QUEENSRŸCHE released "Operation: Mindcrime," a concept album widely regarded as one of the greatest metal records ever made. The album told the story of Nikki, a disillusioned young man manipulated into becoming a political assassin, weaving themes of corruption, addiction, and revolution into a masterful narrative. Geoff Tate's extraordinary vocal range brought each character to life with theatrical intensity. Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton's guitar harmonies created a cinematic sonic landscape that perfectly served the story. "Operation: Mindcrime" set the standard for concept albums in heavy metal and remains a towering achievement in progressive metal history.
