Talking Metal

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Legendary drummer Will Hunt joins me for an in-depth conversation.. The music before the interview is Evanescence and the closing song of the episode is Killington Pit
We dive into his new band Killington Pit, the recent heartbreaking loss of his father in a motorcycle accident, and the personal strength it takes to keep moving forward. Will opens up about how he came into the fold with Evanescence, and shares stories from his time in Dark New Day alongside brothers Clint Lowery and Corey Lowery.

We also talk about his history with Stuck Mojo, touring with Vince Neil, jamming with Korn, and his connection to Troy McLawhorn. Will shares powerful insight into performing with Zakk Wylde during Zakk’s first show sober, his time in Black Label Society, plus stories involving Slaughter, Sully Erna, and Tommy Lee.

We discuss his current status with Godsmack, and wrap things up with an update on the upcoming and newly developing music from Evanescence that he’s working on right now.

Will Hunt’s résumé is absolutely insane — and in this interview, we only scratch the surface.

If you’re a fan of hard rock, metal, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most in-demand drummers in the business, this one’s for you.

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Mark Strigl sits down with longtime Guns N’ Roses insider, tour manager, writer, journalist, and lifelong rock fan Del James for a wide-ranging conversation.

We dive deep into Del’s brand-new graphic novel Consensual Violence, available here:
https://a.co/d/08ZqCKHx

Along the way, Del shares stories and insights on:

His love of professional wrestling
His work with RIP Magazine
Interviewing Alice Cooper
His book Language of Fear
Meeting and working with Guns N’ Roses
The stories behind the iconic GN’R music videos he wrote
Ozzy Osbourne and Back to the Beginning
Axl Rose meeting Ozzy
Wes Arkeen
Attending Back to the Beginning
Reconnecting with Slash
And much more

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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.
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