Would Operation Mindcrime work well with RB?

[zDisturbedOnez]

Would Queensryche's - Operation Mindcrime album be great DLC for a full Album? I think this would be a blast to play with a group of people. Your thoughts?

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Operation Mindcrime - Queensryche (1988)

1.) "I Remember Now" (Chris DeGarmo, Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton [[1]]) – 1:17
2.) "Anarchy-X" (DeGarmo) – 1:27
3.) "Revolution Calling" (Tate, Wilton) – 4:42
4.) "Operation: Mindcrime" (DeGarmo, Tate, Wilton) – 4:43
5.) "Speak" (Tate, Wilton) – 3:42
6.) "Spreading the Disease" (Tate, Wilton) – 4:07
7.) "The Mission" (DeGarmo) – 5:46
8.) "Suite Sister Mary" (DeGarmo, Tate) – 10:41
9.) "The Needle Lies" (Tate, Wilton) – 3:08
10.) "Electric Requiem" (Scott Rockenfield, Tate) – 1:22
11.) "Breaking the Silence" (DeGarmo, Tate) – 4:34
12.) "I Don't Believe in Love" (DeGarmo, Tate) – 4:23
13.) "Waiting for 22" (DeGarmo) – 1:05
14.) "My Empty Room" (Tate, Wilton) – 1:28
15.) "Eyes of a Stranger" (DeGarmo, Tate) – 6:39

We gotta have this!

[NX013]

100 PERCENT YES!!!! The vocals for Revolution calling would rock

[Pizza7]

100 PERCENT YES!!!! The vocals for Revolution calling would rock

The whole album would rock. This needs to be an album download with the short BS songs just added to the previous/next songs on the album.

[DeadWolf29]

Of course! It's Mindcrime! It goes with just about anything.

[zDisturbedOnez]

The whole album would rock. This needs to be an album download with the short BS songs just added to the previous/next songs on the album.

I agree! I just wish we could sort out the song list in quickplay to be by band only to make playing this work better.

[MattyJames]

Man, How cool would it be to play Mindcrime in it's entirety on RB. My vote is 100% YES!!!!!!

[frostywolf]

Yeah! That'd be awesome. So, with the talking parts and instrumentals interwoven with the main songs the setlist would look something like this:

1. I Remember Now/Anarchy X/Revolution Calling
2. Operation: Mindcrime
3. Speak
4. Spreading the Disease
5. The Mission
6. Suite Sister Mary
7. The Needle Lies
8. Electric Requiem/Breaking the Silence
9. I Don't Believe in Love
10. Waiting for 22/My Empty Room/Eyes of a Stranger

That wouldn't be too shabby of a list. Everything would be a blast for vocals and it's surely got some good guitaring/bass/drums. Hopefully when the full album downloads come out there will be some sort of option to play an entire album through it's entirety without being in Band World Tour. I know a bunch of my friends would love playing Operation: Mindcrime but wouldn't really want to commit to BWT. I really hope they'd leave some of the talking story bits in too, I'm a bit partial to them, but I'd happily take Operation: Mindcrime without them.

[Dzhokhar]

I love the album. I also think that if it does get put in the game it would have to be a full album download. Unfortunately, I'm not sure it flows in a way that would be fun for all instruments (I should give it another listen, paying attention to that sort of thing).

edit: I like the idea of combining tracks so that none of the "songs" are missing instruments.

[zDisturbedOnez]

edit: I like the idea of combining tracks so that none of the "songs" are missing instruments.

I think that would be the only way this could work.

[running_t4rg3t]

It seems to me that if RB were to do any great concept album, and Mindcrime is number one in my book, they'd have to have full artist support along with new visuals.

Imagine playing the songs with the original animation running on the screen, band logos, lasers and Geoff Tate's between song banter giving your fingers, wrists and vocal chords a break.

It's not likely to happen but I think a concept album needs special treatment.

I still vote yes to any and all Queensryche up to and including Empire.

[Pizza7]

It seems to me that if RB were to do any great concept album, and Mindcrime is number one in my book, they'd have to have full artist support along with new visuals.

Imagine playing the songs with the original animation running on the screen, band logos, lasers and Geoff Tate's between song banter giving your fingers, wrists and vocal chords a break.

It's not likely to happen but I think a concept album needs special treatment.

I still vote yes to any and all Queensryche up to and including Empire.

Hell yes! And we need a basketball hoop to slam dunk in for Best I Can!

And to add... Promised Land is also actually pretty good.

[zDisturbedOnez]

support bump.....

[a21schizoidman]

def. Operation Mindcrime and they gotta release Silent Lucidity from Empire as a single, cuz everyone is a sucker for that song

[Dzhokhar]

It seems to me that if RB were to do any great concept album, and Mindcrime is number one in my book, they'd have to have full artist support along with new visuals.

Imagine playing the songs with the original animation running on the screen, band logos, lasers and Geoff Tate's between song banter giving your fingers, wrists and vocal chords a break.

It's not likely to happen but I think a concept album needs special treatment.

I still vote yes to any and all Queensryche up to and including Empire.

