"Roads to Madness" is the ONE song anyone should play to someone else to introduce them to Queensryche. Its their early period masterpiece. NO ONE was doing anything like this in 1983/1984
Spot on! When the host said it "sounds like the 80s" I laughed because when this came out it sounded nothing like any "80s" band was doing at the time.
this song remains underrated within the Queensryche catalog, I think. This may be my absolute favorite song, and I'm a big fan of almost everything they've done.
It definitely sticks out. It's crazy because this doesn't sound like any other Queensryche song but if you've heard Crimson Glory it definitely had to influence a few songs by them.
Ryche Rules! Geoff has a voice second to no one! This band has it all. No weak part them at all. I met them in a garage in Bellevue when they were called the Mob. I heard Geoff doing voice warm ups and was in awe! My mom sang opera and I heard it in his voice. He was really cool as all the members were. This band is my favorite ever! Triumph was, but now they are number 2. Every song by them is amazing. They just fill every void in my soul. Love the Ryche! RYCHE ON!
Yes Tate is a beast... Top 2, 3 metal singers in my opinion. Saw them for the first time in 1983 in Houston and became a big fan. It was my 1st concert and it was a Red Cross Benefit concert for Hurricane Alica. It cost $5.00 and it was Quiet Riot, Queensryche and Axe.
Queensryche fan here since 1983. My opinion is Queensryche's "The Warning" is the best Progressive Metal album of all time. My personal favorite song from this album is "No Sanctuary".
@@Someone-qm2zv That's a great memory brother. I turned 12 in 1980 and my brother is 4 years older and he got me onto GAMMA, Pat Travers, Rainbow, etc. I keep wanting to go back..
Queensryche suggestions that nobody else recommends--1)London or The Killing Words, 2)The Mission or Suite Sister Mary, 3)Warning or NM 156, 4)Best I Can or Anybody Listening?, 5)Damaged or Promised Land
Geoff Tate is one of the really great male singers. Was a huge Queensryche years before I discovered Nightwish and yes he reminds me of Bruce too. Guess what ? I love good singers and yet can't get into Axl Rose at all. Try Take Hold Of The Flame live
You're reaction is the reaction my friends and I had to Tate and Queensryche when we first heard the EP, and later the release of The Warning. Truth is, I STILL have that reaction to this day. It's hard to believe that they were real, that they were this good.. But they were! They were amazing.
Being a college student in the early 70's, my music base was Black Sabbath, Led Z., Deep Purple, etc. In the workforce from the 80's on, I didn't have guys in the dorm bring over the latest album so all I got was radio type music. I don't remember ever hearing Queensryche. Fast forward to today with retirement and youtube, I discovered Queensryche and fell in love with Tate's awesome voice, the perfect musicianship with backup voices and the genius lyrics. I vote for Queen of the Reich, Warning, Silent Lucidity (the video), I am I, and Take Hold of the Flame (live). Operation Mindcrime is full album only; to listen to the songs individually is a "felony".
You really should hear the great album: ‘Operation: Mindcrime‘; a concept album, somlisten to the whole album. Live evolution is a great live concert. Geoff Tate also sang on (an) Avantasia album(s). Look for Seduction of decay; studio version.
Queen Of The Reich from their self-titled EP is a killer track that really shows off Geoff's range. Brittney Slayes from Unleash The Archers does a killer cover of it at a karaoke bar. The sound quality isn't too bad considering it was shot on a phone. Maybe do them both in one reaction video? Cheers!
Queensrche has blessed all of us rychers lives to the point where words cant even express the gratitude i have for them and their music they've helped me through some of the toughest times in my life forever grateful their music will be played forever !!!!
the first time I heard Geoff sing was on the Hear 'N Aid song & VHS tape I bought Stars 😮 I was blown away 😳 I went out the very next day and bought their newest album "Rage For Order" and been a Ryche fan ever since 🤘
I've been a QR fan since I picked up Rage for Order cassette when it came out while I was working at Sam Goody. It took me a month to play side 2 ...because there was so much going on side 1. So good! Try 'Neue Regel', 'Take Hold of the Flame', 'Real World', 'Eyes of a Stranger'...
