Queensryche Operation LIVEcrime

Geoff Tate
Chris DeGarmo
Michael Wilton
Eddie Jackson
Scott Rockenfield

[@mlaborde66]

Simply one of the greatest albums ever made.

[@matbuchanan9765]

Moe?

[@4amcreationshhi]

It's coming in to play in real life in real time and is unbelievably crazy to watch it happen, knowing it was going to. 😢

[@kenmocek7766]

Absolutely. They were talking about the 1 percent ruling the country even back then. Nothing has changed.

[@milesyager2903]

EVER MADE!!! Yes!!!

[@simonking5863]

I concur, a brilliant live band…saw them a couple of times in the mid 80s, operation mindcrime is without doubt one of the very best albums ever.

[@goodpainlive1]

Scott Rockenfield is criminally underrated. A monster drummer

[@toddlesiak3837]

He's a true beast!!!

[@billyhiggins1908]

Getting chills and goosebumps what an incredible band🙆🙏💯🎶🙋

[@bassman494]

Dude! Exactly!

[@5150eruption]

Amen!!

[@thewatchers5930]

Indeed ❣️

[@ChrisJones-zy9wf]

These guys are legends, underrated, always tell a story with their songs. Geoff Tate is an all-time great vocalist. DeGarmo, Wilton, Jackson, Rockenfeld, all stars in their craft. The 1991 Empire tour was one of the best concerts I have ever seen, Livecrime is one of the best live albums ever.

[@user-vf3sg5xi4g]

They gave their all on the Empire tour. Glad I got to experience it.

[@kennetholiver1632]

Michael Wilton is one of the best guitar players ever born and is basically unknown

[@redpilledape5633]

Most artists these days wouldn't be able to pull this off in studio much less LIVE

[@darinfaux6565]

For shure

[@bobjohnson1633]

All good bands are better live

[@Georgia-Vic]

Nope, not most... Nobody!😉

[@RB-oc7ti]

I can’t tell from this concert video?! Too much post production lip syncing and drum fills added that were not coming from Tate’s mouth or from the drummer on the video! Shouldn’t have done that - So I can’t buy your assertion.

[@Elaureana]

@@RB-oc7ti Just shut up

[@soldiersj1]

Nobody even close today, should have millions of views, NO modern band is even close to as good as these guys, LIVE performance, sounded just like the album,...hats off

[@RB-oc7ti]

I can’t tell from this concert video?! Too much post production lip syncing and drum fills added that were not coming from Tate’s mouth or from the drummer on the video! Shouldn’t have done that - So I can’t buy your assertion.

[@DownMemoryLaneParis]

​@@RB-oc7tisimilar to priest live in the 80s. So much dubbing... Only maiden released imperfect lives. .. that still were above the rest

[@williamklaus8320]

Can verify. Saw them live on tour in July ‘90. Tate was phenomenal

[@SDsailor7]

The Warning has this concert beat with their live rendition of their concept album Queen of the Murder Scene at Lunario 2018. The story is in 4 chapters and in-between chapters they play some songs from their first album. 414k views.

[@SDsailor7]

​@@williamklaus8320The guy that made the comment that nobody today can put out a concept album like theirs is incorrect. The Warning has a concert of their Queen of the Murder Scene. And that concert has 414K views here on KZbin. Performed live no lip singing or overdubs. Just look for the Warning Lunario 2018 and you will see for yourself. Cheers

[@z28mjt]

This was the first concert I ever went to. I was in 7th grade and it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. I went with one of my best friends and we are still friends to this day. So cool, thanks for posting this.

[@olegdepapa]

0:00 I Remember Now 1:21 Anarchy-X 2:51 Revolution Calling 7:48 Operation: Mindcrime 12:14 Speak 15:58 Spreading the Disease 21:08 The Mission 26:53 Suite Sister Mary 38:02 The Needle Lies 41:18 Electric Requiem 42:37 Breaking the Silence 47:14 I Don't Believe in Love 51:19 Waiting for 22 52:46 My Empty Room 54:23 Eyes of a Stranger Amazing!

