Queensrÿche - Queen Of The Reich, 3-5-2024 on Monsters Of Rock Cruise at the Pool Stage.

[@sherry8894]

I jammed to QUEENSRYCHE back in the day when Geoff Chris and Scott were still in the band.I loved them and they put on one hell of a show. I didn't know what to expect, but I have to say these guys rock!

[@CrownRoyal144]

I lived in Kirkland Washington and Redmond Washington I use to see Eddie in His GTO all around town. If it was him?

[@Mr1fingersalute]

Agreed! I’ve been a fan since the EP was released in the early 80’s, I absolutely worshiped this band and The Warning is my favorite album of all time. I’m glad to see Michael and Eddie still at and this band still sounding this good. I really like a lot of the new stuff as much as the old, still has that classic Queensryche sound

[@garymitchellholmes801]

Everyone deserves to make a living. This is one members version. Scott, Geoff and Chris just can’t be replaced. Todd does an epic job.

[@Superjet113]

I dont care who argues over who's left in the band and all the drama, that fucking rocked...

[@soundbreak7]

sounds great , but its a cover band now

[@Superjet113]

@@soundbreak7 Yeah well if you read my comment I dont give a F. People die and people move on but the band name is the same and the songs are the same. Get over it.

[@soundbreak7]

@@Superjet113 LOL its a great sounding cover band

[@Superjet113]

@@soundbreak7 Yeah, and you're a great sounding broken record..lmao. I'm 60, I know Queensryche. FFS, You stupid or just trolling?..lol 🤣

[@Superjet113]

lol, the OP removed my post.🤣

[@danielfox3003]

I had the single when it debuted. Loved it as a teener metal head.

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Kudos to that sound man. Had his hand on that delay fader perfectly.

[@stm113]

So is it just Michael Wilton now?

[@austinspitler9177]

​@@stm113 Michael Wilton and Eddie Jackson are the two original members

[@mariellegroot3469]

That’s so good ❤ they really sound amazing and Todd nailed it

[@magusodonllout332]

dumb

[@Ross-sx8jd]

I have been a fan since '84. I finally got to see them 2013 in Montana. Todd does an excellent job, he has some huge shoes to fill. They were awesome. Ultra tight. I marked it off the bucket list. Thanks guys for kicking ass all these years. And many more

[@donjohnson5653]

Thanks for keeping your band going and especially hitting those high notes!!!!!!! I was there from the beginning!!!!

[@scotttappin9298]

Still love them am seeing them this Saturday and pretty much watch Michael the whole time. Great guitar

[@andrewforrest9980]

They are still one hell of an awesome, legendary, metal band.

[@gleneckert1]

I would go see this. Loved the ep….man, those 80’s tho🤣 Rockin out and partying down, 😳 Shit….i still do that🤘🤘🤘😁

[@bubbles3161]

I wasn’t expecting that🤠sounds flucking awesome! Who nails double leads these days. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@ricksenske8787]

Aint no Queensryche without Geoff... but that was good.

[@carlosdanger6129]

Yes it is

[@brianh5803]

While I'm a Geof Tate fan this guy knocked it outta the park.

[@montyrayza7220]

Absolutely - he killed it however no one is as good as prime Tate!!

[@brianh5803]

@@montyrayza7220 AMEN..but what we got..so far is great...not unlike when IRON MAIDEN tried to replace Bruce or Judas priest tried to replace Rob

[@tlansing18]

He rushes thru the song so fast its over and I'm still wondering if that is the way Geoff would do it to at his age

[@randomnessaralus3370]

Todd is awsome and the band nailed it!!!!

[@joeblow-tp6gz]

I remember dropping the needle on this EP when it came out, great stuff, caught their first show outside of Seattle, at the country club in Reseda, Geoff was huge and the castle drum set was badass. This is a fair version, I guess.

[@saulportillo2142]

Increíble, Queensryche ha rejuvenecido con Todd la Torre, su último disco es genial!

[@creeper2054]

I am going to see these guys in April. It isn't the original, but they put on a good show. And Armored Saint also rocks and sounds great.

[@RichardTipton-sl5sn]

Great QR cover 👍 and Tribute .. But let’s leave it there 🤘

[@lwilson1234]

Taking nothing away from them but Tate is in a league of his own.

