Michael Wilton from Queensryche came by the Guitar World studios to show off some riffs from their album "Condition Human" as well as some classics, like "Silent Lucidity."
@@themadmattster9647 yes, the guitarists of Mercyful Fate are not enough known, they deserve much more fame. One of my favorite bands since 85. ...to think that there are a lot of younger metalheads who does not know them... 🙄 Greetings from Italy
@Keith Williams Maiden and Priest need to get in first, and then Queensryche. There's too many highly influential metal bands that aren't in. It's stupid. Jay-Z is getting inducted over Iron fucking Maiden.
It's not a "ha, ha", more like " oh shit", when it all comes crashing down good buddy and were left with NOTHING EXCEPT...... memories........ Sad but so true!!!....👎
I got the chills too & then... he played "Silent Lucidity"... I began to cry! Even- though the song was not their standard style, it is a beautiful piece of music & composition ~ Michael makes "Magic Happen" when he plays!!! ~ Thanks!
If I could get paid every time I turned off all the lights and listened to Mindcrime I would be very wealthy.Never met Mary but love her. Stranded on Island, one album. Queensryche.
I know it's probably played to death, but from 7:10 forward for nearly two mins...I can't help but to close my eyes, smile and let a tear or two fall. I swear I heard the entire band playing throughout that section - even the orchestra. Awesome what the brain can do... ain't it?
The guitar playing in Queensryche is phenomenal. Specially during the Operation Mindcrime era. It's also very enjoyable to be able to play some of these tunes, they just sound amazing!
Thank you Michael Wilton. I think you are the glue that has held Queensryche together from the beginning. Great leads and great tone. Thank you for your gift of music.
I grew up listening and going to see Ryche live! My favorite was and will always be original band: Michael Wilton, Chris DeGarmo, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Geoff Tate in his prime. Warning, Warning, Warning!
I could've quite happily sat here and watched him play their entire catalogue. Been a massive fan of the band since '84, and was lucky enough to meet them in '90. Nice guys, and an incredible band... \m/ (:o)
I’m so glad I discovered this band recently. Mindcrime is phenomenal! Am 18. Discovered this band from a video from John Petrucci, he was heavily influenced by this band. I can see why... they’re amazing.
And how right you are to enjoy QR bro,!!!!👍👍👍 that gives me hope for mankind!!! I've been listening to QR since I was 18, so over 35 years of being a rogue rocker, long hair and all, I've lived and loved me some Queensryche!!!
Thinking man's metal. Love QR. Their note choices, sense of harmony and arrangements have always been brilliant. What I like about them is that they use the two guitars almost in an orchestral or cinematic way, with both players doing different but complementary parts. They of course rock the fuck out too, which I also love.
All I can say is that when those guys formed the band queensryche the chemistry must have been something else because they were all each and every one of them band members were on it on point NSYNC in tune and chasing the same sound and they achieved it and I want to thank them for being a part of my life big part of my life
He and Chris DeGarmo wrote some really classic stuff together,''The Warning'', ''Rage For Order'', ''Operation Mindcrime'' and ''Empire'' are full of great guitarwork.Their new album is pretty good also,even without the vest.
Such clean, clean guitar work . Ever when he's not trying to be clean. It is a shame we will never hear Queensryche the way we used to , each one of the original members complimented one another perfectly , they inspired one another on a level bands just can never reach
These guys did things to the best of their abilities in their prime. That's what made them so good. Michael's playing is still as good as it was 30+ years ago.
Awesome band, always doing something different to other metal bands. The Wilton/Degarmo pairing is one of my all time favourite partnerships. Saw QR 14th November 1990 at the Hammersmith Odeon, with Lynch Mob supporting. 3 incredible guitarists on one bill!! 😎🤘
1983 to 1994... They did many fantastic songs After Promised Land they self destruct, I m sad. They will always be my fave band, but without Tate-DeGarmo the Magic is gone
Few years back I was prospecting gold in the mountains and a friend of mine picked me up drove to Rosemead and pick up his brother. From there to Sunset House of blues to see Queensryche for my birthday. At the show they brought out a cake for Wilton. It was his b day also. Feb 23. Best b day ever. Thanks Ron and Chris Strand.
