WHERE ARE THEY FROM⁉️ Take Hold Of The Flame [Queensrÿche - Live in Tokyo 1984/08/05]

[@LTIPW416]

The album Operation Mindcrime by them is fire from beginning to end.

[@Easy_Skanking]

It's a masterpiece.

[@purplekat5864]

I'll add an amen to what you said! Really enjoyed your reaction to MY favorite band! GEOFF TATE is the singer, SCOTT ROCKENFIELD is the drummer. EDDIE JACKSON, bass. MICHAEL WILTON and CHRIS DEGARMO on lead guitars. This is the original line-up (the one I love). Queensryche still exists, but Chris and Geoff are no longer in it. Still there are many fantastic albums for you to explore from the original QR (pronounced: queens-rike). And BTW, what little I heard of your voice is quite nice! Please listen to more QR -- you won't be sorry!!

[@Icemann11000]

IMHO, Operation Mindcrime is their magnum opus. Saw them do it live ... it was awesome.

[@John57945]

@Sherry Tipton, Hell yeah ! Operation Mindcrime is my favorite album across all genres period. I saw Queensryche perform this entire album in concert in Joliet, IL over 30 to 35 years ago when they opened for Metallica who was promoting their And Justice For All album. Best concert I have ever seen. Brings up the nostalgia in me!

[@John57945]

@LIKE WOA U CAN'T CANCEL ME great albums as well but Operation Mindcrime is a masterpiece, IMO.

[@mikecalderon5251]

I've watched countless reactions to this song and you're the first one to mention the drummer. Thank you!

[@MikeC-ce2dz]

At his prime, Geoff Tate was one of the best vocalists of all time.

[@randallflagg3614]

Amazing voice, charisma and stage presence.

[@paulkruger491]

Still is.

[@jeffparker6844]

We saw him in 2019 doing operation mind crime and he sounded amazing still

[@tracyhill4686]

Agreed. Hands down.

[@MikeC-ce2dz]

@@paulkruger491 I'm happy you think so.

[@Lance_Langlois]

Singer is Geoff Tate (pronounced like Jeff), drummer is Scott Rockenfield. Guitars, Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton, bass is Eddie Jackson. Band name is pronounced Queens-Rike, like bike. They have a lot more music that is just spectacular...

[@bryanparker2925]

It’s time for an LFR Family album review. Queensryche Operation Mindcrime album

[@John57945]

Hell Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christophertidwell6724]

Totally Agree

[@krismarie7084]

I was 14 when I first heard this song, it grabbed me by my soul, and I’ve been under its spell since.

[@drill2.087]

The only thing better than music is watching those enjoying music.

[@paulrosenberg4227]

Geoff always shines. The rest of the band does too. Incredible musicians all.

[@ferocitas1958]

Imagine how it was for those of us who were in the audiences of all the Queensryche concerts in the 80s and 90s. It was stunning. I remember standing and closing my eyes, listening to the sound of Geoff Tate's voice bouncing off speakers and into the air around me. It was mindblowing. The only other time I heard anyone come close to the same tremendous sound that surrounded you was listening to Ann Wilson during a Heart concert. The best part of the 80s and early 90s were the concerts. Queensryche ... oh god, the memories I have. I could go on for hours about how great they were.

[@roqthis68]

One of the things that a lot of people don't know, is Geoff was operatically trained. His intention, was going to be for him to be an opera singer. But by the early 80's, he realized he could take his instrument, apply it to the 80's heavy metal scene, and be a vocalist who was rather unique. You heard it, at the very beginning of this song. He has got such a pure voice, and perfect pitch, that he sounded like no other vocalist, at the time. I don't even think there's anyone current, that has a voice as pure as his. And certainly no one, in the hard rock scene. And here I am, 36 years later, still listening to, and enjoying, their music. And I think that speaks volumes about both, his amazing voice, and the band as a whole. Lots and lots of talent, in that group.

[@anneabramowski3712]

You will be blown away with eyes of a stranger. Master vocals!!!! And he was GORGEOUS 😁

[@joedibble4199]

Probably the most underrated band of all time. Insane vocals, incredibly talented band.