[@shawnstarks1743]

Yes he is, in the league of assholes.

[@user-mt1zg4bv6g]

Yea in Little League he can't keep up with this version of Ryche ,he is soft now n can't even sing his songs well anymore,so get over yourself

[@ilc-nl3yy]

I saw Queensryche when they opened for Metallica, in 1989 and in 1991.

[@Liberty-Grunt]

Saw them when they opened for KISS at the Spectrum in Philadelphia around that time --- having heard them with ears that could hear a mouse fart out of tune --- they were untouchable ---- especially Geoff!

[@paulkruger491]

@@Liberty-Grunt I saw them open for kiss also. But I went for Ryche. Unmasked. Detroit.

[@oksooner405]

Before Nirvana... This was Seattle's Best! Met them backstage after their set opening for Metallica in 88. This EP was just released, I knew they were going to do big things. Plus Q Prime management behind them didn't hurt...lol

[@Headbanger9000]

My dad saw them in '86 with Maiden and Malmsteen

[@atranfanatic]

Saw them with Halford (opening band) and Iron Maiden (headliner band) in 2000 here in Phoenix! It was an awesome concert and the first time I saw all those bands!

[@johnmauceri9692]

Great video and sound, I think the daylight adds a nice clarity. Sadly, the light show is sacrificed, but still a great post, thanks!

[@helmutschonherr6783]

Very nice powerful druming!

[@mwdanny]

Unfortunately, bands break up, or they continue with different members. Geoff Tate, in his day, was an absolute trendsetter and pioneer…. This band took what was laid out before them in the form of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and trailblazed. Fast forward…. Geoff, while still touring, has to tune down to sing the songs as many other singers do from this era. Todd does an absolute amazing job singing these songs in the natural key they were written in which is no easy task. While he may not be exactly what Geoff was in his prime, he’s doing a helluva job at recreating the songs and delivering a performance that is very worthy. As fans of the genre and the band, we should be appreciative that the existing members that are Michael Wilton and Eddie Jackson are able to continue to a) make a living and b) deliver this music to us.

[@orlandofurioso9228]

Queensryche still rocking w/o Geoff.

[@user-ij2wn1pk1p]

Wasn’t sure what to expect when I clicked on this…gotta say wasn’t disappointed. I like Tate a lot but give this guy some credit, dude can belt it out. Think Tate may even believe “well done”.

[@tobe1359]

Great voice! 🤘

[@1965WHYTE]

That sounds amazing 🤘😁

[@qsviewsrpgs4571]

They still rock!

[@mikelambert8324]

Yeah, right, 🤣🤣🤣😁🤣😁😁

[@qsviewsrpgs4571]

I'm glad we agree. Ryche & Roll!@@mikelambert8324

[@paulsanders1]

Never gets old!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

The crowd was dead like a cemetery get into it for God sakes! Put ur phone's down and head bang! God I miss old school queensryche Michael Chris Geoff Scott Eddie Long live old school ryche!

[@juda8054]

Too old now might get a neck injury!😂

[@oksooner405]

Before Nirvana... This was Seattle's Best! Met them backstage after their set opening for Metallica in 88. This EP was just released, I knew they were going to do big things. Plus Q Prime management behind them didn't hurt...lol

[@steveleadbeater8662]

Err, the EP came out in 1983, not 88. 88 was the year they released the greatest Progressive Metal album of all time, Operation Mindcrime. 1988 was an incredible year.

[@drumcrazycrary]

They rocked rv n without the original members. Still a big fan of the 80s ryche !!..🔥🥁🎸🔥

[@user-kw2en7fr5n]

that was amazing! sounded just like years ago. wow!!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Back in my day ppl went crazy for ryche & head bang, we didn't sit around acting like we were bored!

[@jfrog1979]

Right?!🤘😆this was some seriously low vibration energy from the crowd🤤

[@billjannusch]

Totally awesome performance. Incredible sounding.

[@Strutter-direct]

New drummers' got some edge, well picked.

[@mikerichardson7053]

This was Queensryche's best song

[@bryanmcgovern7858]

DeGarmo needs to play that solo !

