The mid-1980s were an interesting time for Queensr˙che. While the record company insisted on an "image," (check out the photos below) the band's music of the time defied such categorization, taking the music to more progressive and themeatic heights. Produced by Neil Kernon, Queensr˙che's 1986 release, Rage for Order, employed an interesting three-tiered lyrical theme, along with an equally layered and complex musical structure. Heralded by fans, Rage for Order is considered by many to be one of the definitive albums of the sub-genre now known as "progressive heavy metal."

The lyrical content of Rage for Order was based around three concepts - personal, political, and technological. Cuts such as "Screaming in Digital" and "I Will Remember" highlight the dangers of artificial intelligence and government intrusion, whereas "London" and "The Killing Words" relect more on human and personal elements. The political tier has songs such asf "Surgical Strike," and "I Will Remember." Musically, while Queensr˙che's two-guitar attack was still very much present, Rage for Order also brought the keyboards forward in the mix, expanding the band's sound into new areas.

The tour to support Rage for Order had Queensr˙che opening for some big acts, but the band didn't quite fit in with the likes of headliners Bon Jovi and Ozzy Osbourne at the time. The tour spanned approximately seven months and by the end, Queensr˙che were able to squeeze in some monumental headline shows that further expanded its fan base, including two sold-out performances at L'Amours East in New York, one of the more high profile clubs in the Big Apple for hard rock and metal acts.

Releases

Rage for Order (1986)

Photos

Rage Era Promo Shot 1

Rage Era Promo Shot 2

Rage Era Promo Shot 3

Rage Era Live Shot 1

Rage Era Live Shot 2

Rage Era Live Shot 3

Rage Era Candid In Studio

Article Scans

Circus (1986 pt. 1)

Circus (1986 pt. 2)

Circus (1986 pt. 3)

Circus (1986 pt. 4)

Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 1)

Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 2)

Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 3)

Kerrang! (June 1986 pt. 4)

Circus (1986 pt. 1)

Circus (1986 pt. 2)

Circus (1986 pt. 3)

Concert Shots (1986 pt. 1)

Concert Shots (1986 pt. 2)

Concert Shots (1986 pt. 3)

Concert Shots (1986 pt. 4)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 1)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 2)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 3)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 4)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 5)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 6)

Concert Shots (1987 pt. 7)

Faces (1987)

Hard Rock Metal Studs (1986 pt. 1)

Hard Rock Metal Studs (1986 pt. 2)

Hard Rock Metal Studs (1986 pt. 3)

Hard Rock Metal Studs (1986 pt. 4)

Hit Parader (1987 pt. 1)

Hit Parader (1987 pt. 2)

Metal Edge (1986 pt. 1)

Metal Edge (1986 pt. 2)

Misc. Scans

Ad for Rage for Order

Guitar World Ad (April 1987)

Rage for Order Advertisement

QR Fan Club News (Late 1987-pt.1)

QR Fan Club News (Late 1987-pt.2)

QR Fan Club News (Late 1987-pt.3)

QR Fan Club News (Late 1987-pt.4)

RFO Bumper Sticker

Rage for Order Promo Ad

Rage for Order Promo Ad 2

Tour Dates

The Rage for Order Tour (1986-1987)