Always loved how the music flows at the end of this song just before the last bit of lyrics. (@12:22) There’s uncertainty, a struggle, and then rejoice in freedom of escape. Geoff let’s out that cry of triumph…But then the final lyrics bring it all home. “I see a light at the end of sight, and it reminds me, I’ve passed away.” Chilling.
Geoff Tate is an incredible lead vocalist. I just saw him a couple of weeks ago where he performed the entire Empire album. It was incredible! Please react to More of the Ryche.
I remember walking down the road in the middle of the night listening to this song on my Walkman with a cassette tape! LOL! Amazing memories from this band and they are just as good live!
Geoff Tate and Queensryche have been my top band since first hearing them in 1986. The first time I heard them was "Take Hold of the Flame" and I was BLOWN away. The Warning was an excellent album with several amazing tracks like Roads to Madness and Take Hold of the Flame. Their first release had 2 amazing songs, Queen of the Reich and The Lady Wore Black. Their third album was excellent but their 4th album was decidedly their best. So many amazing songs on Operation Mindcrime.
Love the reaction to queensryche !!! Geoff Tate was one of the Great singers from the 80s and 90s There is another mind blowing band Unleash the archers you have to react to! And there lead singer is a huge fan of Geoff Tate !
Having seen Queensryche open for KISS in the mid-80's in PA, I was just like you back then. Queensryche influenced my life on so many levels since then. By the way, his name (the singer) is Geoff Tate. He's an amazing human being, to say the least!
Yea, Geoff Tate is a monster singer. He does have a much deeper voice than one would first expect from listening to this type of music with this sound. And really, in my opinion, Tate is the best vocalist of all time.
You want any request for this band? Well take any song from "Operation mindcrime"... Or their famous video "Take hold on the flame". That will continue your joy from listening to them )
Chris DeGarmo (guitarist and songwriter) is brilliant and combine him with the incomparable Geoff Tate - these guys should have been MUCH bigger. Their entire catalogue is astonishing - from "The Lady Wore Black", "Take Hold of the Flame", "Neue Regel", "Gonna Get Close To You", AND absolutely EVERYTHING on "Operation: Mindcrime" (and the live concert/rock-opera/presentation "Operation: Livecrime"), "Silent Lucidity", "Empire" to "Dis con nec ted", "I Am I" and "Someone Else?".... Geoff became a grandfather earlier this year - so, not all bad!
I remember hearing them on "Smash or Trash" on KISW FM 100 when they first came out Queen of the Ryche in 83. They made the smash column as we can all se now.
Finally some Queensryche ....!!!! Try Take hold of the Flame live in Tokyo ...These guys were way ahead of their time and the singer is the legendary Geoff Tate also check out Queensryche ,unplugged , i will remember .. ua-cam.com/video/RrSCtjFlsrc/v-deo.html
I've had the pleasure of knowing about Queensryche, since the 80s. Geoff Tate is one of the main reasons i starting singing. To me, Geoff Tate, and Sebastian Bach, from Skid Row, are the 2 best singers of all time. I literally feel sorry for the people who haven't heard of this band.
My personal favourites QR is take hold of the flame, (live in Tokyo) suite sister Mary and silent lucidity... The list is pretty endless. Definitely worth another look.. 😊
Recently found out Geoff's favorite Album is mine Rage for Order... particularly Walk in the Shadows. But I like his voice over --- dare I say Halford's...think Geoff could sing other styles of music and do very well.
They are phenomenal!!! Do yourself a favor and listen to the Operation Mindcrime album. It will blow you away. Any song on that album is worthy of a review. Also, the Rage for Order album and The Warning are absolutely incredible.
11:00 are some whispered words, and NO ONE can figure out what Geoff Tate is saying! Warning was intended to be a concept album based on Orwells 1984, released in 1984! Mix Engineer messed the song order up. Original song lineup (for starters): Nm156, En Force, Deliverance, No Sanctuary Take Hold Of The Flame. You can know the beginning and end of the album. NM156 has the swirling synth to start and "Roads" ends it the same.
