Queensrÿche Digital Noise Alliance Review

Released on October 7, 2022, Digital Noise Alliance is Queensrÿche's 16th studio album and is the fourth recording with Todd La Torre. This release is a keen classic sounding album mixing in current styles and present day production.

Like most people back in the 90s, I stopped listening to new material from Queensrÿche after Empire. With grunge being the new kings and all the internal strife the band was facing, I was checking out other music. 

After hearing good things about Digital Noise Alliance, I gave it a good listen. I am glad I did. I was awestruck at first listen. They accomplished to recreate their old sound from albums like Rage for Order, Operation: Mindcrime, and Empire. 

According to promo materials, Michael Wilton brought out old amps that were used on their past classics. That is partially why you have that rich and full 80s guitar sound. 

Also, Parker Lundgren has left and Mike Stone is back on the guitar, while Kamelot drummer Casey Grillo is making his recording debut with the band. 

Excellent vocals from Todd La Torre. He has a hint of Geoff Tate and Bruce Dickinson but with his own unique take and style. 

The album kicks off with "In Extremis". A great classic sounding opener. 

"Chapters" is another great song that continues the momentum of "In Extremis." While "Lost in Sorrow" is another classic. It is a nice radio friendly song with great hooks.

"Sicdeth" is a nice experimatalish, progressive song with inspirations from Rage for Order. Nice duel guitar actions and the vocals soar with passion and power. 

"Behind the Walls" is a slower, epic song with some nice old 1970s synth sounds. 

"Nocturnal Night" is a brooding melodic song pushing aural senses forward. "Out of the Black" picks up the pace and has a catchy verse and chorus. Plus, nice bass parts in the verse. 

"Forest" is a Pink Floyd dreamy type of song. 

"Realms" is an excellent progressive metal song while "Hold On" is another trippy, Pink Floyd feel in the verse. It then picks up in the pre-chorus and chorus with a killer middle section. 

"Tormentum" is a good dark, moody, progressive metal song with good riffs. "Rebel Yell" is a suitable cover of the Billy Idol but they could have left it off. 

Overall, Digital Noise Alliance finds Queensrÿche back at the top of their game with edgy songs that are interesting and accessible. I will definitely go back and listen to the previous recordings featuring Todd La Torre. 

Musicians

• Michael Wilton – guitar
• Eddie Jackson–bass, backing vocals
• Mike Stone–guitar, backing vocals
• Todd La Torre–lead vocals
• Casey Grillo–drums

Produced by Christopher Zeuss Harris

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