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”Geoff Tate, best known as the former frontman of Queensrÿche, has announced the upcoming release of Operation: Mindcrime III, the long-awaited third and final chapter in the iconic Operation: Mindcrime saga. The album is scheduled for release in May 2026, with the first single, “Power,” arriving next week.
More than three decades after the groundbreaking 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime and its 2006 sequel, Tate returns to the story that became one of progressive metal’s most celebrated narratives. While the earlier albums largely followed Nikki’s journey, Operation: Mindcrime III shifts the focus to the mysterious Dr. X, exploring his motivations, psychology, and the path that led him to the center of the story’s dark political themes.
In 2026, Geoff Tate will embark on the Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter Tour, performing the iconic concept album Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety for the final time, along with selections from Operation: Mindcrime II and the concluding third chapter. This tour offers a rare opportunity to experience one of rock history’s most acclaimed concept albums in a monumental finale.”
More than three decades after the groundbreaking 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime and its 2006 sequel, Tate returns to the story that became one of progressive metal’s most celebrated narratives. While the earlier albums largely followed Nikki’s journey, Operation: Mindcrime III shifts the focus to the mysterious Dr. X, exploring his motivations, psychology, and the path that led him to the center of the story’s dark political themes.
In 2026, Geoff Tate will embark on the Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter Tour, performing the iconic concept album Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety for the final time, along with selections from Operation: Mindcrime II and the concluding third chapter. This tour offers a rare opportunity to experience one of rock history’s most acclaimed concept albums in a monumental finale.”