Appetite for Distortion
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Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ episodes.
Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Frank Ferrer, Richard Fortus, Dave Kushner, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dizzy Reed, Myles Kennedy, Brain, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Blackie Lawless n' much more!
Not affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. Current theme song created by Mike Squires.
“I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast. “- Alan Niven, former GN'R manager.
Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Frank Ferrer, Richard Fortus, Dave Kushner, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dizzy Reed, Myles Kennedy, Brain, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Blackie Lawless n' much more!
Not affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. Current theme song created by Mike Squires.
“I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast. “- Alan Niven, former GN'R manager.
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Finnish rock legend Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus joins. We chat their new album "Weirdo" and what it means to be "weird." Plus, Lauri talks about starting the band at only 14, love for GNR's Use Your Illusion, thoughts on music leaks, and more!
More info:
https://therasmus.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj_kypliLno
Our website:
https://afdpod.com/
Theme music by Mike Squires
Joining is Jimmy Gnecco, voice and multi-instrumentalist behind the band Ours. Jimmy goes into detail about Ours music and working with Isaac Carpenter, the new drummer for Guns N' Roses. Also, just how close was he to landing the singer slot with Velvet Revolver? Those stories and more!
More info:
http://www.jimmygnecco.com/
https://www.ours.net/
Our website:
https://afdpod.com/
Austin John Winkler, the multi-platinum selling/former frontman of Hinder, joins for candid conversation. Austin opens up about his road to recovery, excitement for the Founder’s debut EP "Walking Ded," and that time he auditioned for Velvet Revolver.
More info:
https://linktr.ee/austinjohnwinkler
https://shorturl.at/G4Pmb
Our website: afdpod.com
Through captivating storytelling and intimate interviews, "The Jersey Sound" documentary displays the state's musical history. Randy Dominguez (Executive Producer) joins to discuss NJ's rock scene stemming from acts like Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, and more!
More info:
https://thejerseysound.com/
https://bio.site/thejerseysound
Our website: afdpod.com
We're joined by Joe Bouchard, co-founder of the legendary Blue Öyster Cult. We highlight the Raven Drum Foundation, "Godzilla" with Matt Sorum, thoughts on Appetite, embracing cowbell "fever" and more!
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Performance info:
The Second Annual Raven Drum Foundation Benefit
Raising funds for First Responders.
The Cutting Room
44 East 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
Friday, April 25th
This special night will include the Second Annual Benefit Concert & Legacy Award Commemoration honoring humanitarian, artist, Co-Founder of KISS, Peter Criss.
Performers include co-founders of Raven Drum foundation, Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and wife Lauren Monroe, Peter Criss, former Blue Oyster Cult members Joe and Albert Bouchard (with Mickey Curry on drums), Mountain’s Corky Laing, and more.
Contact info:
https://ravendrumfoundation.org/
https://www.joebouchard.com/
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Our website: afdpod.com
Theme music via Mike Squires of Loaded
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal makes his long-awaited debut on the podcast. We chat all about his new album "Bumblefoot Returns!" Plus...our mutual love of cats, the space-time continuum, Baby Brownstone says "Bumblefoot," and much more!
More info:
https://bumblefoot.com/
https://bumblefoot.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bumblefoot
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www.afdpod.com
The Dead Daisies are back with "Lookin’ For Trouble," an "unexpected" blues album. Guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich joins to discuss creating the blues with John Corabi, friendship with Richard Fortus, and what David Coverdale told him after an invite to audition for Guns N' Roses.
"Lookin’ For Trouble" available May 30th. More info:
https://thedeaddaisies.com/
https://www.instagram.com/douglasaldrichguitar
Our website: afdpod.com
Theme music: Mike Squires of Loaded
Our friend Nils Goldschmidt of Velvet Chains joins. You may have seen them open for Slash with Myles, heard their song "Tattooed" with Richard Fortus, and now they're about to kickoff for Stone Temple Pilots in Brazil. And yes, Nils has been mistaken for Duff...even by Slash's crew! We catch up talking all things VC and GN'R.
More info:
https://velvetchains.com/
Our website: afdpod.com
Intro music by Mike Squires of Loaded
Alan Niven makes his triumphant return for this special 2-hour episode. His long-awaited book, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories," is available June 24th. Before we get there, Alan and have a passionate discussion over my own attempt at a book with another ex-Guns N' Roses manager.
Pure rock n' roll stories, I provide the sound n' Alan brings the fury.
