How many Queensrÿche releases are on Riffiter?

45 releases are catalogued, spanning 1982 to 2025.

When was Queensrÿche formed?

Queensrÿche formed in 1981, in Washington, USA.

What genre is Queensrÿche?

Queensrÿche is catalogued under Heavy Metal.

What is the most recent Queensrÿche release on Riffiter?

Lies Behind The Stare (Live 1988), released in 2025.

Artist

Queensrÿche

Queensrÿche is a heavy metal artist from Washington, USA formed in 1981. 45 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Heavy Metal · Washington, USA · Best heavy metal albums

45
Releases: 1982–2025
Active years: 1981
Formed

Discography

33

Singles & EPs

12

Upcoming shows

About

Queensrÿche is an American progressive heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Bellevue, Washington. The band has released eleven studio albums and several EPs and DVDs and continues to tour and record. Queensrÿche has been successful in the progressive scene, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide including over 6 million albums in the United States. The foundations for Queensrÿche began in the early 1980s. Guitarist Michael Wilton and drummer Scott Rockenfield were members of a band called Cross+Fire, who covered songs from popular heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Before long Cross+Fire added guitarist Chris DeGarmo and bassist Eddie Jackson to their lineup, and changed their name to The Mob. The Mob, who were without a singer, recruited Geoff Tate to sing for them at a local rock festival. At the time, Tate was already in a band called Babylon. After Babylon broke up Tate performed a few shows with The Mob, but left because he was not interested in performing heavy metal. In 1981, The Mob put together sufficient funds to record a demo tape. Once again, Tate was enlisted to help. The group recorded four songs - "Queen of the Reich," "Nightrider," "Blind…

Queensrÿche in brief

How many Queensrÿche releases are on Riffiter?: 45 releases are catalogued, spanning 1982 to 2025.
When was Queensrÿche formed?: Queensrÿche formed in 1981, in Washington, USA.
What genre is Queensrÿche?: Queensrÿche is catalogued under Heavy Metal.
What is the most recent Queensrÿche release on Riffiter?: Lies Behind The Stare (Live 1988), released in 2025.