Operation: Mindcrime (1988) by the American prog metal band Queensrÿche is considered a classic in the genre. A concept album, which tells the story of Nikki, a drug addicted man who is a murderer for Dr. X. He wants to come to power by murdering religious and political leaders, executed by Nikki, who can be controlled by his addiction. In 2006 Operation: Mindcrime was continued with part two. The
… double DVD Mindcrime At The Moore shows a recording of the live performance of these two albums, recorded at the Moore Theater in Seattle. As the story on the CD is told through pieces of dialogue, a kind of play is also performed live on stage. Supported by video images and decor and actors on stage, the story of Nikki is revealed. Vocalist Geoff Tate is also fully committed and throws in a lot of drama, with many theatrical gestures and expressive mimicry. As a bonus, a documentary has been added. (IV)more