Check out “Take Hold of the Flame” from the same album. Life changing!! Also, check out “I Will Remember” from the album “Rage For Order”. Then, check out the entire album from 1988 called “Operation Mindcrime”. The most epic prog concept album ever recorded! Absolutely AMAZING!! Maybe you could do some reactions to some of the aforementioned songs and the mindcrime album? By the way, the vocalists name is Geoff Tate. Hands down the most versatile, powerful, controlled, clean, and purest vocalist with supernatural range EVER! There will never be another like him in my opinion.
Geoff Tate - vocals, Chris DeGarmo - guitar, Michael Wilton - guitar, Eddie Jackson - bass and Scott Rockenfield - drums. the lineup has changed but this was the lineup at this point of their career in this time.
Geoff Tate has 10x the emotional expression of any other singer including Bruce and Axel. The only other singers that might be able to hold a candle to Geoff in his prime is George Michael and Freddie Mercury. This was 81-82, so if you think it’s 80s, then it’s because they pioneered a specific sound. Don’t yawn too much 😉
Halford in his early days had lots of similarities, and was an influence on Tate. Last Rose of Summer, Dreamer Deceiver... Tate surpassed the greatness of Halford though, and that's saying a lot.
George Michael is the perfect reference for emotional nuance. I am shocked somebody else understood where Tate was in terms of singers that emoted. I also love George Michael. But, Geoff might be maybe more...
Most folks like Mindcrime the best, but The Warning is my favorite from the band. I saw them open for Kiss on this tour (Kiss' Animalize tour). Ryche ruled the stage, then Kiss came out and embarrassed themselves in animal prints and bandanas.
"Roads to Madness" is the ONE song anyone should play to someone else to introduce them to Queensryche. Its their early period masterpiece. NO ONE was doing anything like this in 1983/1984
Spot on! When the host said it "sounds like the 80s" I laughed because when this came out it sounded nothing like any "80s" band was doing at the time.
this song remains underrated within the Queensryche catalog, I think. This may be my absolute favorite song, and I'm a big fan of almost everything they've done.
It definitely sticks out. It's crazy because this doesn't sound like any other Queensryche song but if you've heard Crimson Glory it definitely had to influence a few songs by them.
Bold choice for your first Queensryche song. Love it!
I don't understand why people don't start from the beginning of Queensryche's career. It's a journey..
Chris Degarmo was a major part of the writing in Queensryche and needs to be recognized for sure...
IMO...Roads To Madness is Geoff Tate's finest moment.
I agree my friend... IMO "The Warning" is the greatest Progressive Metal album of all time.
Agreed. Epic song.
You really can just feel the emotion in voice especially in this song.
Geoff's vibrato in his upper register is unmatched IMO
Might be so,....second choice the whisper
Queensryche's "The Warning" is the GOAT Progressive Metal album.
Ryche Rules! Geoff has a voice second to no one! This band has it all. No weak part them at all. I met them in a garage in Bellevue when they were called the Mob. I heard Geoff doing voice warm ups and was in awe! My mom sang opera and I heard it in his voice. He was really cool as all the members were. This band is my favorite ever! Triumph was, but now they are number 2. Every song by them is amazing. They just fill every void in my soul. Love the Ryche! RYCHE ON!
Yes Tate is a beast... Top 2, 3 metal singers in my opinion. Saw them for the first time in 1983 in Houston and became a big fan. It was my 1st concert and it was a Red Cross Benefit concert for Hurricane Alica. It cost $5.00 and it was Quiet Riot, Queensryche and Axe.
Name one or 2 better, there are none!
Queensryche fan here since 1983. My opinion is Queensryche's "The Warning" is the best Progressive Metal album of all time. My personal favorite song from this album is "No Sanctuary".
yes someone needs to react to that
My favorite as well. Fantastic song. 👍
Agree 100%
My first Queensrych album I bought when it came out in 84 I was 12 years old . And I loved it. Awesome album.
@@Someone-qm2zv That's a great memory brother. I turned 12 in 1980 and my brother is 4 years older and he got me onto GAMMA, Pat Travers, Rainbow, etc. I keep wanting to go back..
Neue Regel from Rage For Order is a must listen. His finest hour
I would try "Take hold of the flame" (live Version Japan) next, his voice is incredible :-)
Live in Tokyo 1984
Absolutely spot on
I totally agree and was going to be my exact suggestion !!
