Operation: Mindcrime II was released internationally on March 31, 2006. The album was Queensrÿche’s first for their new label, Rhino Entertainment , to which it signed in 2005. Ronnie James Dio provided the vocals for Dr. X, the villain. The album debuted at No. 14, the highest chart position for a Queensrÿche album since 1997. The group embarked on a headlining tour in support of the album, joined by Pamela Moore in her role as Sister Mary. The tour featured performances of both Mindcrime albums in their entirety. Dio appeared at the Gibson Amphitheatre show in Universal City, California , to perform his vocals as Dr. X on “The Chase”, and was shown on a video screen at the other shows. Dio’s appearance was recorded, and included as an extra on the 2007 DVD release Mindcrime at the Moore .
Operation: Mindcrime II was released internationally on March 31
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