Queensrÿche is an American progressive metal band formed in Bellevue, Washington, in the early 1980s, known for combining intricate musicianship, heavy guitars, melodic vocals, and ambitious conceptual storytelling. The band achieved its greatest commercial success with the landmark albums Operation: Mindcrime and Empire, producing enduring songs including “Eyes of a Stranger,” “I Don’t Believe in Love,” “Empire,” “Jet City Woman,” and the power ballad “Silent Lucidity.” Founding members Michael Wilton and Eddie Jackson continue the band’s legacy alongside vocalist Todd La Torre, guitarist Mike Stone, and drummer Casey Grillo, with Digital Noise Alliance representing its most recent studio album.