Queensryche suggestions that nobody else recommends--1)London or The Killing Words, 2)The Mission or Suite Sister Mary, 3)Warning or NM 156, 4)Best I Can or Anybody Listening?, 5)Damaged or Promised Land
Geoff Tate is a fantastic singer
Queensryche "The Warning" album Tate was in his prime!
Take Hold of the Flame, Eyes of a Stranger, Anybody Listening?, The Lady Wore Black, Queen of the Reich, all amazing.
Axl Rose would never cross my mind when hearing Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate is one of the really great male singers. Was a huge Queensryche years before I discovered Nightwish and yes he reminds me of Bruce too. Guess what ? I love good singers and yet can't get into Axl Rose at all. Try Take Hold Of The Flame live
You're reaction is the reaction my friends and I had to Tate and Queensryche when we first heard the EP, and later the release of The Warning.
Truth is, I STILL have that reaction to this day.
It's hard to believe that they were real, that they were this good.. But they were!
They were amazing.
A masterpiece for 19 and 20 year Olds. Their first 6 albums will match up to any group and blow most of them away 😤
Being a college student in the early 70's, my music base was Black Sabbath, Led Z., Deep Purple, etc. In the workforce from the 80's on, I didn't have guys in the dorm bring over the latest album so all I got was radio type music. I don't remember ever hearing Queensryche. Fast forward to today with retirement and youtube, I discovered Queensryche and fell in love with Tate's awesome voice, the perfect musicianship with backup voices and the genius lyrics. I vote for Queen of the Reich, Warning, Silent Lucidity (the video), I am I, and Take Hold of the Flame (live). Operation Mindcrime is full album only; to listen to the songs individually is a "felony".
You really should hear the great album: ‘Operation: Mindcrime‘; a concept album, somlisten to the whole album.
Live evolution is a great live concert.
Geoff Tate also sang on (an) Avantasia album(s). Look for Seduction of decay; studio version.
Man, damn good brush. Nobody an old house.
Alchemy is a great song!!
@@gregorydufrene121 oh yeah...everything up to, and through, Empire is awesome.
Queen Of The Reich from their self-titled EP is a killer track that really shows off Geoff's range. Brittney Slayes from Unleash The Archers does a killer cover of it at a karaoke bar. The sound quality isn't too bad considering it was shot on a phone. Maybe do them both in one reaction video? Cheers!
^This! Both, please!?
Queensrche has blessed all of us rychers lives to the point where words cant even express the gratitude i have for them and their music they've helped me through some of the toughest times in my life forever grateful their music will be played forever !!!!
1st 4 albums fromt too back are all good
You just got taken to Queensryche church !! Welcome
the first time I heard Geoff sing was on the Hear 'N Aid song & VHS tape I bought Stars 😮 I was blown away 😳 I went out the very next day and bought their newest album "Rage For Order" and been a Ryche fan ever since 🤘
Geoff Tate is the Metal GOAT
Totally agree. Takes you to places other singers don't
I've been a QR fan since I picked up Rage for Order cassette when it came out while I was working at Sam Goody. It took me a month to play side 2 ...because there was so much going on side 1. So good! Try 'Neue Regel', 'Take Hold of the Flame', 'Real World', 'Eyes of a Stranger'...
Always loved how the music flows at the end of this song just before the last bit of lyrics. (@12:22) There’s uncertainty, a struggle, and then rejoice in freedom of escape. Geoff let’s out that cry of triumph…But then the final lyrics bring it all home. “I see a light at the end of sight, and it reminds me, I’ve passed away.” Chilling.
More early stuff from these guys, please! You won't be disappointed!!
Smoothie King: "We haven't heard him sing yet"!!!!
Geoff Tate: "Hold my wine.. and I do mean my wine ..
Your genuine reaction was and is awesome! This album kicked my ass as a teenager when it came out. Bless you sir!🤘🔥
Geoff Tate is an incredible lead vocalist. I just saw him a couple of weeks ago where he performed the entire Empire album. It was incredible! Please react to More of the Ryche.
