Queensryche To Perform Operation Mindcrime I & II In The UK!

Queensrÿche, the internationally renowned prog metal band from Seattle, will perform the entirety of their Operation: mindcrime I and II albums for the very first time in the UK via a 10-date June 2008 UK tour.

This epic theatrical prog metal extravaganza will take in 3 hours, and will include an intermission, and in addition to the core members of the band, will feature actors re-enacting the storyline behind both of these compelling albums.

Queensryche UK June 2008 Tour Dates Ticket Hotline: 0870 400 0688 www.livenation.co.uk

Glasgow Academy: June 13

Newcastle City Hall: June 14

Leeds University: June 15

Manchester Academy: June 17

Wolverhampton Civic Hall: June 18

Norwich UEA: June 20

Cambridge Corn Exchange: June 21

London Indigo: June 22

Bristol Colston Hall: June 24

Southampton Guildhall: June 25

"This is the most extensive stage show we have ever put together. Working with the actors and creating the different scenes helped us to really tell the story. Between ritualistic execution, working prostitutes, motorcycle crashes and everything in between, we are able to really draw the audience in to the story." -Geoff Tate

In 2006 the band performed the entirety of both albums on a tour of North America to sell out audiences. The marathon show included a full over-the-top, theatrical production complete with surround sound, video imagery and actors portraying the concept albums' characters onstage, as they were originally intended.

in the grand tradition of all captivating theatrical rock extravaganzas (The Who's Tommy, and Pink Floyd's The Wall), Queensrÿche's Operation: mindcrime I and II, is not just a typical rock'n'roll concert. Combined with the core members of the band, the production is a totally explosive and highly absorbing theatrical rock experience with actors re-enacting the storylines from both albums.

Rest assured Alloutguitar.com will be there to give you a full run down on this great band - and watch for some interviews with the lads in 2008!