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        _Screaming in Digital______________________________Editor's Note_

                Yes, it's Monday again, and here's another digest.  It's
        also getting close to summer, and it's entirely too hot here.  I
        won't be moving to Tacoma this fall after all (sorry, Seattle
        gang) due to being broken up with.  Well, I might move somewhere
        anyway, but it won't be for the purpose of being around anyone
        in particular.  I'm also looking at quitting my programming job
        and getting into freelance writing instead, which would give me
        more time for the digest and other efforts.
                In this issue, there's more of the favorite-bands theme,
        an old review of the EP from a Seattle paper, some information
        on the concert we all missed this weekend, and a couple people
        looking for, or looking to sell, rare items.

        _Neue Regel___________________________________________What's New_

        FSDPJ@alaska.bitnet (Don) writes,
                Queensryche headlined the Rockin' the Environment 
        concert last night in George, Washington.  They played with 
        other bands like Heart, War Babies, and a whole slew of other 
        Seattle small-time bands.  The songs included:  Best I Can, 
        Empire, Revolution Calling, Della Brown, I Don't Believe in 
        Love, Take Hold of the Flame, Spreading the Disease, they 
        jammed on Electric Requiem for a while, Chris noodling around.
        Queensryche didn't even start to play until midnight. They 
        played around a 45 minute set.  Then, after they were done, 
        the members of Heart and some of the other bands came up on 
        stage to do a jam session.  I don't know the details on this, 
        cause my friend that went had to get back to Montana for work 
        early in the morning.
                He also told me that Geoff started talking about H.
        Ross Perot. Said that he was impressed with the guy, thinking 
        that things might turn around now.  until Perot said that he 
        didn't care if we had to cut down all the trees in the US in 
        order to supply jobs for Americans.  (The concert being geared 
        towards the Environment and all...)

        _Speak____________________________________________Correspondence_

        gmgettie@thama1.apgea.army.mil (Gary) writes, 
                What's up with Queensryche? I know it's been asked but 
        when is their new album scheduled to come out?
                        {The last word I've got on it is that they're
                        expecting it out toward the end of 1992 or the
                        beginning of 1993.  -sh}

        V060L9WU@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Johnny) writes,
                I have got both "Empire" and "Operation: Mindcrime," and 
        was wondering what was Queensryche's next best album, so I know 
        what to get next.  What do you all suggest?
                        {Actually, a poll some months back indicated that
                        Empire was the _third-best_ album.  -sh}

        edju@phakt.usc.edu (Eddie) writes,
                I did not watch the Top 50 of the Top 200 Countdown 
        because, as a rule of thumb, I know that 99% of those on the top 
        spots are just industry hypes.  I don't recall seeing any other 
        Queensryche videos.  Was "Silent Lucidity" the only Queensryche 
        video to make the Top 200?  Those of you who did watch the "Top 
        100 Videos EVER countdown" like last year shouldn't be surprised 
        that "Thriller" was #1 again.  So predictable.

        c1arb@leicester-poly.ac.uk (Alan) writes,
                I noticed that 'Gonna Get Close to You' on "Rage for 
        Order" is not actually written by anyone in Queensryche. Is it a 
        cover, or did they get someone else to write it for them? 
                        {It's a cover of a song by the Canadian singer
                        Lisa Dal Bello.  -sh}

        _Spreading the Disease_________________________________Resources_

        wcsanil@ccs.carleton.ca (Anil) writes,
                Hi, I thought you Queensryche fans would want to know 
        about this Canadian promo CD I've got for sale. Here are the 
        details:
                "An Open-Ended Interview On Building An Empire With 
        Queensryche." Capitol/EMI Records of Canada CDPRO 578.
        Interview conducted and edited by Interviews Incorporated
        (Alan Lysaght, Doug Thompson, Bob Mackowycz)
                The interview is with Chris De Garma and Michael Wilton. 
        The disc is in perfect shape and includes all liner notes etc. 
        (the cue sheets are part of the CD booklet).
                From what I understand, it's a mega-rarity, with about 
        200 pressed for all of Canada.
                I'm asking $40 U.S. for it, plus shipping (to the states, 
        probably about $4 or 5). If you're interested, please e-mail me.

        _I Will Remember_________________________________________History_

        FSDPJ@alaska.bitnet (Don) sends this article:
        
                The Rocket, June, 1983 (Record Review)
                COMING TO POWER
                By Robert Newman
                Queensryche, "Queensryche" (EP)
                206 Records
        
                This debut disc by eastside metal phenoms Queensryche 
        combines a mix of fiery heavy metal and melodic sound.  It's 
        rare to find a band this young with such a mature grip on their 
        songwriting and musical abilities, but Queensryche sounds like 
        they've been playing and recording together for years.  Geoff 
        Tate's high, clear vocals tear through songs with sustained 
        power, balanced by the raging fluid guitarwork of Michael Wilton 
        and Chris DeGarmo.  The four songs on this record are all slickly 
        polished, commercial metal, and "The Lady Wore Black," with its 
        classic sound and stunning vocals has already been getting 
        airplay both locally and in other cities.
                Queensryche has a bit of the Beast in them, and some of 
        the songs - "Queen of the Reich" and "Night Rider" - seem to be 
        exhibits of radio-oriented metal cliches rather than examples of 
        the blazing fire this band is obviously capable of.  On 
        "Blinded," however, Queensryche is fast, furious, and relentless, 
        with a _total_ rapid fire guitar assault accenting Tate's most 
        expressive singing.  Overall, the sound on _Queensryche_ reveals 
        a band with a healthy dose of commercial and artistic potential 
        and a very promising future.

