Queensrÿche

About

Queensrÿche is an American progressive metal band formed in 1982 in Bellevue, Washington, known for blending technical musicianship with ambitious concept albums. Their 1988 record Operation: Mindcrime is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal concept albums ever made, and the follow-up Empire (1990) went triple-platinum on the strength of the crossover hit "Silent Lucidity". With 16 studio albums and over 30 million records sold worldwide, the band - now fronted by Todd La Torre - continues to tour and write new material.

30M+

Albums sold worldwide

Studio albums released

3×

Empire - RIAA certification (triple platinum)

"Silent Lucidity" peak on Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks

What's new

2026-02
Queensrÿche added a new North American date (Rockford, Illinois, April 19) to their already extensive 2026 tour schedule.
2026-01
The band announced a 17-show European tour for summer 2026, featuring headlining dates with Rivers of Nihil and festival appearances.
2025-11
Bassist Eddie Jackson confirmed the band is actively writing songs for the follow-up to their 2022 album Digital Noise Alliance.
2025-07
Queensrÿche performed at Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, California, with the current lineup of Todd La Torre, Michael Wilton, Mike Stone, and Eddie Jackson.