I absolutely love the idea of albums like Operation: Mindcrime (or Tommy or Purple Rain) getting special treatment. I picture a whole mode devoted to the album like a BWT, with special graphics during the songs and cut scenes between them. [OMG AWESOME][Wets pants]

[G0DC0CK]

I would suggest for anyone and everyone to listen to Queensryche. For some reason this is a great band that a ton of people have never heard of. And, yes, Operation Mindcrime or anything from Queensryche would be awesome on Rock Band.

[frostywolf]

I'm in agreement with the special treatment for albums, it'd be amazing to have special animations and visuals to go with the album - it'd be a blast seeing Operation: Mindcrime enacted via Rock Band.

It'd be really cool if there was a way to play through the entire album seemlessly, since the tracks really blend into each other pretty well. That's probably just wishful thinking, but it'd be awesome if this stuff could be incorporated some how.

[Joatmon]

Breaking the silence would be good too, oh, almost forgot, I NEED to have Take Hold of the flame!

[cruedog85]

[QUOTE=zDisturbedOnez;434805]Would Queensryche's - Operation Mindcrime album be great DLC for a full Album? I think this would be a blast to play with a group of people. Your thoughts?

of course! its one of the best cds ever!

[GammaShade]

If it happened, it would be the best DLC to hit the game. Depending on how the album was recorded, though, it might be hard to get suitable masters. Technology was up there in 1988, but I can't find much about the studio online.

Oh, hell, who cares? Operation: Mindcrime, yes please.

[zDisturbedOnez]

I'm in agreement with the special treatment for albums, it'd be amazing to have special animations and visuals to go with the album - it'd be a blast seeing Operation: Mindcrime enacted via Rock Band.

It'd be really cool if there was a way to play through the entire album seemlessly, since the tracks really blend into each other pretty well. That's probably just wishful thinking, but it'd be awesome if this stuff could be incorporated some how.

I agree but can the physics of the game currently handle it? I would settle just for the tracks!!!! :D

[Tiberiouslb]

I vote for any and all Queensryche.

I'm baffled that they haven't been in GH or RB yet.

[Xceptopec]

Individual Queensryche tracks would work, however (and I have been involved in this same discussion in another thread it appeared in a couple of weeks ago), I have to say Operation Mindcrime would not work as a full album DLC. The album is amazing, I've seen it performed live on stage twice in the last 5 years (and will be seeing the 3 hour Mindcrime 1 and 2 show this June), but a lot of people might get confused by a few of the tracks, based on the fact that some of them do rely on you knowing what has already happened in the story so far.

[Sayburr]

Empire might work better... But, I would buy Mindcrime... as long as I didn't have to sing it.

[McTwist]

This is the top album and concept album I would like to see on rock band and it wold work as entire album as long as the smaller fill tracks were tacked onto the main songs.

[Ayar]

I think it would be brutally challenging, but I'm all for it. I think Mindcrime is one of the best complete albums ever done (and the live show was just phenomenal). I would absolutely pay for the whole album as DLC. Or just about anything by Queensryche, for that matter.

[schwartzy13]

I would love to see any Queensryche songs at this point.....but if they started doing full albums.....Operation: Mindcrime, SCREAMS to be a Full Album download!!!

[They Call Me The Swede]

I would love to see Mindcrime in Rock Band, but I think they should make some songs and turn it into one song, example "Anarchy X/Revolution Calling" and they are probily omit "I Remember Now" because thats not a song.

[Joatmon]

QUEENSRYCH! QUEENSRYCHE! QUEENSRYCHE!

depositing money now for the entire Mindcrime (first one) album...

[Der_Lex]

Please, yes. Mindcrime is one of the concept albums I'd most like to see as full album downloads (along with Scenes from a Memory by Dream Theater and Brave by Marillion).

[Rockox]

Queensryche's my favorite band in the world. Any of their tunes would be great - the full Mindcrime album would be a wet dream.

[WildChyld]

OMG mindcrime.
Not only would I sing it.
I'd be willing to spend one night a week for a year traveling around helping out other people who can't.

Yummy!

[shiremaus]

Absolutely Mindcrime!


And mayhap some others: Jet City Woman, Empire, etc

[schwartzy13]

This would absolutely Rock....it would be so much fun to play this entire album on RB...

At this point I will take anything showing up from Queensryche on RB....but this would definitely be a must full album DLC

[unblinded]

I'd DL the album the day of release. Without Hesitation. Of course I'm biased because they are my favorite band--Dream Theater would be fun to play also.

[daprovida]

I would but it in a heartbeat! There's a REVOLUTION calling YOU!!!

[mazzy]

I agree! I just wish we could sort out the song list in quickplay to be by band only to make playing this work better.

You can in RB2 because you can create your own set list. So basically just pick all the songs in order from the album on your set list!

[mazzy]

I would love some Queensryche. Love the Empire album also!

[SomeChickNamedLarry]

I can't remember how it started. I just remember playing... what they told me

(I hope we see this one day, but knowing some history with the band, I doubt they'd ever sell the rights /sigh)

[futant420]

I'd buy it.

[comptonst]

Hell Yes, I just listened to this album today and would love this album as DLC! Although i would also like to mention a few of my favorites that arent on that albium like "Silent Lucidity" and "Suite Sister Mary"

[John_S]

Definately. Also, would like to add "Silent Lucidity"

[NAM_Nero]

God yes, Operation Mindcrime would be absolutely amazing in Rock Band.

