_Q2K_ marked a commercial and sonic departure for Queensrÿche, seeing the band embrace a more streamlined, arena-rock sound with a notable lack of their signature guitar complexity. It was their first album released on Rhino Atlantic.
- _Q2K_ was the band's first album to feature guitarist Kelly Gray, replacing Chris DeGarmo.
- The album reached number 122 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- _Q2K_ was the first Queensrÿche album not to feature any songwriting contributions from founding guitarist Chris DeGarmo.
Queensrÿche is a Grammy-nominated progressive metal band from Queens, New York. They are best known for their concept albums and socially conscious lyrics.
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