Queenryche Villan Dr. X Unmasked!
By
Diana DeVille,
Rock Goddess
Friday, December 16, 2005 @ 10:50 AM
The secret voice behind Operat
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It's official. The voice of Queensryche villan Dr. X will be played by none other than...the legendary Ronnie James Dio!
Ronnie will be singing the part of Dr. X on Queensryche's Operation Mindcrime II,the long-anticipated sequel to 1988’s acclaimed concept album Operation: Mindcrime. Praised by critics and certified platinum, the original remained on Billboard’s album chart for more than a year and its dynamic music and powerful message still resonate today. Operation Mindcrime II is due in record stores March 14, 2006.
Ronnie recently headed up to the Bay Area to record his part on the record, and commented on being chosen to play Dr. X: "I was flattered to be asked to be part of the Operation Mindcrime II project, and it was truly great to work with Geoff Tate again."
Operation: Mindcrime II contains a 15-song story and is performed by the Seattle-based quintet – singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate; guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone; bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield.
Tate says the current political and social climate inspired him to revisit the storyline. "I left the original open-ended with the intent to come back with a sequel to finish the story up," he says. "Considering where we are today and how little things have changed, it was too ironic not to continue the story."
Operation: Mindcrime’s intriguing and complex plot revolves around Dr. X, a political puppet master who brainwashes Nikki, the story’s main character, to assassinate corrupt public figures. The story also includes Nikki’s lover, Sister Mary. A former teenage prostitute who becomes a nun, Sister Mary is murdered mysteriously, leaving the cliffhanger "Who Killed Sister Mary?"
Set 20 years after the original, Operation: Mindcrime II explores Nikki’s fate after being released from prison and reveals the identity of Mary’s killer. "I tried to put myself in Nikki’s shoes and imagine what it would be like for him to come back to society after spending 20 years in jail stewing about what happened to him," Tate says. "I became fascinated with the concept of revenge and what that would do to a person like Nikki. The story is ultimately about how Nikki wrestles with his conflicted emotions. On one side, his base instincts are pushing him to kill those who wronged him. On the other side, his conscience–represented by the spirit of Sister Mary – urges him to learn from his past mistakes and find salvation."
Operation: Mindcrime II will feature the following tracks: 'I'm American', 'One Foot In Hell', 'Hostage', 'The Hands', 'Speed Of Light', 'Signs Say Go (Will I Surrender?)', 'Re-Arrange You', 'The Chase', 'A Murderer', 'Circles', 'If I Could Change It All', 'An Intentional Confrontation', 'A Junkie's Blues (Everything Will Be Alright)', 'Fear City Slide', 'All The Promises'.
MetalMaiden0221 - 11/10/2007 4:55:25 PM the album and following tour where rocking enuff said
MetalMaiden0221 - 11/10/2007 2:54:55 PM this album and following tour rocked ...enuff said
MetalMaiden0221 - 11/10/2007 2:54:15 PM This album and tour was amazing....enuff said
revolutionx - 7/7/2006 12:21:25 AM i will tell you now. that some of you dont understand. queensryche at all operation mind crime is one of the best stories not set to script or book. Your talking trash to each other when you should be listening to the music and then judge either you'll like it or hate it. I was a fan of queens ryche probably when you wet behind the ears pups were in diapers. i have listened to operation mind crime II and i can tell you that q r have stayed true to their progressive roots. dont like my rant then kiss my ass.
TattooedLion71 - 12/26/2005 2:04:04 PM Hey! Maybe DIO can join Quiet Riot as well??
lol
Blobber - 12/26/2005 10:45:31 AM Motleyfag. I hate to say this, but I am only but a low-level moron. There are far worst assholes on the planet, like your mother the worthless $5 whore who spwaned your sorry ass. Jesus hates you too, bitch!
TattooedLion71 - 12/26/2005 5:57:11 AM Ode to MOD...."In the dark of the day, or the black of the sun, He's coming for you...LOOK OUT!"...or will it be " sister mary,mother mary....LOOK OUT!"
heh.
motleyfied70 - 12/25/2005 11:11:19 AM Blobber, you are, without a doubt, the stupidest motherfucker on the face of this planet. have a nice day.
scrapmetal - 12/24/2005 6:39:59 PM It will never be the same without DeGarmo,but good luck to them.Thats funny how he flys planes but does he do the bog boys like Dickinson with Quantas?
Happy_Holidooze - 12/24/2005 9:29:11 AM No Mikey... he is not... he has been replaced... DeGarmo is flying planes for a living now... he sometimes visits and plays with the band while they are tour... but is not recording with them at the present time... I feel his influence will be greatly missed on the Mindcrime II album... he had alot to do with the success of Mindcrime I... time will tell... Merry Chritmas and a Happy New Year to all!!
mikeyo666 - 12/24/2005 8:07:29 AM i I thought Degarmo was playing on this album...no?
Doozer - 12/24/2005 6:11:48 AM Bad99... I so agree with you on that statement... the last couple of albums they have not proven that " they can be all that they can be "... alot is expected from them but we know they got's it in 'em... I just wonder if the loss of DeGarmo will effect the project... or enhance it... change can be good... I guess we just have to wait and see
scrapmetal - 12/23/2005 5:27:58 PM This may be huge-I was hoping for Rob Halford but Ill settle for RJD.
mikeyo666 - 12/23/2005 7:06:38 AM if you're gonna pull the trigger,......CAN WE WATCH PLEEEEEEEEEASE?
analgravy2 - 12/23/2005 12:49:20 AM Just pull that trigger Gobbler...sure we'll all miss you for a week or two. But then we'll be all bitching about some other overweight fag other than yourself. Moral of the story is PLEASE KILL YOURSELF NOW YOU PIECE OF FUCKING SHIT!!!
Ronnie recently headed up to the Bay Area to record his part on the record, and commented on being chosen to play Dr. X: "I was flattered to be asked to be part of the Operation Mindcrime II project, and it was truly great to work with Geoff Tate again."
