It’s a combo/co-production episode of both Asylum AND I Remember Now: The Queensrÿche Podcast. In this bonus episode, it’s some Queensrÿche on Queensrÿche gladiators. Ray (of both podcasts) defends the 1986 Queensrÿche classic Rage For Order. In the other corner is our very own Steve, who defended the 1990 classic Empire.

The rules: After a coin flip, the winner can either go first or defer their pick. The first selector chooses their “gladiator” or song for battle. After a short listen, the opponent chooses the song (or gladiator) to battle the round’s opening song. The other three Kousins then vote for the winner. The two pickers can also change their vote if they choose to. Whichever song has the most votes… wins. If there’s a tie, well, we’ll give that away, there wasn’t.

Which album would you defend and/or which would win?

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Ray and Steve kick off 2025 with the first installment of their new series, “Counting Down Classic Queensryche!” The guys have covered all of the albums from the original, classic lineup and now take on the monumental task of ranking and counting down ALL of the tracks from the classic era, from #74, all the way to #1. Each host did their own individual rankings and then combined the two to arrive at the definitive I Remember Now final show rankings.

This first episode features the “Bottom 15” songs, #74 through #60.

What songs drop to the bottom of the list?

What song rankings have Ray and Steve questioning each other’s sanity??

There are plenty, but you’ll have to tune in to find out!

Please join the fun and share your bottom 15 by calling the show at (336) 422-6862, emailing an MP3 audio file, or just emailing your list to [email protected]

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Ray and Steve and Brian Heaton return to discuss part TWO of Queensryche’s 2006 album, Operation: Mindcrime II.

The album is given the track-by-track breakdown treatment, complete with song rankings and ranking the album versus the others that have been reviewed. Since Jason Slater produced the album, Brian shares tons of behind-the-scenes stories and insight of the album from his close, personal friendship with Jason. Yeah, it’s long, but it’s a great conversation!

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Ray and Steve return after a long absence and welcome guest host Brian Heaton to the show! Brian joins to discuss his new book Jason Slater: For The Sake of Supposing and to sit in as the hosts review Queensryche’s 2006 album, Operation: Mindcrime II.

The album is given the track-by-track breakdown treatment. Since Jason Slater produced the album, Brian shares a ton of behind-the-scenes stories and insight on the album from his close, personal friendship with Jason. Yeah, it’s long, but it’s a great conversation!

Also, great listener calls from Producer Tim, Jem from Alabama, and Jim from Irwin!

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Ray and Steve are finally back with a new episode! Join the hosts for a discussion of:

– What are the top five Queensryche guitar riffs from the classic line-up era?
– An in-depth review of the original self-titled Queensryche EP, including a track-by-track breakdown, song rankings, and personal stories about the record!
– A ton of feedback from the last two episodes that covered Operation: Mindcrime, including calls from Mike, Jim From Irwin, Angry Guy Scott, and Ze German!
– Operation: Mindcrime III??

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Join Ray, Steve, and Producer Tim as they conclude their deep-dive analysis of Operation: Mindcrime. The discussion then turns to the impossible task of ranking the tracks and the not-nearly-as-hard task of ranking the album in the Queensrÿche catalog.

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Hey, I Remember Now: The Queensrÿche Podcast listeners…are you ready for Operation: Mindcrime?? Ray and Steve decided it was finally time to tackle the monster 1988 Queensrÿche concept album on this new episode!

It’s been a long time coming, and they’ve put it off for months, but the guys finally got it on the schedule. Due to the importance of this album in Queensrÿche history, it deserves at least a two-part episode. Part One delves into their personal histories with the album, a discussion on the cover jacket, the history of the record, and the beginning of the track-by-track breakdown and analysis of the classic story of Nikki, Sister Mary, Father William, and, of course, Dr. X!

For a task this big, the guys welcome a very special guest to co-host the show and join the festivities. Who is it? Tune in to find out! Plus, some great calls from the listeners, including one from a bonafide rock star!

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Join Ray & Steve as they finally return with a new episode!

The guys try something new this time as they discuss their favorite “Three-Song Runs” from any of the Queensrÿche albums they’ve reviewed thus far.

The three-song runs span the catalog from the early days through the current era of the band.

The discussion takes many twists and turns!

The guys also review a TON of listener feedback on the past couple of shows, including calls from Producer Tim, Angry Guy Scott, new caller The German, Logan, Jim from Irwin, Brian Heaton, and Mike from Facebook!

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Join Ray & Steve for a complete album review and analysis of Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime’s 2015 debut concept album, The Key! The guys break it down track by track, try to follow the story, and give their thoughts on Geoff’s post-Queensryche project.

There is also a ton of feedback from our last two Hear In The Now Frontier episodes with calls from Jem From Alabama, Mike from Facebook, and Producer Tim, as well as emails from Jim from Irwin and Craig.

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Ray and Steve welcome back special guest, author, and Queensrÿche historian Brian Heaton. The guys dig into the upcoming release of Brian’s new book Roads To Madness: The Touring History of Queensryche (1981 – 1997), and Brian sticks around to sit in as the hosts do a full deep-dive review of the 1997 Queensryche album, Hear In The Now Frontier!

Part TWO continues the usual track-by-track breakdown and analysis from “The Voice Inside,” on. There’s some agreement, a TON of disagreement, and maybe an eye-roll or two!

Buy Brian’s book at: roadstomadness.com or nwmetalworxmusic.com

Follow Brian and the book on:

 X – @Queensrychebook and @brianjheaton

Facebook – Roads To Madness: The Touring History of Queensryche

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