Queensrÿche

Formed in 1982, Queensrÿche is an influential American heavy metal band from Bellevue, Washington. Known for their impact on progressive metal, they've sold over 20 million albums globally. The original lineup included Michael Wilton, Chris DeGarmo, Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson, and Geoff Tate. Albums like "Operation: Mindcrime" (1988) and "Empire" (1990), with the hit "Silent Lucidity," solidified their place in metal history.