[@sinnanna7471]

Muchos gracias, sir! =)

[@Minotauro_di_Chieti]

❤‍🔥

[@f.santos762]

UP

[@TanTan-hr7uq]

Thank u ❤

[@rduquet]

Operation Mindcrime is My Favorite Album of ALL TIME !!! 😎

[@sunnys5150]

All orig members. What talent these guys had and what an amazing time in music it was. Queensryche will always be connected to my teen years. I miss the days when rock and metal ruled the world

[@Caltops78]

Wish I could have seen them live all the originals. Chris DeGarmo’s guitar playing would have been amazing to witness in person. All of these guys are amazing musicians

[@andrewforrest9980]

Quite simply one of my highlights of an entire lifetime listening to metal. Queensryche were a monumental heavy metal band. I love watching people who weren't around in Queensryche's heyday reacting to them, and just watching the stunned expressions. They are to this day one of metals best. A truly legendary band.

[@brianj4201]

Grunge kinda put a smoke screen over a lot of good metal bands I think. I like grunge but for awhile in the late 80s and through the 90s it was the in thing.

[@notacommie5415]

Seeing them live and watching them sound better or as good as their albums while thumping you in the chest was awesome

[@RinaldoGiambruniCosta]

Chris DeGarmo is BY FAR one of the most underrated guitar players EVER!! Genius!!

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

The other guy ain't no slouch, neither. lol

[@throttle1990]

@@tommyapocalypse6096 Michael Wilton is the other guy and he deserves all the credit. He's still in the band after all these years.

[@Autopsy6]

You are not wrong. The band was never quite the same when Chris DeGarmo left.

[@alstvc]

Michael Whip Fucking Wilton 🤘🏽

[@mishkajb]

And lyricist. He wrote a lot of their music.

[@manlaw77]

Physical Graffiti, 2112 and Operation Mindcrime! Three greatest albums ever made!

[@dennistipton5593]

I think one of the best drumming performances in a live event! What freakin energy!

[@RB-oc7ti]

I can’t tell from this concert video?! Too much post production lip syncing and drum fills added that were not coming from Tate’s mouth or from the drummer on the video! Shouldn’t have done that - So I can’t buy your assertion.

[@evacruz6930]

My kids grew up with this album. 🤘🤘 Now in my mid 50's, it's still my favorite album EVER!! 👍👍 "RYCHE'N' ROLL BABY.... ❤

[@roberthope9347]

Greatest father on Earth.

[@gmquizon6024]

Better than any album period and any band period.

[@peterrimel8170]

They opened for Metallica in 1989. I saw all three shows in Long Beach. After opening with Queen of the Ryche, they played this album in its entirety. This is the conversation for best concept album of all time. Really a masterpiece.

[@bobbyciii5974]

I saw the same tour in Fayetteville, NC that year. Small arena. Metallica was waaaaaay too loud and everything sounded warbled for them. Queensryche was mixed perfectly for the arena. They blew Metallica off the stage that night. Not only one of the best concept albums, but musically also one of the best albums of all time……in my opinion of course.

[@RScott413]

I saw Metallica in 80, Seattle. They opened for Ozzy and that was a great show. In Seattle QR doesn't open for anyone. 😂

[@bxcongero1]

I saw them perform this on March 1st at the Meadowlands and then on March 8th at Nassau Coliseum 1989 opening for Metallica

[@warriorwk]

I was born and raised greater Seattle/Bellview, was a big fan from the get go.

[@josephmccaughey3486]

@@bxcongero1 Meadowlands show is on youtube

[@zabalaan]

When quality used to be worth a dime. What a masterpiece! Thanks for posting 🤘

[@michelleburkholder2547]

Best voice that ever came out of Seattle.

