Empire showcased Queensrÿche's ability to craft accessible hard rock anthems without sacrificing their progressive sensibilities, yielding their biggest hits.
- The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA on December 13, 1990, less than four months after its release.
- Empire was the band's second consecutive album to be produced by Peter Collins, following 1988's Operation: Mindcrime.
- The lead single "Silent Lucidity" became the band's highest-charting song, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Queensrÿche is a Grammy-nominated rock band from Bellevue, Washington, best known for their blend of hard rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock. Empire, released in 1990, marked a commercial peak for the band, reaching platinum status and solidifying their mainstream success.
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