Along with co-headliner Dream Theater, Queensryche has a solid cult-like following. Dudes in black t-shirts and jeans were everywhere, waiting to hear some of their favorite songs played so they could sing back the lyrics and show support by waving metal-fists.

Gone from lead vocalist Geoff Tate were the long curly locks of old and instead was a shiny bald head. Maybe the new sleek look had something to do with his exuberance and crowd pleasing antics.

Queensryche never failed the sold-out crowd that made it out to see them despite being early in the week and not having a great deal of publicity. Blazing guitars, classic rockers and wild fans made the night something to be a part of. Throughout the entire set fans sang at the top of their lungs along with Tate and banged their heads to the beats.

Opening/Co-headlining the show was cult-favorite Dream Theater. These guys have a following the just doesn’t quit. At times it seemed like the audience of the show was filled for Dream Theater’s set as they all sang along and screamed at the beginning of every song like they were all top 40 hits. However, without missing a beat, the audience showed the same love for Queensryche.

Closing the show with an amazing encore, both bands came on stage to perform together. First they went into Queensryches’ Real World, which got the audience in a frenzy. Then, they went into Dream Theater’s Spirit Carries On as the last song of the night.

It’s rare two bands that fit so well together go on tour, it’s even rarer when the fans of both bands are just that, fans of both bands. With the closing, this tour showed it may have been the most complimentary pairing of any tour ever conceived. Even if it isn’t, I’m sure the people here on this night could care less, they had a blast.