[@edben5652]

Probably the best voice in Metal

[@RScott413]

1988, I had just went into debt having a ridiculous system installed in my 70 Mach 1, CD player, Kenwood amp, components with crossovers and two Pyle Subs in the trunk. When the single Operation Mindcrime started I FELT it and realized how much I loved these guys. To this day I can't listen to this album without Beats studio or in my car CRANKED and I am 56.

[@sixteezchild]

This band has rocked my socks off since 1988! They were great together!

[@jackieguthrie7283]

Did you ever find them? ☺️

[@sixteezchild]

@@jackieguthrie7283 every single time!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jackieguthrie7283]

🤭

[@Limited_Light]

Why not 1984-1988?

[@sixteezchild]

@@Limited_Light I hadn't been introduced to their music until 1988. I do like it all!

[@jackwolverton3265]

Operation Mindcrime came out when I was 16, and it blew my rebellious teenage mind. To this day it's still my favorite Metal and Concept/Rock Opera Album Ever!!!

[@lauriejesty264]

I can't put into words my admiration for these guys. I am 71 years old and I have never heard anything like this.

[@shed66215]

Saw Queensrÿche at Donnington's Monster of Rock in '91. Being out in the sunshine didn't alter their stage presence one bit, just an amazing sound. Operation: Livecrime is still an awesome album to this day...and that performance by Pamela Moore stills gives me goosebumps.

[@Dan-mc7xg]

It's amazing how relevant this album is in 2023. Queensryche was the 3rd live concert I ever saw, 15 yrs old, in what is now a long list. I have this show on VHS, and I wore it out because i watched it so much. To me... it was our "The Wall".

[@Death.Co.]

It is truly our "The Wall". It is so relevant that it could have been released last week.

[@gianmarcocapozzi6000]

this is one of the best hard rock band ever!

[@davidlaws1438]

Yes,,, sooo relevant for today,,, makes you wonder how they knew!!!!!!!

[@user-vf3sg5xi4g]

​@@davidlaws1438It's never been any different.

[@jgameful]

The original Queensryche band is my favourite all time band. This is an awesome rock opera….Geoff Tate’s vocals are amazing and all of the band members are masters of their craft! I absolutely love the vocals and composition coupled with stories they portray through their music. I was a huge fan in the 80s and 90s and continue to be mesmerized by their original music. Thanks so much for posting this concert!

[@christipearson-lanczos9456]

I agree with you 💯! I hope that before I leave this planet, they can get back together.

[@petervenkman1154]

Scott Rock is fucking awesome!!!!!!

[@markkremser]

Such an amazing album. So sad how the band imploded on itself.

[@a2ndopynyn]

"First you must survive failure. Then, you must survive success." - Bill Bruford To me, _Promised Land_ is an audio diary of a band failing to survive the enormous crush of worldwide success that Mindcrime/Empire brought them. Listen specifically to the title track. They literally got ripped apart by it.

[@torstenlorenz5477]

@@a2ndopynyn you have to know about the mechanism behind all and that's all war, no matter how little or big is made by m a n In order to do this, you need to know a little bit about the legal system and also about the financial system, in the modes of operation know. Right has nothing to do with justice, but with legal presumptions, which you must contradict for you alone first, because these work otherwise incessantly on you, because who is silent agrees. Why does commercial law still exist ? Because you were not told at all that there is nothing more to pay. In commercial law, the one who pays the best is right and since all financial means today are pure fiction (actually they are non-values under depreciation), because these have no value at all, apart from the paper and the applied ink, it is a fun for Satanists to mock you at your own ignorance, which is interpreted to you as madness and stupidity. About abuse of language one makes you objects of the trust law, which reveals itself again and again as commercial law and since absolutely everyone is traded at the New York stock exchange about the birth certificate (the contract with the devil) as human capital, the collective obligation (natural person) and the limited insured obligation (legal PERSON), which do not even exist in the space D, spring from it. Everything is signed over into a public trust, you own for a long time no property and your children are also for a long time not your children, because these you signed over to a bankrupt state with production of a birth certificate. Consequently, all have the slave status, are legal property of the creators / publishers of the birth certificate (contract) and with property you may and can do whatever you like and annihilation is the goal, because too many knowing will tip the system and those who cause this madness, like support, will be led sooner or later over the specially used statutes to the rope. you must ! assign yourself. Either you are good, do not take part, or you support and practice in self-harm the most evil, which is conceivable. One knows today very exactly what is right and what is wrong, and those who do not know it, do not want to know it, are thus consciously ignorant, and / or skillfully by concealments, suppression, manipulation at the knowledge were led past. Everybody must help himself independently, because nobody can make it for one and still less may. Read it for your will.