[WhiskeyJack]

Add my name to the list of people that think this is a great idea. It would be a hard sell though, as most people (oddly) have never even heard of them. Still, I don't think very many people would find themselves disappointed impulse buying these tracks (or the actual album for that matter...hint, hint...)

From SomeChickNamedLarry

(I hope we see this one day, but knowing some history with the band, I doubt they'd ever sell the rights /sigh)

That's honestly the main reason why I don't think we will ever see any Queensryche tracks. There's a certain member of the band that I think would probably ask for more money than Harmonix would be willing to shell out. Of course, this is just one man's opinion, and hopefully a wrong opinion at that.

[Der_Lex]

Add my name to the list of people that think this is a great idea. It would be a hard sell though, as most people (oddly) have never even heard of them. Still, I don't think very many people would find themselves disappointed impulse buying these tracks (or the actual album for that matter...hint, hint...)
.

The hair metal crowd seems to know them, though (although any time anyone calls Queensrÿche a hair metal band, a puppy cries), so that would be a rather...vocal proponent around these parts. :D

By the way, I'm I correct that your user name implies that you're a fellow Steven Erikson fan, or am I way off base and does it have some other origin?

[WhiskeyJack]

Originally Posted by Der_Lex
By the way, I'm I correct that your user name implies that you're a fellow Steven Erikson fan, or am I way off base and does it have some other origin?

Sadly you are mistaken. There was a fellow I used to be stationed with in Las Vegas that, on numerous occasions, tried to convince me to read "The Malazan Book of the Fallen". However, I have yet to find myself a copy. So many books left to read and all that.

I took the name from the common mispronunciation of the Algonquin trickster god, Wìsakedjàk. Humorously, another book, "American Gods" was what brought the name to my attention.

Now, back on topic...


Originally Posted by Der_Lex
The hair metal crowd seems to know them, though (although any time anyone calls Queensrÿche a hair metal band, a puppy cries), so that would be a rather...vocal proponent around these parts.


Heheh, yeah I'm not sure how they would feel with that label. Still, have you seen the video for Queen of the Ryche? Even Bon Jovi was jealous of their locks.

Most people that have heard their music seem to like them. However, they have unfortunately become one of those bands that have been lost in the sands of time.

Maybe this will help...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2ohGF0K4AI
Silent Lucidity from Empire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlPiLkO004I
Eyes of a Stranger from Operation: Mindcrime

I apologize for the long(ish) post...

[Der_Lex]

Sadly you are mistaken. There was a fellow I used to be stationed with in Las Vegas that, on numerous occasions, tried to convince me to read "The Malazan Book of the Fallen". However, I have yet to find myself a copy. So many books left to read and all that.

I took the name from the common mispronunciation of the Algonquin trickster god, Wìsakedjàk. Humorously, another book, "American Gods" was what brought the name to my attention.


Take up your buddy's advice, then... the Malazan books are a great read.
American Gods is fantastic too. Part of my university thesis was about Gaiman's use of mythology in his works, and I even got a one on one interview with the man out of it. Goods times.



Most people that have heard their music seem to like them. However, they have unfortunately become one of those bands that have been lost in the sands of time.


They're not mainstream anymore, but they still have quite a loyal fan following. Their 'Operation Mincrime 1+2' world tour (several hours of back-to-back Mindcrime goodness) was quite a success, as far as I know.

[WhiskeyJack]

Originally Posted by Der_Lex
Take up your buddy's advice, then... the Malazan books are a great read.
American Gods is fantastic too. Part of my university thesis was about Gaiman's use of mythology in his works, and I even got a one on one interview with the man out of it. Goods times.

Hmm, I may have to add them to my "Books I hopefully plan to read in my lifetime" list. Honestly, I need to get over my yearly Raymond Chandler love affair before hand. As for the Gaiman interview...I just want you to know that I hate you (but maybe I'm just jealous).


Originally Posted by Der_Lex
They're not mainstream anymore, but they still have quite a loyal fan following. Their 'Operation Mincrime 1+2' world tour (several hours of back-to-back Mindcrime goodness) was quite a success, as far as I know.

The shows are incredible. Easily one of the best concerts I have seen in a long time. Sadly (or happily, depending on how you look at it), they seem to have more of a fan base outside of the continental United States. They are still quite big in Japan and various parts of Europe.

[brirx]

not sure if a post to request influences the decision to release or not.... but it can't hurt....

100% yes to mindcrime (i'd settle for any queensryche but mindcrime would be PERFECT)

[WhiskeyJack]

Originally Posted by brirx
not sure if a post to request influences the decision to release or not.... but it can't hurt....

100% yes to mindcrime (i'd settle for any queensryche but mindcrime would be PERFECT)

Probably doesn't affect their decision too much, unless one of the devs are trying to find some leverage to convince the others that Queensryche DLC would be a great idea.

Though I would love a full album, I would settle for a three pack DLC. Just something to calm the shakes....

...so, spare some change?

[Scrops]

Promised Land was awesome too... in fact most of their catalog would be enjoyable. I do think thought that Mindcrime is the only viable full album download.

DO it!

[Baker Beauford]

Mindcrime straight through would be TONS more fun than RB1's Ultimate setlist! lol

Plus as a drummer I would love to rawk to the snare drum intro on Revolution Calling

[Gammaween]

I would love to see this album in full as DLC. I think it would be awesome for RB3 maybe include something like 'Jet City Woman' or anything off of 'Rage for Order' on the disc in order to get people to get the DLC when its released. As of now putting it up would be a hard sell for a lot of people. 'Screaming for Vengeance' and 'Peace Sells..." worked well as DLC because both bands have been on Guitar Hero.

