Queensryche LIVE in Tokyo 1984

[@ashesandurns]

How can this have only 24k views?! It should have millions. It is absolute timeless lightning captured on video. Thank you Queensryche

[@hamudzaman156]

So true. This is an epic performance capturing the highpoint of this great bands live abilities (IMHO). So glad this is here. But more people should know its here.

[@johnanderson2112]

Agreed. This is one of the most important concert performances of the '80s. Period.

[@Sjwolosz321]

I saw Queensryche a few months later in a small club in Baltimore MD . Jan 85 . Had a barstool at a balcony overlooking the stage on the side . Degarmo might have been 10 feet away . I couldn't have dreamed of better seating . Kinda felt the band was all mine that night. $5.00 at the door and maybe 150 people in all . My buddy told me they were playing Hammerjack's tonight so I went.. During Take Hold of The Flame . Geoff climbed up and took my hand and we both watched Degarmo together during his lead . I can still remember the look on Chris's face . He looked concerned " Dude , Please don't push our singer off " He never missed a note and when Geoff got back on the stage and the song ended . Chris looked at me and smiled and I could read his lips . Thanks ! . The absolute amazing thing that night was how tight they were . I couldn't believe it was real. It was magical . My buddy that told me Queensryche was playing that night. Was also at the time my bandmate / bass player . I left the band but my buddy Keith would go on to play on that same stage years later . He went on to become the bass player for Iced Earth in 96 and is on Iced's Earth's Dark Saga album . He passed away in 2022 and his brother posted a memorial for him on KZbin . In one of his pics . It was my buddy Keith and Geoff together . Thought I'd share .

[@StephenHilliard-l6r]

My condolences

[@tyegable]

@@StephenHilliard-l6r great story I LOVE THE RYCHE🤘

[@batphink2655]

Great story dude SO sorry for the loss of your best friend!

[@neigarcia777]

R.I.P.

[@canuckeh782]

Great story 👏

[@SS71Simon]

Impressive . This video must be preserved for the next generations

[@janbumann5191]

This is Metal History

[@guitarcheology]

Geoff Tate at his peak.

[@cpompeu004]

Queensrÿche at Nippon Seinenkan, Tokyo, Japan AUG 5 1984 00:00 Intro 00:30 Nightrider 04:24 Prophecy 08:24 Deliverance 11:50 Child Of Fire 16:40 En Force 22:30 Blinded 25:55 The Lady Wore Black 32:38 Scott Rockenfield (Solo) 33:18 Warning 37:54 Take Hold Of The Flame 43:00 introduce band members 43:28 Queen Of The Reich 48:30 Credits

[@vormavius]

I love you

[@CrackaDon1]

🤩💯

[@stevescheepersofficial5845]

Thanks!

[@kapax85]

The Warning album was released on Sept 7.... so the band played the songs before the album was released? Wow

[@MAX_0033]

thanks

[@chuckfriebe843]

My god they were tight! Whomever did the production for this did an outstanding job, exceptional in fact.

[@davidhulsizer7576]

I’ve seen them multiple times and they have always sounded GREAT!

[@veevamm3642]

Someone needs to remaster this concert

[@gamegoof]

I was thinking of running Livecrime through Topaz AI to bring it up to HD or 4k but using the remastered audio

[@wagnerd7793]

Fantastic show.......what a Voice.

[@quattro4s]

One of the best lives ever recorded. Unfortunately it is long out of print, something that we must push the band to remaster it on dvd

[@timczifrik]

I can't believe how awesome this STILL is after all these years..!!!! WOW..!!! I wish talent like this was still around... or at least given to us by the record companies. Instead of the crap they tell us is "music" today..!!!!

[@transmigrationrecordsimpri3647]

The very mighty Queensryche in all their power and glory! Such an underrated band and so powerful here. Tight and the vocals! \m/

[@everydaykenya8400]

Not underrated at all

[@ryancampbell5267]

This show may have been their zenith. Tate was otherworldly.

[@Daddy53751]

@@everydaykenya8400believe it or not, these guys were almost nobody’s when this came out. (of course not to us who found them when the EP hit the stores) Hard to believe these giants were just an opening act at this time.🤘🏻

[@mojorisin7371]

This performance is so tight and perfect that it's hard to believe it's even live and not prerecorded and acted like in the music videos. Queensryche is one of those few bands that are as or better technically precise live then in the studio. Iron Maiden and Judas Priest are very similar in this regard. What a show that would have been to see those 3 similar bands share a stage. Long live the Progressive Metal God's 🤘🏼❤️

[@dwaynejohnson8858]

One of the best bands on the planet

[@Venom-ky2ht]

Scott Rockenfield is a Beast.