[@michaeldoukas4444]

One of the best albums of all time.

[@StevieDee64]

I saw this show from the 7th row at the Providence Civic Center. One of the greatest concert experiences I have ever had.

[@tracybosworth1033]

Lucky guy!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tappski1980]

Best live performance Ive heard....been a fan for a long time, always come back to this live performance now and then to remind myself what an amazing band they were.

[@RB-oc7ti]

I can’t tell from this concert video?! Too much post production lip syncing and drum fills added that were not coming from Tate’s mouth or from the drummer on the video! Shouldn’t have done that - So I can’t buy your assertion.

[@MarkoCoomo]

This album has walked beside me my whole life. Nothing else makes me cry, air guitar, scream, gives me goose bumps and burst of serotonin like this does. Truly amazing work.

[@trevorsuzor2096]

I attempted to sing Geoff tate

[@trevorsuzor2096]

He is so dynamic!!!

[@Georgia-Vic]

👍

[@Sucks2byou1]

I agree full heartedly. You put it words that that I never could but it's been a great ride and I hope that when people think of me when I'm gone that when ever they listen to this album or hear a song from it, they think of me. May this Album walk with me from here, all the way to the other side.

[@spacewhisky4845]

My old band had the honor of opening for both Queensryche and Geoff Tate!!!

[@RecoveringReporter]

What band was that and when/where did you open for them?

[@forrest1402]

Sure they did

[@forrest1402]

I believe you .

[@glennsmiley7704]

The very best concept album ever. Nothing else even comes close🤟🤟

[@Georgia-Vic]

Yes, best album and concert tour!

[@userperson5259]

I'm speechless. This is my favorite album of all time.

[@joseduran4643]

As a drummer, of course I love Copeland, Peart, Bonham etc... Scott Rockenfield's drumming is up there as well. His approach is unique.

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

Every song continues the story! Mindcrime is probably more relevant today than it was in 88! A true masterpiece that speaks Truth about the corruption/evil of both government and organized religion. This album has stood and will stand the test of time long after we're gone. Thank you for posting this!

[@no_country_for_real_men]

The lyrical line that stands out for me and couldn't be any more true is the line " I use to think america's way was right" No other lyrical line deserves more respect for courage to speak truth than that line.

[@davidlaws1438]

DEFINITELY,,,HOW DID THEY KNOW, WOW...

[@stephenoglesby4263]

Exactly. Along with Rush 2112

[@stephensmirnow5671]

This is one of the greatest albums and concerts ever!

[@goodpainlive]

Operation Mindcrime is an absolute masterpiece. Scott Rockenfield is a beast of a drummer and never go the credit he deserved.

[@hussle2654]

This is the only album I listen to without skipping a track.

[@Eddy_tooCold]

Also rage of order 😊

[@jamsjr44]

This is freaking awesome!! They will always be in a class of their own. Geoff is a phenomenal singer!

[@bhdr111]

Simply one of the best albums ever made and Geoff is one of the best rock singers ever.

[@paulsteier9510]

I AGREE ONE OF A KIND GREATEST ALBUM I HAVE EVER HEARD AND I'M 63 YEARS OLD I LISTEN TO IT AT LEAST EVERY MONTH FROM START TO END!!!!!