[WildChyld]

Ya know...I still get excited just reading this post title.

[Baker Beauford]

Hell..if you are a vocalist...is there any higher pillar to climb than Geoff Tate's opera trained pipes?

[ScaryReal]

I would love Operation Mindcrime as DLC. Great suggestion!

Gammaween mentioned warming people to the idea of Queensryche. Not yet a genre pro myself...has Queensryche never been featured in a rhythm game? Any reason to suspect they might not be keen on the idea?

[WhiskeyJack]

Originally Posted by Baker Beauford
Hell..if you are a vocalist...is there any higher pillar to climb than Geoff Tate's opera trained pipes?

Jesus...Harmonix should add a special Achievement/PS3 Trophy for 100% just one of their songs on vocals...


Originally Posted by ScaryReal
Not yet a genre pro myself...has Queensryche never been featured in a rhythm game?

Not that I can remember.


Originally Posted by ScaryReal
Any reason to suspect they might not be keen on the idea?

Not really. I know a few of the band members enjoy Guitar Hero, as well as Rock Band, so they are aware of the genre's existence. Might just come down to Harmonix have yet to inquire about them.

I checked with the EMI Music Publishing Website (Queensryche's publisher from 1983 to 1997. http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/music/catalog_jtf_hard-rock-and-heavy-metal-songs.html) and they've given their consent on quite a few of the bands they handle/have contracts with (I.E. Motorhead, Megadeth, Judas Priest, etc.) So, who knows?

[ScaryReal]

Thanks for the info WhiskeyJack. Wow, just thinking about the possibility of Mindcrime DLC is exciting.

[WhiskeyJack]

Anytime lad.

Quick bit of information. Queensryche is coming to the end of the last leg of their current tour. They have two shows scheduled for this weekend in Reno (Saturday) and in Las Vegas (Sunday). I highly recommend seeing them in Vegas, as the House of Blues has proven to be a great venue for them.

...plus the strippers aren't too bad either...

[Phoenix7012]

Rebirth to keep me from making a new topic.


I would KILL to see a Mindcrime album DLC or even a Queensryche 3 pack.


We need this!

[Spiggums]

Would it be wrong to suggest that, such as they're doing with the AC/DC live tracks... they, instead... make a full album DLC of LiveCrime? Cause ****... my two favorite live videos (both of which I had on VHS when they first came out, and later updated to DVD)are easily Operation LiveCrime and Oingo Boingo's Farewell...

if you ask me, there's an energy in the live performance of Mindcrime that transcends the studio version...

[Phoenix7012]

Would it be wrong to suggest that, such as they're doing with the AC/DC live tracks... they, instead... make a full album DLC of LiveCrime? Cause ****... my two favorite live videos (both of which I had on VHS when they first came out, and later updated to DVD)are easily Operation LiveCrime and Oingo Boingo's Farewell...

if you ask me, there's an energy in the live performance of Mindcrime that transcends the studio version...

Wow that really is a great idea, also this could work out if the masters were for some reason unusable.


Great idea!

Livecrime for DLC!

[Feynn1]

I would like nothing more than to see Operation: MindCrime as a full album DLC, but I was wondering if the 2 guitars + bass lineup would make it difficult to write charts.

[LORDJUJU]

This is a no brainer. HMX we must have this album.

[nyasagi]

I've been wailing since GH1 (and hey, even Karaoke Revolution) that we NEED some 'Ryche in a music game. As a singer, I learned a lot from watching Geoff Tate as I was growing up. And damn if singing "Painkiller" doesn't make me pine for some EP or Warning-era goodness. Even on talky bits in other songs I find myself slipping into Tate-style stage voice.

So. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OH MY GOD YESSSSS on Mindcrime/Livecrime as a full album. I'll agree - I enjoy Livecrime more for its energy. I'll also wholeheartedly agree on combining the shorter songs in with following songs.

Also. TAKE HOLD OF THE FLAME, plzkthx. This song is SO much fun to wail on, especially the high note at the end of the first bit.

Others I'd love to see: Jet City Woman, Empire, I Am I, My Global Mind, The Lady Wore Black, Walk in the Shadows, Open, anything else from The Warning, and their version of Heaven on Their Minds. I'm not particularly excited about Silent Lucidity - while I love the song, it's not as rockin' as I like to play on this game. I'll take any I can get, though!

[JustinTyme]

Any Queensryche is good enough for me actually... Mindcrime would be one HELL of a way to go.

[metalhead27]

I don't think a concept album of this scale would work that well. :o I'd love to see some choice picks from it though, along with any Queensryche (or progressive metal in general) we can get.

Granted, if Harmonix were to surprise us I'd snap it up in an instant :D.

[Meatwad555]

Any Queensryche is good Queensryche!! :D

I'm all for this.

[Rockox]

I'm all for Queensryche in RB2. I've been a fan of theirs for years, and to play Mindcrime in its entirety would be too much fun.

Using the performance from Livecrime is a cool idea. The vocals would be a bit easier, since Geoff Tate doesn't go for all the high notes from the album. The Needle Lies is much faster on Livecrime too.

