I Remember Now: The Queensrÿche Podcast

Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and sometimes Anthrax. The big metal tour happening right now. Steve from the I Remember Now: The Queensrÿche Podcast saw the show in New Jersey. Kousins Ray, Gary, Marvin, and Tim and Jem from Alabama went the show in Charlotte, NC.

Steve got to experience Anthrax while they weren’t on the Kousins’ show.

The Charlotte group was there for the Asylum Summit II or ’26. Eugene B Sims from Wheeler’s Dog podcast brought his wife, Jamie, aka Chigs, and met up with the guys for a late lunch and to hang with the group. The wives (other than Kousin Tim’s wife, Stephanie) did things outside of the show. Jem from Alabama was in IM Heaven. And, let’s face it, he IS the nicest person on this planet.

Kousin Tim talks about why he missed the whole concert, even though he and Stephanie went. Kousins Gary and Marvin tell how they stuck through it for most of the show. Jem and Kousin Ray were under the shed… barely.

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It was a night of anniversaries. This was the 250th episode of this podcast, The Asylum Podcast, the 50th(ish) of I Remember Now the Queensryche Podcast, and Queensryche’s second full studio album, Rage for Order (1986). To celebrate, two guests graced the show: Communal Steve from IRNTQP and “Ze German,” Henning, from Germany. Making this a “two-fer” with Asylum and IRN.

The gang discussed the album, each person’s history with the album, analysis, stories, observations, and more. It was a great episode!

Calls from Bruno from South Africa, Jim from Irwin, and Jem from Alabama.

What are your thoughts on Rage for Order?

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This podcast was recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studiosat Liberty Plaza and connected via Zoom, sponsored by Top Leaf Cigar Lounge.

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Ryche on and we’ll KISS you later!

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Ray and Steve return with a highly anticipated album review episode as they take a deep dive into Geoff Tate’s brand-new release, Operation: Mindcrime III.

Promising heavier moments, callbacks to the classic Operation: Mindcrime storyline, and a fresh perspective from Dr. X himself, Geoff set expectations sky-high for this long-awaited sequel. But does the album actually deliver?

The guys break the album down track-by-track, discuss the story, performances, production, and connections to the original albums, and debate whether Mindcrime III lives up to the hype and the legacy.

And, of course, no IRN: TQP review would be complete without ranking the songs from worst to first!

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Ray and Steve kick off their new series, “The Headliners!” What’s that, you ask? It’s a new series where the guys focus on the album being toured by a headlining band on a tour that Queensryche opened for. The first episode features Iron Maiden’s 2000 “comeback” album, Brave New World. Halford and Queensryche supported Iron Maiden for a portion of this tour, making for an absolutely EPIC day of metal!!

For the album review, the guys welcome special guest co-host and one of the founding fathers of I Remember Now, Uncle Steve from the Uncle Steve’s MegaMaiden Zone Podcast! Steve, Steve, and Ray dissect the album track-by-track, rank the songs, and get off on a tangent or ten.

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Ray and Steve are back with a brand-new episode! This time they’re stepping outside the traditional Queensrÿche catalog to dive headfirst into Todd La Torre’s bone-crushing 2021 solo debut LP, Rejoice in the Suffering. Packed with relentless riffs, blistering vocals, and zero compromises, this album shows a whole different side of Todd. With a major assist from lifelong friend Craig Blackwell, the big question is: Does it hit as hard as it promises?

The guys go track-by-track through Rejoice in the Suffering, ranking their favorite (and least favorite) songs and breaking down just how heavy things get. Along the way, they compare it to Todd’s work in Queensrÿche, the influences heard throughout, and explore where this album fits in the broader metal landscape. What follows is a high-energy, opinion-filled discussion with plenty of strong takes, maybe even a few disagreements, and a discussion of why Craig Blackwell is not a household name in the world of metal guitarists! They also spend time digging into listener feedback from recent episodes.

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Ray and Steve are back with a brand-new episode that finds them venturing into uncharted territory…an episode of a Queensrÿche podcast that doesn’t focus on Queensrÿche!

This time, the guys pay tribute to German metal legends Accept. With Accept opening the recently completed Volume & Vengeance Tour alongside Queensrÿche, and with so many fascinating parallels between the two bands, the timing felt perfect to spotlight this iconic group.

Ray and Steve break down their Top 5 songs from both the Udo Dirkschneider era and the Mark Tornillo era, while sharing plenty of stories and personal memories about what Accept has meant to them over the years.

Plus, there’s a ton of listener feedback from the recent Tribe album review episode, featuring calls from many members of our ever-growing cast of audience characters.

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Ray and Steve are back with a brand-new episode, and this time they’re diving headfirst into Tribe, the 2003 release from Queensrÿche. With the band facing tight deadlines and creative pressure, the album marked the return of Chris DeGarmo, who contributed both songwriting and guitar work. Did his involvement give the band a spark or was it a case of the magic being gone? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

The guys go track-by-track through Tribe, ranking every song and stacking the album up against the rest of the Queensrÿche catalog. What follows is a passionate, heated, and maybe even controversial discussion full of sharp turns, strong opinions, and plenty of debate. They also spend time digging into listener feedback from the last couple of episodes.

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Ray and Steve kick off 2026 the only way that makes sense: finally dropping the long-awaited Top 10 of the Classic Queensrÿche Countdown. Yes, we made it. The journey is complete. The debates were heated. The rankings were… questionable!

Which songs crack the Top 10? Which tracks are criminally underranked by one host but heroically rescued by the other? And which song rises above the chaos to claim the #1 crown? (There can be only one!!)

It’s opinionated, it’s full of memories, it’s occasionally ridiculous and it’s a blast from start to finish.

Plus, the guys wrap up 2025 with a quick look back and tease what’s coming in 2026, including new ideas, new episodes, and probably more arguments about rankings.

Buckle up—it’s a fun ride.

View the entire show Classic Queensryche Countdown list here, along with tabs for Ray and Steve’s individual lists.

Check out the Spotify Playlist of the ENTIRE Classic Queensryche Countdown, from #74 to #1, HERE

Check out emailer Ken’s Queensryche Story mentioned on the show HERE

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Join Ray and Steve as they dive into their recent — and separate — experiences attending Queensrÿche’s Volume and Vengeance Tour, featuring special guests Accept! 

SPOILER ALERT – This episode is packed with insights, reactions, and full-on spoilers, so if you plan on catching the tour and prefer to go in blind, consider this your official warning!

For everyone else, buckle in for a fun and detailed conversation covering everything from the meet & greet experience and merch tables to audience vibes, all the way through both bands’ powerhouse performances. Ray and Steve compare notes from two different tour stops, giving you a full-spectrum look at the show. The show was also to feature a “live” call-in from listener Jim from Irwin, who attended the show with Ray. Didn’t go as planned.

And because it’s the Thanksgiving season, the guys close the episode by reflecting on the Queensrÿche-related things they’re most thankful for as 2025 wraps up and 2026 approaches, in a heartfelt and fitting end to a packed episode.

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Ray and Steve return with the latest installment of The Classic Queensrÿche Countdown! This time, the Top 20 reveal begins as the hosts cover #20 through #11! As usual, there are controversial rankings that lead to laugh-filled arguments and moments of overly dramatic reactions. 

Plus, TONS of listener feedback on our Q2K and Geoff Tate Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter review shows!

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