Queensryche-Take Hold Of The Flame (REACTION!!)

[@silverblack5475]

Geoff tate was untouchable at this point in time

[@jaysmetalshow]

He is awesome. Thank you for watching my video.

[@thommyjacobs8921]

Untouchable in his own right. He was amazing back in the day. He was right on par with Dickinson, Halford & Dio. This song was written by then guitarist (& forever legend) Chris DeGarmo & Geoff Tate. Great review Ms Jay!

[@dsvet]

@@thommyjacobs8921 I would add Daniel Heiman from Lost Horizon.

[@malikaihoon7337]

Geoff will still kick any 70 year olds ass

[@lcobb5214]

This is possibly Geoff. Tate's peak operatic soun but you should check out the record "operation mindcrime" which had their hits " eyes of a stranger and " I don't believe in live' on it🤩

[@slydogger]

A singer like Geoff Tate paired with the genius of guitarist and songwriter Chris Degarmo and you have magic

[@jaysjams1517]

Tate + DeGarmo = musician genius What a great combination. I am so glad to have see their original configuration live.

[@mspoetic888]

Awesome reaction! Geoff Tate has one of the best voices in music history. His range is insane! The man can soothe you with a ballad, or he can crush your eardrums with a heavy tune. You have to check out Queensryche's Operation:Mindcrime album. It's epic!

[@jaysmetalshow]

I will, these guys re awesome 🤘

[@V3ntilator]

@@jaysmetalshow Check out any 80's album from 1980's. Almost no filler tracks, if any at all. :)

[@drewdavis2893]

Well said

[@Ieatpaste23]

I love watching reactions to this song. This guy's voice is so nuts that it's fun watching people flipping out after hearing it for the first time.

[@lucypoopies]

Old school Queensryche ROCKS!!! Jay, please check out "The Lady Wore Black" and "Queen of the Reich". These are 2 other early Queensryche tracks I'm certain you'll dig if you liked this one.

[@V3ntilator]

Queensryche at their best there.

[@robumphrey1344]

Listen to Operation Mindcrime start to finish. Life changing experience.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

I haven't listened to it in years, listened to it a week ago and cried.

[@bassman6692]

So true. I remember being in my bedroom, laying in my bean bag chair, lights off, headphones on and listening while reading the lyrics. I've never experienced anything like that since. Truly a classic.

[@biffmalibu9488]

Chris DeGarmo was the lead guitarist and primary song writer in Queensryche (along with Michael Wilton) from 1983 to 1996. Very underrated.

[@CreatureFeature666]

The Warning is one of their best albums imo. Writing credits on this track are Geoff Tate & Chris DeGarmo. Queensrÿche actually has a new album out, but it’s not the same without Tate and DeGarmo. I saw them with Metallica at the Cow Palace in San Francisco on their Operation Mind Crime tour (original lineup) and it was amazing! 🤘

[@LocoDirewolf]

I think that The Warning is their best album. It's too bad that they got a raw deal on the mixing of that album.

[@Tbone.357]

Agreed! Love this album. Classic QR!!!

[@madmade6877]

Its THE BEST..BY FAR..WARNING that is

[@mix6809]

geoff tates voice was on peak on this and the next album Rage For Order, flawless vocals. but i love their 1988 album the most, his voice is still there and the story is compelling, operation: mindcrime

[@Hollingsworth2781]

geoff tate is possibly the best metal singer of all time. he is my favorite. walk in the shadows is by far their best song imo. so many other good ones too like: warning, no sanctuary, prophecy, child of fire, i dream in infrared, the killing words, the whisper etc.

[@ioanniskostoulas4448]

Queensryche was a huge band back at 80's. One of the top metal bands.

[@TheKevo7777]

I just tried singing this song all the way through today for the first time in years and at 51 years old I can still hit all of it from start to finish. I'm still a pro singer and working on and album however I had to idea I could still pull this off.

[@gloriacastillo651]

Little lady, I am very proud of you. Queensryche has some of the most amazings songs. Check out, "Road to Madness" He also use to be an Opera singer..

[@allisterfiend_2112]

Great review Jay! This band is in my top 5 metal bands and Geoff Tate who is the lead singer is one of the top metal singers from the 80's, if not the best. This song is very inspirational and always picks me up when I'm feeling down. Check out 'Queen Of The Ryche' (Unleash the Archers did a cover of this) and a slower more atmospheric/fantasy song called 'The Lady Wore Black'. Their next album which is called 'Rage for Order' is my favorite album of all time, (which is saying a lot since I'm a huge Rush fan.), it's was way ahead of it's time with subject matter (lots of Artificial Intelligence questions before anyone really talked about it like they do today/ also the production quality and layers is very technical.) and then their is the album 'Operation: Mindcrime' which must be listened to in it's entirety with lyrics close by as it is a full story/concept album that is still relevant today. Hope you give a listen someday. Also, check them out live in Japan around 1984-85, they sound awsome.

