ALBUM REVIEW: Sgàile – Traverse The Bealach


Sometimes an album cover can give a very descriptive sense of the music contained within. Traverse the Bealach (Avantgarde Records), the second album by multi-instrumentalist Tony Dunn (under the name Sgàile) portrays a solitary figure, gazing out over a stormy landscape.

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Queensrÿche Share New “Nocturnal Lights” Video from the “Digital Noise Alliance” Album


 

Queensrÿche have released a video for the track “Nocturnal Lights,” created by Above The Void with the help of AI. This is the eighth video taken from their most recent album, Digital Noise Alliance, which came out in October of 2022. They will also be touring their self-titled EP and The Warning in North America next year, alongside Armored Saint. Head into the article for the video and more information.

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Armored Saint Book North American Tour with Queensrÿche


Iconic heavy metal outfit, Armored Saint, have announced a Spring 2024, North American tour, in support of Queensrÿche. Commencing on March 27th in Anaheim, and concluding May 21st in Las Vegas, the run also includes several Armored Saint headlining shows scattered throughout. Read below for the full schedule and more.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Queensryche – Marty Friedman – Trauma Live at The Marquee Theatre


Queensrÿche brought their Digital Noise Alliance tour to The Marquee Theatre in Tempe, with fellow metal legends shredder Marty Friedman, and Bay Area thrash/heavy metallers Trauma (the original band Cliff Burton was in before he joined Metallica). Locals Show N Tell and Spiritual Suicide opened. Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Judas Priest – Queensrÿche Live at MGM Music Hall


MGM Music Hall, Boston, MA 10/16/22

I guess the saying, “three times a charm,” holds true every so often. Judas Priest had to cancel their Boston area shows twice in a row on the last two attempts. Once because guitarist Richie Faulkner came within inches of his life a few dates before and the second time the show was canceled the day of due to Rob Halford being ill. Thankfully everyone is doing well now but after the second time I just assumed the show would never happen. Well clearly I was proven wrong. Moved to the newly opened venue by Fenway Park, The MGM Music Hall in Boston, the show went off without a hitch as part of their tour celebrating their more than 50 years as a band.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Queensryche – Digital Noise Alliance


When you think of bands that have an iconic sound, Queensryche immediately springs to mind. Queensryche are known for intelligent lyrics, expansive “world building” in terms of concepts for albums, a futuristic metal sound, and strong almost operatic vocals.

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Queensrÿche Shares a New Single and Video “In Extremis” – New Album Incoming


 

Queensrÿche will release their 16th studio album, Digital Noise Alliance, will release on October 7th, 2022 via Century Media Records. The band has released their new song and music video for “In Extremis” now! Stream the track on all digital platforms and watch the video now!

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Tom Keifer, Night Ranger, Extreme, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Stryper, and More Booked for Monsters on the Mountain


This summer is gonna rule so hard with the upcoming Monsters on the Mountain Festival, brought to you once again from the creators of Monsters of Rock Cruise! Taking place this August 19th-21st, 2022 at The Gatlinburg Convention Center the fest is going to have a ton of killer bands from your favorite era of music such as Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Night Ranger, Extreme, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Stryper, Kix, and Firehouse, plus an array of interactive events and activities for fans! Get ready for photo opportunities with bands, access to the Rock N’ Roll Vendor Market, Rock N’ Roll Art Gallery, and the Outdoor Patio Experience, with more to be announced. The MOTM fest is once again hosted by Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM), comedians Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine (former hosts of VH1 Classic’s hit TV show, “That Metal Show”), and pioneer rock radio DJ Nikki Blakk. Plus, Eddie Trunk will be broadcasting his SiriusXM show live on Friday (8/19). Three-day packages and individual day tickets on sale now!

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Judas Priest Books New “50 Heavy Metal Years” Tour Dates with Queensryche


One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest, will get the opportunity to celebrate its 50th anniversary again this year with the launch of a new North American fall tour. The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will also feature Queensrÿche. The band continues supporting their latest album – Firepower (Epic Records).

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Judas Priest Adds Additional Tour Dates to the “50 Heavy Metal Years” North American Tour Dates with Queensrÿche


Judas Priest announced last week that Queensrÿche will be the direct support band on the rescheduled “50 Heavy Metal Years” North American tour dates, taking place next spring. The band has now booked addtional dates added to the tour which you can see below. Judas Priest was forced to postpone two-dozen North American shows on its rescheduled 50th-anniversary tour in late September after the band’s guitarist Richie Faulkner suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival. He ended up undergoing a 10-hour life-saving surgery a short distance away at Rudd Heart and Lung Center at UofL Health – Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Tickets are on sale now.

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