QUEENSRYCHE

4th album from 1990 by Seattle's QUEENSRŸCHE and the release that elevated the band from respected Metal act to international success. Arriving after the monumental "Operation: Mindcrime", "Empire" presented a more accessible and melodic side of the band while retaining the sophisticated songwriting that had already become one of its defining characteristics. This edition also includes 3 bonus tracks.

"Empire" blends Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal and Hard Rock with flawless production and outstanding musicianship. The inspired songwriting of Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton, combined with the remarkable vocal performance of Geoff Tate, resulted in an elegant, mature and highly memorable album. Widely regarded as one of the great Metal releases of the 1990s, it became QUEENSRŸCHE's most commercially successful work and firmly established the band's place among the genre's elite.

Recommended for fans of: FATES WARNING, CRIMSON GLORY, DREAM THEATER, HEIR APPARENT.