This 2009 concept album from Queensrÿche offers a fictionalized look at the experiences of American soldiers through a series of character studies.
- The album features guest narration by several prominent actors, including Billy Zane, Gary Cole, and Michael Ironside.
- "American Soldier" was released on Rhino Entertainment, a label more commonly associated with reissues and compilations rather than new material from active metal bands.
- The album reached number 16 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and number 40 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
Queensrÿche is a Grammy-nominated American heavy metal band from Queens, New York. They are known for their blend of progressive metal and hard rock. Queensrÿche released "American Soldier" in 2009, a concept album exploring the experiences of American soldiers. This album came after a period of lineup changes and legal disputes within the band.
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