Best band Ever
They are still my favorite
Estou amando a sua reação!!! Foi igual à minha quando ouvi Geoff Tate e Queensryche pela primeira vez! Foi amor a primeira ouvida 😂❤
I remember walking down the road in the middle of the night listening to this song on my Walkman with a cassette tape! LOL! Amazing memories from this band and they are just as good live!
Geoff Tate and Queensryche have been my top band since first hearing them in 1986. The first time I heard them was "Take Hold of the Flame" and I was BLOWN away. The Warning was an excellent album with several amazing tracks like Roads to Madness and Take Hold of the Flame. Their first release had 2 amazing songs, Queen of the Reich and The Lady Wore Black. Their third album was excellent but their 4th album was decidedly their best. So many amazing songs on Operation Mindcrime.
Love the reaction to queensryche !!! Geoff Tate was one of the Great singers from the 80s and 90s There is another mind blowing band Unleash the archers you have to react to! And there lead singer is a huge fan of Geoff Tate !
This song is epic.
Operation mindcrime best concept album of all time must listen in its entirety
The Perfect Live Singer that i ever saw....
Having seen Queensryche open for KISS in the mid-80's in PA, I was just like you back then. Queensryche influenced my life on so many levels since then. By the way, his name (the singer) is Geoff Tate. He's an amazing human being, to say the least!
Yea, Geoff Tate is a monster singer. He does have a much deeper voice than one would first expect from listening to this type of music with this sound. And really, in my opinion, Tate is the best vocalist of all time.
You want any request for this band? Well take any song from "Operation mindcrime"... Or their famous video "Take hold on the flame". That will continue your joy from listening to them )
Chris DeGarmo (guitarist and songwriter) is brilliant and combine him with the incomparable Geoff Tate - these guys should have been MUCH bigger. Their entire catalogue is astonishing - from "The Lady Wore Black", "Take Hold of the Flame", "Neue Regel", "Gonna Get Close To You", AND absolutely EVERYTHING on "Operation: Mindcrime" (and the live concert/rock-opera/presentation "Operation: Livecrime"), "Silent Lucidity", "Empire" to "Dis con nec ted", "I Am I" and "Someone Else?".... Geoff became a grandfather earlier this year - so, not all bad!
Take Hold of the Flame, the live version, will blow your mind.
Also, 6)The Lady Wore Black or The Prophesy, 7)At 30,000 Feet & 8)Scarborough Fair or Welcome To The Machine
Love Scarborough Fair ❤
Such a killer 1st full length album, EP was killer too. I wore both cassettes out at the time🤘
I remember hearing them on "Smash or Trash" on KISW FM 100 when they first came out Queen of the Ryche in 83. They made the smash column as we can all se now.
Time for some more QR reactions I would say since you loved this one ☝️
Queen of the ryche and take. Hold of the flame live in Japan 1984. As great as this song is these two blow it away.
And it’s live !
Check out their song
Take Hold of the Flame, Live in Tokyo
Finally some Queensryche ....!!!! Try Take hold of the Flame live in Tokyo ...These guys were way ahead of their time and the singer is the legendary Geoff Tate also check out Queensryche ,unplugged , i will remember .. ua-cam.com/video/RrSCtjFlsrc/v-deo.html
I've had the pleasure of knowing about Queensryche, since the 80s. Geoff Tate is one of the main reasons i starting singing. To me, Geoff Tate, and Sebastian Bach, from Skid Row, are the 2 best singers of all time. I literally feel sorry for the people who haven't heard of this band.
This whole album is great. "Queen of the Reich" from their EP is pretty epic
Queensryche - Take Hold Of The Flame
Queensryche - Eyes Of A Stranger
Queensryche - Revolution Calling
I bought this album for the first time in 84. After 38 years I've finally decided that this is QR's best song of all time. In my opinion.
My personal favourites QR is take hold of the flame, (live in Tokyo) suite sister Mary and silent lucidity... The list is pretty endless. Definitely worth another look.. 😊
In my top three “shipwrecked on an island” albums!
Completely stunning album.