Ryche n' Roll, mofos!

[Memnaelar]

I too would love, love, love to see Mindcrime as a complete album. I think just about anybody who grew up liking metal in the 80's would feel the same. Or at least, that's my self-serving interpretation.

Please, Harmonix, make it happen.

[iamdownhere]

This is a yes yes in my books

[Alkritona]

I swear dude you read my mind!
Queensryche is awsome and is perfect for rock band. the whole entire reason i logged on here today was to suggest queensryche. Personally, if they do put them on rock band (PLEASE HARMONIX!) the two i wouldn't wait to play would be The Needle Lies and Speak. The intro for speak would be awsome on guitar, and the drums on the needle lies are pretty sweet too. Plus the singer is insane, so even i, someone who can imitate a voice worth crap and doesnt sing that much, would get a few kicks from doing vocals on some of these songs.

( and for those pecentage of people who WOULDN'T want 'Ryche on rock band need to clean out their ears and start listening to some good music :p)

[qrychenm]

I would buy it for sure!

Would also take 3 pack with:

Empire
Walk in the Shadows
Eyes of a stranger

[Khudkushi]

If I could have 1 DLC wish granted it would be hands down Operation Midcrime full album. Would probably die of geekgasm

[Jigen]

I'm bumping this because it's the one album I'd love to see show up as DLC more than any other right now, and the one band I'd love to see in Rock Band in any way, shape or form, period. I'd buy anything by them in a heartbeat.

DLC I'd like the most (besides Mindcrime);

Roads to Madness
Warning
Take Hold Of The Flame
Nightrider
No Sanctuary
Walk In The Shadows
Screaming In Digital
Another Rainy Night
Anybody Listening

[ardshipman]

Hell, why not make it a double album DL. Mindcrime 1 & 2!

[jayou521]

I heard this album a really long time ago~ have to listen to it again~

Queen of the Reich and Empire would also be really cool~

[Watch_Me_Xplode]

I looooove Operation: Mindcrime. Especially the title track, Eyes of a Stranger, and I Don't Believe in Love. Thank you, sir, for coming up with this great idea; I fully support it.

[Ryche-N-Roll]

Yes, yes, and yes most definitely this absolutely NEEDS to be dlc.

[Rockox]

Mindcrime in Rock Band would work so well simply because all the parts are fun, interesting and just flat-out stellar. Even people that aren't Queensryche fans would find something to like in these tunes, be it vocals, guitars, bass or drums. There's just so much to sink your teeth into.

The hardcores would pick up the entire album, while the more casuals just might settle for a couple tunes, like Eyes of a Stranger, I Don't Believe in Love or Revolution Calling. Either way, we need Queensryche in Rock Band!!

[furious_styles]

hell yes. that is all.

[iagomonk]

...yes yes YES please

Also, there's a brand new album coming out. The door is open

[sabbaththeblack]

I would buy it

[Jigen]

Bringing this thread back up for three reasons; to give some love and respect for the 'ryche, get some attention 'cause we need some of their music for the game (!!), and to show off a little support with a custom T-shirt I just made in-game that I'm extremely happy with...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/TriggermanJigen/Jigen3.jpg

[Flapjackz]

My 2 cents - Would love to see an OMC dlc.. in fact anything from Ryche would be nice... Anybody listening?

[Jigen]

This is personal now!!! I'm Breaking the Silence!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adtE2H7sXJM&feature=related)

[screammachine]

I would pay a good price for this as DLC or make its own game like they did with AC/DC and make it downloadable to RB list.

[Evergrey06]

I'd buy it - twice.

[Fizzeler]

Signed this album is win although I think it would be nice if we got both O:MC albums as DLC :D

[energythief]

Hell Yes, I just listened to this album today and would love this album as DLC! Although i would also like to mention a few of my favorites that arent on that albium like "Silent Lucidity" and "Suite Sister Mary"

Except that Suite Sister Mary *is* on the album...

Quensryche is my favorite band, and I've long stated that if they came out for DLC I would purchase a 360 or PS3 just to have access. (I currently have the PS2 version only.)

Operation: Mindcrime or Empire in their entirety would be amazing, but I'd be happy with any tracks. If the Ryche are (understandably) wishing to focus on their current offerings, American Soldier would be a great addition too. Don't know how the whole album would pan out, but a pack of the following songs would be extraordinary:

Hundred Mile Stare
At 30,000 Ft.
A Dead Man's Words
The Killer
Middle of Hell
Man Down!

P.S.: Anyone who hasn't checked out the band in a while really needs to hear American Soldier.

[Fizzeler]

P.S.: Anyone who hasn't checked out the band in a while really needs to hear Operation: Mindcrime.

fixed :D

I would love it if they put 1 and 2 in I mean 2 was not that bad just not as good as 1

[Bitgolem]

Two other Queensryche songs I'd like to see, and I don't know which albums they're on, are Jet City Woman and Empires.

[mfronek]

Would love to seem some Empire tracks as DLC.

[Rockox]

Honestly, any time I see Jigen's tri-ryche avatar, I get a little chub. And seriously Jigen, how did you make the in-game Queensryche t-shirt? Well done, good sir!!

