TM 981 Michael Wilton from Queensrÿche

Mark Strigl interviews Queensrÿche guitarist Michael Wilton in this in-depth conversation recorded in January 2026. Michael talks about everything from his love of the Seattle Seahawks to the musical direction of new Queensrÿche music, currently being recorded with producer Zeuss and guitarist Mike Stone. The interview also covers plans for more Whip solo music, the 40th anniversary of Rage for Order, memories of touring with Ozzy Osbourne, and the band’s performance at this year’s M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland — plus much more. A must-watch for Queensrÿche fans and hard rock/metal fans alike. Support the show: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supports get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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TM 981 Michael Wilton from Queensrÿche is an episode from Talking Metal by Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy.

This episode is 00:17:42 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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