Appetite for Distortion

Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner returns to the show. He updates us on the cancelled Ozzy dates, Priest's upcoming tour with Uriah Heep, and we compare GNR vs Priest with their media approach. After we speak with Richie, we invite Guns N' Roses super-fan Alex Mendoza from Moorpark, CA on the show. He shares his GNR adventure at this year's NAMM Show and why Axl Rose may know who he is. Pleas...

We are honored to have Tommy Stinson back on the show. In May he will embark on the North American leg of the Lemonhead's tour, but he has so much more planned. Cowboys in the Campfire, Bash & Pop, solo record, autobiography, Guns N' Roses, your fan questions...we discuss all! Also joining us as co-host is Jenna from Philly, a listener of the AFD who won the chance to interview Tommy!

This episode features a candid interview with Styper frontman, Michael Sweet. With a different approach than GNR and Axl, Michael is very transparent with his beliefs, lyrics, and message. Michael updates us on new Stryper music, a solo record, and a documentary in the works. How do we compare a Christian metal band to Guns? Only one way to find out...

"After the interview, Smash asked GNR to “redecorate” the Headbangers Ball set, and they trashed it like a bunch of stoned denim and leather zombies," - Matt Wake, LA Weekly 1987 was a landmark year for Guns N' Roses and MTV. "Adam Smash" had a relatively unknown GNR on for an interview in the early days of the iconic Headbangers Ball. Here to talk about the interview, the true story of how and wh...

Big show, 2 interviews. First up, special co-host Geoff from GNR Central helps interview Freekbass. Freek tells us all about the Cincinnati funk scene and his work with Buckethead. Also he details how his new band, Headtronics, formed. One of his Headtronics bandmates is our second guest...Richard Fortus. Guns N' Roses' Richard Fortus joins us later in the episode to talk about this new band, answ...

Legendary drummer of Vanilla Fudge, Carmine Appice joins the show IN-STUDIO! We discuss the re-release of his brilliant Guitar Zeus album which includes new music from Bumblefoot. We also chat about the Super Bowl halftime show, real estate, and New York! Also in episode 103 we read some of your fan mail and get excited for upcoming guests. Please follow/subscribe/leave a message!

Perhaps we should label this episode "Appetite for Emotion." Former Great White & Guns N' Roses manager Alan Niven joins us for the 3rd time. Alan fell into a deep depression after his firing from GNR and tells us that part of his story, mainly in hopes it will help someone else. An important conversation is had in episode 102 of the AFD Show. Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Former Guns N' Roses manager returns on episode 101, and this time he brought a friend. Dr. Stephen Thaxton, a chiropractor from West Virginia. Why? Because his first chiropractic job was touring with Guns N' Roses for over 2 years! He's also been on tour with Bon Jovi the past couple decades. Dr. Steve has some of the most surreal and funny GNR stories you've never heard! And Doug does a great jo...

Legendary bassists Frank Bello (Anthrax) and Dave Ellefson (Megadeth)have joined forces on a new band Altitudes & Attitude with a new album "Get It Out." Soon they will be opening for Slash on tour. They both go way back with Slash. How about with Bumblefoot? Buckethead? When was the first time Dave Ellefson heard Guns N' Roses? That and much more with Frank and Dave. Plus it's episode 100!! Let's...

In episode 91 we heard from Matt McKagan, but now it's time to speak with another Duff-brother, Bruce. Bruce McKagan along with Duff will take part in an upcoming "Renew Our Community" event in York, South Carolina. With a great sense of humor, Bruce takes us through what it's like being a protective older brother, his musical path, and why this is the happiest he's ever seen Duff in Guns N' Roses...

In the first episode of 2019, former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein makes his long-awaited appearance on the AFD Show. We break down Axl's Looney Tunes cameo, discuss his work for matthewshope.org, and Doug answers YOUR fan submitted questions. Please follow, subscribe, and leave a review!

After Slash and before Chinese Democracy, for Guns N' Roses there was 1999's "Oh My God." Only appearing on the "End of Days" soundtrack, much about the song and this time-period remains a mystery. One of the many puzzle pieces of that era of GNR is guitarist Gary Sunshine. Gary tells us how his relationship with Axl Rose started, the unique process of making music with him, and how he feels about...

Producer, engineer, guitarist, Sci-Fi writer are just some of the titles you can label Doug Grean. You can also call him Scott Weiland's close friend. For the first time since Scott's passing 3 years ago, Doug shares his experiences with and feelings for the late singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver, and the Wildabouts. Doug's latest project is new web-series web series called "Starman,"...

