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1.
  Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz about one of my favorite concept albums ever made. This album is one of the best made by Queensryche. Some questions are about the CD and some about the story.
Average, 15 Qns, ralzzz, Jun 01 06
Average
ralzzz gold member
2244 plays
2.
  Queensrÿche Singles    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the single released by Queensrÿche with the album on which it first appeared.
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Apr 20 20
Average
bernie73 gold member
Apr 20 20
110 plays
3.
  Queensryche Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Thanks to Queensryche.com for all the lyrics.
Tough, 10 Qns, rychehead, Dec 18 05
Tough
rychehead
663 plays
4.
  For True Queensryche Fans    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Think you know Queensryche history and information on the band? Try this quiz and see how well you do. Its primarily about their past, present and even on some of their solo material. Good luck!
Difficult, 15 Qns, discodivafever, Feb 12 14
Difficult
discodivafever
995 plays
5.
  Queensryche    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A little trivia from one of rock's greatest bands. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, rychehead, Apr 30 06
Difficult
rychehead
733 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Our main character is recruited to be used as a 'one-man death machine' by the leader of the revolution. What is that character's name?

From Quiz "Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'"





Queensryche Trivia Questions
1. From which song would you find the following lyrics: "I ain't no sacred idol or a saint pretending. I'll build you up. I'll tear you down. Turn you wrong side in."?

From Quiz Queensryche Lyrics

Answer: Liquid Sky

From 1999's "Q2K", it featured Kelly Gray stepping in to replace Chris DeGarmo on guitar.

2. What year was 'Operation: Mindcrime' released?

From Quiz Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Answer: 1988

This album came out late in the spring of 1988.

3. What person, who is responsible for giving Skinny Puppy their often frightening sound, helped shape and engineer the 'Rage For Order' disc and helped shape the sound that was achieved on the release?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: David Ogilvie

David Ogilvie has produced every Skinny Puppy cd as well as helped out many other bands like Queensryche,Professional Murder Music and Ministry.

4. Where would you find the following lyrics: "Taking time from all this worry Mesmerized by the waves of your smile I wish that I could say something But you're the rose colored glass I see through I'll see you through"?

From Quiz Queensryche Lyrics

Answer: Chasing Blue Sky

Originally recorded for the "Hear in the Now Frontier" album, this song also appears on Queensryche's "Greatest Hits" disc.

5. In the US, how many videos did Queensryche release from "Empire"?

From Quiz Queensryche

Answer: 6

"Empire", "Best I Can", "Silent Lucidity", "Jet City Woman", "Another Rainy Night" and "Anybody Listening?" were all released as videos. In fact, a second version of "Another Rainy Night" was shot, but never released.

6. Who produced this album?

From Quiz Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Answer: Peter Collins

Peter Collins also worked with Rush, who is also known for great concept albums.

7. What member of Queensryche released a solo cd in 2012?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: Geoff Tate

"Kings & Thieves". It failed to make the charts.

8. Which Queensryche song features this lyric: "Times measure rusts as it crawls I see its face in the looking glass - stop This screaming laughter hides, the pain of its reality"

From Quiz Queensryche Lyrics

Answer: Roads to Madness

"Roads to Madness" has long been a fan favorite and remains a centerpiece of their live shows.

9. Which member of Queensryche was born in Germany?

From Quiz Queensryche

Answer: Geoff Tate

Geoff was born in Germany on January 14, 1959.

10. Where was this album recorded?

From Quiz Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Answer: Kajem Victory Studios

Kajem Victory Studios is in Gladwyne, PA.

11. What is the name of Chris DeGarmo's latest band?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: Spys4Darwin

He formed Spys4Darwin with 2 members of Alice in Chains and the singer from Sponge.

12. What song would you be listening to to find the following lines: "There's no sleep today, I can't pretend When all my dreams are crimes I can't stand facing them"?

From Quiz Queensryche Lyrics

Answer: My Empty Room

From 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime", the main character Nikki sits and ponders his loss of Mary.

13. In 1997, co-founder Chris DeGarmo left the band to begin a new career in what profession?

From Quiz Queensryche

Answer: Pilot

Chris left and is now persuing a long-time passion of his - flying planes.

