Queensryche (Take hold of the Flame - Live in Tokyo 1985) Kel-n-Rich First Reaction 

No auto tune...live. Damn. These guys had mastered their craft

Rage for Order by Queensryche is an absolute gem of an album

One of the top five live performences in Metal history #METALGODS

this was an encore at the end of this concert in Tokyo. What a set of pipes!!! to hit the E5 that clear and strong at the end of a 2 hour show says a lot about the Quality of Geoffs voice. Being a vocalist myself, I know it ain't easy.

Queensryche is my band from as long as I can remember...I was born in '82. Thank you dad!

This was the song that hooked me! He sounds just as good live as in the studio, his vocals well you heard them, just amazing!

this is a vocal performance very few of the top vocalists could even match, i remember when this came out as a single and nobody thought Geoff Tate was able to do it live

I was 15 when I 1st heard that song and it fucking blew me away. This is the song that changed my life and turned me into a metalhead!!!! \m/

Think of the songs that were popular in 1985 and then listen to what Queensryche was doing ... world's apart! Such an awesome song to hear live! Tons of energy!

Operation Mindcrime is a Must listen. The best concept album of all time. 🤘🤘

I seen him do that song live a few times in my life/ it blew me away I almost had a heart attack when he hit those high notes in that register of his..

Geoff Tate was probably the greatest metal singer at that time, great reaction...

The is probably my favorite Ryche song. So many dynamics. That original lineup was amazing.

I saw them several times in the 80s. Tate was and still is an amazing vocalist. Great performance!

This is among the best bands to see live! the live show music sounds just as good as the recorded tracks!!

More than the outstanding range, what impressed me about Tate's opening scream was its lack of breakup and unwavering pitch.

Kel you are dead on about the highly intelligent lyrics and intricate music. The power & range is amazing on this track and the live performance shows how much hard work and training the lead singer had to endure to reach this level of ability. Geoff is still considered one of the very best while he was in his prime in the 80's.

My first time hearing this song and his voice doesn't fail! So good to hear!

my first time was in 84 when I was 17 and I just bought the warning album and was sitting in my room and was instantly blown away and in aw of this guys vocals and this band.

I met Geoff Tate after his concert back in 1988 with my buddy who got me to the door of his bus. He was alone drinking Saki and offered us a taste telling us that it helped his vocal cords! Hahah, ya right!....My buddy told me to sing the beginning of "Take Hold The Flame" to him since I was singing a rock band myself. I sang the first few bars of it and he told me "You have great voice, great projection"! ....I nearly fell over when he said that!.....It was so cool to meet him and chat with him with no other people around, just a great memory I will "hold onto" for ever. Oh and there is a video on RU-vid I watched today...it was off the OMC album, and it was just a month ago! and Geoff sounds great! be sure to check it out! Oh and where do you buy your shirts man! I love them.

I started to listen Queensrÿche back in 80's, when this album came out. Check out a song from their next album after Warning, called Rage For Order, the song's called I Dream In Infrared!

Really appreciate your words Kel - I've felt that way from my teenage years. I could never understand how people would bad-talk metal BUT never give it a chance as far as talent. Whether it's in the musicality, arrangement, creativity, lyricism, story-telling, etc. There is just so much talent in so much of the metal/rock genre.

My favorite Queensryche song! I saw Queensryche in 2003 in Baton Rouge, La. and it was one of the best concerts I've been to. This was one of the songs they played.

This band means so much to me, I bought their EP when it was released without hearing any of the songs and have been a huge fan ever since.

This song takes me back to a time that was very hard for me. I had just started listening to this song, repeatedly. My girlfriend at that time died in a housefire, quite literally when I started listening to this song, and so I couldn't listen to this song for a very long time. Now, I listen to it and remember her, the love I had for her (this happened when we were both in high school) and how my life has turned out. Queensryche has always been one of my top 3 favorite bands. I am happy your reaction is positive, I am just happy that the song brings joy to you both, and to me now, so many years after a very sad time in my life. Peace....

This is one of the best songs especially love concert, the best voice I've ever heard

Ok Kel-n-Rich...I can't tell you how many times I've seen this clip over the decades, but it still gives me goosebumps in at least half a dozen places.

The Lady Wore Black is another from the same concert, superbly done.

I watched the British voice coach girl react to this. I think they had to clean up her chair afterwards. She was really diggin Geoff.