[@stm113]

The older I get the more I appreciate DeGarmo. I mean I always thought he was bad ass but for example Jet City Woman and Is There Anybody Listening ? Are perfect leads.

[@CrownRoyal144]

Damn !This guy Has a great voice

[@scottroberts5174]

Can sing but not even close to Geoff Tate though 💯🤷‍♂️

[@jurgencuypers8350]

Soulless voice

[@kalillage]

Great job 🤘

[@liveheavyshows]

Amazing quality from an Ihpone great stabilization and color.

[@batphink2655]

Their last album 'Digital Noise Alliance 'is a fucking rock masterpiece!

[@lawrencesantana7253]

That sounded good. But when Geoff hit those high notes, he didn't have to strain and bend over to hit. He stood straight up and sang it. Sometimes he moved with the music when he hit thise notes but it came naturally to him.

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

Tate said in an interview one time he knew he had the pipes (vocal chords, range, etc) to sing. He took vocal instructions from Maestro David Kyle in West Seattle. Maestro Kyle was famous in his own right having voice coached many, many entertainers. My ex wife took lessons from him for a while and was shocked at the number of pictures of famous celebrities that plastered a wall in Kyle's house....Geoff Tate's voice was really something in his prime years. It was so low when he spoke in interviews it almost rumbled. (I've never been a huge fan, so you know). In 2000 we saw Halford and Queensryche open for Iron Maiden in the Tacoma dome. I can confirm what others have said. He hit the high notes, oh yes he did. Shattering highs! My dad got back with his high school girlfriend around the same time. She said Queensryche played at her house when she had a big party. "My 15 minutes of fame" she said it was. I met Scott's brother one time. Really surprised me, it's a small world as they say. "Battle of the bands" was a thing years ago. Check out the ryche's competition from those days, Fifth Angel. Self titled debut; Time Will Tell; The Third Secret; ?? can't remember the last one. James Byrd was replaced by Kendall Bechtel (lead guitar), they recorded their second album, Time Will Tell, then Ted Pilot the lead singer left to pursue a career in dentistry following in his father's footsteps if you will. That was way back in 1989. Then they released The Third Secret with Kendall Bechtel on lead vocals and lead guitar. The man is a beast. Along the lines of John Sykes/Blue Murder (Tony Franklin on bass, a super cool guy, and Carmine Appice on drums), as well, Sykes was in Whitesnake, Steve Vai replaced him. Caught their show in '88 here in Seattle. blah blah blah.....yeah these guys didn't suck and filling Tate's shoes??? I can say with total confidence after seeing Queensryche live there is very few human beings alive anywhere in the world capable of singing the range Tate mastered. His low register was awesome as well he just rarely went there. But I still prefer Ted Pilot the original singer in Fifth Angel. His performances on the first two albums are kick ass plain and simple. Years ago a guy in Italy messaged me saying he wasn't having any success in trying to obtain the two Fifth Angel cd's. So I burned him a copy of each one and shipped it to him in Italy. I was doing fine financially at the time and it was inexpensive anyway so I just covered the cost. It was well worth it. Better than quarreling over things that should be giving us joy, a reason to live and happiness that isn't illegal, immoral or insane. Right?! Right! UP THE IRONS!!!

[@kennethholbrecht6103]

Ok , that guy's amazing ...

[@dennisthemenace5466]

Saw them on the warning tour opening for KISS in 85, one of the best f***ing shows ever🤘🤘🤘

[@neighborhoodprepped7862]

Seen them on mindcrime! Absolutely one of the best shows of not the best show I’ve ever seen..

[@neacook5875]

Seen them on that tour in Dayton Ohio, blew Kiss off the stage.

[@peterfrasca5586]

No shit! Me too at the Boston Garden!! Good times!

[@j.l.h.2650]

Still have my Easy Street album in the original protective wrapper. 8)

[@jeremycarlson1189]

Ok...no one is ever gonna truly replace Tate....but....damn Todd nailed the hell out of this.

[@desmondcastro3679]

Can't get enough of this live group performing both killer classics and awesome new material. Stay safe guys!

[@stephencoyle-jq1pt]

I seen these guys at hard rock hell in wales with Jeff Tate on vocals and it was an absolute shambles I was nearly sleeping they were definitely just going through the motions, needed a change and I think it was for the best in the long run Still a great metal band!!!