[@Deech72]

Thank you for noticing how good the WHOLE band is. And of course GT is otherworldly here. It's just astonishing every time I watch/listen!

[@toddharmon8141]

I grew up with these people. I got to hear Geoff in an old building on the "old brick road" before he was even in Queensryche. The band was called Myth. And trust me, in the 80's, he was as good as there was on the planet! The guys are all fantastic at their craft, and very good people to boot. Stoked that the world is lucky enough to share in their greatness.

[@KalElvis]

"TAKE HOLD" in a man voice. A lesson for life. Thanks LFR

[@LordTyphon01]

It's pronounced Queens-Reich brother! I'm so glad you got around to this one! Geoff Tate is a friggin monster of a vocalist!

[@bryanparker2925]

Congrats to Geoff Tate. He is a new Grandfather today

[@veevamm3642]

Really? How cool!

[@tangerinerose3724]

Yes he is! I follow him on Facebook.

[@charlottebrookssprinkles1424]

Geoff Tate is one of most talented singers ever to grace the airways! Seasoned in Opera! Too many epic hits to pick just one! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@mcjagergaming]

Queensryche's first 5 albums are some of THE BEST albums of all time. Not even debatable. They made the foundation of Progress Metal.

[@mattgraham2835]

the power that geoff tate has as a progressive metal singer is just spectacular ladies & gentlemen

[@mmmfun77]

His voice was on fire. He amplified his voice AND the energy in the house to heights rarely achievable. It is supernatural and so is the message. Take hold of that VIOLET FLAME!

[@neilvines8821]

One of the best singers (heavy metal or no) of all time.

[@anneross1859]

My favorite singer/band of all time!!

[@tmst2199]

I was moved by your authentic appreciation for this song and band. Thank you.

[@สมทอง-ฐ6ฝ]

Queensryche are a cut above most metal bands. Very talented, performers, intelligent lyracists...progressive, very clever, and diverse.

[@StolichnayaCzara]

LOL You're expression when he hit the first high note was priceless. THIS is why we don't give warnings. It's always organic when you don't give warning.

[@kaylu4984]

Bro, you probably just heard the best live performance in the history of music👌👍😂🎶😉💪

[@dvsdad1300]

truth

[@Freeloader_420]

AC/DC is my favorite band ever and I want to pick them in Donnington 91 as my favorite live show ever, but I am inclined to agree with you. Geoff Tate went beast mode in Tokyo of 84 like no singer ever has.

[@cherylphillips1361]

Yes. Geoff still tours solo, no longer with Queensryche. I saw him last May and going again on 1/7. He's 63 and is still phenomenal.

[@eileenmyers3867]

I saw Geoff last June and seeing him again this September. I’m super excited!!! Seen him with Queensryche 6 times. Never disappointed. Geoff is the best of the best ❤❤❤

[@jeffrconner]

Operation Mindcrime (album...not just the song) is a masterful concept album. The story it tells from beginning to end, if you pay attention to/read the lyrics, is very special. That's the reason I hesitate to suggest reacting to a single song. Because literally each song is part of the story, and they kind of all go together. 'Needle Lies', and 'Eyes of a Stranger' are probably two standouts for me, but the whole album is pretty amazing.

[@georgebaumes4414]

In my opinion, Mindcrime is the perfect album

[@richardmassingham1800]

You can wear what you want when you have talent like that. Genius at work.

[@daviddyer3076]

Queensryche is a legendary metal band. They have a huge catalog of great songs.

[@lisas8648]

One of my favorite bands and one of my favorite drummers!

[@NewEnglandInSeattle]

Remember that this was live and they performed this song as an encore on this tour. So, he's already been singing for over an hour when he performed it.

[@GS-pb9rp]

Tate is awesome he was 23ish in this recording in 1984. Classically trained from early age. This song was normally used as ovation so this was probably after 2 hours of singing. AWESOME

[@williamjamesayers7719]

Geoff Tate is one of the BEST vocalists to ever grace a stage and Queensryche are one hell of a progressive metal band.