        _The Whisper__________________________________________Discussion_

        allanm@vulcan.med.ge.com (Allan) writes, 
                "Rage for Order" is my least favorite Queensryche album - 
        I like a number of the songs a lot, but as a whole, it doesn't 
        quite measure up to the rest, IMHO.  Judging from past responses 
        from other readers, I know I'm in the minority on this one!

        maksymc@eris.wtfd.orst.edu (Chris) writes,
                I noticed a couple letters talking about the bands they 
        listen to, so I figured that I would add my own list:
                Metallica (mostly old stuff), Candlemass, Solitude 
        Aeturnus, Slayer, Sepultura, Bach, Beethoven, Anthrax, Ministry, 
        Tchaikovsky, Ice T, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Pantera, Napalm Death, 
        Exodus, Spinal Tap, Kiss, etc...  In general I can't stand 
        mainstream radio-rock - Rush, U2, Poison, Warrant, Nelson, 
        Slaughter, Winger, Def Leppard (although some of their old stuff 
        is good).  Hope this ruins everybody's concept of what a 
        "Queensryche fan" listens to other than Queensryche. :)

        gmgettie@thama1.apgea.army.mil (Gary) writes, 
                Since everyone else is doing it, I'll tell you all my 
        other favorite groups.  My most favorite group is Triumph. If 
        anyone knows of a mailing list for them or has any other 
        information about them, please let me know. I also like 
        Queensryche (obviously), Great White, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, 
        Metallica, etc. ...just about all hard rock/heavy metal that is 
        not Poison-like. My interest in 'thrash' metal kind of begins and 
        ends with Metallica, maybe a little Anthrax. I also like a lot of 
        pop music like Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men. And to be totally 
        off the wall, I have become very interested in New Age music. 
        Yanni and Tangerine Dream are some I have started out with. And, 
        I have some interest in Reggae music.

        Tina.Briones@ebay.sun.com (Tina) writes,
                Since I am new to this I thought I'd throw in my 
        favorite bands.  My favorites seem to really differ from others.  
        Queensryche is of course, my most favorite, Rage for Order 
        probably being my favorite album, it's actually a tie between 
        that and Operation Mindcrime.  I am also a HUGE Michael Schenker 
        fan.  UFO is still one of the all time best bands and I also love 
        all of the new MSG stuff.  Black Sabbath, Kingdom Come, Blue 
        Osyter Cult, Jethro Tull, Gary Moore, Deep Purple, Moody Blues
        and many more.  I guess I've really thrown a wrench in!  I 
        definitely do not like Van Halen and I only like the first three 
        Def Leppard.

        edju@phakt.usc.edu (Eddie) writes,
                Like most SiD readers, I also love Metallica.  I used to 
        listen to a lot of bands, like Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Testament, 
        etc, but most of them now have burnt out.  In the age of 
        sell-outs, it seems like you can only count on instrumental 
        soloists like Joe Satriani and Allan Holdsworth for musical 
        integrity, or listen to bands that had an abrupt end to their 
        careers, like Led Zeppelin and Queen so you don't get more 
        commercial with each new album.
                I've noticed that when SiD readers send in their favorite 
        musicians, it's all rock or metal bands.  Come on!  Don't you 
        listen to anything else?
                Now how about writing in about your favorite country 
        singer, like Garth Brooks?  Just kidding, don't be trying to kill 
        me now! :)  But seriously, to start a trend, I'll offer ya all my 
        favorite NON-POP musician: Howard Shore.  As far as I know, 
        Howard Shore composes for movies, and he works closely with 
        Canadian director David Croneberg, whose credits include "The 
        Fly," "Scanners," and most recently, "Naked Lunch."
                The first Howard Shore recording I've bought was the 
        soundtrack of "the silence of the lambs."  His composing style is 
        very unique, yet I find it shares some similarity with the "Rage 
        for Order" album; with a lot of emotion.  Then he scored "Naked 
        Lunch," on which Ornette Coleman solos.  It was the weirdest yet 
        the best soundtrack CD I've ever bought, I recommand it for
        everybody.
                I've been looking for other original soundtrack 
        recordings credited to Howard Shore.  The other two CDs that I've 
        discovered are "The Fly" and "The lives and love of a she-devil."  
        Unfortunately I think both are out of print.  To my knowledge, 
        Howard Shore also composed for "Videodrome" and "Dead Ringers."  
        Whether the soundtracks were released, I don't know.  If any of 
        you have additional information about Howard Shore, I'll 
        appreciate if you write me.  :)

        _Anybody Listening?__________________________________Classifieds_

        Wanted: Operation: Empire - Will pay cash or trade rare items.
        Reply to: h309@midway.uchicago.edu

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                That's all for today - see you all again next week, and
        remember - sometime within the next few weeks, we should be
        seeing Queensryche on MTV's Unplugged!

                                        'Ryche on,

                                                Shag