It's very cool seeing Mike's picking technique up close; on the fly switching from scissor to straight sarod. I'll never forget seeing Queensrÿche for the first time in 1985 at the Reunion in Dallas. The duel solos were pure gold and inspired me to keep practicing.
HA! Mine too. They were so different llive than what I expected. After QR finished thier set I was like MetalliWHO? WTF just happened? My mind was blown seeing them live. I'll never forget that night
As a wee lad starting out on guitar I learned parts of most tunes off the album The Warning by ear. The guitar playing on that is pretty straightforward and accessible, almost riff rock. OM might be my favourite album ever, and RFO is not far behind. On those albums the guitar composing/playing started going way out of the box, the furthest you could get from riff rock. I mean this as the highest complement. I had little urge to learn it as I think it's how all 5 guys work together in the composition that makes it so special. That Suite Sister Mary bit shown here is pretty crazy stuff, almost doesn't sound great by itself, but it's a masterpiece when played within the ebb and flow of the entire album.
Great melodic and heavy styles played here and yes sometimes reminds me of Ozzy from the earlier 80's. very creative and very talented. Queen of the ryche and eyes of a stranger are some of the best rock songs ever written. Well done.
I know you probably won’t read this but I have idolized you and Chris and Geoff for decades and have over twenty of your tabs in my guitar pro folder. Your songs are so complex that no two tabs of the same song are alike. It’s impossible (for me) to learn them by ear because they’re hard to hear because the guitars were always so low in the recording mix. But you have a super fan in me and always will. Keep the brand alive, Michael!
Pleased to see the love for Michael. In the glory days all the accolades & poll voting was all about Chris. Ok he wrote most of the stuff but Michael is tops
Queensryche since 1983 up until the split have been my favorite band. I will go on record and say that their masterpiece was "The Warning". The album was musically and lyrically haunting and beautiful. I know, I know, I know "Operation Mindcrime" is phenomenal and I get it.
Rage for Order has some really awesome stuff on it, that album really hooked me into the band, then I went backwards, fell in love with the EP and then Warning.. .and of course Mindcrime.
Amazing choice of chords and notes. See guys, chosing well the chords arrangement and note order in them, is one of the most crucial elements in building incredible songs. That sometimes is what really makes the difference for a band to "make it" or not. In the end, it's all about the hard work and the hours you put into creating something different and rich.
God your earlier music was so far ahead of where heavy metal gravitated to. Tate's voice always stands out, but the rifts you and Chris were creating so young were heart racing and synced in a way that blew me away, not to mention an amazing drummer. Operation Mindcrime is the most epic rock opera expanding me to explore Savatage and its transformation into TSO.
Thanks Mike! I have been struggling to find out how to play the verse of “Silent Lucidity” for weeks. Now I get the song from the man who played the original song. Awesome!
An overlooked impressive aspect of hard rock/ metal players is the ability in a full show stand (1 1/2- 2+ hours) and deliver the parts with energy and clarity. Its one thing to be able to sit comfortably and.. Saw "The Ryche" in 91'. Suicidal Tendencies was opening. My dad took me after work just to go and get a t-shirt (we didn't have tickets). There were tickets available. So we stayed to see the show. Yay!
Great riffs. Well constructed & thought out . Nice playing too. Glad to see the Ryche getting (some) of the attention they deserve lately. Condition Human is a killer album tooCongrats
Feel? I'm trying not to feel a hand cramp from watching you go thru the Sister Mary chord progressions. Glad I'm a drummer. A 'Ryche' fan from the 4 song release. Great stuff, Michael Wilton...
