Country: USA
Genre: Progressive Metal / Conceptual Heavy Metal
Release: May 3, 2026
For fans of: Queensrÿche, Fates_Warning, Crimson_Glory, Psychotic_Waltz
PRESS RELEASE
Geoff Tate returns to the most iconic chapter of his career with “Operation: Mindcrime III”, the long-awaited new part of the story that began in 1988 with Queensrÿche’s classic concept album. The third chapter was released on May 3, 2026 and is a modern, darker and more theatrical re-approach to the Mindcrime universe, this time through the eyes of Dr. X, the main manipulator of the original story .
The production is heavier and more modern, with a strong rhythmic undercurrent and a cinematic atmosphere, while Tate collaborates with John Moyer (Disturbed) for a more “full” and aggressive sonic result . The album includes 13 tracks, among them “Power”, “The Scene of the Crime”, “You Know My F–king Name” and “A Monster Like Me” .
Tracklist
- The Scene of the Crime
- You Know My F–king Name
- The Answer
- Vulnerable
- I’ll Eat Your Heart Out
- Do You Still Believe?
- The Devil’s Breath
- Ascension
- Set You Free
- Descension
- Power
- You Can’t Walk Away Now
- A Monster Like Me
(Total duration: 44:55)
REVIEW
Operation: Mindcrime III is an album that carries a lot of weight, not only because of the history of the name, but also because of the change of perspective: this time, Tate tells the story from Dr. X’s side, which gives new psychological depth and a darker thematic direction . The narrative is more direct, more theatrical and less “hinted at” compared to the original of ’88.
Musically, the album is heavier, more modern and with a “fuller” production. “Power” stands out as the strongest single, with a strong rhythm and one of Tate’s most consistent vocal moments in recent years . Tracks like “The Devil’s Breath” and “I’ll Eat Your Heart Out” move in a darker, theatrical style, while “Do You Still Believe?” and “A Monster Like Me” bring the album’s more emotional side, recalling the most dramatic moments of the Mindcrime universe.
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The album doesn’t try to copy the original — and that’s a good thing. Instead of chasing the past, Mindcrime III works as a modern re-approach to the myth, emphasizing production, atmosphere and the narrative from the “villain’s” side. It is more aggressive, more direct and more “cinematic” than the previous parts of the story.