[@charlesplott7758]

My first concert, these guys and Ratt in 1986! Instant fan! Respect Van 👍 GT is a classically trained opera singer..

[@rocketsredglare1149]

Saw them live front row as a teenager. I'll never forget it.

[@louielouie22]

Geoff was glass shattering

[@williamreiser3118]

I have been following this band my man since I first started out in the very early '80s that man's voice is blown me away for decades

[@DD-um4dd]

Ya see.... THIS is what a "reaction" video should be. Entertaining. You are a funny m'fer.

[@dog4mike]

I've been listening to Queensryche for over 30 years, but never had the chance to see them perform live. But a couple years ago, while attending another band's concert at a small theatre in Sydney, Geoff Tate appeared as a guest vocalist for a couple songs. What a treat.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

Geoff Tate is one hell of a heavy metal singer. Recommendations by Queensryche: "I Don't Believe In Love" "The Lady Wore Black" "Silent Lucidity" "Walk In The Shadows" "Queen Of The Ryche"

[@michaelmccoy1794]

"WARNING"?

[@Tbone.357]

Good call(s)!!!

[@benitokamelo252]

Literally the whole "Rage For Order" album is an exhibition. (Neue Regel, The Whisper, London, I Dream In Infrared, I Will Remember, Screaming In Digital, Walk In The Shadows...)

[@jeffjacobson59]

Suite Sister Mary, I dream in infrared, shit, just listen to their first five albums

[@staceyglaunert3770]

Just saw him last night, he frickin' killed it!!!

[@chrisstorms7511]

They are from the Seattle Washington area, Bellevue to be specific. They were home town heroes in the 80's. some of the first rockers from Seattle that made it big (besides Jimi Hendrix and Heart of course). way before the grunge scene hit.

[@RayJay37]

Co-signed!

[@philpennington826]

Metal Church was another kickass Seattle band in the 80s (YES, I know they formed in San Francisco, but Kurt Vanderhoof (who formed the band) moved back to Washington after a year and they "cut their teeth", so to speak, in Seattle). They got sort of passed over, which was kind of criminal IMO. Those guys should be up there on the list with the other 80s metal icons.

[@chrisstorms7511]

@@philpennington826 i like Metal Church. TBH I first heard of them on the song they did with Sir Mix-A-Lot back in the 80s. He's another Seattle hometown hero from before the grunge scene got big.

[@philpennington826]

@@chrisstorms7511 LOL I forgot about that. They played the music on Mix-A-Lot's "Iron Man". I'm familiar with Mix-A-Lot. I'm from Tacoma. He was one of my heroes when I went through my hip-hop phase in the 80s. 😋

[@MultiHarrycat]

Geoff Tate singing live back in the 80's was untouchable. Scott Rockenfield on drums. Chris DeGarmo on guitar

[@franknabozny6062]

Van da man. You only did one song from your new favorite new band. Let's go!!

[@conradkostelecky7935]

Talent is talent no matter where or who it comes from. RESPECT!

[@chiquie3989]

I enjoy seeing people experience the voice of the great Geoff Tate for the first time! Check out Operation:Mindcrime...my favorite Queensryche album.

[@candidolu]

yeah!!!! good reaction!!! Queensryche forever!!! Geoff Tate is awesome!!!

[@mp3591]

WOW does this song brings back memories!

[@CaryGlennDavis]

This song came at the end of the concert after he had already been singing for two hours. His name is Geoff Tate.

[@burgcarli929]

More impressive... it's live, he's running around, and it's the encore of the concert. Didn't miss a beat.

[@americanhopeandresurrectio6166]

Geoff Tate on vocals, Scott Rockenfield on drums. Scott was good friends with my uncle, they used to visit my mom and I when I was young.

[@TheBoondoggler]

Metal in the 80s was great. This sort of thing was musically unprecedented.

[@wilburrrrr742]

Still checkin this out 3 yrs later. Glad you appreciate good stuff.

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

They are from Washington. Geoff Tate was the lead singer. The drummer is Scott Rockenfield. They are an awesome band.❤️

[@leonalm7510]

Another masterpiece is called I dont believe in love

[@markbranson3723]

OMG! LFR fam meets Queensryche? Ya baby. I’m here. A little late but here. Bring it.