I heard this was an night encore @ the end of the night. Imagine having the energy to sing & perform like this after a set, they're Machines!

I was 20 years old and in The Marine Corp when I heard this version of this song. I was in our Rec room late on a Saturday night in Camp Pendleton Ca. The guys in the room were watching videos but not on MTV. I sat down and was blown away. What a voice! Then I saw their name. Hey I know these Guys. I went to my locker and pulled out the EP and The Warning on cassette. I sat down and popped The Warning into my cassette player and woke up everyone in the squad bay. I’d heard the albums but for whatever reason it didn’t get to me. But on that night in 1985 Queensrÿche became one of my favorite bands. For days I wondered why I didn’t like them right off. A friend walked by and said in reply to a question that I asked to no one. Who cares, man. Just enjoy it. So I did and still do. So, Take Hold of the Flame.

Queensryche with Geoff Tate singing, were a band of supreme talent & creativity. This era with Chris DeGarmo on guitar was nothing short of awesome.

That is why I love y'alls channel. This is not a channel about saying this is better than that, it's a channel about the music. That's all that matters. If it sounds good to you, you listen. And some songs, when you listen, you feel. That is what music (metal in particular) does to me. It makes me feel. ✌

He seemed to really enjoy this song, saying top shelf and sweet multiple times ... Then I noticed her hand is in his lap the whole review. Take Hold of the Flame indeed

That's hard to beat... My FAVORITE band of all time..

Began listening to QR with this video in about 85 when I was 15. Saw them 4 times in subsequent years and live was as good or better than recorded sound wise. Live shows were amazing. Amazing band and Geoff could sing like no one else.

My Aunt actually saw Queensryche back in a roller rink in Seattle in the early '80s before they got famous. My Stepdad saw them in a 1500 seater venue. Both of them were blown away.

I love that you're getting to know Queensryche! Mindcrime, in my personal opinion, is one of the greatest, complete rock albums ever recorded! Take Hold of the Flame is one of their greatest songs, and I get emotional just watching the two of you experience it, for the first time. I think one more #Queensryche song you should experience... #RoadToMadness, from the same album as Take Hold of the Flame. Beautiful song with amazing lyrics, mind blowing vocals, brilliant key changes and smooth time signature changes. I really think you'll fall in love with it! Danny Hendrie Lubbock, TX

Queensryche always been my favorite band because of that , he has that gift of a voice that many wish they had

What a great song and a hell of a performance from a local legendary Seattle band! I went to high school with the Base players sister Olga. Really enjoyed the reaction.

Where was I when I first heard this song? I remember clear as day. It was on Kel-n-Rich channel on RU-vid about 15 minutes ago 🤪

Unlike other reviewers who get lost by Geoff's voice, and who hasn't, I enjoyed the appreciation shown to the rest of the band's talents, especially Chris DeGarmo solo. He's one of my favorite guitarists of all time. I was in my early 20's when introduced to Queensryche, and the intelligence their songs conveyed. I stood out as a girl fan in the early days too.

I first seen Queensryche in 1984 when they opened for KISS and I have loved them since, my all time favorite band!

My first introduction to Queensryche was the EP in 1984. A few months later the tour hit Sacramento, CA when they opened for Kiss! QR absolutely ruled the show. The stage barrier up front collapsed and people were stacked on top of each other......fortunately no one was hurt and QR did a great job getting everyone back in control. Bad ass band.

Saw them open for KISS in of 1985. So loud it was insane!! Was so amazing.

The Live in Tokyo Video was the 1st time I heard Queensryche, sight unseen. Completely blown away

First heard this on a NY based radio station called 'Fingers' Metal Shop.' Blew....my.....doors.....OFF!!!! Been a fan ever since!

I was at Demontfort Hall in Leicester UK when I first heard this track. It was 1984 and Queensryche were the support act for Dio. From that moment I was and still am a massive Queensryche fan. Give Roads to Madness a listen.

Great to see you getting into QR !!! Another live video you need to react to is “Screaming in Digital Live Evolution” Geoff in his best along w Eddie background singing incredible !!! #painintheask

Realize im 4 years late to the party...hmm, first time i heard this particular song, i was either in high-school or had just graduated. I really got into them when mindcrime came out and became my favorite band. My best friend was a huge fan before me and i might have heard this, im sure, before i did graduate. It took me a little to get onto them but once i did ot was over. I learned to appreciate their brilliance thr more and more i listened. And i listened, que Lloyd Christmas, ALOT.