[@jamesmiller-vf7hu]

❤

[@davidlaws1438]

YEP, IM 60, IT COOKS!!!!! PUMPS ME UP EVERYTIME

[@metalmagic1984]

Based

[@user-vf3sg5xi4g]

I'm the same age as you. At the right age to enjoy many years of real rock and roll. There's nothing now as far as that kind of music. So I listen to 45 years worth of great tunes .

[@raylgonzo]

I love every song on this album, but the one that truly stands out for me is Suite Sister Mary. Just a remarkable song.

[@johnbryant4410]

Seriously on a whole other level

[@Toddzilla1967]

My favorite track on the album

[@alecweinstein4990]

You only truly understand the album and prog metal when you realize SSM is the true peak of the album, as good as the singles are.

[@DeborahMartorelli]

I agree! I love love love it!!❤

[@jimhampton1464]

Still the best concert I’ve ever been to.

[@anneross1859]

Yep. 100% agree. It was unreal. Saw it in May of ‘91.

[@bellamyribeiro]

Omg !!! I can imagine!! 🥺

[@kentgregory3299]

I like QR, but I feel for you.

[@sparkynm156]

Did you see the show with Building Empires and Operation MindCrime? Where Tate had the Stage length Treadmill across the back and he would start singing while walking in place and build up to running at full speed while singing, then Bamm he stops and he launches across the stage at the speed he was running .. then went into it again.. Then he had a basketball hoop and was making shots from cross Full stage, nothing but net, never missing... while singing.. It was insane... Seattle Key Arena New Years Eve...

[@jimhampton1464]

@@sparkynm156 I saw them in Portland but there wasn’t any treadmill.

[@chrisb5986]

These guys were up there with Rush and Pink Floyd for concept albums and the hottest stadium rock band of their era. Fantastic recording.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

Damn right. I saw Metallica September 8th, 1989 and as soon as we heard about the show we immediately got tickets thinking Queensryche was still on the tour. My buddy had seen them earlier in the year together and he said it was the most incredible thing he's ever witnessed. Unfortunately by the time I caught Metallica in SLC the opener was Faith No More. None of us had ever heard of them and we were extremely disappointed. Needless to say us little teenage Metallica freaks were not kind to FNM. I never was able to catch Tate era Queensryche. A huge regret to this day.

[@blackiesavage7661]

@@Powermad-bu4em The Real Thing is a great album too

[@Powermad-bu4em]

@@blackiesavage7661 That's another story. Not too long after the Metallica show my buddy bought TRT and came and picked me up so we could cruise around and listen to the disc. It was fucking amazing. They just sounded really bad live. One of our other buddies at the Metallica show was all the way up at the top of the cheap seats and he said they sounded killer. Live and learn.

[@chaddoyle6329]

@@Powermad-bu4em metallicka sucks, sold out decades ago🤓

[@matbuchanan9765]

I agree 100%

[@damiancady7061]

There was absolutely no way they could ever top this album . It is an epic concept album .😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@shnz6440]

Empire was a pretty great follow up…lol These guys hit the ground running with their first album and just got better from there.

[@scottyj0003]

One of the greatest albums of all time! 💯🎵 I had the cassette tape in my Walkman everyday when I would skateboard to school and back for the whole year! Nothing else could touch this album and still can’t top 5 albums ever!!!

[@guitarheel99]

One of the greatest live performances of any album ever.

[@RB-oc7ti]

I can’t tell from this concert video?! Too much post production lip syncing and drum fills added that were not coming from Tate’s mouth or from the drummer on the video! Shouldn’t have done that - So I can’t buy your assertion.

[@gerryhamner9850]

One of the best concept records EVER!!! Along with Rush "2112"

[@stephenoglesby4263]

Good answer

[@davidlane9138]

Indeed. They are classics that can't be duplicated.👍

[@FerreiraLG]

I would also put on that list Dream Theater's Metropolis pt II: Scenes from a memory

[@magilla7887]

You said it brother, my words exactly my friend. Keep Rockin 👍🏼

[@mmikeyhignight8573]

MY Goodness What a freaking Album!!!