14. What record label distributed this album?

From Quiz Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Answer: EMI Manhattan

EMI is a huge conglomerate of record companies. Their diverse collection of artists include Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson, Bjork, Lenny Kravitz, Gorillaz and the Chemical Brothers (among many others).

15. What band did Chris Degarmo tour with after leaving Queensryche?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: Jerry Cantrell

He toured as a backup guitarist with Jerry Cantrell on his summer tour promoting his first solo cd.

16. Which Queensryche member created a side band called Soulbender?

From Quiz Queensryche

Answer: Michael Wilton

Soulbender released their debut disk in 2004.

17. The story of this album centers on a central character who is used as a tool for a new social revolution. What is his name?

From Quiz Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Answer: Nikki

The character Nikki is targeted because of his addiction-prone personality and his frustration with the status quo.

18. What cd is often rumoured to be a continuation of Operation Mindcrime?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: 'Promised Land'

The band has never said yes or no to this fact but many fans believe it continues the storyline through specific songs.

19. Which song would you find these inspirational lyrics: "Who am I to fly so high? What gives me the right to dream of what could be, keep reaching for the light?"

From Quiz Queensryche Lyrics

Answer: Rhythm of Hope

2003's "Tribe" was lyrically inspired by singer Geoff Tate's motorcycle trip across the country.

20. Which person has not been a member of Queensryche?

From Quiz Queensryche

Answer: Michael Kamen

Michael Kamen did string arrangements for "Silent Lucidity" and "Real World" among others.

21. On the videotape of 'Video:Mindcrime' - according to the hidden video after the credits finish... what does the video say happened to Sister Mary?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: Suicide flashes across the screens

When someone asked Geoff who killed Mary he told us watch the hidden video at the end of 'Video:Mindcrime' - We then found out she did commit suicide but are never told directly on the cd.

22. Which movie soundtrack did Queensryche not lend a song to?

From Quiz Queensryche

Answer: Private Parts

The didn't lend anything to Howard Stern's movie, but they had "Last Time in Paris" on "Ford Fairlane", "The Prophecy" on "Decline" and "Real World" on "Last Action Hero".

23. There is a prostitute recruited to be a nun in the movement. What is her name and the name of the priest who recruits her?

From Quiz Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Answer: Sister Mary and Father William

Mary worked the S&M shows in Times Square. At 17 she met Father William, who arranged her cloister with "Our Lady of Immaculate Pain". A new life. A different way of living. Except for her debt to him, which was expected to be paid in full, weekly, "...on the altar, like a sacrifice." When she was 18, Father William introduced her to a man named Dr X. Now she works for him.

24. On the video game 'Promised Land' - The totem pole breaks off into how many pieces?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: 5

It breaks off in 5 pieces , one for each band members self designed world.

25. Which early Queensryche song contains the following lyrics: "From a haze came a rage of thunder Distant signs of darkness on the way Fading cries scream of pain and hunger But in the night the light will guide your way"?

From Quiz Queensryche Lyrics

Answer: Take Hold of the Flame

Another song from 1984's "Warning", it has been played at almost every show since its release.

26. Which song did Geoff Tate cover on the Queen tribute album "Stone Cold Queen"?

From Quiz Queensryche

Answer: Somebody to Love

Geoff gave a great performance on "Somebody to Love". Others on the tribute include Jack Russell of Great White, Nelson and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick.

27. The singer who plays the sister has a very haunting and beautiful voice. What is her real name?

From Quiz Queensryche's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Answer: Pamela Moore

I really wish I knew if Pamela Moore has done any solo work because I truly think she has an outstanding voice.

28. What video game did they design the 'Promised Land' game after?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: 'Myst'

It was almost just like a new version of 'Myst'.

29. What song was about their home in Seattle?

From Quiz For True Queensryche Fans

Answer: 'Jet City Woman'

According to Geoff on the 'Building Empires' video,they wrote 'Jet City Woman' about their home.

30. What song contains these lyrics: "Sacrifice, the always say... is a sign of nobility. But where does one draw the line in the face of injury? I'm just trying to understand."?

From Quiz Queensryche Lyrics

Answer: Someone Else?

This verse is from the full band version of the song which was released as a b-side to "I am I" from 1994's "Promised Land"

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