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
July 31, 1986	New Orleans, LA	Lakefront Arena
August 1, 1986	Shreveport, LA	Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
August 2, 1986	Little Rock, AR	Barton Coliseum
August 3, 1986	Kansas City, MO	Kemper Arena
August 5, 1986	Ft. Worth, Texas	Tarrat County Convention Center
August 6, 1986	Houston, Texas	The Summit
August 7, 1986	San Antonio, Texas	Hempisphere Arena
August 9, 1986	Tucson, AZ	Community Center
August 10, 1986	Phoenix, AZ	Compton Terrace
August 11, 1986	Las Vegas, NV	Thomas & Mac Center
August 12, 1986	San Diego, CA	Sports Arena
August 13, 1986	Laguna Hills, CA	Irvine Meadows Amphitheater
August 15, 1986	San Francisco, CA	Cow Palace
August 16, 1986	Sacramento, CA	Cal Expo Ampitheater
August 18, 1986	Portland, OR	Memorial Coliseum
August 19, 1986	Tacoma, WA	Tacoma Dome
August 20, 1986	Spokane, WA	Spokane Coliseum
August 22, 1986	Calgary, AB, CANADA	Saddledome
August 23, 1986	Edmonton, AB, CANADA	Northlands Coliseum
August 25, 1986	Winnipeg, MB, CANADA	Winnipeg Arena
August 26, 1986	Bismarck, ND	Civic Center
August 27, 1986	Rapid City, S.D.	Rushmore Plaza
August 28, 1986	Sioux Falls, SD	Sioux Falls Arena
August 29, 1986	Minneapolis, MN	Bloomington Metro Center
August 30, 1986	Madison, WI	Dane County Arena
September 1, 1986	East Troy, WI	Alpine Valley Music Center
September 2, 1986	Kalamazoo, MI	Wings Stadium
September 4, 1986	Miami, FL	Unknown
September 5, 1986	Hollywood, FL	Sport Auditorium
September 6, 1986	Orlando, Fla.	Orange County Civic Center
September 7, 1986	St. Petersburg, FL	Bayfront Arena
September 9, 1986	Atlanta, GA	The Omni
September 12, 1986	Columbia, S.C.	Carolina Coliseum
September 13, 1986	Greensboro, N.C.	Greensboro Coliseum
September 14, 1986	Fayetteville, N.C.	Memorial Arena
September 17, 1986	Springfield, MA	Springfield Civic Center
September 18, 1986	Philadelphia, PA	The Spectrum
September 20, 1986	Kingston, NH	Kingston Fairgrounds
September 21, 1986	Uniondale, NY	Nassau Coliseum
September 23, 1986	Portland, Maine	Cumberland County Civic Center
September 24, 1986	Montreal, AB, CANADA	The Forum
September 26, 1986	Toronto, ONT, CANADA	CNE Grandstand
September 29, 1986	Grand Rapids, MI	Welsh Auditorium
September 30, 1986	Dayton, Ohio	Hara Arena
October 5, 1986	Beaumont, Texas	Civic Center
October 6, 1986	Austin, Texas	Austin Opera House
October 7, 1986	Dallas, Texas	Reunion Arena
October 10, 1986	San Antonio, Texas	Sunken Garden Theater
October 13, 1986	Albuquerque, NM	New Mexico State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall
October 14, 1986	Phoenix, Ariz.	Celebrity Theatre
October 17, 1986	Salinas, CA	Sherwood Hall
October 18, 1986	Sacramento, CA	Arco Arena
October 21, 1986	Santa Monica, CA	Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
October 22, 1986	San Diego, CA	Golden Hall
November 23, 1986 (cancelled)	Burton-On-Trent, Bargates (UK?)	Central Park
November 24, 1986	London, UK	Hammersmith Odeon
November 25, 1986	London, UK	Hammersmith Odeon
November 26, 1986	Bradford, UK	St. Georges Hall
November 27, 1986	Arnhem, HOLLAND	Rijnhal
November 28, 1986	Paris, FRANCE	Le Zenith
November 29, 1986	Luzerne, SWITZERLAND	Festhalle
November 30, 1986	Wuerzburg, GERMANY	Unknown
December 2, 1986	Dortmund, GERMANY	Westfalenhalle
December 3, 1986	Hanover, GERMANY	Eilenriederhalle
December 4, 1986	Copenhagen, DENMARK	Falkoner
December 6, 1986	Stockholm, SWEDEN	Isstadion
December 8, 1986	Helsinki, FINLAND	Ice Hall
January 24, 1987	Biloxi, Miss.	MS Coast Coliseum
January 28, 1987	Knoxville, Tenn.	Unknown
February 7, 1987	Lubbock, Texas	Lubbock Coliseum
February 8, 1987	Norman, Okla.	Lloyd Noble Center
February 13, 1987	Elmhurst, NY	L'Amour East
February 14, 1987	Elmhurst, NY	L'Amour East
February 20, 1987	Elmhurst, NY	L'Amour East
February 21, 1987	Commack, L.I., N.Y.	L'Amour Far East

NOTE: If you have any dates not included on here, and ticket stubs/information to prove accuracy, please e-mail me. I am always on the hunt for live photos from shows, as well as promo posters, set lists, etc.