I've seen Queenryche a few times live back in the day and they always sounded great.

I'm 50 now but was in 11th or 12th grade when I 1st heard this song. Been blown away ever since!

#QueensrycheKingdom I remember listening to this on vinyl & cassette in middle school and going to my friend’s house and trying to learn how to play these songs. Road trip Rage for Order album! 🤟🔥🔥

one of the best songs they've done...the scream at the beginning is the best...i hope this live version they do it well

Watching these reactions to this song, you always wait for the look when they hear "the note"!

that man has some serious vocal talent!

Everyone: "Hey, Geoff; what octave?" Geoff Tate: "Every damn one of them!!!!!!!!"

Wish music like this would come back!

Holy smokes, Queesryche was one of my favorite bands in the 80's to early 90's got to see them several times. when that song came out I was living in Greely, Colorado. Guys, I love ur channel as you bring so many wonderful memories back to mind. Now I am a 56-year-old dude who only reminisces of those days but thanks to u guys, Keep rocking it out my brother and sister in Rock

Watched again....AGAIN!

In 1985 I was a freshman in high school, near Hollywood CA the first time I saw the video.

I've been a knight in the Queesnryche Kingdom since I heard this album on it's release. I heard their EP before this, and that introduced me, so I was anticipating the release. IMO this is the best band of the '80s and my 2nd favorite of all time. (Zeppelin is God). Love the reactions. Keep 'em coming.

I was in Sioux falls s.d when I heard this song they are and always will be my favorite band

The Lady wore Black, is the Queen. The Queens Kingdom are her subjects. Her subjects are they that Take hold of the flame. To take hold of the flame. Is to behold the Queen. Excellent choice on playing that song.

1985, Irvine CA. Just finished my freshman year of HS and went on a road trip with aunt/uncle and cousins. Opened for KISS. Was hooked instantly

Anything by Queensryche that's fantastic I've seen them six times live and he always sounds that great

Queensryche - so awesome!! This song of their album Warning - one of the best!

Music like this is why we will never ever give rap the time of day!!!

Geoff Tate is and always will be the voice of Queensryche! The combination of Geoff and Degarmo brought an amazing series of albums. With Degarmo scorching without losing the rhythm of the band, and Geoff hitting notes few could dream of and doing it so smoothly!

Queensryche is one of those bands that everything they do is awesome........

I saw Queensryche along with Ratt in 1985 at an area civic center in Beaumont, Texas, and Geoff Tate (the vocalist) blew us away.

I bought this on cassette a few weeks after it was released in 1984. I was a sophmore in high school. I saw them August 86 in concert, they opened for AC/DC.

My girlfriend and I were on the way to Las Vegas to get married. And I had a kick ass sound system in my king cab pickup. We rocked the Columbian Gold and this song all the way there!

#painintheask queensryche screaming in digital!!!!!

I bought The Warning album when it came out in '84. Me and my best friend played this album at least twice a day for years

Jeff tate was trained as an opera singer in canada and so glad he we can see him as a badass. Ive seen queensryche 6 times .and love all of it

I seen them in 1984 in glasgow when supported the legendary (Ronnie James) Dio and i can honestly say that was 1 of the best nights of my life. Having 2 of the best metal singers of metal on the same stage. Also Dio's grandmother came up with the metal horns 🤘🤘 to ward of evil and Ronnie (R.I.P.) introduced them to the metal world Thanks again for a superb reaction. 🤘🤘

Geoff Tate, Chris De Garmo, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield. That is the band I remember listening to when I was growing up in the 70's, 80's and into the 90's.

Remember buying Queen of the ryche and The lady wore Black on 12 single when it was first released oh god all those years ago

The first time I heard this was after popping the cassette into my stereo back in late '84. I was blown away.

They did go all in..Quensryche was all by them selves in the 80 + 90 there sound was unique and Operation mind crime will always be the greatest album of all time.

One of the greatest bands of all time. Geoff Tate awesome vocalist and a very underrated drummer.

Take Hold of the Flame - the very first Queensryche song I ever heard. There used to be a show called "Night Flight" on the old USA network back in the mid 80's. It was one hour of rock videos. I used to tape it (yay VHS), and watch it later. This video was on there one night in '85. I kept rewinding and watching it over and over again. The next day I drove my Mom's car (I was 16 at the time) to Tower Records and got The Warning album! Man, I'm old...