[@the80s87]

When he was in his best years, few singers were in the same league as Geoff Tate

[@jamesdeneen9636]

My 1st concert was Iron Maiden on their World Slavery Tour Jan 1985 at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. I was 16 yrs old. Twisted Sister was opening for Maiden on this tour, but not in NYC - maybe because it was their home turf? Anyway I remember being disappointed because they were big at the time with "We're not gonna take it", etc. When I heard "Queensryche" was opening instead I was like "Who's that?". Little did I know what was in store - I was totally blown away by their performance!! What a great show with 2 of metal's greatest vocalists. Ran out and bought the "Queensryche" EP and "Warning" album the next day at "Slipped Disc" on Rockaway Ave in Valley Stream. Have been a fan ever since. This video of them in Tokyo late 1984 brings me right back to that show so many years ago when I was introduced to the greatness of Queensryche!!

[@drumskullz7]

Was there also, same age.

[@scott658]

I seen that Maiden tour as well in Glen Falls NY in May with Accept.

[@--pussypatroll--]

I saw the same show in Toronto, November 30, 1985. I had just turned 15, 4 days prior. Twisted Sister opened. I would have preferred Queensryche to be honest. Was my first real concert as well. What memories.

[@sheilakilby4047]

My first concert was Maiden Powerslave Tour and Twisted Sister! In Maryland.

[@markgoldman3334]

Wow! I have almost the exact same story! I saw them the 1st night of their 8 night run at Radio City in 85. My 1st concert. I was 14 at the time. I did know Queensryche but hearing Geoff hit those notes live was insane. I have seen way over 100 great concerts of multiple genres and the Live after Death ranks high on the list. Amazing experience. Glad to share with you guys!

[@johnunderwood3132]

Damn this reminds me of high school. I am so friggin glad we had this music going on. All of it was awesome. Sorry kids but you missed out!!!

[@chuckfriebe843]

Same here. Highschool. Good times!

[@Daddy53751]

Three here. I’ll never forget hanging out at my friend Juniors house and he grabs an EP and sticks it on the turntable and says “dude, this just came out. You gotta hear it!”🤯🤘🏻

[@drewrosecrans9728]

U couldn't touch back in 84 no way 🤘🤘🤘im so blessed to have seen this tour 84-85& Geoff hitting those notes wow 😳🎤 hitting that high E5 with no problem 💯

[@Argentuza]

Effortless E5, MADNESS

[@timothyorie7021]

That is awesome you saw them on this tour

[@Daddy53751]

Nothing finer! I saw them open for AC/DC when “Rage” first came out, and actually lied my way into backstage passes! Hung out with them having drinks for about an hour or so, and then watched the last half of the AC/DC show from the side of the stage. Best night EVER!🤘🏻🤯

[@FredPeters-s6g]

These guys are so underrated it makes me sick!the whole band is totally ultra professional..Chris de garmo, Michael wilton,Scott rockenfield Eddie Jackson and lead singer extraordinare,the incomparable Geoff tate..GOTTA LOVE THE 'RYCHE!!!@

[@mdfds963]

Geoof Tate became a Metal God on their 1st studio album😎🤘

[@chrltylr40x1]

My dear friend, Bob Nelson, took these guys to this first trip to Japan as their head of security . It was a great memory for him ( and he worked for lots of bands and celebrities!) . I was able to reconnect him with Geoff Tate after 40 years and it was a great reunion! So glad I was able to do that for him before he sadly passed away last night. He talked a lot about it and it truly meant a lot to him. Rest in Peace my good, good friend! I’ll always remember your “ stories from the road” ❤

[@mdfds963]

THE REAL QUEENSRYCHE HERE😎🤘

[@Madman6505]

The level of intensity that Tate was able to sustain in his voice for the duration of that show is incredible.

[@angeloangelojoseph1494]

Greatest band from Cascadia. I saw them for the 1st time opening for Kiss at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. What a memorable show. Long live the Ryche.

[@flyh2o]

I love watching all the reaction videos to Take Hold Of The Flame. Jaws drop, smiles, shock...this guy was a monster. Im glad i had the opportunity to witness such greatness. Amazing.

[@Quinceps]

I love his voice, but those “reactors” ate also wired for excessive praisal anyway 😂

[@GaryBiles-t5o]

No doubt!!

[@GaryBiles-t5o]

Geoff Tates vocal range was off the charts!!

[@ericv7720]

Flawless from start to finish. One of the GOAT concert vids!