Pre-order Alan's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Fury-Rock-Roll-Stories/dp/1770419942
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sound-N-Fury/Alan-Niven/9781770419940
Our website: afdpod.com
The legendary Tracii Guns joins to talk L.A. Guns' new album "Leopard Skin" and dive deep into his musical journey, including how Guns N' Roses first formed. How does he feel about Guns' 40th anniversary? We spotlight the forgotten O.G. of GN'R, the late Ole Beich.
"Leopard Skin" available 4/4
More info:
http://www.lagunsmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/traciiguns/
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
The legendary Alex Lifeson of Rush joins. We chat his band Envy of None, their new album "Stygian Wavz," and what it means to inspire other musicians.
Then, "Shotgun News!" - You and I discuss Isaac Carpenter becoming the new drummer of Guns N' Roses. Plus, I read your emails for "Mr. Mailstone"
More info:
https://envyofnone.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thereallerxst/
Alex: 00:32 - 10:41
Shotgun News: 11:44 - 31:59
Mr. Mailstone: 32:04 - 42:48
Our website:
afdpod.com
"It's 5 O' Clock Somewhere," the debut album from Slash's Snakepit, recently turned 30 years old. Here to celebrate, reminisce, and talk all about his project "Sextus - Hello the Mushroom," is former Snakepit vocalist Eric Dover.
More info:
https://sextus.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sextusmusic
Our website:
https://afdpod.com/
Pop Evil's 8th album "What Remains" will be unleashed March 21st. Lead singer Leigh Kakaty joins the pod for the 2nd time to discuss the record, embracing a new era, the state of rock today, and to reminisce about when Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion debuted.
More info:
https://popevil.com/
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
The "Duke of Spook," Wednesday 13 joins to talk about his new album "Mid Death Crisis," available April 25th. Weds also chats about his extensive toy collection, Alice Cooper/Marylin Manson comparisons, and partying with Axl Rose right after opening for Guns N' Roses.
More info:
https://officialwednesday13.com/
Our site:
www.afdpod.com
Let's finally end the debate. Ace Von Johnson, guitarist for L.A. Guns, joins to chat the seemingly endless conversation of whether Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion 1 & 2 should have only been one album. Ace says yes, I say no. What say you?
More info:
https://www.acevonjohnson.com/site/
http://www.lagunsmusic.com/
Our Website:
www.afdpod.com
Dario Lorina of Black Label Society has launched a brand-new band, Dark Chapel. Dario chats the new album "Spirit in the Glass," working with Zakk Wylde, being Jani Lane's guitarist at only 16-years-old, and if he considers himself more of an Izzy or a Slash.
More info:
https://www.darkchapelband.com/
https://www.dariolorina.com/
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
Dorothy is set to release her new album "The Way" (out 3/14), including the instant classic single and video for "Tombstone Town," featuring Slash. Dorothy talks her new record, working with the Guns N' Roses guitarist, and more!
Guest co-host: Baby Brownstone
More info:
Tombstone Town - https://youtu.be/rf684IRPWGo?si=H4HsUMNWLUdTRuDU
www.dorothyonfire.com
Our website:
afdpod.com
Killswitch Engage drummer Justin Foley talks their new album "This Consequence," listening to GN'R in secret so he wouldn't get in trouble with his parents, love for the Yankees, The Simpsons, cats, and more!
More info:
www.killswitchengage.com
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
Thrash metal legend Schmier chats 4 decades of Destruction, new album "Birth Of Malice," and the first time he heard Appetite for Destruction.
Plus, the "Mr. Mailstone" segment where I read your messages!
More info:
https://www.destruction.de/
https://www.facebook.com/destruction
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
The multi-talented Todd Kerns returns to the podcast to talk about watching horror movies with Slash, singing rare Guns N' Roses songs on tour with Myles Kennedy, when we might see the new SMKC record, and love for our pets.
This episode is dedicated to Gee Bee, my cat. Rest in meower little buddy.
More info:
https://www.instagram.com/toddkerns/
#toddkerns #slash #smkc #gunsnroses #cats
WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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I'm also new to the podcast. I heard about it through the @BuckSexton show last night. I'm so glad I did, GnR was my favorite band back in the day. I was confused on what happened to the band, so I started with your first episode and will catch-up soon. Nice to take a break from political podcast for a change! Thanks guys, you're doing a great job! keep it up, please!!
new to the podcast so playing catch up really enjoying the podcast as a huge GnR fan