[@nekoppachi]

Two words for you: Operation Mindcrime. One album, one cohesive story. It'll blow your mind. And Geoff Tate is a monster vocalist.

[@oatsmonkey]

Good to see more Queensryche reactions! You hit the nail on the head on a lot things. I always have this song on my phone :) Thrash it ! \m/ more good songs to react to by Queensryche: -Killing Words -Roads to Madness -Walk in the shadows -Child of Fire People get tired cuz i play too much queensryche in my car heh heh

[@jaysmetalshow]

Queensryche is a great band. Thank you so much for watching my video.

[@jimadamson809]

You can never play too much Queensryche!... RYCHE ON... \../

[@Tbone.357]

I don't believe in Love, Walk in the shadows, Empire. More Queensryche!!!

[@drew65sep]

The very best to ever come out of Seattle... check out NM156.

[@Bluddphart]

My fave Queensryche song ever. Extremely relevant right up to today and perhaps beyond.

[@rogeliomartinez9286]

He is my favorite artist!!!!

[@Bluddphart]

You should see the "live in Tokyo" version of this song. He's as good live as the studio album.

[@daviddyer3076]

I'm glad to see classic Queensryche finally getting the respect they deserve. Although Operation:Mindcrime is their best album, I personally rank 1984's the Warning a very close second.

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you for watching my video.

[@ernieherrera4046]

There is a lot of good Queensryche out there! They will definately grow on you!!

[@nedgermany]

Queensryche belongs in the rock n roll hall of fame. Warning Rage mindcrime plus self titled ep are amazing

[@rayjingloryproductions3770]

I saw them open for Kiss in 84 for the Warning tour. A few days before the show, I heard THIS tune. I was hooked from then on. It was a hell of a show in San Diego 1984. I was 25 then.

[@jaycraft7291]

Your officially liked and subscribed sweetheart. Keep making it fun to rewatch my favorite, sometimes forgotten but still awesome bands. Praying you get a million subscribers 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you soooooo much for watching my video and subscribing to the jay's metalshow family!

[@0368max]

I have been a fan since this band since this album came out, they are awesome my favorite group by far of any genre. And im a 55 year old black man,

[@madmade6877]

Hell yea brutha ..mine as well.. lyrics in a voice like no other with great guitar work this shit kranked loud af.. demands attention

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I’m a black woman, been a fan since 92.

[@metalmami7862]

Diehard fan for 30+ years. Those vocals will never be duplicated

[@anthonysilva6935]

So awesome to see more reactions to Queensryche, one of my favorite bands. Been a fan of them since they first came out. Thank you for choosing this awesome song and band!

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you so much for watching my video.

[@jeramiahjohnson7967]

I only discovered this band a couple of weeks ago. The singer has an incredible voice. His range is so great he could easily sing any genre and smash it. He still has a good voice but with age, his voice has deepened and those high notes now elude him. But hey, that's life.

[@m1a1hm]

Great reaction video Jay. I was lucky enough to meet Queensryche back in the day when they were opening for Def Leppard. Great band!!!

[@michealwmeekins4683]

Another song you should definitely add to your list is the lady wore black!

[@LUckybones25]

A beautiful lady reacting to classic metal music. What is not to like?! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ultramaga3359]

My favorite song by one of the most epic bands of all time.

[@mix6809]

he also sounds like the lead singer from queensrÿche, hehe. kidding, love ur reaction, geoff tate was the best singer around at that time...

[@j.f.fisher5318]

Queensryche's combination of mindblowing complex and evocative work in both vocals guitar makes almost everything they do hauntingly beautiful. The Operation: Mindcrime concept album is amazing. If you can do a reaction to either the whole album or maybe film individual songs sequentially as you listen to the album, you will get some great videos. I tried suggesting a few songs, but every single song is so mind-blowingly good that proved impossible. 3 of the most popular metal reactions, (from very different genres) are Jinjer's Pisces Live Session, Nightwish's Ghost Love Score at Wacken 2013, and Disturbed's Sound of Silence live on Conan

[@gregflsaeming540]

Geoff Tate took vocal lessons from Maestro Kyle in Seattle Washington, same coach as Layne Staley, Ann Wilson and many more. Check out their concert from Tokyo in 1985. They are just as perfect as the studio albums! Just subscribed!