Mindcrime DLC. Still waiting...:D

[Drummers Thunder]

Some of the most difficult drumming I have done has been Operation: Mindcrime.
Currently, I have no use for Rock Band, as I already have every musical instrument needed to play O:MC. However, add the whole album in, and I would certainly purchase this in a second!

[jamnddc]

Queensryche 'Rules' definetly must have the entire 'Operation Mindcrime' dlc as well as 'Take Hold of The Flame'. One of the most underrated '80's/90's rock bands out there; But probably one of the best Rock bands of their time.We Want our Queensryche Soon!!!!!!!!!

[thewickedchild]

I vote hell yes. Awesome album.

[Tom Imp]

If we couldn't get anything off of Operation: Mindcrime or Empire (which would be a major shame), then I would suggest at least these three songs.

The Lady Wore Black (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMOQ_8yZN4)
Take Hold of the Flame (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUrnCLWqmzA)
Walk in the Shadows (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ogb0NF6vXY)


Geoff Tate would be a challenge for even the best vocalists.

[guitarjacked]

I'm not sure on this one. I quite like Operation: Mindcrime but I'm not sure it is good enough for full album DLC.

[Rockox]

I'm not sure on this one. I quite like Operation: Mindcrime but I'm not sure it is good enough for full album DLC.

I am. Bring it on. Mindcrime full album DLC.

[Mike2112]

i give a yes to this album. It's perfect for rockband. Its challenging but not so challenging that people wont be able to play it.

[Circusmnky]

I think Mindcrime is one of the best albums ever. Probably makes my top 10. I'd definitely buy that entire album. There are a lot more songs though that I'd love to see from the other albums.

Queensryche - the Prophecy
Rage for Order - the Whisper, Neue Regel
Empire - pretty much everything
Promised Land - Bridge, Promised Land
Hear in the Now Frontier - Saved

[Rockox]

Just a reminder...Mindcrime would be amazing. That is all.

[Jigen]

I gotta bump this. It's absolutely sinful that we're about to hit a thousand songs and this band still isn't in the game. One of the best albums of all time, and a perfect candidate for this game across all instruments!!!

[jayou521]

I still say the whole album along with "Queen of the Reich", "Empire", and "Silent Lucidity" would be sweet.

[dreamtheater4life58]

yes yes and more yes!
The first concept album I truly fell in love with and the 2nd prog band i ever got addicted to. Everything about this album is perfect for RB, not too hard or easy instruments and amazing vocals

[Fizzeler]

I still say the whole album along with "Queen of the Reich", "Empire", and "Silent Lucidity" would be sweet.

Swap "Silent Lucidity" with "Walk In The Shadows" and you have my 3 Pack excluding O:MC because Rage For Order has some pretty good tracks by them :D

[Rockox]

excluding O:MC because Rage For Order has some pretty good tracks by them :D

Rage for Order is easily my 2nd favourite Queensryche album, after O:MC. Hell, on some days, it IS my favourite. :)

[LORDJUJU]

I remember now...I remember how it started....I can't remember yesterday....I just remember doing what they told me...told me...told me...told me

[Joatmon]

I heard (it was in my head though) that it was coming out yesterday. Maybe just because I said that it actually will come out tomorrow?

[Rockox]

I remember now...I remember how it started....I can't remember yesterday....I just remember doing what they told me...told me...told me...told me

Sweet dreams...you bastard. *SLAM!* :D


I heard (it was in my head though) that it was coming out yesterday. Maybe just because I said that it actually will come out tomorrow?

Those voices in your head are alright in my book. HMX should listen to them. :p

[masterantonio]

I would love to play that whole album, or pretty much any Queensryche. How is this band not in Rock Band?

[LegendofRock3021]

Showing my support for some Queensrÿche DLC, "Queen of the Reich" is among my most wanted songs.

[jayou521]

How is this band not in Rock Band?
My thoughts exactly.

[sethsmith]

Man, How cool would it be to play Mindcrime in it's entirety on RB. My vote is 100% YES!!!!!!

What he said!!!!!!! This would be epic! One of my fav albums of all time...

[ZosoBaron]

Rock Band needs moar Suite Sister Mary. Also, the rest of the album, especially Speak.

[boirun03]

This would be the very best full album to add to the game. I will not buy another album until this has been added :) This album fits perfectly in Rockband, even for those that haven't heard it, they would like it in this form.

[Rockox]

Hopefully with the release of RBN, there's a better chance that we'll see Queensryche in Rock Band sooner rather than later. And since their older stuff is on EMI, I would like to say right now that I will pay $3 per song for any Queensryche, without thinking twice about it.

Next month is my birthday and I plan to crack the bottle of Geoff Tate's "Insania" wine that I've been saving. Good times.

[Shadyron]

This is a no-brainer having Queensryche as DLC. Anything off of Mindcrime or the first few albums.

[Mega-Tallica]

Operation:Mindcrime is my #1 requested album for DLC. I just don't understand why we don't have ANY Queensryche already.

[Rockerhairy]

This is an ALL TIME favorite album period! I'm still a big Queensryche fan and I also think since they're still putting out music the TRIBE album is a very good listen !

[Rockox]

I'm not letting this one go, HMX. I demand you take me out for dinner.