[@UpIrons777]

This really might be the clearest and sharpest picture quality of LIVEcrime concert I have seen on KZbin.

[@rduquet]

We Were There !!! Saw The Show Twice in 1991 !!!! ONE OF The Greatest Concerts We EVER WENT TO !!! We fell in Love to Queens Ryche ,, and We Are Still In Love ,and Married Today !!!! 😎 Bob N Sandy !!!! Legends !!!! 5/27/24 😎

[@user-fr3lz1rf3k]

An incredible performance of an incredible album. Truly one of the greatest ever!

[@valensinclair6750]

I think I saw Livecrime about three times over the years. Never disappointed. QR was ridiculously tight and near flawless live in the late 80s early 90s.

[@t_StayHydrated]

I have just seen Geoff Tate perfoming this album live a few days ago. Even tho i am at least born 20 years too late, i still love this album so much and it was awesome to see Geoff sing it live.

[@GT-1902]

They were in their prime here. Everything was musically tight. They were special 🤘

[@petermyers9442]

A true masterpiece. I was there in '89 during the Builbing Empires Tour, they played the whole Mindcrime album from start to finish not a Single note was missed, simply amazing.

[@Acemechanicalservices]

‘89? That tour started in late October, 1990. It was phenomenal. I loved that Suicidal Tendencies were the opening act at the top of their game.

[@user-vf3sg5xi4g]

In Dayton Ohio, Geoff could hardly talk at the end but kept on and did all the songs.

[@Liberty-Grunt]

If we could only right the wrongs, convince them to forgive one another, and deliver music that is truly unparalleled to this day...

[@erikxander5299]

Geoff can't sing anymore. It'd be drop tuned and not original in anyway

[@mejoe5284]

Sorry to bother. I enjoy the band, what happened that cause the breakup? I did not look into it. Thanks!

[@hikikomori_trader]

If I was stranded on a deserted island with only one album to listen to, this would be the one!

[@RScott413]

I would have to go with Live After Death but I would want to have this one too.

[@vampierskys.5717]

Geoff was a total work of art 🖤❤🖤 He and his voice were sooo sexy! Live ... unbeatable!

[@tetsuwrxsti2716]

I’m from Japan. “Operation Mind Crime” is one of my most favorite metal albums! When they came to Japan, they did not play “Suite Sister Mary”. I wanted them to play it in Japan ….

[@christophemonnier9019]

Thanks a lot ! Great concert and great music ; probably the best Metal Concept Album all times for me ! :)

[@randymorrison6774]

It's right there with The Wall, for me. And I saw that PF show, in LA

[@tobybrown7607]

Best live album ever recorded.

[@MsLynn251]

Best line up of the best bands of the 80's. Damn, these guys were so talented and so underrated. I NEVER understood that!! They were phenomenal. I so very wish they were still together making music.

[@user-vf3sg5xi4g]

They had big time airplay on FM rock stations and sold millions of albums. Sold out concert venues .How is that underrated ?

[@tsumnerbmw]

The tightest live band and most talented metal band, period. Every member is a virtuoso. Hands down my favorite band of all time!!!

[@queensryche52]

Best band of all time from beginning to end this album changed my life

[@kotogray8335]

It's like a spiritual experience every time I watch this. So great and moving

[@albeckwall]

Saw this show twice in the early 90s. What you are hearing in on this vid is what we heard in the room. The mix and the performances were spot on! That snare drum did in fact sound like a cannon in person! Talk about a tight band - they were locked in. I agree with other commenters that Chris DeGarmo was underrated (outside of musician circles anyway). What a phenomenal player.

[@nicefish10]

They had a couple of sound guys back then that are still very active today. Brad Maddox and Alex Raphael.

