It is also the first original album by the band where founding guitarist Michael Wilton does not receive a single writing credit.

Speaking about the inspiration for the album, Tate said: Queensrÿche has always had incredible support from members of the Armed Services.

Over the last two years, I’ve conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews with veterans of many different American wars.

My dad has been in the military; he has all this experience from all the places he served... Korea, Vietnam... We talked about his life in the army.

The way they feel about lots of things...[10]All songs written by Jason Slater and Geoff Tate except where noted.