[@PantherScott]

One of the greatest live performances for it time recorded on video

[@thomaszwingmann4157]

Since 1989 i hearded first time the best Live Concert ever! 👌🤩🤗✊👊🤘🤘🤘

[@willeneray6668]

Loved then since I heard them

[@ClarenceDoskocil]

M. Wilton needs more credit. That 'Child of Fire' solo was (is) GODLIKE. I'm a fan since 1983.

[@gerbengroenhof8398]

One of mine all greats...Scott is amazing, probably the most underated drummer from that era. Freaking great concert..goose bumps

[@Daddy53751]

They were opening for AC/DC when Rage first came out, and I managed to lie my way into backstage passes. Sitting with Scott having some JD after they came offstage, me and my best friend actually talked to him about that! Best night EVER!🤘🏻

[@matheussarruge2]

Now I see where michael kiske ( HelloWeeN ) inspiration came from

Geoff Tate is still better than younger singing colleague MICHAEL KISKE even today! I have been to three Helloween concerts after KISKE return to Helloween, and it was SHIT Really scary! If Hansen and Andi Deris weren't there, it would be like a Karaoke Show! His voice is very weak today!A month ago I was at the GEOFF Tate concert in Budapest and it was an amazing show for the OPERATION MINDCRIME album! At the age of 64, he sang his compositions from his youth much better than his younger singing colleague KISKE in Helloween!

[@damonfraser7672]

And to think they were the opener…to Iron Maiden no less. I hope the crowd truly understood what they got that night.

[@cryptonios]

Scott is king, his feel, grooves and fills are always perfect

[@stephenlander1419]

These guys were so young to be so incredibly talented. Musical composition unmatched. The tempo changes masterfully done by Scott. Eddie is amazing on bass. Geoff is not from this world. I was introduced at 18 in 1990 to I dream in infrared and the rest is history. Goose bumps with every note.

[@Todd-i9b]

I don't know how I missed this, all I listen to is metal, what a rock concert this must have been!!!!!!!

[@eugenemotes9921]

Each one of these Band Members, is what made QUEENSRYCHE the Powerhouse they were m

[@goofayoo]

Indeed.

[@andrewaldecker7934]

Queensryche the best progressive metal band of all time. When I heard them for the first time I was 13 or 14. How often did I come home from parties at night in the following years to listen to these CDs (Warning, RageForOrder, OperationMindcrime, Empire) before going to sleep. The dream lives forever. A reunion with Geoff Tate and Chris DeGarmo in addition to today's line-up. SilentLucidity or TakeHoldOfTheFlame are still the highlights at today's concerts.

[@GaryBiles-t5o]

No doubt!!!

[@Daddy53751]

Tate and the rest of the band absolutely hate each other, so I don’t think that will ever happen. Band ego dramas have been the death of more bands than heroin. Man, but when they were together there was no better band on earth!🤘🏻

[@joeylamuel5828]

This performance has more energy and feel than anything out today. You had to have talent then to be this good. They had it.

[@briantaylor9876]

Had the VHS cassette of this concert snd we just marveled at how unbelievably good they were! Saw them live on the next two tours and they were just straight up awesome in the day.

[@lizlocher3612]

I was a heavy metal singer, front woman, dancer n song writer in the 1980's in Detroit n this band was total perfection. I STILL sing Queensyrche to this day at 67 yrs old n cant believe the incredible musicianship n singing n stage show they gave usm I am STILL enamored with them to this very day. No one compares!!

[@M-Bush]

5 years online, only 60 views for this masterpiece?!😮 Edit: gained 30k views since my original comment❤🤘🏼

[@be4stable]

A lot of non Legends in chat

[@antoniom994]

Exactly!!

[@j.uzumaki8055]

11k

[@Daddy53751]

There was no better band on earth when they were at the height of their powers!🤘🏻

[@GourdToDeath]

Insane some of these new pop artists can get 1.5 billion views with auto tune trash but a real majestic masterfully executed concert stays hidden for only the real ones to enjoy ❤ cheers to all who are here cranking this epic night of true metal 🎉 🍻👌

[@evacruz6930]

My all time favorite band. Queensryche music will live forever! "RYCHE-N-ROLL"!! 🤘🤘🎸🎸💯

[@joewimberly5673]

My favorite band also this is why no one wanted to tour with them Ryche on my friend

[@Daddy53751]

@@joewimberly5673would you want to come on after this???🤘🏻🫡🤯

[@pensepf49]

I saw this tour in Spokane in 85. It is one of the cleanest sounding shows i have ever seen. They blew Kiss out of the water!

[@johngennace4045]

I saw them open for Iron Maiden at Radio City Music Hall in January 1985. Had only heard a few of their songs at that point, but was blown away by their set. Tate's vocal power and control was simply amazing to hear.

