Queensrÿche Brings The Origins Tour To Jannus Live With Special Guest Armored Saint
St Petersburg, FL(May 9th, 2024)
Queensrÿche transported fans back in time with their electrifying performance at Jannus Live, revisiting the roots of their illustrious career with the Origins Tour. Celebrating the music that catapulted them into the forefront of the progressive metal scene, the band treated the audience to a night of raw energy and timeless classics from their debut EP and album. Joined by the legendary Armored Saint as the opening act, the night promised a double dose of classic metal nostalgia and raw energy.
Kicking off the evening, Armored Saint set the stage on fire with a blistering performance that served as the perfect prelude to Queensrÿche’s main event. With their trademark blend of heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and gritty vocals, the band delivered a setlist packed with fan favorites and hidden gems, igniting the crowd’s excitement, and setting the tone for the night ahead.
As the anticipation reached fever pitch, Queensrÿche took to the stage with the crowd cheering wildly. Opening with tracks from their seminal EP, the band wasted no time in unleashing a sonic assault that sent shockwaves through the venue. They kicked off the night with the anthemic “Queen of the Reich” , then quickly launched into the menacing “Nightrider,” each song resonated with power and intensity, transporting the audience back to the golden age of metal.
Frontman Todd La Torre proved to be a worthy successor to the band’s original vocalist, commanding the stage with his commanding presence and soaring vocals. His emotive delivery breathed new life into classics like “Warning” and “Deliverance,” while his energetic performance kept the crowd on their feet throughout the night.
Guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone dazzled with their virtuosic playing, trading blistering solos and intricate riffs with effortless precision. Bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Casey Grillo anchored the rhythm section with thunderous grooves and impeccable timing, driving each song forward with relentless energy and power.
Highlights of the evening included spine-tingling renditions of fan favorites like “En Force,” “Child of Fire,” and “Take Hold Of The Flame,” each song eliciting thunderous applause and cheers from the crowd. On this tour the band would not be using any elaborate lighting or effects. Just as they were celebrating their roots, they chose to let the music do the talking and perform just as they did back in the day.
As the night drew to a close, Queensrÿche delivered a thunderous encore that left the audience begging for more. As the band covered their Ep and The Warning they chose to close out the evening by dipping into Rage For Order the follow up album to The Warning with an epic rendition of “Screaming In Digital”. The band proved once again why they are considered legends of the metal genre, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to witness their performance.
In conclusion, Queensrÿche’s Origins Tour at Jannus Live was a triumph of metal mastery, showcasing the band’s enduring legacy and unwavering dedication to their craft. With their electrifying performance, passionate delivery, and timeless music, Queensrÿche proved that some things only get better with age, cementing their status as metal icons for generations to
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