t’s been almost a decade since Todd La Torre took the microphone from Geoff Tate at Queensrÿche. Since then, the band has regained its splendor, allowing the three opuses in which the frontman participated to gather a lot of deserved praises. Some changes are to be noted within the staff. La Torre has (more…)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Metal Forces Magazine (Digital Noise Alliance)
I was never the biggest fan of Queensrÿche but I’m more than appreciative of them as a metal band, and more so since the acquisition of Todd La Torre on vocals who joined the American band in 2012. (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: Rewind It Magazine (Digital Noise Alliance)
Quite a bit has changed in the Queensryche camp since 2019’s The Verdict album; drummer Casey Grillo is now a full time member of the band, and guitarist Mike Stone has since returned after a decade-plus absence. Still intact though is that signature sound the group created well over four decades ago. (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: Vance West (Digital Noise Alliance)
American progressive metal progenitors Queensryche firing on all cylinders with “Digital Noise Alliance“, delivering one of the best releases in the bands history and possibly one of this years most notable metal recordings.
ALBUM REVIEW: Blabbermouth (Digital Noise Alliance)
In the toughest of times, we can always console ourselves with the knowledge that QUEENSRŸCHE pulled it back from the brink. A decade ago, the Seattle legends were dithering around with albums like “Dedicated To Chaos” — a decent enough effort, but so far away from the sound that made the band famous and beloved, that even the most loyal fans were becoming disgruntled. Everything changed in 2013. After weathering an acrimonious split with singer Geoff Tate, they reunited with Todd LaTorre at the mic, and with a shared goal of reconnecting with QUEENSRŸCHE‘s past and taking it into the future with pride. (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: Sea of Tranquility (Digital Noise Alliance)
Join Pete Pardo for a review of the new release from Queensryche, ‘Digital Noise Alliance’.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Outsider Rock (Digital Noise Alliance)
The new Queensryche album Digital Noise Alliance is out. It’s the 4th studio album featuring singer Todd LaTorre, who is a more than suitable choice as replacement for Geoff Tate – at least if I’m going by this album, because this is an outstanding album. It’s very well produced, love the sound, the heaviness of it all, melodies and the songs in general make for a great listen (repeatedly!). I’ve heard plenty of Queensryche stuff since their glory days, but nothing that grabbed my attention like this one with “In Extremis” kicking things off in full force, and other (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: Blabbermouth.net (Digital Noise Alliance)
In the toughest of times, we can always console ourselves with the knowledge that QUEENSRŸCHE pulled it back from the brink. A decade ago, the Seattle legends were dithering around with albums like “Dedicated To Chaos” — a decent enough effort, but so far away from the sound that made the band famous and beloved, that even the most loyal fans were becoming disgruntled. Everything changed in 2013. (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW – The Prog Report (Digital Noise Alliance)
American prog-metal pioneers and giants, Queensrÿche, have returned with their 16th studio album ‘Digital Noise Alliance’. This is the band’s fourth effort with Todd LaTorre on vocals since taking over for original vocalist Geoff Tate. On the outstanding new release, (more…)
ALBUM REVIEW: Hard Force (Digital Noise Alliance)
“Digital Noise Alliance”, the fourth studio album with Todd LaTorre on vocals, the sixteenth from QUEENSRŸCHE with founding members Michael Wilton on guitar and bassist Eddie Jackson. The Americans have clearly carried on their ever-evolving legacy since 1983, when they released their self-titled 4-song EP. In this new album, you will find absolutely all the artistic DNA of QUEENSRŸCHE. (more…)