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has a very important documentary coming out. "Loud Krazy Love" details the harrowing journey of Brian and his daughter Jennea growing up together with chaotic courage and unconventional faith. Far beyond a rock doc, this fearless coming-of-age story grapples with teenage depression, the quest for identity, and the hope of a father willing to do anything for the on...

Back in episode 82, we first met Arian Buhler. The artist behind the majority of Guns N' Roses' "Not in This Lifetime" lithographs, box-set, and Shadow of Your Love video returns for part 2, to dig deeper into his masterful, and highly sought-after, artwork. Guest co-host for this conversation is Rich from Japan. He is the owner of lithorati.com, an online database of all of Arian's GNR work. Also...

Danko Jones, the man and the band, have been rocking since 1996. From garage rock beginnings in Toronto, to touring 10 countries with Guns N' Roses...from Axl inviting Danko on-stage to perform with GNR, to Duff writing the forward to Danko's book, this is an interview you don't want to miss! Guest co-host for this episode is AFD Show listener, Alex from Michigan. In the "Shotgun News" segment, we...

If you can believe it, the Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" will have been released 10 years ago as of November 23rd. The waiting, the hype, the mystery, the controversy... Here to reflect on the "then and now" of this infamous GNR record is Meltdown of WRIF in Detroit and RussTCB of MyGNRForum.com. We discuss our first impressions back in 2008 and how we feel today. Comparisons to Queen's...

When one of Matt McKagan's students at Lindero Canyon Middle School wears a Guns N' Roses shirt, do they realize they're wearing the brother of their teacher? Matthew McKagan is our guest today. Out of 8 McKagan children, Matthew is #7 and Duff #8, only separated by 2 1/2 years. What was it like growing up together? Did he foresee his brother's success? How did he handle Duff's path to sobriety? W...

Michael Monroe is sometimes referred to as one of the founding fathers of the Hollywood's glam-rock scene. Does he want to be credited with that title? Did he mind bands influenced by Hanoi Rocks' look and sound? How did his relationship with Guns N' Roses start? What's the origin of his contributions to GNR's "Ain't it Fun" and "Bad Obsession"? Michael gives his opinions on groupies, today's rock...

Appeared on "Used to Love Her," helped arrange "So Fine" with Duff, filled in for Steven Adler at the Whiskey '88, the "Cool Hand Luke" clips on "Civil War" were recorded off his VCR...do YOU know Howard Teman? Along with special co-host Raz Cue (who's been friends with Howard for decades), we hear inspirational and fun stories from the tattoo shop owner. Follow Howard's Instagram @TmanTattoo and...

Both Junkyard and Guns N' Roses were signed to Geffen in 1987. Since then GNR has made rock history. But what about Junkyard? What's their story? Lead singer David Roach had rock n' roll fantasies growing up in Austin, Texas. He may not have the notoriety of an Axl Rose, but is still living his dream. What did it mean for David as Axl wore a Junkyard shirt when they first started out? What does he...

Teddy 'Zig Zag' Andreadis and Roberta Freeman once toured the world together as part of Guns N' Roses. Now they reunite on Ep. 87 to share the good, the bad, and the unknown of the Use Your Illusion tour. What were their favorite moments? True story behind Axl's lateness? What's it like to survive a riot? How do they rank their version of GNR? Both are very honest and open. Today, Teddy continues...

“Tanya O Callaghan's bass playing has – como se dice en Espanol.. The Balls!” - Maynard James Keenan Tanya has so much to offer in addition to her highly-sought-after bass playing. From growing up a metal head in Ireland, getting her big break from Tool's Maynard, and now being in Steve Adler's new band, Tanya shares her story with us. Lots of laughs this episode, with an Irish accent.

Episode 85 features 2 major guests. First we speak with former Judas Priest guitarist, K.K. Downing. We discuss his new book "Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest" and make some interesting Priest/GNR comparisons. Our next guest is Roy Orbison Jr. "I wish I was just another dead rockstar's kid trying to make it with my band. I wish my story was that simple." Roy isn't kidding. Untold storie...

Rival Sons are one of the most talked about rock bands going today. Opening for Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Guns N' Roses, the band is ready for their next level of stardom. With the release of their new single, "Do Your Worst," it's full steam ahead for Rival Sons and our guest, drummer Mike Miley. We discuss his upbringing, baseball dreams, how Rival Sons formed, the status of r...