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Jay, if you ever feel like reacting to an album, make it Queensryche: Operation Mindcrime, it is in my view the greatest concept album ever made, make sure you get the lyrics so that you can follow along with the story

[@jaysmetalshow]

I will definitely think about that. Thank you and stay headbanging🤘

[@mikebealsrocks]

I used to be able to imitate these vocals along with Halford's. But now I am 59 and still can at times. Yes, I am a musician off and on. I play Bass Guitar and do back-up vocals along with some lead vocals. People have told me I should be fronting a band. I don't really want to. I love doing the Karaoke circuit at times. I have my own KZbin channel. The best way to get to it is by punching in "michael ray sings doctor love". Click on the orangey looking video and that's me about 8 years ago. Click the link "mikebealsrocks" and there's my channel. I have over 60 videos I have produced of which I am VERY proud of. Watch the doctor love video first and PLEASE give me your opinion on it. Thanks. By the way, I saw the warning tour when they opened for KISS in San Diego, my hometown.

[@bencampbell876]

Just subscribed to your channel , I love that you're doing reaction videos to 80s metal , something that is very near & dear to me. Thanks especially for doing this song in particular, it clearly showcases Geoff Tate's incredible vocal capabilities. Love ur channel

[@squashedeyeball]

Great one Jay! (You're stunning btw!) I hope you're doing great dear. I was never a big fan of such genres, but your review was very well put!

[@joeyboedeker7205]

Geoff's vocal range is insane!!))) To see them live was an experience!!))) Seeing your reaction, you're a METAL HEAD!!!))))

[@mihirmaiden18]

Great band and song, their current singer Todd Latorre does a great job in Tate's place too actually. Original singer's name is Geoff Tate, and his voice was awesome then too but it's declined majorly.... When you compared him to Bruce from Iron Maiden, I could hear it and interestingly enough Queensryche actually started out as an Iron Maiden tribute band. The lyrics of this tune are so inspiring and powerful!!! \m/

[@madmade6877]

Yes. Latorre does a kick-ass job. He sounds like tate did in the 80s..pretty damn close..blood of levant ..AWESOME song he hits high on..just saw them in march 2019..Dallas texas..fkn rocked it

[@crazydale1000]

This band is awesome. Saw them in 91. They ruled.

[@ronevans415]

Awesome song! Your reaction was great. I like your style! You rock!

[@pstock426]

Refreshing to see this beautiful young lady head banging to the tunes we grew up loving. Keep it up.

[@williamoconnell2504]

Awesome choice to hear for your first song and your opinion on the way you are hearing the way he sings is the way other people think because of his range of his voice

[@williamoconnell2504]

🤗😊👹🤘💪

[@madmaxx254]

Love Queensryche.. they have so many great SONGS!!.... I would suggest you give a react to the band unisonic!.. another great band!! ... The song I would like for you to react to is the same as the name of the band (unisonic) !! I hope you give it a react soon and you let me know what you think? Ty stay heavy 💀💀💀

[@joerusso7851]

One of the best song of all time. Been a fan from the beginning.

[@dvaladecamaro]

your on the right track babe!just keep jamming … you got this.

[@Lakk6Metal]

:) Welcome to Our Metal Family Young Lady :) I have been to 1 QR concert here in Norway, its many years ago, but its still Close to my heart :)

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you for watching my video 😎🤘

[@lonniemeyer7232]

I love that you have the trooper by iron maiden poster behind you.

[@MrRammathorn]

Jay you check off two important boxes for me, beautiful and metal...rock on!

[@charlesvanhorn1684]

Geoff Tate has one of the most amazing vocal range in metal. Take Hold of the Flame is my favorite tune from them. Check out the album Operation: Mindcrime. It also goes without saying check out the songs Queen of the Reich, Road to Madness, and The Lady Wore Black.

[@ubatooba8467]

There's a live version of this that absolutely kills. I normally don't recommend a live version as a first listen (too late for that now) but go check out the live version.....better than the studio recording. Nuts!!

[@rogeliomartinez7445]

Geoff Tate it's the best lyricist in history period

[@jans2887]

Oh hell no, don't be silly

[@islesnd]

Nothing could touch the Ryche at their height!

[@lucypoopies]

Oh, and a suggestion for a future "Thrash it or Trash it" segment, I would suggest... "Anarchy Divine" by Fates Warning.

[@shannonpeters889]

Great to see you enjoying this one as much as we do! You'll need to check out Queensryche's underrated masterpiece, Rage for Order. Geoff Tate's voice shines throughout, esp. on Neue Regal

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you for watching my video.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Geoff Tate had a voice unmatched back then. He was timeless in his range, his presence, and with his looks. I love Journey, and it’s hard to say which sounds better. I myself thing Tate has the perfect voice for Prog Metal, and Steve Perry couldn’t sing this material... It’s great to see a black metal fan...I’ve gotten heat for loving this!