[@andrewsmusicstudio4072]

An amazing vocalist, to the point of not just being so good but put in awe of how someone can sing fluctuations like this. Rob Halford is another amazing singer that's incomparable.

[@metalmami7862]

Tate is way better

[@Daddy53751]

DeGarmos backing vocals are one of the most underrated things in music history if you ask me.🤘🏻

[@rafzilla9833]

54k views? Really? I was born in 1989 and listened to these masterpiece because of my father who is a metalhead back in the day. And I can"t believe there's only few who appreciated this.

[@gamelivejonathan2843]

Geoff Tate always amazing ❤ QUEENSRYCHE

[@SuperThaidave]

If Gary Glitter and Shirley Bassey had a lovechild. Jokes aside, this one of the best concerts ever filmed in my opinion. Everything is flawless and they were never better. Classic.

[@joewimberly5673]

No one could touch their talent RYCHE ON

[@joewimberly5673]

Todd Torre you,ll never be Geoff Tàte

[@tross6380]

This is mindblowing..truly..I mean...unreal!!

[@georgewinters5117]

QUEENSRYCHE BEST STUDIO ALBUMS, 1 THE WARNING ,1984 2 RAGE FOR ORDER 1986 3 OPERATION MIND CRIME 1988. I WAS THE FIRST KID IN SCHOOL WHO KNEW WHERE THEY WERE GOING, BECAUSE OF THE 1984 LIVE IN JAPAN, WHICH I SAW ON M TV, IN VIDEOS SO I BOUGHT A VHS COPY OF THE CONCERT, I WAS 14, WHICH GAVE ME A HEADS UP ON THE OTHER KIDS, THE VHS TAPE ALSO HAD THE 1982 QUEENSRYCHE E. P. , WITH IT, AND You, RAZOR BEING A LOVER OF JAPANESE CULTURE, SHOULD APPLAUD GEOFF TATE FOR ATTEMPTING TO SPEAK IN THE VIDEO, I HAD THAT Japanese phrase memorized, EVEN THOUGH I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO MEAN.

[@josephgonzales9169]

FUCK YEAH!! The GREATEST band of all time..no band can deliver MUSIC 🎵 like this..🤘🎶🎵Chris De Garmo is on 🔥 Scott Rockenfield keeping vicious timing with his 🥁 kit, Eddie Jackson on the bass playing the dark rhythm's Michael Wilton switching off on harmony with his 🎸 and then there is Geoff Tate singing his ass of..

[@dagmarramgad5441]

INSANE! I love this era of QR so much ❤

[@jonrarmey1220]

Just a masterpiece... That’s all that needs to be said... 💯🤘🤘

[@JaceHerrod-wp1tk]

☝️🫶🫰have a pleasant day folks🐾

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

The greatest display of Metal power and range ever caught on film. This is the bar...

[@tOxIc_TrEaSuRe]

i remember exactly where I was and when it was when I first heard Queen of the Ryche

geoff tate you were fantastic!

[@alexhicks5889]

If anyone has congested sinuses or inner ears, listen to that note Geoff hits at 41:53, on repeat...it'll give your head an ultrasonic scrub!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

I remember buying this on VHS back in 84-85 it was so fresh and New i was like 17 years old!

[@Daddy53751]

I absolutely wore mine out.🤘🏻

[@chassy]

Insane performance by all 5 of them. Totally out of this world. 🤩🤘🤩🤩🤘🤩

[@Han-Solo459]

It's really cool how Japan is seriously into music.

[@Daddy53751]

What has to be understood is, at this time this was nothing more than a relatively unknown opening act. (Absolutely known by us that “discovered” them from day one) IMO, (which is the only one that matters to me😁) This was absolutely one of the finest bands to ever pick up instruments! Just look at it, these guys were giants way before they ever got famous.🤘🏻

[@tonyowens6802]

This needs to be re-mastered and released on Bluray…🤘

[@traceyrychewhite1874]

This is what I call perfection!!!

[@veevamm3642]

Holy FUK! 😲

[@Mike-zv8rd]

Rockenfeld is amazing...along with all the other amazing music going on .. wow

[@albertlemont5471]

Absolutely my favorite band. I saw them in 84 with Judas Priest 87,88 90s and Geoff Tate 2014ish. Going to see Geoff again March 30th!

[@bonecollector1968]

Running on all cylinders here girls and boys.

[@LUCIANORODRIGOLOPES]

The band's performance was so incredible that this album seems to have been recorded in a studio.

[@EothaG]

I got into Queensryche on the Rage for Order album. I didn't really like the Warning album or the Queen of the Reich album except for Take Hold of the Flame but now? Wow! I'm loving this!!!! I'm so sorry that I missed it then.

