On This Day: May 3, 1988 - Queensryche Releases Operation Mindcrime

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On This Day: May 3, 1988 - Queensryche Releases Operation Mindcrime.

On May 3, 1988, Queensryche released their third studio album Operation Mindcrime, a bold and ambitious concept album that blended heavy metal with a politically charged narrative. The story followed a disillusioned man named Nikki who becomes involved with a revolutionary group and spirals into chaos and betrayal.

Operation Mindcrime reached number 50 on the US Billboard charts and is now considered one of the greatest concept albums in metal history. With its complex themes, theatrical...

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