In the hands of another band, or any country artist, a project like this could be schmaltzy or blandly sentimental. Queensryche strikes the right balance by allowing the story to tell itself, over the top of swirling guitars.

Reuters - When Queensryche singer Geoff Tate was growing up, he was curious about the experiences of his father, Perry, a career veteran who fought in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. But the elder Tate, who was nearly killed by a mortar in Korea, was of the generation who didn't discuss their service, so he didn't start opening up until recently.

And why is there a picture of Peter Andre here?

...having just cancelled Thin Lizzy tour appearance

Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate was recently interviewedon Sleaze Roxx and revealed that the band is currentlyworking on a new album for a fall release.