Geoff Tate Celebrating 'Operation: Mindcrime' Anniversary on Tour

One of metal's greatest concept albums, Queensryche's Operation: Mindcrime, turns 30 in 2018 and erstwhile singer Geoff Tate has big plans for the anniversary, embarking on a tour to celebrate the record with his band, which assumes the name of the historic album.

After splitting with Queensryche, Tate retained the sole right to perform Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety as he is the mastermind behind the narrative that spills out across the 15 tracks of the 1988 release. Flanking Tate onstage will be Kieran Robertson (guitar), Bruno Sa (keyboards), Jack Ross (bass), Scott Moughton (guitar), Josh Watts (drums). The singer's daughter, Emily, will also head up the role of Sister Mary.

Til Death Do Us Part, also featuring Emily Tate, have been tapped as the opening act for the run which kicks off on June 7. The tour will come to a close at the end of the month on June 30, but more dates are expected to be announced. See the full list of stops below.

Operation: Mindcrime 2018 Tour Dates

June 07 - Lancaster, Penn. @ The Chameleon
June 08 - Findlay, Ohio @ All American Rock House
June 09 - Fond du Lac, Wis. @ Lakeside Park
June 10 - Chicago, Ill. @ House of Blues
June 12 - Amityville, N.Y. @ Revolution Bar & Music Hall
June 13 - Sellersville, Penn. @ Sellersville Theater
June 14 - Stroudsburg, Penn. @ Sherman Theater
June 15 - Washington, D.C. @ City Winery
June 16 - Sayreville, N.J. @ Starland Ballroom
June 17 - Lynchburg, Va. @ Phase 2
June 18 - Warrendale, Penn. @ Jergel's Rhythm Grille
June 19 - Baltimore, Md. @ Baltimore Soundstage
June 20 - Poughkeepsie, N.Y. @ The Chance
June 22 - Traverse City, Mich. @ Ground Zero
June 23 - Flint, Mich. @ Machine Shop
June 24 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ The Venue
June 25 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Center Stage
June 27 - Austin, Texas @ Antone's Nightclub
June 28 - Houston, Texas @ House of Blues
June 29 - San Antonio, Texas @ The Aztec Theater
June 30 - Dallas, Texas @ House of Blues