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Oct 22, 2025 58 min

Queensrÿche's Wilton Breaks Down The PledgeMusic Disaster

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Chris sits down with Queensrÿche guitarist Michael Wilton, “The Whip,” for a raw discussion about the band’s experience with the now-defunct PledgeMusic platform. Wilton doesn’t hold back, detailing how the company essentially stole the fan-funded budget for their album. We dissect his full response and give you the harsh reality of what happens when crowdfunding goes wrong. This is a must-hear for any fan who ever backed an artist! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion! SPONSOR: CMS Logo Desk Mat - https://classicmetalshow.creatorspring.com/listing/cms-desk-mat Get all your favorite CMS Merchandise from our online store: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/ BUY CHRIS AKIN’S BEST BOOKS HERE: Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... By Chris Akin - https/amzn.to/3SRP3Bq Want more? Get commercial-free episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms. We highly recommend our Locals page: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com You can also find us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/premium and Substack: NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. #Queensryche #MichaelWilton #PledgeMusicScam #CrowdfundingFail #TheWhip #TheVerdict #ClassicMetalShow #MusicInterview #MetalNews #StolenMoney This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

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