[@andyxh558]

I was there too. I agree

[@kevinmeer9129]

Drummer is Amazing

[@andrewforrest9980]

Yeah Casey Grillo is a sick drummer

[@timsacco6g694]

Saw them a few years ago in Tampa at the ice palace, they opened up for the Scorpions, I was skeptical, but they kicked much ass!, but with that being said ?, would I pay to see them on a boat?, definitely not!

[@thanatoskatakrima5864]

Whatever their differences are, these guys are great too! Todd is just doing his job, just like The Ripper did his job when he saved Judas Priest back when Halford left for a while. Others could be mentioned, but everyone has a right to make a living for sure 🤘

[@user-ko8qb4rg1m]

Agreed! Well said...

[@rocktomtom]

Great performace and voice by Todd. Geoff was great as well, but he's gone, so this is the new Queensryche. Take it or leave it. Also the guitars sound great. Don't understand the haters.

[@darknes7800]

Except its GEOFF's song, written by DeGarmo and sung by Geoff.........Todd(ler) was having his mama wipe his bung while GEOFF was writing this song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Todd was 6 years old when GEOFF was recording this song......nuff said.

[@toddnorin3843]

Who cares does this keep you up at night why worry about it

[@GEN-X-]

Some of us are purists. This isn't even close.

[@toddnorin3843]

@@GEN-X- oh well it’s just a name of a band doesn’t mean anything

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

@@darknes7800lol you feel better now? 🤡

[@dkm66]

Respectfully, this is not Queensryche. They sound ok but not like the genuine article back in the day. No one sounds like Geoff Tate.

[@mikegallagher2732]

TRUE, But GEOFF no longer sounds like the GEOFF we ALLLLL know and love... ITS SAD...

[@paulcarlin5181]

Geoff can't hit the highs like before. Geoff still has that monotone mid range that is not Todd's strong suit. They both bring great things to the table.@@mikegallagher2732

[@jameswahengbam-uv6ez]

You guys r all correct but ...this band make sounds good ....but I miss geoff

[@rwazny]

Awesome! Can't wait to see them again with Armored Saint!

[@grassabrutta]

surprisingly good performance

[@mtbalpinecounty]

💪🍺 All the Greats have all evolved..no band stays the same forever..Even the Stones, Floyd, Yes, Metallica..do your research Youngers..😉

[@jeffjones9038]

“If you’re an old school rycher” is there any other kind?

[@bc2155]

Been a QR fan since 83 and saw them at the height of it in 88, 91 and 95 then 2005 and just saw Tate solo for the first time and met with him. I am going to see QR in May with Armored Saint, that said I hesitated for years as QR isn't without Geoff but reconciled that this version is really just an Iron Maiden style band now that happens to do QR songs

[@cemetarygates2800]

So good to see Stoney back with the boys.

[@mikelambert8324]

I met him once in Spokane Washington and he was a jerk!!

[@cemetarygates2800]

It happens.@@mikelambert8324

[@brettkeepin808]

I feel sorry for Eddie to do all the solos, still sounding good though 👍

[@TurtleFL]

I am convinced once again that the way for me to sing this song or anything Todd does is one octave lower [-(

[@paulkruger491]

Thats not my father's Queensryche.

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

That Ryche is dead and gone.

[@rskow89]

Casey is awesome

[@user-kg4ye9zg4t]

Rillia t band intelligent , lyrical,

[@markmeyer9202]

O my God!! Do I look THAT OLD 😮

[@DoubleDJ86]

Armored Saint Rips can’t wait….. to Surf Nigaurauagua

[@christawiswesser7056]

🤘🙂🤘👏🙂👏 awesome

[@DREDOG1967]

My how have the mighty have fallen. They went from sold out concert halls to pool stages on cruise ships. Luckily for me, I saw them back when Geoff was there

[@vistalite]

Agreed. I saw them in their prime as well. As far as playing on pool decks go, it beats working a straight job, imo. I saw Cheap Trick play coliseums, large theaters, a rib burn off, a gazebo in a large bar, and back to a large theater. I always thought it was cool that they took any gig and played them all with the same gusto.

