This hard rocking band from Washington state with the funny, German sounding name left its biggest mark on the rock world with, of all things, a tender, calming ballad. Even the words are soothing: “I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Queensrÿche’s "Silent Lucidity" re-enters the Billboard charts ...

Queensrÿche ballads of the past did not focus on syrupy sentiments. “The Lady Wore Black” from their debut EP was about being lured to a somber, mysterious woman whose love would exact a personal toll ...