[@Johnny67557]

The entire album "The Warning" is my teen years. Mindblowing!!!!!

[@mxtech706]

Love the reaction! This is/was my favorite band. Geoff Tate, so underrated, as was the band as a whole. You sing like that, you can whatever you want right!??

[@mattmorrow7777]

the band is crazy good too.

[@QU1RKONE]

"Shit, god-damn" is absolutely the appropriate reaction.

[@bobmunday5871]

Your happiness at discovering a new 'favorite band' is infectious! Love your reactions!! Keep up the great work. Definitely check out the band's work on the concept album Operation: Mindcrime and the album Empire which is a sonic masterpiece.

[@ericadams1849]

Yeah, let's not forget this is a live performance, the whole album "Warning" is AWESOME, like so many of their albums. Check out "Walk in the Shadows" off the album "Rage for Order" and play it LOUD!!!! 🤘😎🤘

[@mikem9435]

Glad you enjoyed it! Their album Operation Mindcrime is great start to finish!

[@T.D.A.C]

From 8:12 to 8:33 where your mind is catching up to the insane vocals and you utter "That is crazy! Thats crazy!..."Thats Crazy" and the pure joy of a smile is one of the best moments i have witnessed on youtube, and the grin of amazement throghout is the power of music from any genre, you have earned a sub, great vid

[@MMMUpdates]

One of the greatest Rock and Roll Anthems of all time. Period.

[@richardjacobs7191]

Watch this whole concert on you tube well worth it. One of best live performances ever.

[@sunnystroud220]

I like the words you use when covering his singing.....Geoff Tate is CRAZY talented. Thank you for covering them!

[@chaospoet]

This band at this time was untouchable. One of my all time favorite songs is by them called "The Queen of the Reich". It's possibly the first ever fusion of power metal like this song is combined with Thrash like 80s Metallica and it still holds up today because they knocked it out of the park.

[@knickydymondz33]

I don’t know if you have checked out Silent Lucidity by Queensryche already, but that is an amazing song also.

[@knickydymondz33]

You could also try Epic by Faith No More, 311 is also a good group with a lot of good stuff, also pretty much anything by Sublime.

[@Ilikeryche]

@@knickydymondz33 At least not the Queensryche song that everyone requests because it's the only one they know.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

The peak for Queensryche + the start of Nirvana were #30years ago. 😎😎 This is Geoff Tate in his prime! 🤯 1 of the #GOAT metal singers! 🐐 Other Geoff Tate era Queensryche songs. Queen of the Ryche. Eyes of a Stranger Empire. Is Anybody Listening? Live version. Jet City Woman. Another Rainy Night. Silent Lucidity. At one time, Geoff Tate, Ann Wilson, late Layne Staley, late Chris Cornell lived Metro Seattle. They had the late David P. Kyle as their singing coach. RIP.

[@AudiophileTubes]

'The Warning' by Queensryche, which is the album this song is from, is a progressive hard rock/metal MASTERPIECE through and through! MASTERCLASS all the way!

[@charliebald1079]

Thank you! Tired of the newer fans talking about Operation Mindcrime. Yes, it was great, but The Warning, that's the one, from start to finish.

[@mxcjoe]

80s had the best bands period!

[@lockstar169]

These boys were immensely talented musicians and they brought a craft to their music that far exceeded their years. So much so, that they were signed by EMI when the drummer and the two guitarists were still teenagers, without ever having played a live show. No joke. Don't forget folks, this concert in Japan was before the release of their first full length LP "The Warning". The people in the crowd are there because of a 5-song EP, that's it.

[@franknabozny6062]

What an Amazing reaction VAN 🤣

[@bethwilliams5706]

The 80s metal bands had some really great singers!

[@ronb6152]

Operation Mindcrime. The entire album is truly a masterpiece.

[@kaylu4984]

So is Rage for Order, even more so

[@grasshoppertown]

Glad you love the band… My favorite all-time!

