The album was recorded in the group's hometown and produced by Kelly Gray.
"It's kind of like an 'Empire' record set 25 years in the future,” singer Geoff Tate recently told Paul Anthony of U.K.’s Rock Radio. “It's a very listenable record, I think. I think people will find it interesting to listen to on headphones, especially. There's a lot going on with it. And there's definitely an emphasis on the rhythm section. Eddie [Jackson, bass] and Scott [Rockenfield, drums] have written a lot of the songs on this particular record, so it really showcases what they do, which is something very special. This record is definitely a boundary-pusher in a lot of respects, I think. It's always difficult to describe music; it's better to experience it. So I'll let people hear it and make up their own minds."
Queensryche are currently planning a tour in support of the new disc, which fans can now check out – audio samples are streaming at Amazon.com here.
Queensryche
"Dedicated To Chaos"
Release date: June 28
01. Get Started
02. Hot Spot Junkie
03. Got It Bad
04. Around The World
05. Higher
06. Retail Therapy
07. At The Edge
08. Broken
09. Hard Times
10. Drive
11. I Believe
12. Luvnu
13. Wot We Do
14. I Take You
15. The Lie
16. Big Noize
Queensrÿche Queensryche – Empire
Arenele Romane - Bucharest, Romania – June 28, 2009
See also:
Queensryche unveil new album details
Judas Priest announce UK tour dates with Queensryche
