Queensrÿche have unveiled the ripping new music video for the track “Guardian,” which comes off the group’s highly anticipated new, full-length offering, Condition Hüman, set for a release via Century Media Records on October 2nd. 

“Guardian” “touches on the empowering qualities of strength in numbers, and how people can rise up to create real change,” singer Todd La Torre tells Billboard. “Movements are evident across the globe in varying degrees, ranging from ideological perspectives and how they relate to cultures, socioeconomic differences and its effects, human rights, etc. It is an anthem that supports people standing up for rights and values that may be infringed upon on the micro and macro level. It’s a single thread that surrounds a multifaceted topic of being human, human relationships relating to others and the world that surrounds us. Good, bad or indifferent, change is possible, but is only as strong as its relativity to perception, which perhaps is the very foundation and basis for the initiation of change.”

“This album has more spacious qualities, more breathing room for the songs to do what they do. There are elements of the album that opened the door for different vocal expressions and musicality,” adds La Torre. “We all had a great time writing and recording this new album, and it definitely is its own animal. I feel this is a record that grows on you with each listen, and the layers within the music become more evident upon further examination.”

Read more at Billboard. 

Condition Hüman tracklisting:
“Arrow of Time”
“Guardian”
“Hellfire”
“Toxic Remedy”
“Selfish Lives”
“Eye9”
“Bulletproof”
“Hourglass”
“Just Us”
“All There Was”
“The Aftermath”
“Condition Hüman”

 
Against the formidable obstacles of an ever-changing cultural landscape, the rise and fall of various musical trends, and the near collapse of the record industry itself, Queensrÿche secured a triumphant legacy as one of hard rock’s most respected and celebrated acts, selling 30 million albums around the world across a 30-plus-year career.
 
The much-anticipated new offering, Condition Hüman, sees LaTorre deliver the performance of a lifetime on what is now his sophomore recording effort with the band. Produced by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed, Sanctuary) in the band’s native Washington, Condition Hüman is a new mountain towering over many of the peaks and valleys of the hard rock landscape. 
 
The epic album opening track, “Arrow of Time,” can be heard at the link below:

 
Don't miss Queensrÿche on tour as direct support to the legendary Scoprions across North America from September 10th to October 9th. For all dates head either see below or head over to Queensrycheofficial.com