeart

[@iscariom]

Ohhhh. Bro. This band is... different. Progressive and dark. Oddly beautiful as well. It's wild.

[@stephenjames4937]

Rob, I recommend that you listen to Mother Sky by Can. Try to hear the full version (almost fifteen minutes!). It's a rip-roaring groove!

[@Bunglechunk]

Dude you HAVE to do a video on Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark - Live in Helsinki, Finland 1992. This beats the studio version and all other versions, hands down.

[@perlaintveen]

I love Geoff Tate so much, i saw him last year ando he still can sing a lot ❤ my favourite is Queen of the Reich!

[@NoneYaBidness762]

“Operation Mindcrime” is a masterpiece.

[@briangarza8964]

Surprised you haven't got to deftones yet! Be quiet and drive is a great song if you decide to give them a shot!

[@neildarr]

My favorite deftones song

[@johnny2sweeps634]

Please do LED ZEPPELIN Stairway or Deep Purple Child In Time (both Studio Versions) next.

[@TheDUSTINTUBE]

Child in time for sure

[@wforschool]

Silent Lucidity is a must

[@mikebrogan7559]

their 1st hit was "Queen of the Ryche" Singing was rediculous ... Need to react pls!!!

[@seanriley5291]

If you react to another Queensryche do the live version of Operation Mindcrime which is Operation Livecrime!

[@bludinosminion]

If you don't mind no vocals, I highly recommend Playing God by Polyphia

[@thelatentobserver121]

You should try Silent Lucidity by Queensryche.

[@jamblexx]

hey Rob if you see this please check out Stricken by Disturbed David’s voice is amazing on that song and i think you’d love it

[@eugenegomez1064]

Check out Loudness " rock and roll crazy night" a Japanese metal band in the 80s

[@kerrybaker8946]

Re Japanese being into this stuff back then, see Cheap Trick in the Budokan and Judas Priest's Unleashed in the East.

[@frostyphoenix2864]

Gotta listen to to the hellfire by lorna shore!!!

[@snizzle6174]

It would be a long-ass video, but it's totally worth listening to all of Queensryche's Operation: Mindcrime on stream or just on your own time. It's probably the best introduction to rock opera/concept albums I could think of. It's basically an hour of them telling a story with this style of music.

[@Eddie_Chang]

Should react to “He’ll fire” by Ooklah the moc

[@eternalsoul3862]

Wanna see a total contrast, watch silent lucidity video by them

[@Crom64]

Geoff is wearing a leotard with a belt buckle? and just kills it

[@johnchricton6470]

Queen of the Reich same concert......👍

[@HaunterV]

You want an operatic trained voice, hit up Iron Maiden- Run to the hills

[@CanadianMD-v8p]

They have the talent of the House Band at a local dive bar.. and then there's Geoff Tate

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

The '80s was The '70s + spandex. (😂😛)

[@Peter-mo3pr]

Rob you need to do, Slayer - Seasons in the abyss, I've had a look and you're seriously missing an injection of slayer.

[@Skol_Prod4]

PLS REACT TO FUEL OR RIDE THE LIGHTNING BY METALLICA

[@SakuraTokito]

Has anyone recommended Nine Inch Nails yet? Literally anything by them

[@pyrotf2irl104]

Yo please give Indians by Anthrax a try, and Dying in Your Arms by Trivium a try for the white music series, I think you’d love em both!

[@sumthing4u65]

When they first started out they was the mob

[@potatoboi7964]

day 4 of asking for the masterpiece that is Man in the Box by Alice in Chains

[@daleyoung5591]

Geoff tate the human air raid siren.

[@nicci4724]

This is the end song

[@nobodyexceptme7794]

This that Sam and Dean music. Supernatural music.

[@ryanrac]

Pantera. A new level. PLEASE!

[@vinnyproietto3811]

You should react to a Zach Bryan song

[@thaddausmizgata895]

Ohkay.. ...a screaming 7-8.. ...not the headliner tho... .. . . .. ...You got this!

[@dariogonzalez1616]

Yes! More power metal like music please! DragonForce!? His head will explode with those guitar solos Or imagine a reaction to a Glory hammer video haha

[@manny63432]

7.5, are you fucking kidding? You just witnessed one of the best if not the best live performance in the history of music, not just rock music.

[@soggypotato1505]

aye im begging you bruh listen to stricken by disturbed i think youll fw it, love the vids btw

[@chrisdugan8524]

Dont ever mention EMINEM IN SAME SENTENCE W/QRYCHE

[@JudyPine-u4r]

Bravo!

[@greenbeans398]

I've never heard of this band, guess im not quite as mayo as i thought

[@JwJw-dt5ku]

Try out heart-alone

[@Electrostatic_Fusion]

Listen to mötley crüe

[@chrisjswanson]

Makes me want to listen to Journey