[@marktorrey71]

I was 20 years old in 1980. I came up listening to Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, etc.. How did I miss these guys? The stars had to align to bring this much talent together in time and place. Phenomenal!

[@jimmiphaze5785]

Great music

[@shawnmuscato707]

Put together so well n Geoff back then was on another level! This type of stuff is what attracted me to metal back then cuz this music moves ya n has feeling unlike 2days metal! Timeless classic never to be forgotten

[@tOxIc_TrEaSuRe]

i know the warning album very well ----- at least some of this is studio versions

[@Dethmeister]

So awesome. I wish they would release this on DVD.

[@pensepf49]

Thats what this is!

[@Dethmeister]

@@pensepf49 ​ Oh. I thought it was from a VHS tape because of the degradation in some parts.

[@deniedmetal4227]

I bought magazine piece off of eBay to get signed and framed by Geoff Tate and it came with a DVD with this show on it

[@chopperdeath]

This is live. Live. Who here has had to perform live? It's fucking hard. Holy hell these boys destroy!

[@batphink2655]

Amazing show on so many level from everyone on board! DeGarmo was SUCH an asset to this band

This is badass! 🤘

[@OpheliaDarkling]

Fantastic!! I spent years trying to get this on VHS to no avail. You're doing the lord's work good sir! Endless gratitude. This is so much goddamned fun. Miss them.

[@roberthintze9136]

my queensryche.

[@RobertGhanem-i9p]

QUEENSRYCHE is SPECIAL...

[@Diggerdog2nd]

I had this on VHS when it came out but after a few years lent it to someone & just never got it back. Thanks for posting, I haven't seen this in probably 35 years.

[@betabo]

just awesome watching this after 40 years. cant live in the past, but darn, would be awesome to stay in 1983.

[@andrebicknese9448]

Absolutly legendary

[@gladiator22666]

Luckily saw the guys on this world tour ……..absolutely brilliant 🤘👍 The best was yet to come ………Mindcrime 👍

[@DamageInc-nx9gu]

I remember seeing them open for Kiss in ‘84 during the “Animalize” tour. Totally smoked Kiss. Being 11, I didn’t realize that they would become huge after that tour. Saw ‘em again in ‘86 opening for Ozzy, and I knew then they were something different and definitely special.

[@malleoustartarus4118]

New knew this band was so good. All I had heard before this was Silent Lucidity wasn't impressed. But this wow!!!

[@johnbickle3504]

I was listening to EMPIRE, & other songs by them, & I heard Silent Lucidity, & I wasn't a fan either, of that song, but loved the other songs.

[@rickyrodriguez08]

Una de las mejores bandas de todos los tiempos.

[@Benjamin00720]

Just the best.

[@charlesfosterkane8034]

Everyone has heir story of first hearing QR.- Well here's mine...I was doing a stint in Rykers a guy named Tropicana Rick Ho supposedly was a bartender at Tropicanas in Queens became my cell roomie. He was always playing Queensryche but wore a Ramones T Shirt. Go figure.

[@sppdenver]

just saw Geoff the other night here in Denver!! very cooo!! the guy has aged like fine wine!🥂🤘😎🤘🇺🇸

[@patrickmullowney]

Origins Tour is right now in 2024. Playing the EP and Warning in entirety!! Go see it even if 2/5 are OG members. It’s still awesome. Grew up on these guys in Bellevue WA and will always love them. Epic concert right here.

[@kjelledbom1728]

I had around 50 video tapes of metal shows during the 80´s this was one of them, also operation livecrime, started to play drums after i started listen to sweet 79 when i was 15 a few years later i was in a metal band, Sweden had the most bands during this time of all countries, if u look at per capita obv, the point was it wasnt easy to make it big during this time when u had bands like Europe to compete with so our band never made it. I love that young people of today still listen to metal.

[@re8746]

Ill be seeing Geoff Tate in San Antonio in March. Vandenburg is opening.

[@agentstanley29]

Incredible. The American power metal singer for 40 years. Him and John Bush.

[@CrackaDon1]

IZ IT A MEET N GREET. I GOTA SHAKE HIZ ✋

[@thearcher9940]

I'm a huge Q fan from the start! never seen them live. Queensryche will always be #1 Tacoma!!!!✌️🌹♥️🔥

[@canuckeh782]

Seems like yesterday I bought their first EP only a few songs on it . Where does the time go \../

[@paulmarclalonde3834]

Such an amazing band

[@neckbone3943]

My religion

[@Cuzimdoug]

Ryche and Roll my friends. Nothing like em.