Michael Wilton sits down with Straus Project at Concord Music Hall in Chicago to discuss Queensrÿche’s new album ‘The Verdict’, a 15-year-old riff, and the Pledge Music fiasco. (more…)

Having released a slew of albums throughout their nearly forty years of existence, the band recently released The Verdict, further cementing their legacy as one of the most powerful heavy metal acts of all time. (more…)

The new version of Queensrÿche stands up to the 80’s and 90’s of the Seattle band and is sure to keep their fan base, while still putting on great live shows. When asked if he ever gets tired of playing the older “hits” of Queensrÿche, Wilton laughs, (more…)

Queensrÿche issued their 15th album, The Verdict, on March 1. It should be no surprise to stalwart fans that the group continues to evolve more than 35 years into its career. The music, always dynamic, remains so on this new set, (more…)

Queensrÿche issued their 15th album, The Verdict, on March 1. It should be no surprise to stalwart fans that the group continues to evolve more than 35 years into its career. The music, always dynamic, remains so on this new set, the first in the group’s career not to feature drummer Scott Rockenfield. Instead, the group recorded as a quartet with vocalist Todd La Torre taking over the drummer’s throne. (more…)

It’s a cold, wet day in Seattle (what else is new?) when Guitar Player catches up with Queensrÿche’s Michael Wilton. Despite the nasty weather, the guitarist is enjoying some much-needed time at home before his band heads out on the road for a North American tour in support of its new, and 15th, studio album, The Verdict (Century Media Records). (more…)

Rockwell Anderson sits down with Queensryche founding member Michael “Whip” Wilton to talk about their new album ‘The Verdict’, keeping the band relevant after 38 years, and the continuing evolution of the band. (more…)

Antihero Magazine recently had the opportunity to speak with Michael Wilton guitarist of legendary metal band Queensrÿche. During the conversation, Michael touched on the band’s newest record ‘The Verdict’, the band’s 30-plus year career, the creative process behind the new record, and his feelings on the current state of the industry. (more…)

Metal Nation caught up with Queensryche co-founder and guitarist, Michael Whip Wilton to chat about the band’s stellar new album, The Verdict. We also looked back on the 20th anniversary of Q2K, and more. (more…)