Appetizers: Queen of the Reich, Empire
Main Course: Operation Mindcrime (full album)
Dessert: Walk in the Shadows, Silent Lucidity

[Pseudomaniac]

Yes, Operation: Mindcrime would be awesome. "I Don't Believe In Love" is on my RB3 setlist, and always will be unless Queensryche comes out with a better album or it comes out on Rock Band.

And, while I'm here I might as well say that merging tracks would work even better on Blind Guardian's epic Nightfall in Middle-Earth or A Night At the Opera (actually the latter wouldn't need song merges, it would just be really epic)

[Rockox]

"I Don't Believe In Love" is on my RB3 setlist, and always will be unless Queensryche comes out with a better album or it comes out on Rock Band.

As much as I love Queensryche, I sadly believe their best albums are behind them. The last few albums have had great moments, but nothing that even comes close to stuff like O:MC, Promised Land, Rage for Order, Empire, The Warning or the EP.

[charyche]

listen. they need queensryche. thats the only thing missing from this game. queensryche has such a variety of songs that will give players the pleasure to finally play their songs! i look at the PSN store every week waiting and hoping to see queensryche on there. but instead they bring either:
1.) same artists with different song packs.
2.) some gay bands that no one cares about.
3.) and not QUEENSRYCHE!

please please please! bring the band Queensryche into the wrold of rockband. i beg of you!

Hail The Ryche!!!

[charyche]

Rockox, though queensryche is known for their songs in the 80's/90's, that doesn't take the fact that there one of the all time greatest bands in the world. if you listen to their albums know, there just as good as there old ones. you need to be a really good fan to appreciate what they do. they are called the most underrated band. if you get the chance listen to there new material. its fantastic.

[charyche]

i seriously hate what rockband gives u to buy. i mean fall out boy?? i mean cmon seriously???? HAIL THE RYCHE!

[Rockox]

Rockox, though queensryche is known for their songs in the 80's/90's, that doesn't take the fact that there one of the all time greatest bands in the world. if you listen to their albums know, there just as good as there old ones. you need to be a really good fan to appreciate what they do. they are called the most underrated band. if you get the chance listen to there new material. its fantastic.

Oh believe me man, I'm a HUGE Queensryche fan and I think their newer material is still pretty great. But in a Pepsi Taste Challenge, the older material will win out every time. And that doesn't mean the new stuff is horrible, it's just that the older stuff was SO GOOD. I will say, however, that Mindcrime II (aside from the odd track here and there) can stand proudly among some of Queensryche's best albums.

Rock Band could release Queensryche's least-liked song as DLC and I'd buy the damn thing twice.

charyche, if you haven't checked it out yet, you should read a chapter of Chuck Klosterman's book "Fargo Rock City." Not only is it a fun read about the author reminiscing about his days growing up listening to 80s metal, but there's a chapter where he basically says Queensryche is the best band in the world because they were able to transition out of the 80s metal scene into what they're doing now (but still maintains that "Hear in the Now Frontier" is the worst album name ever, haha). It's a good read.

I'll be celebrating my 33rd birthday next week and Geoff Tate's Insania wine is waiting for me.

[Cykokillah]

Jet City Woman plz!!!!!!!

[v1g1lance1]

I still can't believe we haven't gotten ANY Queensryche!

[energythief]

I still can't believe we haven't gotten ANY Queensryche!

+1

[PlasmaShock]

I think that would be the only way this could work.

+1 agreed.

[Rockox]

A good way for RB to one-up GH6's leaked announcement of "Jet City Woman" is to release Mindcrime as a full album download before the release of GH6. COME ON, HMX!! BEAT THEM TO THE PUNCH!

[gamrrpol]

As they are one of my all-time favorites, I have to weigh in.

O:M would be an awesome album DLC. And I very much like the suggestion to have album DLC with their own venues, characters, etc.....would work with many artists / albums.

I would also love a QR 12-pack. I have two possibilities in mind:

THE GLORY YEARS (1983 - 1990):

The Lady Wore Black
NM 156
Take Hold of The Flame
Roads to Madness
Walk in the Shadows
Surgical Strike
Chemical Youth
Screaming in Digital
Best I Can
Jet City Woman
Della Brown
Anybody Listening

THE LATER YEARS
I Am I
My Global Mind
Someone Else (full band version)
Some People Fly
spOOL
The Right Side of My Mind
Open
Losing Myself
Tribe
I'm American
The Hands
Signs Say Go

I fully recognize that after Empire QR went downhill and never achieved the same heights (though I think Promisedland is highly underrated). But they do have some good songs on each of their later albums and O:M II is surprisingly good.

Regardless...ANY QR would be embraced....and O:M would be a great album DLC.

[Pwnz0r3d]

Yes. Yes. A million times yes.

[Rockox]

IF, we ever get Operation:mindcrime, I would absolutely love to have the option to play Side 1 and Side 2 as two songs, similar to the TB:RB medley.

Just throwing that out there.

I'd love to see that.


I fully recognize that after Empire QR went downhill and never achieved the same heights (though I think Promisedland is highly underrated). But they do have some good songs on each of their later albums and O:M II is surprisingly good.


Right there with ya. Promised Land is a GREAT record, and while their later albums haven't been rock-solid, each album has its fair share of excellent tunes. Full album DLC for Mindcrime or Empire seema obvious, but Queensryche has more than enough good material since Promised Land to fill a 12-pack at the very least.

