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Events Description
With Geoff Tate at the forefront, Queensrÿche became internationally recognized as the definitive philosophers of the rock genre, combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music.
Today, Tate is on tour with the final evolution of that legacy… Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter, a cinematic concert experience celebrating the album that redefined the boundaries of progressive music.
Queensrÿche’s landmark concept album was a masterwork of ambition that shattered genre expectations, earning both critical adoration and commercial dominance. The record’s intricate narrative and sonic depth drew immediate, high-praise comparisons to the rock-opera titans of the past—frequently held in the same hallowed company as The Who’s Tommy and Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
This momentum carried into the multi-platinum follow-up, Empire, which featured the Grammy-nominated hit Silent Lucidity. The band’s cultural impact was further cemented by a historic performance of the track at the 1992 Grammy Awards, delivered alongside a full orchestra.
To capture the intricate, harmonized guitar work that defined a generation, Tate is joined on this tour by the dual-lead precision of Dario Parente and Amaury Altmayer. Together with Alex Hart, they create a formidable multi-guitar assault that stays true to the soaring, operatic arrangements of the original recordings.
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
$44.50 to $64.50 (plus applicable fees)
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Sunday, November 08, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Venue & Address :
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Algonquin College – Bldg E, Nepean, ON K2G 1V8 CA
Public Transit Accessible
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