[@RB-oc7ti]

I can’t tell from this concert video?! Too much post production lip syncing and drum fills added that were not coming from Tate’s mouth or from the drummer on the video! Shouldn’t have done that - So I can’t buy your assertion.

[@albeckwall]

@@nicefish10 It was fairly common back then (less so now) to combine performances from multiple nights (and in this case some staged performance shots), so I can see where there could be inconsistencies. Also not uncommon to re-record audio in post for live gigs. My point was the live show, in the room, sounded amazing.

[@JanineAhola]

AMAIZING!!! KILLER SEEING THIS CONCERT LIVE!!

[@jerrydavis6754]

Holy crap! These guys were so rehearsed. Flawless!!

[@jeffbaker5038]

I saw this one live Little Rock Arkansas back in the day. I have been to a lot of Rock concerts. This one was the all time great. Amazing talent and just an awesome performance. This is how bands were before autotune. They actually played and sang. Great stuff from a seemingly better time...

[@BigJonStud]

THIS IS INSANE! what a blast from the past!

[@stymiedubose9154]

Mike L said it best ,"Simply one of the greatest albums ever made".🤘😆🤟

[@snowmanfl]

I’m 52 yers old now and this is still the best concert I’ve ever been to…

[@martinlehotan8373]

That base line at 59:49 just pounding and Chris DeGarmo having the time of his life. Imagine being able to play at this level. Just incredible. This album is so damn good. Thank you for posting this!

[@dennismccormick7322]

One of the best bands / musicians to Grace the music scene from the 80s and beyond ...

[@rickybobby1055]

I seen them when they opened for Priest in 2004. Awesome show.

[@danstrack4827]

It’s tough that this is 32 years ago.. I got into them in ‘95 .. didn’t have the chance to experience this back in the day. I saw Dream Theater play M2 in its entirety- if I had to pick my all time fav concept album.. LivECrime is powerful.

[@user-gq9wc9uv7y]

Awesome band. They were the first band I ever saw live on Promise Land tour and loved em ever since. Going to see Geoff Tate live next month and cannot wait either

[@seattleboy571]

I went to two nights of the Building Empires tour that this was from: 12/31/1991 and 01/01/1992 Seattle Center Coliseum. Absolutely amazing performance both nights.

[@bellamyribeiro]

This masterpiece needs to be remastered in 4k goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SteveSparx]

8K

[@bellamyribeiro]

@@SteveSparx even better!!😎🤓

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

Saw them do mindcrime live in 1990 new years it was epic!

[@chrissttiiee]

Nobody can replicate the original lineup.

[@Georgia-Vic]

I was fortunate to see the original mindcrime tour concert back in the mid 80's and it was beyond awesome! This is way cool but I saw in my opinion one of the greatest, most perfect concerts ever besides Soundgarden's last tour in Underground Atlanta in 1998!

[@chrissttiiee]

Got to see OMC live in '89 in San Jose, CA & SF 2006. Freaking killer 💥.

[@omniken66]

I saw them at LaMour East in Queens NY back in 1987....I was 10 feet from the band. Geoff Tate vocals were so powerful that certain segments of songs he did't even use his Mic.....It was around Valentines day and we were packed in there like sardines but it was absolutely fucking amazing! I would've never thought they'd play a club like that but they did and I was fucking there.....

[@ProYugidad]

Saw this show twice: 10th row in Miami then backstage in Orlando. All access passes to both shows. Only the birth of my son ranks higher as the greatest experience of my entire life.

[@Bluesygal]

Thanks for this! I was lucky enough to have seen them during this tour and their live show was incredible! I've been going to concerts for a very long time and this is still one of the best that I've ever seen. They were such a tight group and a great live show! Brilliant!

[@anneross1859]

I agree, I went to a ton of concerts back in the day. This one remains my favorite to this day.

[@jangkim5080]

It's amazing whenever I listen to this album. They are one of the few bands rock my soul.

