Former Queensrÿche vocalist Geoff Tate has announced that he is working on the third and final part of the band’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ album series.
In a recent interview with Rock Of Nations, Tate discussed his plans for ‘Operation: Mindcrime III.’
“I would say it has more of an early Queensrÿche feel,” the rocker said of his upcoming solo work. “[The new songs are] super heavy, and some of ’em are incredibly technical. They’re like algebra. You need a calculator when you’re listening to the song.”
“And, of course, some of them are very emotional. It’s the last chapter in the ‘Mindcrime’ series,” Tate continued. “So it’s following the exploits of Dr. X and Nikki and Sister Mary, and picks up at a particular point in their story and kind of does the microscope of what is happening at that particular time with them. And I am just in love with it. I am so happy with everything so far, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”
Released in 1988, Queensrÿche’s ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ made the band very popular. The concept album tells the story of Nikki, a drug addict who gets involved with a dangerous cult led by a man called Dr. X. Because of its strong story, ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ is seen as a classic in progressive metal.
On the other hand, the sequel ‘Operation: Mindcrime II’ had mixed reviews. Many fans and critics felt it was not needed and took away from the impact of the first album.
Along with the next and the final ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ album, the live performances of the albums are also coming to an end. Tate announced a final tour where he will perform the 1988 album.
The tour is titled ‘Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime: The Final Chapter’ and was announced a month ago on Instagram. It will begin in March and April of 2025, with additional dates in September and October.