[@fire777ish]

I saw this great band opening for Kiss in 1985!!! 😂😂😂😂 lol it was such an awesome show at the great Western Frum of Los Angeles...the good old days indeed!

[@danielreynosa1804]

Lol, thats the dumbest thing i ever heard lets hear your band

[@TurtleFL]

Those cruises are really expensive.

[@briansauer6695]

Some other old time big bands that are still rocking play this cruise! Saxon has been on it. I could care less if they aren't playing stadiums any more. They are my kind of music and I'd be happy to go on a cruise full of the bands I used to(and still do) listen to. You would be that more up close and personal!

[@chrisluna2776]

I've seen them 5x but just the original line up, well did see the year after chris left, Todd is good but , im glad I got to see the real ryke..

[@judobadboy4982]

Wasn’t it CHRIS the original lead guitarist for this band back in the day?

[@williamweiss6128]

Cabs just for show, as usual since the 90's.

[@kazsugi]

声出てるなー👍

[@RockaRolla6969]

An excellent facsimile. A facsimile none the less. I enjoy them both but not equally.

[@californiaangelstimdavis8776]

Michael Wilton!!!!!!!!!

[@markmiller2055]

If Judas Priest and Iron Maiden had a baby, they would be it

[@user-nd3lh2kf2b]

What's the English for "that shite sucks"?

[@maddog5598]

Turn up the bass, I cant hear it

[@TheJhoffman0816]

Queensryche 2/5

[@kenamaro3942]

Saw Queensryche when they opened for Dio, Holy Diver tour, they had only a 4 song EP out at the time. Saw them next touring the new Operation Mindcrime album. This ain't them !!

[@timberg5298]

I’m a purist but I have to say that was pretty good

[@randy1899]

This guy is no Mr Tate who are you kidding

[@Stryper1]

Geoff Tate hands down is better!!!

[@love68]

Yes, but I'll give respect to anyone who can pull it off. 💯🤘🔥🤘🤠

[@coryjackson8409]

Lots of hate for these guys. But, shit happens, members leave, and members push on. Todd is absolutely a fantastic singer, guitarist, and drummer. I saw them with Priest a couple of years ago and they were superb!!! A fan back then and a fan now!!!

[@walt1748]

It's not Queensryche without Geoff Tate.

[@warrgri]

Damn skippy

[@DamageInc-nx9gu]

I agree. The ‘Rÿche isn’t what it used to be. No Geoff, no Scott and obviously no Chris. Just look at Michael and Eddie, they look absolutely bored. Maybe it’s time to call it a day.

[@davefoster7619]

Pretty damn good tribute band!

[@jimwguitar3002]

Of we miss the OG but they are pretty good. I’m glad at least Mike Stone is back on guitar. I saw the Tate version and it was great. I would love to see a reunion.

[@atlantaguitar9689]

Sounded good. Not sure why the singer said “we are the only Queensryche” They still beefin with Tate it seems. Thought that was sorted out.

[@kirtlamb4413]

Close to an iron maiden cover band

[@lj4et]

I find them more like priest...especially the vocals.

[@gorefreak1970rb]

Im gonna see them with Armoured Saint in April 🤘

[@rexsephe]

Me too. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa!

[@user-zm8qm8rv1g]

I like it, heavier again. Better vocals

[@marcbrunengraber3507]

Cue all of the tired, boring “this isn’t real QR” and “no Geoff no QR” drivel. This is real QR….and has been for more than a decade now.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

This is Skid Row sad...

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Hes not Tate but not too bad.

[@AlessandroRossi-od6fl]

Geof Is another thing .......this Is like a band of a beer fest...

[@Flexapr]

Who are the original members here, if any of them? 🤥

[@austinspitler9177]

Michael Wilton and Eddie Jackson

[@davidvanbrunt3071]

😂Even with the reverb turned way up and the other vocal effects that this singer uses, it’s nothing like the original sound that Mr. Tate belts out. It really suck that the lawsuit resulted in this band can use the Queensryche name leaving Geoff the inability to use it making his advertising and marketing the new band Operation: Mindcrime difficult producing way smaller crowds. But I’ve seen him and Operation: Mindcrime three times and it is a testimony to Mr. Tate’s love for music and his fans. Plus I’m always like 20-30 feet from the stage making it a very awesome and intimate experience.