Queensrÿche's 1988 Concert History

Queensrÿche is often considered one of the "Big Three" pioneers of the progressive metal genre alongside Dream Theater and Fates Warning. After releasing two studio albums to moderate success, Queensrÿche made its big break in 1988 with the release of "Operation" Mindcrime," now widely considered one of the greatest concept albums of all time. It was followed by "Empire" (1990), which included the single "Silent Lucidity." It remains the band's only Top 10 single in the US while the band's fifth album "Promised Land" (1994) remains the highest-ranking album worldwide, ranking at 3 on the US Billboard 200 and 13 on the UK Albums Chart. The band's founding members included vocalist Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo (who was also the keyboardist), bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield. Only Wilton and Jackson remain with the band today. DeGarmo departed in 1997 due to burnout, Tate was fired in 2012, and Rockenfield left in 2017 to take care of his newborn son.

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Queensrÿche had 72 concerts in 1988

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1988
Queensryche / Metal Church
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Seattle Center Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
Dec 18, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Damaged Justice Tour

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McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Dec 16, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Salt Palace Center Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Dec 14, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Selland Arena Fresno, California, United States
Dec 12, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

METALLICA: Damaged Justice Tour

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Arco Arena Sacramento, California, United States
Dec 11, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Cow Palace Arena & Event Center Daly City, California, United States
Dec 10, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

And Justice For All Tour

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Cow Palace Arena & Event Center Daly City, California, United States
Dec 08, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Dec 07, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Dec 05, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Valley View Casino Center San Diego, California, United States
Dec 04, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

DAMAGED JUSTICE

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Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Dec 02, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Tingley Coliseum, Expo New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Nov 30, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Myriad Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Nov 29, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Nov 28, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Damaged Justice Tour

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Kiel Center, Arena St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 28, 1988
Nov 26, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Metallica @ Richfield Coliseum

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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
Nov 25, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Damaged Justice Tour

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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 25, 1988
Nov 24, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Nov 22, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Damaged Justice tour

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Mecca Arena Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 22, 1988
Nov 21, 1988
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Damaged Justice Tour

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Dane County Coliseum Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Concert Ad, Def Leppard / Queensrÿche on Oct 5, 1988 [004-small]

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Def Leppard / Queensrÿche
Oct 5, 1988
 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Def Leppard / Queensrÿche
Oct 5, 1988
 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Def Leppard / Queensrÿche
Oct 5, 1988
 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Concert ad with opening band LA Guns, Queensrÿche / Def Leppard on Oct 7, 1988 [157-small]

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Queensrÿche / Def Leppard
Oct 7, 1988
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Oct 9, 1988
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Oct 8, 1988
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Oct 7, 1988
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Def Leppard / Queensrÿche on Oct 2, 1988 [247-small]

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Oct 2, 1988
 Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
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Metallica / Queensrÿche on Dec 10, 1988 [789-small]

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Dec 10, 1988
 Daly City, California, United States
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Dec 10, 1988
 Daly City, California, United States
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Metallica / Queensrÿche on Dec 10, 1988 [793-small]

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Dec 10, 1988
 Daly City, California, United States
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Metallica / Queensrÿche on Dec 10, 1988 [613-small]

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Dec 10, 1988
 Daly City, California, United States
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Latest Setlist (06/10/2026):

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  1. Queen of the Reich
  2. Operation: Mindcrime
  3. Speak
  4. NM 156
  5. Screaming in Digital
  6. Eyes of a Stranger
  7. Neue Regel
  8. Empire
  9. I Remember Now
  10. Anarchy-X
  11. Revolution Calling

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Concerts Per Year:

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2026 64 concerts
2025 101 concerts
2024 96 concerts
2023 67 concerts
2022 86 concerts
2021 42 concerts
2020 39 concerts
2019 103 concerts
2018 46 concerts
2017 48 concerts
2016 120 concerts
2015 85 concerts
2014 80 concerts
2013 103 concerts
2012 25 concerts
2011 89 concerts
2010 41 concerts
2009 118 concerts
2008 91 concerts
2007 59 concerts
2006 88 concerts
2005 84 concerts
2004 64 concerts
2003 81 concerts
2002 2 concerts
2001 21 concerts
2000 85 concerts
1999 31 concerts
1997 51 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 103 concerts
1994 8 concerts
1992 7 concerts
1991 148 concerts
1990 30 concerts
1989 84 concerts
1988 72 concerts
1987 19 concerts
1986 77 concerts
1985 50 concerts
1984 81 concerts
1983 41 concerts
1981 3 concerts
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