Queensrÿche's 1989 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 84 concerts in 1989

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 14, 1989
Queensrÿche

Operation: Mindcrime

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Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado, United States
Jul 23, 1989
Queensrÿche / Danzig / Metallica

Metallica / Danzig / Queensrÿche

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Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Jun 21, 1989
Metallica / Metallica/ Queensryche

Damaged Justice Tour

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Sandstone Amphitheater. Kansas City, Kansas, United States
May 14, 1989
Queensrÿche / Warrant
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San Jose Civic Auditorium San Jose, California, United States
May 12, 1989
Queensrÿche / Warrant / Leatherwolf
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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
May 11, 1989
Queensrÿche / Warrant
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Starlight Bowl, Balboa Park San Diego, California, United States
May 08, 1989
Queensrÿche
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Koseinenkin Kaikan Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
May 07, 1989
Queensrÿche
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Nippon Seinen-kan Hall (日本青年館大ホール) Shinjuku, Japan
May 06, 1989
Queensrÿche
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Koseinenkin Kaikan Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
May 05, 1989
Queensrÿche
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Koseinenkin Kaikan Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
May 04, 1989
Queensrÿche
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Koseinenkin Kaikan Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Apr 30, 1989
Metal Hammer Festival
Ozzy Osbourne / Queensrÿche / Zed Yago / Doro / U.D.O. / Kreator / Crimson Glory
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Westfalenhalle Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Apr 29, 1989
Aardschokdag 1989
Queensrÿche / Flotsam and Jetsam / House of Lords / Crimson Glory / Vengeance / Leatherwolf / Wolfsbane
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Rijnhal Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
Apr 27, 1989
Queensrÿche / Little Angels

Operation: Mindcrime Tour

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Hammersmith Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 1989
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Met Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 20, 1989
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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La Crosse Center La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Apr 19, 1989
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Metallica / Queensryche

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Brown County Arena Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Apr 18, 1989
Metallica / Queensryche
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Peoria Civic Center Peoria, Illinois, United States
Apr 16, 1989
Metallica / Queensrÿche

Damaged Justice

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Hara Arena Trotwood, Ohio, United States
Apr 15, 1989
Metallica / Queensrÿche
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Wendler Arena, Saginaw Civic Center Saginaw, Michigan, United States
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Metal Hammer Festival
Apr 30, 1989
 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Metallica / Queensrÿche on Apr 19, 1989 [546-small]

Metallica / Queensrÿche
Apr 19, 1989
 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
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Metallica / Queensryche on Mar 11, 1989 [724-small]

Metallica / Queensryche
Mar 11, 1989
 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Metal Hammer Festival on Apr 30, 1989 [774-small]

Metal Hammer Festival
Apr 30, 1989
 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Queensrÿche / Little Angels on Apr 27, 1989 [864-small]

Queensrÿche / Little Angels
Apr 27, 1989
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Queensrÿche / Metallica on Mar 18, 1989 [712-small]

Queensrÿche / Metallica
Mar 18, 1989
 Syracuse, New York, United States
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Metallica / Queensryche on Mar 17, 1989 [840-small]

Metallica / Queensryche
Mar 17, 1989
 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Queensrÿche / Metallica on Mar 18, 1989 [873-small]

Queensrÿche / Metallica
Mar 18, 1989
 Syracuse, New York, United States
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Metal Hammer Festival on Apr 30, 1989 [085-small]

Metal Hammer Festival
Apr 30, 1989
 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Queensrÿche / Warrant / Leatherwolf on May 12, 1989 [237-small]

Queensrÿche / Warrant / Leatherwolf
May 12, 1989
 Irvine, California, United States
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Broken drumstick Lars threw out into the crowd, Metallica / Queensrÿche on Feb 18, 1989 [305-small]

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Metallica / Queensrÿche
Feb 18, 1989
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Metallica / Queensrÿche on Feb 18, 1989 [306-small]

Metallica / Queensrÿche
Feb 18, 1989
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Metallica / Queensrÿche on Apr 10, 1989 [232-small]

Metallica / Queensrÿche
Apr 10, 1989
 Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Progressive Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Progressive Metal
Speed Metal
Glam Metal
Power Metal
Fantasy
Us Power Metal
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Latest Setlist (05/17/2026):

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  1. The Mob Rules
  2. Queen of the Reich
  3. Operation: Mindcrime
  4. Walk in the Shadows
  5. Breaking the Silence
  6. I Don't Believe in Love
  7. London
  8. The Mission
  9. Neue Regel
  10. Behind the Walls
  11. Take Hold of the Flame
  12. Silent Lucidity
  13. Jet City Woman
  14. Screaming in Digital
  15. Best I Can
  16. Empire
  17. Eyes of a Stranger

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 2 concerts
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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