They are the Godfathers of Progressive Metal.They are the 1st band .Then came savatage ,Fates Warning thats a fact
Take Hold live in Japan. Outside of Queen at Live Aid, the greatest live performance
Operation Mindcrime. Whole album. Go....
Such otherworldly lyrics. Has anyone deciphered them?
This live on the mindcrime tour was just awesome 🤘
Recently found out Geoff's favorite Album is mine Rage for Order... particularly Walk in the Shadows. But I like his voice over --- dare I say Halford's...think Geoff could sing other styles of music and do very well.
they didnt care about radio play... LIVE !!!
They are phenomenal!!! Do yourself a favor and listen to the Operation Mindcrime album. It will blow you away. Any song on that album is worthy of a review. Also, the Rage for Order album and The Warning are absolutely incredible.
Take hold of the flame live in Tokyo 1984
Hold on to the flame . Must hear
visionaries
The Lady wore Black
'Take Hold of the.Flame' from The Warning. Anything from the Rage for Order album, Empire album, Operation Mindcrime.
Incredible
This band's early material rips!
11:00 are some whispered words, and NO ONE can figure out what Geoff Tate is saying!
Warning was intended to be a concept album based on Orwells 1984, released in 1984! Mix Engineer messed the song order up. Original song lineup (for starters): Nm156, En Force, Deliverance, No Sanctuary Take Hold Of The Flame. You can know the beginning and end of the album. NM156 has the swirling synth to start and "Roads" ends it the same.
Queensryche the shit this is early 80s it only gets better
My dad has this on vinyl, as well as the EP. Great stuff!
MTV unplugged... the whole show wZ the best MTV ever had.
I've changed my mind.. this is the best metal album ever.. no opinions. This is the last song on the LP. Lol
I recommend "NM156" from this album and then I recommend the rest of this album.
Back in the day, there were 4 words used to describe Geoff Tate. "Geoff Tate is God."
Check out “Take Hold of the Flame” from the same album. Life changing!! Also, check out “I Will Remember” from the album “Rage For Order”. Then, check out the entire album from 1988 called “Operation Mindcrime”. The most epic prog concept album ever recorded! Absolutely AMAZING!! Maybe you could do some reactions to some of the aforementioned songs and the mindcrime album? By the way, the vocalists name is Geoff Tate. Hands down the most versatile, powerful, controlled, clean, and purest vocalist with supernatural range EVER! There will never be another like him in my opinion.
Geoff Tate is THE VOICE
Check out "The Lady Wore Black: MTV Unplugged version "
Definitely has that 80s sound because it's from the 80s
Geoff Tate - vocals, Chris DeGarmo - guitar, Michael Wilton - guitar, Eddie Jackson - bass and Scott Rockenfield - drums. the lineup has changed but this was the lineup at this point of their career in this time.
This is just the tip of the iceberg lol
Queensryche classic…
Rock opera at its best
they sounded the same live too
Geoff Tate has 10x the emotional expression of any other singer including Bruce and Axel. The only other singers that might be able to hold a candle to Geoff in his prime is George Michael and Freddie Mercury. This was 81-82, so if you think it’s 80s, then it’s because they pioneered a specific sound.
Don’t yawn too much 😉
Halford in his early days had lots of similarities, and was an influence on Tate.
Last Rose of Summer, Dreamer Deceiver...
Tate surpassed the greatness of Halford though, and that's saying a lot.
George Michael is the perfect reference for emotional nuance. I am shocked somebody else understood where Tate was in terms of singers that emoted. I also love George Michael. But, Geoff might be maybe more...
Yung one you are! I saw from day one when I was 11yrs old and Love! I met them too here in MN 1994.
Most folks like Mindcrime the best, but The Warning is my favorite from the band. I saw them open for Kiss on this tour (Kiss' Animalize tour). Ryche ruled the stage, then Kiss came out and embarrassed themselves in animal prints and bandanas.
Lol i would have just left after Queensryche haha
Well done Tom, you didn't end it too soon.
One of my progressive heroes!
Just great.
Greetings from germany
I saw them in 85 opening for KISS
Take Hold of the Flame live from Tokyo is an absolute must listen!!!
Thats Michael kamen the legend on the orchestra
Welcome to Geoff Tate
Early Priest vibes .