[darkwinterbeast8]

Want "Suite Sister Mary" in Rock Band

[Alexbeav]

Want ALL of operation mindcrime in Rock Band :D

[SomeChickNamedLarry]

And here I thought my annual visit would be an egregious necro...

Now I know
you won't
refuse

'Cuz we've got
so much
to do

You've got nothing
more
to lose

So take this number --
and welcome...

[RycheMaidenPS3]

If this ever came out, I would buy it on four different PS3 systems (mine and some friends'). I would support HMX by personally buying the DLC four times. No joke.

[schwartzy13]

I really hope someone at Harmonix gets this thing going. This would really be killer on rockband, I think it would be a bestseller for them. I know Queensryche at this point is a cult band, has its dedicated followers and thats about it....but when they do mindcrime it brings everyone out. Case in point a few years back when they did, hugely popular and then they released the sequel, which it was not up to par with the original, but still was pretty good. But the tour they did with both Mindcrimes was phenomenal and when they released the DVD of the show, it was a bestseller. I'm just saying this would absolutely ROCK the living hell out of anyone's living room :-) Come on kids, GIVE US MINDCRIME!!!!

[schwartzy13]

Just a quick post reply to the one I just added. So we still no Mindcrime....but damn, we get Lady Gaga this week coming up ROCK ON!! YES I AM BEING SARCASTIC!

[RycheMaidenPS3]

damn, we get Lady Gaga this week coming up ROCK ON!!!

Something tells me that HMX just might surprise us one of these weeks and actually throw this amazing legendary album onto us. Mindcrime is just too damn good not to. However, if they are having issues working with the Ryche guys in general, it's a totally different story. Licensing and all...

It would be awesome if one of the HMX guys could pop in here and just throw us a bone as to "stay tuned" or "forget it"...or something like that.

[Jigen]

How long has Rock Band been out?

Where is this band?

WHERE IS THIS ALBUM?

[Rockox]

If this ever came out, I would buy it on four different PS3 systems (mine and some friends'). I would support HMX by personally buying the DLC four times. No joke.

I'm gonna hold you to this, RycheMaiden. Hopefully this will happen and you can make good on your word.

Mindcrime is absolutely my all-time favourite album. It's odd to think that when the album was first released, they could never perform it live in its entirety because they weren't a huge band and only had a 45-minute opening slot. It was only when they headlined in support of Empire that they were able to perform the whole thing.

Looking forward to Queensryche's new album coming out next month.

[Tom Imp]

However, if they are having issues working with the Ryche guys in general, it's a totally different story. Licensing and all...

I don't know why that would be an issue. It's not like one of their songs hasn't been in a game already ("Jet City Woman" in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock).

Yeah, I know it's not the same album, but still if they were willing to work with a gaming company before, I don't see why there would be a hangup now.

[RycheMaidenPS3]

Looking forward to Queensryche's new album coming out next month.

That makes one of us, bro. The last 3-4 albums sucked so much <insert something vulgar here>, that I have given up on looking forward to their new material a long time ago. Still see them Live every time though, because when they play old stuff, it's amazing.

[Rockox]

That makes one of us, bro. The last 3-4 albums sucked so much <insert something vulgar here>, that I have given up on looking forward to their new material a long time ago.

Haha, fair enough. I still buy their albums, even though it doesn't hold a candle to stuff like Mindcrime, Empire or Rage for Order.

[Plutarch]

This album's a no-brainer. It's such dynamic music, it would be fun for the whole band. I wonder how they would handle the shorter songs, though...

[Rockox]

Someone earlier in this thread suggested the following songs be grouped together to make three separate tracks:

I Remember Now/Anarchy X/Revolution Calling
Electric Requiem/Breaking the Silence
Waiting for 22/My Empty Room/Eyes of a Stranger

which I think would be a great idea.

[RycheMaidenPS3]

Someone earlier in this thread suggested the following songs be grouped together to make three separate tracks:

I Remember Now/Anarchy X/Revolution Calling
Electric Requiem/Breaking the Silence
Waiting for 22/My Empty Room/Eyes of a Stranger

which I think would be a great idea.

Like I said. If this ever happens, I WILL buy this on four different consoles. I will support HMX in any way, shape, or form possible - including promoting this album DLC to every freaking person I know who has RB3. Just thinking about it makes me drool.


Haha, fair enough. I still buy their albums, even though it doesn't hold a candle to stuff like Mindcrime, Empire or Rage for Order.

Don't forget "Promised Land". Masterpiece.

[Rockox]

Don't forget "Promised Land".

Never. Promised Land is probably my fourth favourite Queensryche album.

And I just heard the first single off their new album. It's...not very good.

[Cahill]

A guy I know on another board did a interview for a podcast with HMXHenry recently. I was all over him beforehand to ask where the hell the Queensryche DLC is, as they're my most wanted band.

Sadly, in the actual discussion he called 'em "Queen Shire" *slaps forehead*

He meant Queenryche HMX... QUEENSRYCHE (with full pro support plz)

[ussenterprise]

I can nail all the drum parts easily enough. And can sing quite a few of the songs at the same time. I would say YES! Please!!

[ussenterprise]

The hardest part about this is the flow of the album. From start to finish, it is meant to be listened to as a whole, and some songs bleed into others. That said, I would absolutely love to see OMC as DLC.
This IS the album that taught me drumming.