[@benitokamelo252]

Geoff Tate is the most versatile singer I ever heard. Between 1984-1988 he was surely in the podium. Btw he's the major influence of excellent singers like Michael Kiske or Midnight (Crimson Glory). Unique.

[@MrRammathorn]

I love to see people react to Tate's wail for the first time, also the live version in Tokyo is the best view of this song, and lady wore black is awesome too from that show. Great song and love your channel Jay.

[@kevinkazman2664]

Concept abloom like Mindcrime. Try Queen of the Ryche for something faster and harder

[@roberthanson6156]

My favorite metal vocalist of all time

[@donsavignano4396]

Geoff was 25 in 1984 and could hit those E5 high notes. He's 63 now and can't quite hit those high notes in 2022 but STILL sounds great

[@darrenjohnson6833]

We love you gurl, your awesome! I must admit your a beautiful black woman! Respect!!!!

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you 😁

[@V3ntilator]

Listen to Operation Mindcrime album, but also the whole live recording from 1991. 100% perfect.

[@ambriaharris4821]

I love your metal knowledge

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you so much for watching my video.

[@madmade6877]

Jays metal show ya gota do blood of revalent..by queensrych..and GREAT WORK keep it up gonna subscribe...and share to others..your getting well deserved recognition

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you for watching my video!

[@mikewalter1111]

Love the TROOPER poster behind you..I play bass guitar in Iron Maiden tribute bands!

[@jaysmetalshow]

That is so cool!

[@mattwooldridge6346]

You nailed it. There are no other vocalists than Geoff Tate, (this vocalist,) Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson.

[@jimremsnyder1008]

Start with rage for order. Geoff was classically trained. When they moved on they became huge.

[@jaycraft7291]

I just found your channel and ive yet to watch my first video but your absolutely engaging from word go. Entertaining and cute as a button.

[@jaysmetalshow]

Awe thank you.

[@jaycraft7291]

The lady wore Black by Queensryche

[@Stupefied69]

One of my Favorites!

[@jaysjams1517]

You would loved to have been in an area with 20,000 people screaming, "TAKE HOLD!" ...take hold of the flame..."TAKE HOLD!". If you want to see them in what I would say is their highlight of their career (just my opinion) watch the full video of Operation Live Crime. I can tell you to experience that show live was mind blowing.

[@markusantonio4866]

Operation Mindcrime album is a masterpiece!!!!!

[@eriksojka9209]

Glad you like it!!! Seen them once. And it was great!!!!

[@seanstevens4635]

I am so impressed with your age and your knowledge of rock singers and how you nailed it on the head with what Geoff Tate does and queensryche and it gives hope that there will actually bands on stage making music together and not just one person and I love Lady Gaga cardi b they're all good they're all great entertainers Lady Gaga is an excellent musician cardi b knows what it is she wants to do but there's not that much Rock anymore and to see someone like you at your age is just very refreshing and not that many people in your ethnicity tend to like this genre of music but music is music and for heights and depths that words can't reach music is a soul's own speech and you epitomize that and girlfriend you're doing a great job on your channel keep rock and roll live keep all music a lot all real music with people really on stage playing peace out to you liked and subscribed

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you so much for the kind words and subscribing to my channel.

[@MRBrien77]

My favorite song on the album

[@blueeyes1110]

OMG the fact you mentioned Rob n Bruce you are pretty knowledgeable in the 80's Geoff n Rob were the best

[@blueeyes1110]

you need to hear Queen of the Reich n watch the 1984 live version of this song Take Hold Of The Flame from Tokyo

[@billturner1240]

Just subscribed.... Very fare assessment... Lol Great job... And I love that you are up on your metal knowledge...

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you for watching my video and subscribing to my channel!

[@marcsorensen1184]

If you listen to Operation Mindcrime..you have to listen from the beginning. Some people do reaction videos for Eyes of a stranger..and have no idea what the song is about..since its the last song in an entire story.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

You could listen to the whole album and do reactions to "I Don't Believe in Love" and "Eyes of a Stranger". They are both powerful in their own right but with the emotional setup of the story leading up to them they are devastating.

[@robertbailey1175]

Check out the 1984 video for this song Geoff Tate sounds exactly the same live. He has an opera background with a 5 Octave range, truly the greatest metal vocalist of all time! 🤘

[@reedallen4613]

Geoff Tate is the vocalist, and this song was actually co-written by Geoff Tate and lead guitarist/backing vocalist Chris DeGarmo. And you should check out the Live in Tokyo 1984 version. Back then, Geoff Tate was untouchable. And the three highest sustained notes Geoff hit were the E5.