I saw this tour in my hometown of Rochester NY, on 11/17/1984. Queensryche opened for Kiss on this tour. It was Kiss' first tour without their make up and costumes. it was a FANTASTIC show.

You would like "Queen of the Reich" too

Geoff Tate what an incredible voice. I have seen this video a douzen times and it blows me away, even live the man is consistant

You can't mess with perfection

The vocal arrangements are always on point with Queensryche...the music(especially the drums and bass) is outstandingly done...the combination is fantastic creativity!!!...and y’all’s channel is great, awesome chemistry, genuine reactions!!!...keep up the fun!!!...👍🤘🤠

Saw this tour and there were alot of jaws on the floor

THE FIRST QUEENSRYCHE TRACK I EVER HEARD WAS THE STUDIO VERSION OF THIS....back in 1986 on a metal compilation tape called "Hard Attack" here in India, though the song was from 1984 of course. And I was hooked for life. After hearing Geoff in the intro building into that unbelievable note, I started sourcing everything by QUEENSRYCHE that I could get my hands on.....Rage for order, Warning and then Operation Mindcrime followed by Empire both as soon as they were released. And somewhere in there I watched this Tokyo concert on VHS. Geoff hit unbelievable notes during the EP tracks too that they did in this concert. AND he looked great too. He knew how to command an audience, supreme confidence in his abilities. And as if that wasn't enough, we had the rest of the band as exceptional musicians too. Each of them a real force to reckon with. And then to top it all off, they were all obviously highly intelligent musicians creating complex but appealing music. Which appealed to a lot of us at that time as serious music as opposed to the "pop metal" of the time, though we look back on that fondly today. I reckon there wasn't a band around who could touch QUEENSRYCHE in their prime during those four albums.

Me and my first love at 14 or maybe 15 listen to this for the 1st time at her moms house instant love of BOTH her and them age and jeolousy drove us apart but im still in love with the RYCHE!!

Hey...here's a suggestion...check out HEAR N' AID - WE'RE STARS Features Dio, Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, more, and awesome guitar solos from many badasses. Song was recordedfor African famine relief(like WE ARE THE WORLD....but for metal haeds).

KEL, you are SO spot on with metal groups. PASSION. That is what they are about, and this group proves it. I just want to give you two a huge hug, because I guess being a passionate person who loves metal, I want to embrace you both :D

Best vocal ever.

Need to react to Queensryche I will remember unplugged great vocal performance!!!

Top shelf!!! Definitely 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Geoff Tate has been one of my greatest influences, I have been following his career for over 30 years, Geoff, if you ever read this, don't take it the wrong way, but, I LOVE YOU MAN!

Queensryche's old official fan club called the different chapters "Empires".

When this came out I had already heard their EP Queen of the Reich. I loved The Lady Wore Black. So, when Rage For Order was released, my best friend bought it right away and brought it over to my house to listen to. I've been a HUGE Quuensryche fan ever since. I saw them here in Tucson on Valentines Day 2003. They played an entire set of ALL their hits, except Operation:Mindcrime. Took a 30 minute break and came back and played Operation:Mindcrime in its entirety. Still my favorite show of all time.

Ok,I’ll throw my Queensryche story out there.In 1984 I had a friend that worked at the local radio station and I would sometimes hang out with him over nights when he was DJing.He knew how much I loved Maiden so one night he handed me this cassette and said to check this band out because they sound like Maiden so I would probably like them.It ended up being Queensryches promo ep that EMI was sending out to rock stations to try and get airplay for the band.I threw it in the old boom box and it was the first time I was absolutely Taken over by a band since Maiden done it in 1982.I recorded me a few copies and took the original back to him the next night.A few months later I spotted Queensryches The Warning album in the new releases section and bought both the record and cassette.I didn’t turn that album off all summer.To this day I listen to The Warning every summer and it takes me back to so many memories of when I was 14 years old.I’ll be 50 this summer and I’ll be damned sure to be listening to it again this summer.Queensryches EP,The Warning,Rage for order and Operation Mindcrime are soundtracks and book marks in my life growing up.Guess that’s why I felt a sense to share this with all of you.Reich-n-Roll and Up the Irons!