[@clintjo2377]

Opera singer doing rock simple as that 🤘

[@danieldavis1028]

Geoff Tate is a legend I discovered this band and their "The Warning" album summer 1985. Good memories hanging with friends listening to music.

[@love68]

Brother I have had the most joyful laugh because of you. What Geoff Tate did for singing, you do for reactions! Big love from Texas my man!!!🤘🔥🤣🤣😃💯💯💯💯💯

[@charlesfitzgerald9631]

Got’s to do “Queen of Reich” from this concert or studio version.......BANGER !!

[@Shadowcon1]

With his voice, you can wear what ever the hell you want

[@EZisme71]

EYES OF A STRANGER IS A GREAT SONG... But so is most of their music

[@janiemingues1121]

oh and dude never gets out of breath ,this is natural for him ,,easy peasy !!!

[@bobm3434]

Seen 3 times. Only once as headliner. Excellent live band. Revolution calling. Revolution calling, Revolution calling........

[@ClearAdventure]

I am starting to think that our black brothers and sisters may soon lead the charge to bring metal back. Luckily reaction videos have brought in a new genre to a lot of folk that never knew what talent there was. And talent crosses every boundary. You are awesome brother! - Kevin Venture 🤘

[@FitnessFactoryOutletQuakertown]

Geoff tate is the vocalist and in his day, he was a machine. Sounded like the record live. It's was almost impossible to believe that someone could produce what was on the record let alone sing it flawlessly live. Tons of guys can hit the notes but no one came close to all the nuances Geoff made look easy especially transitioning from chest to head.

[@Neonbob]

Walk In The Shadows & The Lady Wore Black are my personal Favorites 🤘👊 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@UltimateAPBTS]

Amazing group. So many great tracks...🔥🔥🔥 #BESTICAN

[@craighenry2351]

Man, I love to watch people hear this for the first time. It just continues to back up what I believed when I heard this song shortly after it came out in 1984. Don’t even kid yourself, brother. I can tell you have a great voice. I can sing a bit too, but this guy is different. The first time I heard this and heard that first high note, I knew he was the best metal singer I had ever heard. It is 37 years later and there are quite a few people that believe that now, and the numbers are growing. I have seen 23 reactions to this exact video and all but one blew the reviewers away. Now for some info. Queensryche (Pronounced Queens Rike) was formed in 1983. They are from the Seattle area. They along with a band called Fates Warning are the originators of what is called Progressive or Prog Metal. This style is very technical, melodious and full of harmony, yet it is still loud and still metal. Many of the singers of this style can hit some serious notes, but no one can do it like this guy. Prog Metal also tends to have very intelligent lyrics and most of the bands do at least one recording where the entire thing is one story. It can be called a concept album or a rock opera, but they are the same thing. This comment is getting long, so I will start another.

[@GregFruit-bp1wo]

Greatest metal singer of all time period

[@craighenry2351]

@@GregFruit-bp1wo I agree wholeheartedly. Only John Arch is remotely close, but not as powerful or intelligible as Geoff!

[@jcjr1010]

Listen to their MTV unplugged set. You won’t be disappointed.

[@mikewood6071]

I MISS THE 80’s!!!!!!!

[@nomakbadragon]

Great reaction.

[@paulpetersen879]

Queensryche was, and still is a very talented and intelligent band. Operation Mindcrime is a classic album that is amazing. Empire, Rage for Order are 2 other fantastic albums.

[@ericadams1849]

Remember that song "We Are The World" that Michael Jackson and all the other pop singer's from the 80's did? Ronnie James Dio did a Metal song with all the 80's Metal singer's and guitarist, and Geoff Tate was one of the singer's. It's called" We're Stars" if you haven't heard it, check it out, it ROCKS 🤘😎🤘

[@tammyrogers9129]

I saw this tour in Ft. Worth, Texas, and was hooked! The whole band is very amazing!

[@hopefloats3299]

Please follow up with his song Silent Lucidity - he starts out with a deeper pitch that highlights his vocal range in contrast with this song PLUS Silent Lucidity is a MASTERPIECE

[@philipbassist8255]

They call the drummer "one take". He would get these tunes first take in the studio. Badass.