[@reedallen4613]

And I'd like to add that Geoff Tate was Classically trained, and that comes through with his full rich Vibrato. Also, Geoff Tate's NATURAL vocal range is that of a Baritone. And yet he spent MOST of the song in the 5th Octave, which is no joke, and EXTREMELY high for a male vocalist. Also, Geoff Tate does NOT go into Falsetto, but is instead using normal Head Voice. But anyway, I absolutely LOVE how you give your HONEST opinion based SOLELY upon what you are hearing both musically and vocally. Oh yeah, by the way you have a new subscriber.

[@josemartinez-nj7kv]

good job , one of my all time favorite band, thanks

[@jaysmetalshow]

Thank you so much for watching my video.

[@สมทอง-ฐ6ฝ]

Geoff Tate, vocalist supreme, i love all the afformentioned greats, Bruce, Dio, Halford, but i believe Geoff Tate had a wider range than all of them. He was a baritone with the ability to reach exceptional highs, and Queensryche are just a superb band.

[@7of9RebelHarborth]

Geoff Tate is simply amazing! I’m loving your reactions! I also love your comparison to Halford and Dickinson. They had a tour called the three tenors from hell.

[@jaysmetalshow]

Tank you so much for watching my videos. I'm glad you enjoy them 😊

[@jimmyboy131]

I'm pretty sure the main song writers for Queensryche were Geoff Tate (the singer) and Chris DeGarmo (lead guitar). Another Queensryche song that stands out is "Speak" from the excellent album "Operation Mindcrime". You should at least listen to that song, but really, the whole album. "Walk in the Shadows" and "NM 156" are other excellent choices.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

If you wanted to do a reaction from Mindcrime, Speak is incredibly powerful and is kinda in the beginning or middle of the story so you won't be lost on the plot, and also won't spoil the amazingly emotional stuff at the end either if/when you listen to the whole thing.

[@randypierson6358]

I heard a lot of stories of how Jeff tate would practice really hard with his vocal coach David Kyle growing up here in Seattle

[@walterrayburn6200]

In concert sounds like off the record seen them 3 times

[@mitchmclean3898]

I love this song, and your reviews are more sensible than most., This guy has a good melodic voice... You should try out Dokken if you like melodic 80s metal with good singers and amazing guitar work, specifically "alone again", "dream warriors" or "in my dreams"

[@traceyrychewhite6374]

Geoff Tate is a Classically trained vocalist , by Maestro David Kyle. Chris DeGarmo, the guitarist, the dude in the goofy purple shirt, also has an excellent voice and does the backing vocals. Alright girl, I see you headbanging! You like it! Technically, Geoff Tate, in his prime, was untouchable. He was the best. If you saw them live, it would sound like the album. Absolute perfection. Chris DeGarmo, was the primary song writer. Unfortunately, Chris left the band to become a pilot. This whole album kicks ass!

[@info9014]

Yes,.. The "original" Queensryche is AWESOME. From the Warning to Rage for Order to Operation Mind Crime to The Tribe. Awesome stuff. I've been listening from the 80's, and still listening. My favorite is (barely),.. Roads to Madness. I consider them,.. Light Metal.

[@billmchale3744]

Watch the video for this song Live in Tokyo 1984. Take hold of the flame

[@christopherbisinais11]

Chris degarmo wrote most of the influential lyrics to there songs but Geoff did as well when Chris left the band started to decline since his heart was no longer in it .

[@christopherbisinais11]

I never noticed the journey sound alike but when I karaoke journey I do have to do it using queensryches vocals I always see myself while I'm singing thinking Queensryche in the back of my head lol .

[@jaysmetalshow]

Queensryche is a great band. Thank you for watching my video.

[@rogeliomartinez9286]

In other words he is the voice!!!

[@teresasliwinski2993]

Geoff Tate....my all time favorite male vocalist ever! If I could choose to do a duet with any man it would be him hands down.

[@kevinbarberio5143]

Anybody listening!!!!! Queensryche from empire.

[@kcleach9312]

you need to watch the live version it will bblow your mind

[@jefffordyce1536]

Either you have been coached well on what to say, or you truly listening to what you are hearing Cause you just nailed the top 4 singers in rock music right off the bat! Dio, Bruce Dickinson, Jeff Tate, and Rob Halford and not necessarily in this order! Right on!

[@rycherman1]

You gotta get some really good headphones to really get the true art of this band when you listen to them for the first time.