[@blak1lyte]

After watching him sing take hold of the flame...i wished i could sing with that range... one of my many musical inspirations. Even my wife loved this.

[@oldfriend327]

Thank you and God bless you so much for posting this. I haven't seen this in what feels like a century no joke. Seeing this and hearing that music takes me back 32 years to when I was a teenager with six of the best friends of my life. Wherever they are, God please be with them.

[@evacruz6930]

"RYCHE-N-ROLL"!! 4EVER! 🤘🤘💯❤️ My All time favorite 🎸🎸

[@jamesbrummett6739]

The thing about Queensryche is they started a self made trend, no one could produce this sound with storytelling in their music… which leaves this band standing atop of their own amazing mountain. I love Queesryche they are totally unique.

[@RCMartin27107]

They were great. But storytelling was , is, and will always be Pink Floyd. And before anyone argues, just search some interviews from Tate in the 90s. His own words show Floyd as being his own inspiration for the whole album. But they were, in fact, awesome and standing alone.

[@surreal1272]

Bands like Pink Floyd and The Who would disagree with your assessment. Mindcrime is a great album (one of my all time favorites) but it followed a little used trend started by the two bands mentioned.

[@neueregel2603]

@@surreal1272 Doing what two other bands out of thousands had done many years before - I wouldn't necessarily call that a "used" trend. It's like calling a book author a cheap copy because he writes a book - something millions of people have done before him. Looking at Operation Mindcrime, it was totally unique in its own right, a style of music unknown to any other bands out there, and the ferocity of politicised lyrics with its stark criticism of American society - well, there weren't that many bands out there outside the punk scene that dared that. And I'd like to underline all that by pointing out that even Queensryche couldn't repeat the album, even though they tried so hard with Mindcrime II and, at least in parts, with Empire.

[@daviddunn7294]

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[@tridistance]

Alice Coopers Welcome to my Nightmare proceeded Mindcrime by about 15 years - but this I agree is sheer brilliance

[@RetroMediaLibrary]

the last remnants of the stellar '80s tone. so good!

[@RScott413]

Loved them from the OG. Moved to Seattle in 80s (parents did) and was spoiled by their local shows. My wife of 30 years and I went on our 3rd-4th date to see them New Years Eve 1991. I had seen this concert previously. When DeGarmo left it was the start of the end but without Tate it is no longer QR at all. Wish they would get together for ONE show in the PNW.

[@jameswoolley7421]

ONE BAND THAT I SAW IN 1991 THAT I WISH I WAS SOBER .

[@yvettecorona9686]

This band is awesome if everyone has seen this band. U now. ❤️ 😘😘😘😘

[@MrDuds1984]

This album is a masterpiece

[@pameladiez4933]

I saw them those years to.they did the best show in the world at Madison square garden.one of the best damn show I ever seen.that show made them for sure.it was winter cold outside alot of rockers left the show without tshirts.that is the magic of rock n roll bands,they put hot flames in our body's.and they do stay there forever.and in our hearts.i love Geoff he still rocks it today,with or without queensrcke

[@mauro6436]

Il miglior conceptalbum d sempre!lo adoro!😝

[@RScott413]

I will never forget the first time I heard QR. It was on the local rock station for their first airplay in Seattle, we were driving in a 78 Olds Cutlass. QOTR and The Lady wore Black were both played, my friend and I were immediately hooked. This album was within 5 years of that.

[@4ontheFloorMojo]

Amazing to be there live and amazing to relive it through this video! There just is NOT anything comparable to the sheer "EPICNESS" of this album!! Fuck me they were SOOOO good!!!!

[@christopherclark5779]

December 18, 1988 - McNichols Arena - Denver, CO...My first concert was Queensryche (Operation Mindcrime)...opening for a little band by the name of Metallica (...and Justice for All)...I was 15 years old and no doubt in my mind it changed my life...absolutely incredible!

[@kimgow7671]

I was lucky enough to see this live, 2x's Brilliant